Page 177 - Sports
I-League clubs told to pay fee to contest Super Cup fine
The Super Cup saga just refuses to end in Indian football. While the disparity in fining clubs for skipping the tournament by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was seen as an attempt to break the unified I-League group, it has now come to the fore that clubs wanting to challenge the fine imposed must pay an appeal fee for the federation to look into the request.
Neymar to miss Copa America with ankle injury
Brazilian forward Neymar will miss this summer's Copa America after suffering an ankle injury in Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar
Atletico Madrid sign striker Ibanez
Atletico Madrid confirmed on Thursday that they have signed centre forward Nicolas Ibanez from Mexican side Atletico San Luis.
De Villiers wanted to come back for WC but SAfrica team management rejected offer: Report
The great A B de Villiers wanted to come out of retirement for the World Cup but his last-ditch offer was rejected by South Africa's team management on the eve of the squad announcement, a media report has claimed. According to 'ESPNCricinfo', de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa. The revelation comes amid a disastrous start to South Africa's World Cup campaign, which has seen them lose three matches including one to Bangladesh. While Wednesday's six-wicket defeat to India turned the situation from bad to worse, the loss of pace great Dale Steyn to a shoulder injury has also considerably weakened the team. The three straight defeats have left them with an improbable task of winning all six of their remaining preliminary fixtures, just to keep their prospects of reaching the semi-finals alive. The 35-year-old swashbuckler is considered a modern-day great for his ...
Australian Open: Sindhu faces second-round exit
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was knocked out of the Australian Open after she faced a 21-19, 21-28 defeat against Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in the second round here on Thursday.After securing an easy win over Indonesia's Choirunnisa, Sindhu struggled to win even a single set against Jindapol, she lost in straight sets.In the opening set, Jindapol took an early 4-0 lead over Sindhu. However, Sindhu managed to bring the game at 5-5. The game proceeded in a similar manner and as the game was brought to 19-19 each. From there on, World number 21, Jindapol clinched two consecutive points to win the set.Continuing a similar performance, Jindapol won the second set as well as she thrashed Sindhu by 21-18. With this defeat, Sindhu made a second-round exit from the Australian Open.
P.V. Sindhu crashes out of Australian Open
Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu got knocked out of the ongoing $150,000 Australian Open World Tour Super 300 tournament after suffering a defeat to Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in the second round on Thursday.
West Indies opt to bowl against Australia (TOSS)
West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss against Australia and asked them to bat first at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Windies make one change while Australia go in unchanged.
Neymar to miss Copa America due to ankle injury
Brazil forward Neymar will miss Copa America after he suffered an ankle injury during their friendly match with Qatar, confirmed Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)."After suffering a sprain in his right ankle during Wednesday's game against Qatar, Neymar was evaluated and subjected to image tests that confirmed a ligament rupture in the ankle. Due to the seriousness of the injury, Neymar will not have the physical conditions and sufficient recovery time to participate in the Copa America Brazil 2019," Goal.com quoted CBF's statement.Neymar suffered an injury in the 21st minute when they were at a one-goal lead. The opening goal was scored by Richarlison in the 16th minute. Later, in the 24th minute, Gabriel Jesus added another goal to hand their side a two-goal lead over Qatar.In their statement, CBF also said that they will begin Neymar's replacement process on Thursday."As of this Thursday, the technical committee of the Brazilian National Team will begin the process of ...
Punjab to be promoted as India's basketball hub
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced to make the state the country's basketball hub.
Unpredictable Pakistan face Lankan challenge (Preview)
Buoyed by their comprehensive win over tournament favourites England, Pakistan will look to carry on the momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in their third World Cup game at the County Ground in Bristol on Friday.
Sindhu, Sameer lose in dismal day for India at Australian Open
Olympic and world championship silver medallist P V Sindhu made a second round exit from the Australian Open, suffering a straight-game loss in what turned out to be a dismal day for Indian shuttlers here. Sindhu was the last to fall, following the ouster of sixth seeded compatriots Sameer Verma, B Sai Praneeth and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The world number five Sindhu, who is still looking for the first title of the season, could not get across Nitchaon Jindapol, ranked 29th, and lost 19-21 18-21 in a 49-minute match. This was her second loss to the Thailand player in seven meetings. Earlier, world number 12 Sameer went down 16-21 21-7 13-21 to former top 10 player Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei, while Praneeth put up a brave fought in the opening game before surrendering 23-25 9-21 to second seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in a 42-minute clash. Satwiksairaj and Chirag tried hard against second seeds Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen, before losing ...
Bhutia congratulates Chhetri on becoming most-capped player
Former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia congratulated Sunil Chhetri after the latter overtook his record and became India's most capped international player with 108 appearances. Chhetri on Wednesday overtook his mentor Bhutia's record of 107 matches when he captained India in the King's Cup opener against Curacao.
Dhoni scripts new World record in South Africa match
Despite not being able to do much with the batting against South Africa during India's opening match of the World Cup, MS Dhoni added a new feather to his cap. He equalled the record of Pakistan's Moin Khan in most List A stumping after he dismissed South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo on Wednesday.Dhoni stepped out on the field with 138 List A stumpings under his belt and after he sent Phehlukwayo back to the pavilion by stumping him off Chahal's delivery, Dhoni took his tally to 139 stumpings and now jointly holds the record with Pakistan's Moin Khan.Moreover, Dhoni also surpassed New Zealand's Brendon McCullum in the list of most dismissals in the World Cup. McCullum and Dhoni had the same number of dismissal, 32, but now Dhoni has 33 dismissals and ranks third on the list. Dhoni is only behind Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara as they have 52 and 54 dismissals to their names, respectively.Apart from these records, Dhoni also holds the record of most
AB de Villiers had offered to play WC, but CSA refused
Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers had offered to come out of retirement for the ongoing World Cup, but it was turned down by Cricket South Africa.
