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Army Wushu team to participate in IPL closing ceremony
Army Wushu team, along with Gymnastic team and Kalaripayattu team of Indian Army, is all set to participate in the closing ceremony of the ongoing 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is slated to be held at the Wankhede Stadium on May 27.The Wushu team will also put up a show for "Fit India Campaign", which was initiated by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore earlier this week, in the national capital later today.The Wushu team of Indian Army had earlier today also engaged at a routine practice session for the IPL closing ceremony.The closing ceremony will take place ahead of the final clash of the 2018 IPL between two-time winners Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.It should be noted that CSK and SRH are the two teams who topped the charts even before the playoffs took off.Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led CSK, who made a stunning comeback following their two-year suspension, are going to feature in an IPL final for the seventh ...
CSK are favourites to win IPL crown: Survey
On the eve of the high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the M.S Dhoni-led yellow brigade have been voted as the strong favourites by a sports fans survey to win their third title at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Guerrero asks Switzerland's highest court to overturn doping ban
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has appealed to Switzerland's highest court to overturn a doping ban that has ruled him out of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Brazilian fans mob open practice
Scores of football fans became unruly at the Brazilian national team's training site here amid an overwhelming turnout for an open practice ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Hockey India names 48 players for senior women's national camp
Hockey India on Saturday named 48 players for the senior women national camp to be held from May 28 to June 9 at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru ahead of a tour to Spain and the FIH Women's World Cup in London.
Kohli bids farewell to 'brother' AB de Villiers
Indian skipper Virat Kohli today took to social media to pay tribute to "brother" AB de Villiers after the South African great announced his decision to quit international cricket. Kohli heaped praise on his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and congratulated him on his illustrious career. "Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You've changed the way batting was seen in the time you've played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead @ABdeVilliers17," Kohli tweeted. One of contemporary cricket's greatest batsmen, De Villiers made the announcement to retire from all forms of cricket, claiming to be "out of gas" after 14 years in the top flight earlier this week. De Villiers ends his career with 8,765 runs in 114 Tests with 22 centuries (average 50.66), 9,577 runs in 228 ODIs with 25 centuries and 1,672 runs in 78 T20Is with 10 half-centuries. Starting out as a wicketkeeper-batsman, he finished his career with ...
Platini tells AFP: FIFA must now end his ban
Former UEFA president Michel Platini told AFP today he hoped FIFA would have "the decency" to lift his ban over a 1.8-million-euro payment from the world footballing body. "I hope that FIFA will have the courage and the decency to lift my suspension," Platini said in a telephone interview, referring to a four-year ban on his involvement in any footballing activities which expires in October 2019. "If not, my legal advisers will take all the necessary measures to ensure the FIFA suspension is lifted. This soap opera isn't over yet," he warned. Platini was speaking after French newspaper Le Monde reported that he has been cleared by a Swiss prosecutor over the payment. Platini was hit with the suspension following a USD 2 million payment he received from FIFA in 2011 for work he did a decade earlier, with no contract to show for the deal. The payment was authorised by FIFA's then chief Sepp Blatter. Blatter is also now banned. The unprecedented scandal rocked world football, with ...
Chennai, Hyderabad face off in high-octane IPL final (Preview)
The 51-day long T20 carnival has finally reached its climax as two-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face-off in the summit clash of the 11th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede stadium here on Sunday.
IPL Playoffs: Rana's run out cost us the game, says Karthik
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Dinesh Karthik feels Nitish Rana's run out cost them dear as they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 14 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 on Friday.
Going to World Cup in top form: Filipe Luis
Brazilian left back Filipe Luis, who plays for Atletico Madrid and is one of 23 players of the Brazilian team for Russia 2018, has said that he will arrive at the football World Cup in the best form.
China claims silver on first day of IJF Grand Pix
Judokas from Canada, Japan and Kazakhstan were among the winners on the first day of the 2018 International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix here.
Peru focused on gaining respect at World Cup
Peru's national football team midfielder Andre Carrillo said his side is focused on maintaining their good form in next week's friendly matches in order to "gain international respect" at the World Cup in Russia.
Klopp lauds 'fighter' Zidane ahead of CL final
With just a few hours left to the much-hyped Champions League final clash, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise of his Real Madrid counterpart Zinedine Zidane.Liverpool will be aiming to clinch the European title for a sixth time after claiming the silverware back in 2005, while holders Real Madrid are bidding to for a third successive and 13th overall title.Ahead of the clash, Klopp heaped praises on Zidane, saying that the French have proved himself to be as good as a coach as he was during his wonderful playing career.The Liverpool manager further believes that Zindane has a full chance to pick the coveted Champions League trophy for the third straight time."What does that say about the game? Zidane was one of the best five players ever to play football, and in three years, where I've been at Liverpool and he at Real Madrid, he has the chance to win the Champions League for the third time, which hasn't been done before," the Marca quoted Klopp, as saying."Either way he
Argentina yet to decide on keeper for Haiti friendly
Captain and striker Lionel Messi led a prospective Argentine national team line-up during practice for next week's pre-World Cup friendly against Haiti, but who will start in goal remains a mystery.
