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KRYHPSA split points with Rising
Rising Student's Club and KRYHPSA played out a 1-1 draw to split points in the ongoing Hero Indian Women's League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here today. After a barren first half, Anju Tamang scored the opening goal with a superlative strike in the 76th minute before Ratanbala Devi equalised in the 78th. The match began on an even note with both teams having a look at the goal in the opening minutes. Sanju had a crack at the goal while Ashalata had a free-kick of her own. The match turned cagey after that as the teams were unable to create any clear cut chance. Ashalata was the driving force behind the team who directed the ball to the forward line of Prameshwori and Kamala. Ratanbala hammered a shot on goal in the 37th but it went way over. On the other end Pyari had a free header but it went wide as the half ended goalless. In the second half Bala Devi came in to help the KRYHPSA cause and it showed immediately as she combined well with Ashalata and Ratanbala to trouble ..
India deny any wrongdoing after syringes found in compound
An Indian official today denied any wrongdoing after syringes were found near their accommodation at the Commonwealth Games Village here, prompting the authorities to probe the matter. It has been reported that syringes were discovered near accommodation where a few Indian athletes are putting up. However it was still unclear who they belonged to. Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive David Grevemberg has said that a staff at the athletes' village told them about the syringes and the matter will now be probed. "The syringes were not found in Indian athletes' rooms. It's in the same building where athletes from many countries are residing. It does not belong to us," an Indian official, travelling with the contingent, told PTI. Grevemberg said," if analytical evidence indicates it's worth a follow-up, the CGF medical commission will follow procedures, set out in the anti-doping standard." The Games will begin on Wednesday.
SCOREBOARD AT TEA ON ON 2ND DAY OF 4TH TEST
Score at tea on the second day of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. South Africa, first innings D. Elgar c Sayers b Lyon 19 A. Markram c M. Marsh b Cummins 152 H. Amla c Handscomb b Cummins 27 A. de Villiers c Paine b Sayers 69 F. du Plessis lbw b Cummins 0 T. Bavuma not out 95 K. Rabada c Renshaw b Sayers 0 Q. de Kock c M. Marsh b Lyon 39 V. Philander c Khawaja b Lyon 12 K. Maharaj c Paine b Cummins 45 M. Morkel c Handscomb b Cummins 0 Extras (b13, lb12, w5) 30 Total (136.5 overs) 488 Fall of wickets: 1-53 (Elgar), 2-142 (Amla), 3-247 (Markram), 4-247 (Du Plessis), 5-299 (De Villiers), 6-299 (Rabada), 7-384 (De Kock), 8-412 (Philander) Bowling: Hazlewood 26-3-86-0, Sayers 35-9-78-2, Cummins 28.5-5-83-5 (1w), Lyon 40-3-182-3, M. Marsh 6-1-30-0, Renshaw 1-0-4-0.
BCCI appoints Ajit Singh as head of anti-corruption unit
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Singh as the head of its anti-corruption unit.
Santosh Trophy: Battle of heavyweights as Bengal, Kerala clash in final (Preview)
Defending champions Bengal and Kerala will look to end a remarkable campaign by winning the title when they clash in the final of the 72nd edition of the national football championship for Santosh Trophy at the Vivekananda Yubabharati Krirangan here on Sunday.
Pakistan won't take Windies lightly: Shoaib Malik
His side may be having an edge over West Indies in the upcoming three-match T20I series due to home conditions, but Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has refused to take the Caribbean side lightly.Talking after the team's practice session in preparation at the National Stadium, Malik said that Pakistan would not be complacent against West Indies because the islanders' new and young players could really spring a surprise in the shortest format of the game."I have been playing the Caribbean Premier League for the last 5 to 6 years, so I know their team is really solid. We focus more on the big names but ignore the basic fact that it's the team combination that wins you games. And they have sent a really well-balanced squad," the Dawn quoted Malik as saying.Meanwhile, Malik also heaped praises on his young teammates like Hasan Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, saying that these players remind him of former Pakistan superstar for their talent and ...
Karachi set to host 3 T20s against West Indies
Pakistan gets another chance to showcase its ability to host international cricket when West Indies starts a three-match Twenty20 series tomorrow in Karachi. The southern port city had a successful dress rehearsal for the April 1-3 games when it hosted the Pakistan Super League final last week. Although it was a domestic T20 final, several foreign players including former West Indies captain Darren Sammy, South Africa's JP Duminy and Luke Ronchi of New Zealand took part and were provided with almost presidential-like security. Karachi last hosted an international game in 2009 when Sri Lanka played a test match before an attack by gunmen on its team bus in Lahore shut the door on international cricket in Pakistan. Six Pakistan policemen and two civilians were killed in that attack, and six members of the Sri Lanka team were injured. But the Pakistan Cricket Board has accelerated its efforts to win back the confidence of overseas cricket teams in the last two years. Lahore hosted ...
