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Rafinha future depends on Inter Milan
Brazilian midfielder Rafinha is happy at Internazionale which could turn his loan spell with the Italian football club into a permanent move, the player's father said.
Shaw's technique is just like Tendulkar's: Mark Waugh
Legendary Australian batsman Mark Waugh thinks that the technique of young batsman Prithvi Shaw is similar to that of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. "The first thing you notice is his technique, it's very similar to Sachin Tendulkar's," Waugh, a Star Sports Select Dugout expert, was quoted as saying in a media release. "His grip, his stance, he stays very still at the crease and plays all his shots around the wicket. He plays the ball quite late and is quite punchy in his stroke play and has an excellent base to play any shot from any bowler. He's just so much like Sachin Tendulkar," added Waugh, who played 128 Tests for Australia and scored 8,029 runs. Mumbai's Shaw, who plays for Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing Indian Premier League, has scored 140 runs at a strike rate of 166.66 in the four games he has played so far. Shaw, who is just over 18, hit a maiden half-century in his second match of the IPL and the knock made him the joint-youngest cricketer to record a ...
North, South Korea women's TT teams unite
The North and South Korean women's table tennis teams were due to face off in the World Championship quarter-finals on Thursday but rather than battling it out they decided to join forces and create a unified team.
Why diet like Kohli when you can hit longer sixes than him, says overweight Shahzad
At over 90kg, Mohammad Shahzad is the complete antithesis of fitness freak Virat Kohli but the Afghan wicketkeeper-batsman says who needs a punishing regimen like the Indian captain when he can hit longer sixes than the world's No.1 ODI batsman. Standing at 5'8", there is seldom a dull moment when the stockily-built Shahzad is around, both on and off the field. "Dekhiye hum fitness bhi poori karte hain aur khaate bhi poora hain (I work a lot on my fitness but I don't compromise on food). You want me to have a fitness routine like Kohli, it is not possible, but I am working on it (losing weight)," Shahzad tells PTI in a chat. The burly 30-year-old cricketer, who has had an eventful international career dating back to 2009, simply plays by his own rules. He knows he is overweight but doesn't doubt his ability one bit, so much so that he believes that he can hit bigger sixes than Kohli despite not having the exemplary fitness and skill possessed by the Indian captain. Having played in a .
Test series win in India an 'ultimate challenge': Langer
Despite having number of important upcoming engagements including two limited-overs tournaments and resumption of Ashes series against England, newly-appointed Australian coach Justin Langer has said that the tour to India three years from now remains an ultimate challenge for him.Langer has replaced Darren Lehmann, who announced his resignation as head coach of Australia in the aftermath of the massive ball-tampering scandal that sent shock waves through the sporting world.The 47-year-old will begin his tenure without the services of the nation's two most successful and experienced batsman Steve Smith and David Warner, both of whom were handed a ban of one year by Cricket Australia for their involvement in the scandal.Following his appointment, Langer though acknowledged important events between now and the scheduled India campaign, he insisted that the series win on Indian soil remains the pinnacle."We've got a World Cup, a T20 World Cup, a couple of Ashes (in 2019 and 2021-22) - I .
Jr Women National Hockey C'ship: MP, UP reach semis
Haryana booked their place in the semi-finals of the 8th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2018 (A Division) as they edged past Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy 1-0 in their last-eight clash here on Thursday.The match saw Haryana score early in the 12th minute through Amrinder Kaur and defended well throughout the two halves to snatch the victory against a strong Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy team.The second quarter-final saw Uttar Pradesh defeat Mizoram 1-0 where the only goal of the match came in the 28th minute when Uttar Pradesh's Sonal Tiwari found the back of the net to give her team an important lead.Mizoram tried to make a comeback into the match but Uttar Pradesh's resolute defending saw them keep their lead intact till the final whistle and register a place in the semi-finals.In the third quarter-final clash, Gangpur-Odisha defeated Odisha 3-1 in the penalty shootout after the scores were level at 2-2 after regulation time.The match saw Odisha take the lead in the
Pandya, Karthik confirm participation for ICC World XI against Windies
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik have confirmed their participation for the ICC World XI, which will play lone T20I match against the West Indies at Lord's on May 31.The match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean that were badly damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.The squad is led by England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan with Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik (both Pakistan), Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal (both Bangladesh), Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka) and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) the other confirmed names in the list of nine so far. The remaining players will be announced in the coming days.Giles Clarke, who is supporting the event, welcomed the addition of the two India players, who are currently playing in the Indian Premier League.Pandya is turning out for Mumbai Indians while Karthik is leading Kolkata Knight Riders in the Twenty20 tournament.Clarke said, "This is a fantastic opportunity for ...