Hockey India names 48 players for Sr. women's national camp
Hockey India on Saturday named 48-member team for the senior women's national camp, beginning May 28 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Bengaluru.After ending their 5th Women's Asian Champions Trophy Campaign with a silver medal, the Indian team will regroup for the training camp under chief coach Sjoerd Marijne ahead of Spain Tour and the prestigious FIH Women's World Cup in London.The team will make use of this short preparatory camp that concludes on June 9 to assess their performance and work on their shortcomings ahead of the Spain tour that begins on June 10."We will use this camp to further improve our fitness and evaluate the Asian Champions Trophy performance. We will also continue to work closely with the psychologist to improve the mental skills both individually and the team," stated Marijne.The present national campers list includes goalkeepers Savita, Rajani Etimarpu, Swati, Chanchal, Sonal Minj and Jaspreet Kaur. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Sushila ..
Delhi's Sudeva FC acquires Spanish football club
Sudeva FC have become the first club in the history of the Indian football to acquire a European club.Yesterday, the Delhi-based club announced the acquisition of Spain's C.D Olimpic de Xativa.C.D Olimpic de Xativa currently plays in the third division of the Spanish League and is situated in the city of Xativa in Spain.The acquisition, according to Sudeva FC, will help create a robust channel which will give young talent the much-needed international exposure.Speaking at the announcement of the deal, co-founder of Sudeva FC Anuj Gupta said, "We wanted to be a route to take young Indian players to Europe wherein they can play competitive football at the highest level.""We chose Spain because of the football culture, food, weather and other minute technicalities like logistics," he added."Through this acquisition we have provided players with a direct pathway to play in Europe and hence be present at the mecca of football, that is Spain."C.D Olimpic de Xativa had on December 07, 2013 .
Eden Gardens, best ground of IPL 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders may have lost in the final race but its home venue, the hallowed Eden Gardens, was voted as the best ground in IPL 2018. In a tweet, former India captain Sourav Ganguly revealed this ahead of the official BCCI announcement tomorrow and also thanked the ground staff for their contribution. "The CAB is happy to inform that Eden Gardens has once again been awarded the best venue and ground of IPL 2018," the Cricket Association of Bengal president wrote on his official Twitter handle. This season, Eden Gardens went on to host nine matches of IPL 2018 after getting two bonus matches in the playoffs which were originally slated in Pune. The Eliminator and second Qualifier were moved to Kolkata after the western city became Chennai Super Kings' home venue in the middle of the tournament due to Cauvery river water dispute in Tamil Nadu. "The CAB takes this opportunity to thank all who have contributed to this success beginning with the ground staff, BCCI and ICC," ...
Rana's silly dismissal turned the match for SRH: Karthik
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik blamed Nitish Rana's 'silly' runout for their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second IPL qualifier here. Chasing 175 to win, KKR got off to an explosive start with an opening stand of 40 from 20 balls and after Sunil Narine's fiery innings, Chris Lynn anchored the ship with Rana who was promoted to No 3. The duo were going great guns with 87/1 before Rashid Khan triggered the collapse in the ninth over with a fine throw from deep midwicket to dismiss Rana for 22. "Rana's wicket changed the course of the game. If he had pushed at that stage, the game could have been ours. It was a silly dismissal and very crucial at that stage," Karthik rued. Next to follow was Robin Uthappa who became Rashid Khan's first victim playing a rash reverse sweep to be out cheaply for eight. "Robin Uthappa played a poor stroke and I think he will also admit that it was not a great shot at that stage," Karthik said. Kolkata went on to lose five wickets in 31 ..
Rashid blitz was not a surprise: Yusuf
Rashid Khan may have surprised many with his absolute blinder with the bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the second qualifier but for the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp it was 'not a surprise', said veteran Yusuf Pathan. At a time when 150 looked tough, Rashid came out to bat at No 8 and slammed an unbeaten 10-ball 34 as Hyderabad scored 50 runs in the last three overs to post a total of 174/7 in their 14-run victory here last night. "We were never surprised by his knock. Many a times he scored in sixes and boundaries in the Big Bash and other franchise tournaments across the world. He has contributed with quickfire cameos of 20-30s," Yusuf said at the post-match news conference. Tidy bowling by Kolkata spinners Kuldeep Yadav(2/29) and Sunil Narine (1/24) had stifled the Sunrisers after Dinesh Karthik opted to bowl but Rashid changed the complexion of the game. "He always had the ability to bat that's why he was promoted by one place. Against Chennai also he hit a couple of sixes. We ...
8000 fans witness Iniesta's presentation in Vissel Kobe colors
Japanese soccer club Vissel Kobe on Saturday presented Spanish international midfielder Andres Iniesta in its team colors amid loud cheers from 8,000 enthusiastic fans.