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Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate in first Test vs England
Pakistan have been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate in the Lords Test against England, which the visitors won by nine wickets to go one-up in the two-match series.
Watson still good enough to play for Australia: Stoinis
A day after veteran Aussie Shane Watson single-handedly helped the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a third Indian Premier League (IPL) crown, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis feels the retired Watson could still be a force in international cricket in case he wants to come out of retirement.
England drop Stoneman, recall Jennings for second Test
In the aftermath of the humiliating nine-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the opening Test at Lord's, England selectors on Monday recalled opener Keaton Jennings for the second Test at Headingley, while dropping an off-colour Mark Stoneman from the squad.
Paine wants Aussies to be respectful but competitive in England
As Australia embark on their England tour -- the first after the ball tampering fiasco, new skipper Tim Paine on Monday urged his teammates to be "really respectful" while also maintaining their intensity on the field.
Police investigate death threats against Liverpool goalie after Euro defeat
Police in Liverpool said they are investigating as a matter of urgency several death threats against goalkeeper Loris Karius following Real Madrid's stunning 3-1 win in the Champion's League final in Kiev.
Salah optimistic to recover in time for FIFA World Cup
Liverpool and its Egyptian talisman, Mohamed Salah has showed faith that he will take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup after sustaining a shoulder injury during his team's 1-3 loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champion League final.
Argentine football team practices before crowd of 30,000
The Argentine national football team practiced before some 30,000 fans at the Huracan stadium, with the crowd - most of whom were children - enjoying seeing Leonel Messi and the rest of the squad coached by Jorge Sampaoli train for next month's World Cup in Russia.
CSK handled the pressure well in IPL final: Williamson
After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a thumping win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, the latter's team skipper Kane Williamson heaped praise on the way the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side handled the pressure during the high-octane clash.After electing to field first, the CSK restricted the SRH to 178 for six wickets.Skipper Kane Williamson, who has been on top of the batting table in the 11th edition of the tournament, top scored for the SRH with 47 runs. Yusuf Pathan contributed with a quick 45.In reply, former Australian batsman Shane Watson helped the CSK chase down the 179-run target in just 18.3 overs and guide his team to a thrilling eight-wicket win in the finals.Watson smashed eight sixes and seven fours to reach the triple-figure mark. His 117 is also the highest score ever made in an IPL final.And Williamson admitted that the Dhoni-led side did not give SRH with any opportunities while chasing what he described was a ...
Not 'the nicest': Paine says new-look Aussies no pushovers
Captain Tim Paine said his players would try to build a new image during their tour of England after a damaging ball-tampering scandal -- but warned they weren't out to be "the nicest Australian cricket team ever". Paine said he was expecting an intense reception from English media for the limited-overs tour, their first since the ball-tampering incident in March left three players with long bans. Paine and new coach Justin Langer are looking to reset Australia's reputation and turn around a poor run of ODI results including 11 defeats from 13 completed matches for the five-time World Cup winners. Australia, who depart Monday, take on the world's top-ranked ODI team in a five-match series without suspended batting superstars David Warner and Steve Smith, as well as injured pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. "Justin sat us down for a team meeting last week and spoke about the Australian cricket team's values, and what he expects," Paine told reporters in Brisbane on Monday. "It's .
Hannover sign Stoke City's Wimmer on loan
German football club Hannover have signed defender Kevin Wimmer from English Premier League (EPL) outfit Stoke City, the Bundesliga club announced in an official statement.
Kozlova upsets holder Ostapenko in French Open 1st round
Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova has knocked out defending champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open, a Grand Slam clay court tennis event.
Real Madrid celebrates UEFA Champions League title
Real Madrid's players celebrated their 13th UEFA Champions League title with thousands of their fans at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, after the Spanish football club crushed Liverpool 3-1 in the Champions League final in Kiev.
Not fully recovered but will be ready for World Cup: Neymar
Brazilian national team striker Neymar has admitted that he is not yet 100 percent game-ready after the injury that has kept him off the pitch for nearly three months, but said that there is still enough time for him to fully recover before next month's FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Celebs congratulate champions Chennai Super Kings for IPL victory
Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor and Ranveer Singh have congratulated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for winning Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. The team has lifted the title for the third time.
Intercontinental Cup a good opportunity for players to gauge themselves: defender Pritam
Few weeks ahead of the commencement of the Intercontinental Cup, talented national team defender Pritam Kotal believes the upcoming tournament is a good opportunity for the players to gauge themselves ahead of the 2019 AFC Asia Cup, adding that they would try their level best to win the same.India will be competing against Kenya, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei in the upcoming Intercontinental Cup which is part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.On being asked about the forthcoming tournament, Kotal stated, "It's a very good opportunity for us to gauge ourselves before the AFC Asian Cup. We must exploit this opportunity as much possible as we can. No matter what, we'll work harder to win this tournament."Meanwhile, he mentioned that the competition within the team is good for a player as well as the team."I would say this healthy competition is a good headache for the players as well as the coach. It provides you with enough room for self-improvement. We are like a ...