New Aussie coach Langer rates India tour as 'ultimate' challenge
Minutes after being appointed Australia coach across all formats, former Test opener Justin Langer said his team's greatest challenge awaits in India three years from now.
Shuttler Srikanth climbs to 3rd spot in world rankings
Star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has climbed to the third spot in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) here on Thursday.
Langer replaces Lehmann as Australian cricket team coach
Justin Langer was unveiled as the new head of coach of the Australian cricket team at a press conference here on Thursday.
Injured Dimuth Karunaratne doubtful for Windies tour
Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne is doubtful for the upcoming Test series against West Indies after fracturing a finger during a practice session recently.Reflecting on the same, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the Test opener sustained the injury whilst batting in the nets on Tuesday in preparation for the Super Provincial Limited Over Tournament.Now, a scan has confirmed a fracture in the index finger of his left hand, which is expected to keep Karunaratne sideline for at least a few weeks.Karunaratne said that though he would probably remain out for the tour against the Caribbean side, he would consult another surgeon before coming into any conclusion."It's a clean crack in the finger, and for now I have been told that I will probably be out for the West Indies tour.But I have to see another surgeon before we know exactly what is happening," ESPNcricinfo quote Karunaratne, as saying.Karunaratne's injury comes as a major blow to Sri Lanka, who have already been hit by injury of
Junior hold Boca in Copa Libertadores tie
Luis Carlos Ruiz struck at both ends of the pitch as Colombian club Atletico Junior held Argentine giants Boca Juniors 1-1 in a Group H match of the Copa Libertadores football tournament here.
Desperate MI look for solutions against rampaging KXIP
Defending champions Mumbai Indians will be aiming to sort their 'opening woes' in both departments of the game when they take on a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab in a must-win IPL encounter, here tomorrow. The three-time IPL champions are staring at an inglorious exit having brought up the rear so far, with only two wins in their kitty from eight games. On the other hand, Kings XI Punjab, under Ravichandran Ashwin's leadership, have won five out of their seven games, slowly but surely inching towards the Play-Offs. A week off has certainly helped the likes of Chris Gayle and KL Rahul recharge their batteries and they will be aiming to come out all guns blazing at their adopted home. Kings XI Punjab's season has been about collective performance. They don't have the 'Orange Cap' or 'Purple Cap' holders in their ranks but everyone has chipped in with impactful performances as and when required. 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle (252 runs) came into the tournament with a bruised ego and battered .
Independiente beat Corinthians in Copa Libertadores tie
Argentine club Independiente boosted their chances of entering the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores football tournament with a 2-1 victory over Brazilian outfit Corinthians here.
Copa Libertadores: Cruzeiro thrash Vasco to lead Group E
Cruzeiro eliminated fellow Brazilian side Vasco da Gama with a 4-0 away victory at the Sao Januario Stadium to take the top spot in Group E of the Copa Libertadores football tournament.
I am not thinking about India squad, focus on IPL as of now: Pant
Rishabh Pant's individual brilliance has not gone unnoticed in Delhi Daredevils' stuttering campaign in the ongoing IPL but the young wicket-keeper batsman says he doesn't want to think about a potential India call-up based on this performance. Pant has been Daredevils' batting mainstay this season with three half-centuries and two near-fifty contributions. In Wednesday's match against Rajasthan Royals, the left-hander smashed a 69 off just 29 balls to steer the side to a huge total and an eventual win, which has kept it alive in the tournament. Asked if this consistent show will help him secure an India jersey, Pant said, "I am not thinking about that. I am just playing IPL right now, just trying it do well in every game for the side." Pant said his side has succeeded in curtailing the mistakes and that has been the key to its revival. They have now jumped from eight to sixth in the points table and remain in Play-offs race. "Everything is fine from our side. There are small things, .