We are in bad situation, will introspect ahead of WI clash: Amla
The South Africans are in a "bad situation" after suffering their third successive loss in the World Cup and will need to introspect ahead of the crucial tie against the West Indies, says opener Hashim Amla. The Proteas lost to India by six wickets on Wednesday, following defeats to England and Bangladesh in their first two matches. "We're in a bad situation. We've played pretty average cricket and we need to turn it around by playing our best cricket," Amla was quoted as saying in Sport24.co.za. South Africa will next face the West Indies on June 10. "We're all disappointed, but we've got five days before the next game. You've got to allow some time for guys to introspect," he said. Amla said there is no lack of motivation and they are leaving no stone unturned to get their campaign back on track. "I don't think there is a lack of motivation. Body language will always come up when you lose a game or two, or three. I certainly don't think anyone could fault body language today ...
India real contenders, remaining matches are like knockouts for SA: Kallis
Legendry all-rounder Jacques Kallis has called India "real contenders" for the World Cup title after they outclassed South Africa but urged his struggling country to not throw in the towel yet. In overcast conditions, a Jasprit Bumrah-inspired India broke the back of South Africa's top order before Yuzvendra Chahal ran through the innings with four wickets at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Without much difficulty, Rohit Sharma powered India to victory with six wickets in hand. This was the Proteas' third straight loss in the showpiece. "Away from South Africa I thought India looked world-class and real contenders. They've obviously been waiting for their first game and I didn't know how that would work for them, whether they'd be fresh or they'd be some nerves. I think we got the answer, they were very impressive," Kallis said in his column for the ICC. Before the disappointing result against India, South Africa crashed to a stunning defeat at the hands of Bangladesh, days after a loss ..
Yuzvendra Chahal terms Faf du Plessis' wicket as 'favourite'
India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite.Chahal took four wickets and was having a candid conversation with Kuldeep Yadav post the match where the latter asked him about his favourite wicket."Faf's wicket was the best as he was playing with small forward-steps and I was drifting the ball really well. The previous two balls, I had bowled him leg spin. So on that ball, I chose to bowl on an angle so the ball drifts and hit the off stump. He couldn't pick it, he thought it was a leg spin, and that's why the ball hit the inside of his bat and hit the stumps," Chahal said in a video posted by Bcci.tv.Rohit Sharma also displayed a brilliant performance with the bat as he hammered a century to help his side chase down a modest target of 228. Sharma played an unbeaten knock of 122 runs off 144 balls and Chahal ...
Brazil's Neymar out of Copa America after tearing ankle ligament
Superstar Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America Thursday after tearing his right ankle ligament during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar. "Due to the seriousness of the injury, Neymar will neither be fit nor have time to recuperate sufficiently to participate" in the tournament, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement. The injury to the world's most expensive footballer is a big blow to the hosts' preparations for South American continental championship, which begins in just over a week's time. A distraught-looking Neymar was seen covering his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th minute at Brasilia's Mane Garrincha Stadium on Wednesday night. A large ice pack had been strapped to the Paris Saint-Germain striker's lower right leg while two members of Brazil's support staff carried him from the pitch. The injury comes just nine days before Brazil's opening Copa America game against Bolivia. Minutes after ...
Only to right-handers, Pietersen offers advice on tackling Bumrah
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has figured out a way to tackle India's menacing pacer Jasprit Bumrah, albeit only for the right-handed batsmen. Bumrah, who ranks at the top of the ICC ranking, produced a fiery spell of fast bowling to put South Africa on the back foot with a two-wicket haul in the World Cup on Wednesday. "Quick memo to all right handed batters - get onto off stump against Bumrah and look to hit him from, straight back at the stumps to square leg. Eliminate the off side completely!" Pietersen wrote on his twitter handle. Bumrah's two for 35, along with Yuzvendra Chahal's four for 51, saw India restrict the Proteas to 227 for nine, a target Virat Kohli and his men chased down with six wickets in hand. The 25-year-old from Ahmedabad is considered one of the best death bowlers, having snapped 44 wickets in the slog overs. Overall, he has taken 87 wickets in 50 matches at an average of 22.0. India will next meet Australia on June 6.
New sports minister has promised early resolution to India's IOC ban: IOA chief Batra
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra Thursday said new sports minister Kiren Rijiju has promised to try for an "early resolution" to the International Olympic Committee's ban on India from hosting global events. In February, the IOC suspended all Indian applications to host future events and urged international sports federations not to stage competitions in the country after two Pakistani shooters were denied visas to compete in New Delhi at the World Cup following the Pulwama terror attack. Imposing the suspension, the IOC said the denial of visas was against the principles of the Olympic Charter. According to the IOC, the ban will not be lifted until the Indian government provides guarantees that no athlete would be denied visas in events held in the country. "Mr Ajay Singh President Boxing Federation of India and I, met with the Hon'ble Sports Minister of India Mr Kiren Rijiju at his residence office on 5th June and briefed him on the ban imposed by IOC in