Caribbean schoolgirl swimmer eyes selfie with pin-up Peaty
As many of the world's top swimmers go for gold at the Commonwealth Games, one shy schoolgirl from St. Lucia has a more modest goal -- a photo with English hunk Adam Peaty. But 16-year-old Katie Kyle, set to compete in the 50 and 100 metres butterfly for the Caribbean island, first has to pluck up the courage to speak to the Olympic breaststroke champion. "I don't know if I'll be brave enough to go up and be like 'hey!'" she told AFP on Saturday. "But there will be some people, like Adam Peaty, I'll be like 'hey, can I get a picture with you?' "Just to meet and talk to all the guys who swim fast will be great," added Kyle, who along with Jean Luc Zephir makes up St. Lucia's Commonwealth Games swim team in Gold Coast. "I'm still kind of shocked that I made it this far." Kyle has been based in Britain since last summer after deciding to leave St. Lucia because of a lack of training facilities. "I thought I could better my training in Britain with bigger pools, better facilities," said ..
Integral Coach Factory surpasses 2017-18 target
Rail coach manufacturer ICF today said it has surpassed the annual production target for 2017-18 by making over 2,500 coaches. "ICF has crossed another milestone in the production history by surpassing the target of 2,464 coaches fixed by the Railway Board and made a record outturn of 2503 coaches," a release from Integral Coach Factory at Perambur here, said. Of the total production, 73 per cent were stainless steel units, it said, adding that ICF had turned out 2,277 coaches last year. The 2500th coach was flagged off today at the Furnishing Division by two seniormost ICF employees in the presence of senior officials, including ICF General Manager S Mani.
Churchill Brothers eye victory against Mohun Bagan
Having defeated Delhi Dynamos in the qualifiers, Churchill Brothers will be eying a second victory when they lock horns with Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan in the in the pre-quarterfinals of Super Cup here tomorrow. "Yes, we got the sweeter result the other day but it's a new test tomorrow. We have played Mohun Bagan twice this season but couldn't garner a single point. We are aware of their football acumen and we respect them," coach Alfred Fernandes said. Newly-recruited striker Willis Plaza bombed a brace in the qualifiers to propel the Red Machines to the Round of 16 and he'll be the 'trump card' for the Goan outfit tomorrow as well. "Yes, you might term him as our trump card. We are in the hunt for the attacking spearhead and he fitted the bill perfectly. But, at the end of the day, it'll be a team effort and we need to get the job done collectively," Fernandes said. Skipper Monday Osagie didn't mince his words expressing that Churchill have special plans for their counterparts ...
Kerala, Bengal set up thrilling Santosh Trophy final
Reigning champions Bengal will have to contend with five-time winners Kerala in their quest for yet another national football title as the two heavyweights clash in the final of the Santosh Trophy at the Saltlake Stadium, here tomorrow. The 32-time champions Bengal, who ousted Karnataka in a nervy semifinal, will also look to avenge their group stage defeat against Kerala. Bengal veteran duo of Jiten Murmu and Tirthankar Sarkar scored against Karnataka to set up a meeting with Kerala who pipped Mizoram 1-0 in the other semifinal. Kerala have emerged the overwhelming favourites at the tournament but face their biggest test against a Bengal team which knows all about them, having faced the Southern outfit earlier in a redundant Group A game. Kerala managed a 1-0 win in the meeting at Mohun Bagan Ground but Bengal Head Coach Ranjan Chowdhury feels the final clash is a different game altogether. Bengal, who will carry the advantage of playing at home, have built their success around a ...
South Africa reach 400 at lunch
Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock frustrated Australia as South Africa continued to build an imposing first innings total on the second day of the fourth Test at the Wanderers Stadium today. South Africa were 400 for seven at lunch, with Bavuma on 61 not out. Bavuma and De Kock (39) put on 85 for the seventh wicket - the fifth partnership of 50 or more in the innings. It put South Africa in a strong position in a match which the hosts need only to draw to clinch their first home series win against Australia since 1969/70. South Africa lead the series 2-1. Resuming at 313 for six on a dark, gloomy morning, Bavuma and De Kock had to weather some challenging bowling from Pat Cummins and Chadd Sayers, armed with a ball which was only eight overs old at the start of play. The floodlights were switched on after only ten minutes. Bavuma scored only four runs off the first 49 balls he faced on Saturday but then added another 21 runs off 21 balls to reach his fifty off 120 deliveries. The stand
IPL: Balanced RCB aim for title (Team Profile)
After a poor outing in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be aiming to lay their hands on the silverware as they have included some quality players for the upcoming edition.
Mumbai City FC retain three players ahead of Super Cup 2018
Mumbai City FC have retained the services of full-back Davinder Singh, forward Pranjal Bhumij and goalkeeper Kunal Sawant on multiple-year contracts.With goalkeeper Amrinder Singh having already signed a three-year contract extension with the Islanders, Mumbai City FC have taken yet another positive step towards building for the future with three key members of the current squad committing their future to the club.Born and raised in Mumbai's suburb of Borivali, 31-year-old Kunal Sawant has been retained by Mumbai City FC until May 2020.Kunal has previously featured for Kerala Blasters and I League sides Air India and Mumbai FC. He made two appearances on the bench for the Islanders in the 2017-18 season of the Indian Super League."I'm delighted and quite excited to have signed for two more seasons with Mumbai City FC. The club and the management are moving in the right direction and want to achieve big things in the near future. Being from Mumbai, there's no better feeling than being .