Sunrisers have performed well even without Bhuvi: Pathan "
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on the bowling attack of Sunrisers Hyderabad saying they have performed well even without their pace spearhead Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. "Sunrisers Hyderabad...the way they have performed without Bhuvaneshwar, who is a big bowler...According to me, in the Indian team, if anyone is at par with (Jasprit) Bumrah in ODI cricket, it is Bhuvaneshwar Kumar," Pathan said when asked which is the strongest attack in this Indian Premier League. "And the way they (SRH bowlers) have performed without him in the last 2-3 matches, it is a big thing...," he added. Pathan was here last night to launch Mashroo's Ramzan range of 'modernised thobes'. "They have fast bowlers- Siddharth Kaul and Sandeep Sharma, but no big international name in their pace department...Only Rashid Khan (from Afghanistan) and Shakib (Al Hasan). But the way they have bowled is impressive. "But with limited resources, the young boys are bowling well in right areas and ...
Lungi Ngidi keen for 'very long' Proteas career
South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who made his Test debut against India in January this year, wants to keep the ball rolling and keen to have a very long, prosperous international career with the country."I've still got years ahead of me. The first thing that I'd like to do is make sure my career's very long. At the moment, I just want to keep the ball rolling. I've got some good momentum behind me," the ICC website quoted the 22-year-old, as saying.Ngidi had received a maiden call-up in the national Test squad after pace spearhead Dale Steyn was forced to withdraw with a heel injury during his side's opening match against India earlier this year.He stood up to the national selectors' expectation as he tore apart India's batting line-up bagging six wickets in the second innings to help South Africa win the second Test in Centurion and clinch the three-match series.Reflecting on the same, Ngidi said that he couldn't think of a better debut than what he made against India, adding ..
F1 seeking to hold race in Miami starting in 2019
Formula One announced Wednesday it wants to stage a street race in Miami starting in 2019 and the city commission has scheduled a vote next week on a proposal to formalize plans for a 10-year deal. The series has long sought to enlarge its presence in the United States. A Miami race would be the second in the US, joining the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. It would be the fourth in North America, joining races in Canada and Mexico City. Formula One officials said if approved, the Miami race could be targeted for October 2019, which would place it close to the current calendar spot of the Texas and Mexico City races. "Miami's status as one of the world's most iconic and glamorous cities, combined with its robust tourism infrastructure, makes Miami the perfect destination for Formula 1 and its fans," said Sean Bratches, F1's managing director for commercial operations. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez called next week's vote "the first step" to working out details, with a final vote more ...
Denmark hammer Malaysia in top-of-the-table ICC qualifier
Denmark defeated hosts Malaysia by 33 runs in the top of the table clash at the ICC World Cricket League Division 4 at the UKM Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpar last evening.Opener Zameer Khan was the top scorer for the Danes with 44 runs from 72 balls including two fours. Captain Hamid Shah (37) and Mads Henriksen (32) put in two crucial innings respectively to edge Denmark to a respectable total of 179 runs from 49 overs.The pick of the Malaysian bowlers were Muhammad Wafiq who finished with three wickets for 32 runs and Pavandeep Singh (3-24).Malaysia's chase got off to the worst start as captain Anwar Arudin was run-out in the first over.Denmark's bowling unit performed together as a team all taking wickets at important intervals. Bashir Shah (3-24), Nicolaj Damgaard (2-23), Hamid Shah (2-18) and Saif Al Ahmad (2-37) ensured a Danish victory.A number of Malaysian batsmen got good starts but could not convert that into a match-winning innings, Muhamad Syahadat (29) and Suhan Alagaratnam