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Dominant RCB thrash Kings XI by 10 wickets to live another day
Royal Challengers Bangalore produced a dominating performance to outclass Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets and stay afloat in the Indian Premier League here today. After bundling out Kings XI for paltry 88, RCB chased down the target with consummate ease, reaching 92 for no loss in 8.1 overs. Skipper Virat Kohli led from the front with the bat with an unbeaten 48 while Parthiv Patel made unbeaten 40 to help RCB romp home. Kohli struck six fours and two towering sixes during his 28-ball unbeaten knock, while Parthiv's innings was laced with seven boundaries. While Kings XI slumped to their third successive loss, RCB improved upon their net run rate by sealing the victory in 8.1 overs. RCB now have 10 points from 12 games, same as Kings XI with two games remaining for the both teams. Earlier, Kings XI wilted under pressure as a spirited RCB bundled them out for paltry 88 in the must-win match. Sent into bat, Kings XI innings never got going as they lost wickets like pack of cards from the .
O'Brien the hero as Ireland avoid innings defeat in debut Test
Kevin O'Brien became the first Ireland batsman to score a fifty in men's Test cricket as the debutants avoided an innings defeat by Pakistan on Monday. Ireland, made to follow-on, were 212 for six at tea on the fourth day at Malahide - a lead of 32 runs. O'Brien was 67 not out, having top-scored with 40 in Ireland's meagre first innings 130 all out, with Stuart Thompson (22 not out) providing good support in an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 55. Earlier, Pakistan's Mohammad Amir took his 100th Test wicket and for all O'Brien's defiance the tourists remained well-placed to win this one-off match Ireland started the day on their highly creditable overnight 64 without loss. But they lost four wickets in Monday's first session, with left-arm quick Amir -- who had both openers dropped during a brief spell on Sunday before going off with a knee problem -- enjoying a burst of two wickets for no runs in six balls. It was a heartening sign for Pakistan ahead of their upcoming two-Test series
Asiad Exposure Trips: Indian quarter milers to train in Poland, Chopra in Finland
A 14-member Indian athletics contingent comprising of 400m specialists (men and women) will be leaving for Poland on May 16 for an intensive five-week training in the lead up to the Asian Games in Indonesia. The athletes will be based out of Spala and will return to India on June 20. All the top athletes are expected to take part in the National Inter-State Athletics Championship to be held in Guwahati. This tour is part of preparation of Asian Games where track and field athletes are expected to contribute a big chunk of medals for the country. However India's biggest gold medal contender Neeraj Chopra will be training in Pune. Squad for Poland (all 400m): (Men) Rajiv Arokia, Ayyaswamy Dharun, Jithu Baby, P Kundu Muhammed, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, T Santosh Kumar Women: Hima Das, Nithyashree A, MR Poovamma, Sarita Gayakwad, Sonia Baishya, VK Vismaya, Debashree Majumdar. For Finland: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin) .
IPL: Disciplined RCB bowl out Punjab for 88
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday put up a spirited show on the field to bundle out Kings XI Punjab for a paltry 88 -- the second lowest total of this Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mohun Bagan rope in defender Sukhdev from Minerva
City soccer giants Mohun Bagan roped in defender Sukhdev Singh from I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC for the upcoming season, the club announced in a statement on Monday.
Tottenham's Walker-Peters signs contract extension till 2021
Tottenham Hotspur's English right back Kyle Walker-Peters signed a one-season contract extension with the Spurs till 2021, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Motagua and Marathon play to 1-1 tie in Honduran league final
Motagua and Marathon played a 1-1 tie in the first leg of the Honduran league's Clausura football tournament final.
International Grandmasters Chess Tournament gets underway in Kolkata
A total of 207 players from 13 countries will feature in the International Grandmasters Chess Tournament, which kicked-off at the Newtown School here on Monday.
S. Korea unveils 28-man preliminary roster for 2018 FIFA World Cup
South Korea on Monday unveiled a tentative roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, headlined by Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min.
Spirited RCB bowl out Kings XI for 88
Kings XI Punjab wilted under pressure as a spirited Royal Challengers Bangalore bundled them out for paltry 88 in a must-win Indian Premier League match here today. Sent into bat, Kings XI innings never got going as they lost wickets like pack of cards from the onset to be bowled out in 15.1 overs. Backed by some good fielding, Umesh Yadav (3/23) came up with an impressive bowling effort up front to destabilise the Kings XI innings. Besides, Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal (1/6), Colin de Grandhomme (1/8), Moeen Ali (1/13) and Mohammed Siraj (1/17) picked up a wicket each. Aaron Finch top-scored for Kings XI with a 23-ball 26 while KL Rahul made 21 up the order. RCB bowlers were very well complemented by some good outfield catching and three runs outs. Kings XI witnessed a terrible start to their innings after being sent into bat as they lost four wickets with the scoreboard reading just 50 in 6.5 overs. Rahul gave Kings XI a brisk start with a 15-ball 21 in the company of Chris Gayle (18) ...