Bengaluru upbeat ahead of Gokulam Kerala clash
Indian Super League finalists Bengaluru Fc will look to get back to winning ways when they take on Gokulam Kerala FC in their Super Cup campaign opener here tomorrow. Bengaluru's Spanish coach Albert Roca stated that his boys are ready for the challenge and under no pressure. "There isn't much pressure, it's a challenge. We've put a lot of energy into the ISL and we had a good season. It was a shame not to win the title, but I think we showed how strong and consistent we can be," Roca said. He said after the ISL silverware eluded them narrowly, it's another chance to wrap up the season with a laurel and they're up for the challenge. "It's always difficult to get back from a final and renew your hopes to win a title, but this is a big opportunity to win silverware and we'll be doing our best out there," he said. Bengaluru had clinched the Federation Cup last season from Odisha and the coach said they would like to repeat the feat once again. "We won the Federation Cup last time, so ...
I may not play for Australia again, says tearful Warner
A tearful David Warner apologised for his role in the ball tampering scandal that ruined his career, saying he is resigned to the fact that he may not play for his country again. Warner broke down in tears several times as he faced the media for the first time since the ball tampering conspiracy rocked the world last week during the third Test against South Africa at Cape Town. "To the fans and the lovers of the game who have supported and inspired me on my journey as a cricketer, I want to sincerely apologise for betraying your trust in me, Warner said during an emotional press conference. I have let you down badly. I hope in time I can find a way to repay you for all you've given me and earn you respect again. "I suppose there is a tiny ray of hope that I may one day be given the privilege of playing for my country again, but I am resigned to the fact that may never happen," he added. Warner alongwith his captain Steve Smith were banned for a year by Cricket Australia, while opener .
Australia women set record total to claim T20 tri-series
Skipper Meg Lanning's blazing knock helped Australia reach a record total before Megan Schutt led a brilliant bowling performance to beat arch-rivals England by 57 runs in the title clash of the women's T20 tri-series here today. Australia rode on a stunning display by Lanning (88 not out) and Elyse Villani (51 of 30 balls) as they amassed 209/4, the highest-ever total in a women's T20 International, surpassing the previous best of 204/1 posted by South Africa against Netherlands in 2010. The Southern Stars then performed with the ball by restricting England to 152/9, wining the game with ease. England had a bad start and were teetering at 14/2 with Breynoy Smith and Tamsin Beaumont falling for ducks on a placid track at the Brabourne Stadium. But Opener Danielle Wyatt (34 off 17 balls) made her intentions clear by hitting three boundaries in the very first over. Wyatt was going well and was poised for a big score, but after two consecutive boundaries she failed to get the elevation ..
Ranveer to continue shooting for 'Gully Boy' despite injury
Actor Ranveer Singh has injured his shoulder during a football match, but will not let it hamper the shooting schedule of Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy".
Davinder, Pranjal & Kunal bag new Mumbai City FC deals
Mumbai City FC have retained the services of full-back Davinder Singh, forward Pranjal Bhumij and goalkeeper Kunal Sawant on multiple-year contracts. With goalkeeper Amrinder Singh having already signed a three-year contract extension with the Islanders, Mumbai City FC have taken yet another positive step towards building for the future with three key members of the current squad committing their future to the club. Born and raised in Mumbai's suburb of Borivali, 31-year-old Kunal Sawant, who was drafted in by Mumbai City FC ahead of the 2017-18 season, have been retained until May 2020. Kunal has previously featured for Kerala Blasters and I League sides Air India and Mumbai FC. He made two appearances on the bench for the Islanders in the 2017-18 season of the Indian Super League. I'm delighted and quite excited to have signed for two more seasons with Mumbai City FC. Being from Mumbai, there's no better feeling than being a part of this club and it pushes me to do even better every
Aditi Ashok misses cut at ANA Inspiration on LPGA
Aditi Ashok fumbled to a six-over 78 on the second day to miss the cut and make an early exit from the season's first Major, the ANA Inspiration here. Aditi, who turned 20 on Thursday, got into the ANA Inspiration with a fine T-14 finish last week. She had earlier shot 71 in the first round but today she had six bogeys, three on either side and a double on Par-4 third and had only two birdies -- one on either side -- to bring home a card of 78. Sung Hyun Park, who missed the first cut of her career on the LPGA Tour last week, made quick amends as she was tied for the lead in a major championship. The 2017 Rookie and co-Player of the Year posted an 8-under par, 64 on Friday to jump to the top of the leaderboard and into a share of the lead with first round leader, Pernilla Lindberg. The pair set a new 36-hole Tournament scoring record at 12-under par. The previous record of 11-under par was set by Lorena Ochoa in 2006. Park and Lindberg separated themselves from the field heading into .