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Endless wait end as cricket returns to SMS Stadium after four years
After an endless wait, cricket is finally returning to the Sawai Man Singh stadium on Wednesday. It will be a memorable day in the history of SMS Stadium and the Pink City will be cheering on some great hits and catches once again.
Doping ban made me humble: Russell
Arrogance can bring about a downfall for even the best in the business and Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell has learnt it the hard way after serving a year-long ban for violation of WADA's anti-doping whereabouts clause. One of the most sought after T20 freelancer missed out on playing PSL and IPL last year before making a comeback for Jamaica in the 50-over tournament. He did play a few games in PSL before sustaining an injury only to get fit in time for the IPL. "I think this one year I lost has made me a different person," Russell, who hit 11 sixes in his 36-ball-88 for KKR said after his team's five-wicket defeat against CSK. "I have learnt how to be humble. I need to make sure that you stay on top of what you are doing as a professional and yet be humble. I just want to ensure that these things don't happen again," Russell said. He has been in good form in the two matches so far. "I think I am confident. My confidence level is very high. Once you have confident in whatever ...
Surrey sign retired Morkel on two-year deal
Few days after bidding adieu to the international arena, South African pacer Morne Morkel has been roped in by Surrey for the next two seasons of the County Championship.Reflecting on his appointment, Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said that Morkel has had an impressive career with South Africa and that his presence will add enormous strength and experience to their squad."Following his retirement from international cricket I am very pleased that Morne has signed for Surrey for at least the next two years.He has had an outstanding career with South Africa and is a player that will add enormous strength and experience to our squad. His appetite to continue playing and most importantly performing was very evident from our very first conversation," cricket.com.au quoted Stetwart, as saying.Meanwhile, Morkel was ecstatic to join the county club after his retirement and is looking forward to playing at the Kia Oval."It is a real honour that Surrey asked me to join after my ...
Dhoni's calmness rubbed off on me: Billings
The calmness of Mahendra Singh Dhoni is contagious, feels Chennai Super Kings' new hero Sam Billings, who was happy to have his skipper by his side during their successful chase in a high-scoring IPL encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders. Billings smashed 56 off 23 balls as CSK chased down a stiff target of 203 in their victorious homecoming. It was Billings' first chance to bat alongside Dhoni and their half-century partnership did go a long way in clinching a win for the team. "It's about being composed and there's not a better person to have at the crease than Dhoni," Billings said at the post-match press conference. "He (Dhoni) is so composed and calm. It's impossible for it not to kind of rub on to you. It was about building a partnership together," Billings' admiration for the former India captain was quite evident. "I know it's a cliche but in T20 cricket, on an absolute belter, you can take time. You are in not in so much of a rush all the time. Actually you have got an ...
Feels good to come back after two years and win: Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it felt good to come back after two years and win at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here, after beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL last night. "It feels good, to come back after two years and win. The crowd deserved the first innings, the second innings. Everybody has their own emotion levels, but in the dugout, we like to keep faith in our batsmen or bowler in a particular time," he said. "Positive energy helps. My pulse rises too - and that's why we have a dressing room. I express myself in the dressing room but not in the dugout," he added, at the presentation ceremony after CSK posted a five-wicket in over KKR in its first game at home on return to IPL. Dhoni said bowlers from both sides had a rough time but the crowd must have enjoyed. "If you're too expressive in the field, then commentators get a lot of things to talk about. It's good to see Sam bat the way he batted. Yes, we did go for runs, and Kolkata ..
Boxing: Mary Kom in final; Vikas, Solanki in semis as boxers excel
The indomitable MC Mary Kom (48kg) stormed into the finals and remained on course to deliver India's maiden Commonwealth Games gold in women's boxing, while Vikas Krishan (75kg) entered the men's semifinals, here today. Five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist Mary Kom defeated a defensive Anusha Dilrukshi Koddithuwakku of Sri Lanka 5-0 to make the summit clash in her debut appearance at the Games. Among the men, debutant Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and world bronze-medallist Vikas made the semifinals to be assured of medals. "It was difficult in the sense that this girl would just not come to me. I had to be careful because she was perhaps waiting for me to let my guard down," Mary Kom said after the bout. It was a battle of veterans between the 35-year-old Indian and the 39-year-old Koddithuwakku. Mary Kom, also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP in India, prevailed in a rather dull contest where clean punches were few and far. Despite the height advantage, Koddithuwak struggled to ...
Aussies to tour Zimbabwe for T20I tri-series
Australia are all set to travel to Zimbabwe for the first time in four years when they play in the T20I tri-series, also featuring Pakistan, in July this year.Australia, who last played in Zimbabwe in 2014, will lock horns with the hosts and Pakistan in the 20-over format at the Harare Sports Club. The series will begin on July 1, with the final being held on July 8.After the first-ever T20I matches in Zimbabwe, Pakistan will continue to stay on for a five-match ODI series at the Bulawayo's Queens Sports Club.Confirming the news, Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Faisal Hasnain said that they had come into conclusion to host Pakistan and Australia after months of negotiations."Following months of negotiations, we are pleased to confirm we will be hosting a T20I triangular series involving Australia and Pakistan, followed by an ODI series against Pakistan," cricket.com.au quoted Hasnain, as saying."Playing two of the game's biggest teams will provide us with a very welcome litmus test
Boxers Gaurav, Vikas enter CWG semis
Indian boxers Gaurav Solanki and Vikas Krishan Yadav entered the semi-finals of their respective weight categories at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Wednesday.