Dan Christian inks deal with Melbourne for BBL
Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian has signed a three-year deal with Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades, the franchise announced on Monday.
IPL: Bangalore opt to bowl vs Punjab
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Holkar stadium here on Monday.
Destiny is in our hands, says KKR coach Kallis
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach and legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Monday said they have their destiny in their hands going into the last two matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Israeli soccer club renames itself after US President Trump
One of Israel's most famous soccer clubs has renamed itself Beitar 'Trump' Jerusalem in honour of US President Donald Trump's "courageous" decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. In an announcement, ahead of the official opening of the new US embassy, Beitar Jerusalem said it wanted to pay tribute to Trump's "courageous move," CNN reported. In a statement published on Facebook on Sunday, the club said, "For 70 years has Jerusalem been awaiting international recognition until President Donald Trump, in a courageous move, recognised Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. President Trump has shown courage and true love of the Israeli people and their capital. "The football club Beitar Jerusalem, one of the most prominent symbols of the city, are happy to honour the President for his love and support with a gesture of our own," the club said. Beitar, a six-time Israeli league champion, is no stranger to controversy, the report said. The club's hardcore fans, ..
Atletico's Vitolo, Gimenez rejoin group training before Europa League final
Atletico Madrid midfielder Victor "Vitolo" Machin and defender Jose Maria Gimenez on Monday returned to group training, the last session before travelling to Lyon to play the Europa League final against Olympique de Marseille.
Bancroft cleared to play club cricket by Western Australia
Tainted Australian opener Cameron Bancroft has been cleared to play Premier cricket in Western Australia after an extraordinary general meeting involving 16 Western Australia Premier Cricket Clubs.
Heena bags gold in 10m air pistol in Hannover
India's Heena Sidhu bagged a gold medal in the 10m air pistol category of the international shooting competition of Hannover last evening, in what marked as a strong build-up to next week's ISSF World Cup in Munich.Heena was in a rollicking form in the final where she was tied with France's Mathilde Lamolle on 239.8 points. She won the tie shot to clinch the gold ahead of Mathilde.Shri Nivetha, also from India, settled for a bronze medal with a score of 219.2.After beginning with a series of scores in the 9s, Heena switched gears and notched up 10 and above consistently to break away from the field.Her second series produced consistent 10s and she even hit a perfect 10.9 in the elimination round to put herself in contention for gold.After initially fighting for the 3rd-4th position, Heena scored a 10.9 on her 13th shot in the final to take the lead and then held her nerve till the end.Heena qualified for the final in the fourth place scoring 572, while Shri Nivetha topped the ...
Our main target is AFC U-16 Finals: Indian head coach
Even as the entire Indian fraternity have gone gaga over the Indian U-16 national football team emerging champions in the four-nation International tournament in Serbia, head coach Bibiano Fernandes is not willing to read much into it and set his focus on the AFC U-16 Finals."It actually doesn't mean much as this is only the process for our main objective. We haven't yet achieved anything much," Bibiano told AIFF moments after India beat Tajikistan 4-2 to emerge champions. "But yeah, I am very happy that the boys are showing great focus and hunger in the process," he added. "Our main target is the AFC U-16 Finals Malaysia 2018."India defeated Jordan (2-1) and Tajikistan (4-2), both of whom have also qualified to the AFC U-16 finals before playing a goalless draw against Serbia to notch an inspirational triumph in the tournament.The tournament was part of the series of India's exposure tours which are being arranged by All India Football Federation and Sports Authority of India to help
Pro Kabaddi: 422 players to be part of Season 6 auction
Riding on the back of five phenomenal seasons, the player auction for the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League is all set to take place on May 30 and 31 in Mumbai and will witness teams strategizing to build their strongest teams.A total of 422 players will be drafted into the auction pool of which 58 are overseas players and 87 are players from the Future Kabaddi Heroes Programme (FKH), a nationwide talent scouting programme.The auctions will witness player representation from 14 other countries including Iran, Bangladesh, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka.The two-day auction will mark the first event for Season VI, with the franchises coming together to build their teams. Out of the 12 franchises, nine have chosen their Elite Retained Players and the remaining three will construct their teams from scratch.Continuing the spirit of consistent evolution, the League has introduced the concept of "Final Bid Match", whereby the franchises shall be entitled to match ...
Our destiny is in our hands: Kallis
Kolkata Knight Riders may not have been consistent so far in this year's IPL but chief coach Jacques Kallis believes it's a matter of playing two good games which can seal a playoff berth for them. The Dinesh Karthik-led side lost two back-to-back matches to Mumbai Indians but revived their campaign by posting this season's highest total of 245/6 in an away match against Kings XI Punjab. The win means KKR's fate is hanging in balance with two more rounds left in the round-robin league. "Destiny is still in our hands. If we play two good games of cricket, we are through to the playoffs and that's what we are interested in. It's about taking one game at a time and play well tomorrow," Kallis told reporters on the eve of their match against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are on a roll with a hat-trick of wins and with same points (12). "We are not really worried about what the rest of the teams are doing," Kallis said acknowledging that it's a ...