I-League 2nd Division: Ozone, Hindustan play out 2-2 draw
Ozone FC and Hindustan FC played out a 2-2 draw in their final round fixture of the I-League second division here last evening.Ozone FC took an early lead through Sabeeth Sathyan (3') only for Kushant Chauhan (5') to equalize for Hindustan FC before Ashutosh Thapliyal (57') put the Delhi-based side ahead, however Robert De Souza's (82') late goal helped Ozone FC to escape with a 2-2 draw from a dramatic match at the FSV Arena in Bengaluru.While the draw knocked Ozone FC out of the competition, it put Hindustan FC on top of the table provisionally with four points.The match got off to a flying start with Ozone FC quickly on the front-foot and it took them only three minutes to break down Hindustan FC's resistance, when Sabeeth Sathyan opened the scoring with a well-taken shot inside the box following a neat back-heel from Yongchan Son.However, Ozone FC's joy was short lived as Hindustan FC surged forward with much precision and equalized via Kushant Chauhan's blistering shot after a ...
The Dhonis and Rainas take you deep in tournament: Fleming
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has admitted that his franchise experienced a difficult time during the two-year ban from the IPL and his players were motivated to win the title. Reinstated into the IPL after a two-year ban for their team management's role in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal, CSK outplayed Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the summit clash here last night to clinch their third title, with Shane Watson leading the charge with an unbeaten 117 off 57 balls. "It was difficult two years for the franchise. The desire to get back to the competition was high. It was sustainable to keep winning throughout. The players were motivated (to win)," Fleming said after his side beat SRH to clinch the title. "I am proud of how different individuals stood up at key times. I am proud the way experienced players showed their way. We believe experience coming back into the competition was going to be a key component. There were lots of emotions in the franchise for what ..
Mumbai 'lucky' venue for CSK this IPL
The iconic Wankhede Stadium has been a 'lucky' venue for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, who lifted the IPL trophy for the third time after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash here. CSK played thrice at this venue and emerged victorious in all the three matches. Unlike the past two occasions when CSK pulled off victory from the jaws of defeat, Australian Shane Watson made the challenging 179 run chase look like a walk in the park with his match-winning 117 not out. The Chennai side, who were returning to the IPL after serving a two-year ban, began their campaign with a win over defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede in a thriller where Dwayne Bravo starred with the bat to take his side home. The side then came to Mumbai for the crucial Qualifier 1 against the Sunrises Hyderabad on May 22 and they emerged victorious as South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis shone with the ball in a low scoring thriller in company with local boy Shardul ...
Rashid Khan is up there with top spinners in game: Williamson
Rashid Khan is right up there with top spinners in world cricket, his skipper Kane Williamson said eulogising the Afghanistan's teen sensation, who is bracing up for the challenge of Test cricket after an extremely successful IPL stint. With 21 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 21.8, the 19-year-old emerged as the second-highest wicket-taker behind Australia's Andrew Tye (24) in the just-concluded IPL. The leg-spinner is set to feature in Afghanistan's historic Test debut against hosts India in Bengaluru next month. "He's a world class player. We have seen that in this format but it's great that he's going to play some Test cricket. It is a challenge for anyone but an enjoyable challenge because he's up there with the top spinners in the game," Williamson said after his side lost IPL title clash to Chennai Super Kings. Williamson is looking forward to bat against Rashid in international cricket and termed the leg-break bowler a complete package. "It's always a pleasure to face ...
Watson's innings was unbelievable: SRH captain Williamson
Shane Watson single-handedly guided Chennai Super Kings to their third IPL title with his unbeaten knock of 117 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash and losing captain Kane Williamson was left to admire the burly Australian's "unbelievable" innings. The 36-year-old Watson smashed 11 fours and eight sixes en route to this second hundred of the season as CSK chased down the target of 179 in 18.3 overs here last night. "Yes, I think so, that was a brilliant innings. Anyone who turns out with an innings of 100 plus in the final was obviously a significant effort, a great contribution to their side and it was very difficult to stop him," Williamson said after his side suffered an 8-wicket loss. "And for a large part of the game, there was a lot of good stuff. But as I mentioned Watson's innings, it was an unbelievable effort," the Sunrisers captain said. Williamson insisted that his side's score of 178 for 6 while batting first was a competitive total and credited CSK for ...