Shreyasi claims gold to swell India's medals tally
Shreyasi Singh held her nerve and produced some excellent shooting to win the women's double trap gold medal in the 21st Commonwealth Games here today. Shreyasi shot 96 in the finals and beat Australia's Emma Cox 2 shots to 1 in the shoot-off at Belmont Shooting Centre. The other Indian contender in the field, Varsha Varman finished fourth with 86. The bronze medal went to Scotland's Linda Pearson who shot 87 to finish a point ahead of Varsha, who held the third place for a while. The 26-year-old Shreyasi, thus, improved on her silver medal-winning effort at the Glasgow Games four years ago. Shreyasi was on the second position while Varsha was on the third position after three rounds. Recently, she won a silver medal in the double trap event at the 2017 Commonwealth Shooting Championships. Shreyasi, whose grandfather and father served in the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) as its president, represented the country in two events at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games Delhi but
Mary Kom may skip Asian Games to focus on World Championships
Indian boxing star M C Mary Kom might give the Asian Games in Indonesia a miss to ensure her body is in best shape for the World Championships later this year. The 35-year-old, who entered the finals of the Commonwealth Games today, is keen to ensure that her career continues for another two years before she considers calling time on a stellar stint inside the ring. "I am thinking of skipping Asian Games, if I am asked I will go but I will take a decision on that later. I have to ensure that I am in top shape for the World Championships so may be I will skip Asian Games and take a small break," Mary Kom (48kg) said after her win over Sri Lanka's Anusha Dilrukshi Koddithuwakku. The Asian Games are scheduled in August-September in Indonesia. The five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist has been competing non-stop for the last five months starting with the Asian Championships in November, where she won a gold. She then won a gold medal in the India Open in January before .
CWG: Sharath-Sathiyan, Harmeet-Sanil advance in TT men's doubles
Indian men's doubles duo of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, and Harmeet Desai and Sanil Shankar Shetty advanced to the round of 16 in men's doubles table tennis competition of the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.
CWG: Sharath-Mouma advance, Harmeet-Pooja ousted in TT mixed doubles
India's veteran duo fo Achanta Sharath Kamal and Mouma Das advanced to the round of 16 in table tennis mixed doubles competition of the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.
CWG: Shooters Ashab, Ankur enter double trap final
Indian shooters Mohammed Ashab and Ankur Mittak qualified for the final of the men's Double Trap event at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Wednesday.
CWG: Boxer Gaurav enters flyweight semis
Indian youngster Gaurav Solanki entered the semi-finals of the men's flyweight (52 kilogram) category of the boxing competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Wednesday.
CWG 2018: Shooter Om Mitharval settles for bronze in 50m Pistol event
Indian shooters continued their medal rush at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday, with Om Prakash Mitharval settling for the bronze medal in the men's 50m pistol event.Mitharwal, who also picked up the bronze in the men's 10m air pistol final, registered a score of 201.1 to finish at the third spot of the men's 50m pistol event.It was Mitharwal's second medal in the ongoing prestigious quadrennial event, after seasoned campaigner Heena Sidhu picked gold and silver in women's 25m air pistol and women's 10m air pistol respectively.While Daniel Repacholi of Australia won the gold medal with a new Commonwealth Games record of 227.2, the silver medal went to Bangladesh's Shakil Ahmed after firing a total of 220.5.Defending champion Jitu Rai, the other Indian in the fray, failed to add to his gold that he had won in men's 10m air pistol event as he posted a decidedly below score of 105, to finish at the bottom of the eight-man final.Elsewhere in the seventh day of the ...
Mary Kom in final, Solanki in semis as boxers continue onward march at CWG
The indomitable M C Mary Kom (48kg) stormed into the finals to remain well on course to claim India's first Commonwealth Games gold in women's boxing, here today. The five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist defeated a defensive Anusha Dilrukshi Koddithuwak of Sri Lanka 5-0 to make the summit clash in her debut appearance at the Games. Among the men, debutant Gaurav Solanki (52kg) made the semifinals to be assured of a medal. "It was difficult in the sense that this girl would just not come to me. I had to be careful becauseshe was perhaps waiting for me to let my guard down," Mary Kom said after the bout. It was a battle of veterans between the 35-year-old Indian and the 39-year-old Koddithuwak. Mary Kom, also a sitting Rajya Sabha MP in India, prevailed in a rather dull contest where clean punches were few and far. Despite the height advantage Koddithuwak struggled to connect for most part. She picked up pace in the final three minutes but Mary Kom drew from ..
CWG: Dipika-Joshna enter women's doubles squash quarters
India's star duo of Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa entered the quarter-finals of squash women's doubles competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games after registering their second win in Pool C over Wales' Tesni Evans and Deon Saffery here on Wednesday.
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CWG: Vikram-Ramit win in men's doubles squash
India's Vikram Malhotra and Ramit Tandon defeated Wales duo Peter Creed and Joel Makin 2-1 (11-7, 8-11, 11-10) in a Pool F men's doubles squash match at the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.
CWG: Gaurav enters flyweight semis
Indian youngster Gaurav Solanki entered the semi-finals of the men's flyweight (52 kilogram) category of the boxing competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Wednesday.