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England women crush Australia by 8 wickets in Tri-Series
England romped to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Australia, riding on Natalie Sciver and Tamsin Beaumont's blistering half-centuries to start their campaign in the Tri-Nation Women's T20 series on a rousing note, here today. Opting to field after winning the toss, England restricted the Australians to 149 for eight at the Brabourne Stadium. Rachael Haynes top-scored for Australia with a 65 off 45 balls, knock that included eight boundaries and a six. For England, medium pacer Jenny Gunn and Sciver finished with three and two wickets, respectively. In reply, the English team chased down the target with as many as three overs to spare. The chase turned out to be a walk in the park as Sciver (68 not out off 43 balls) and Beaumont (58 not out off 44 balls) forged an unbeaten 116-run partnership for the third wicket in just 73 balls. Beaumonth and Sciver, who play in the Women's Big Bash League, took a listless Australian bowling to task as they overhauled the target with plenty to
UEFA punishes PSG for crowd trouble
The UEFA's disciplinary body has sanctioned and fined France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club for incidents that took place during the Champions League game on March 6.
UAE give Afghanistan and Ireland WC hopes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) eliminated Zimbabwe to give Afghanistan and Ireland a lifeline by turning their last Super Six match as a shootout to qualify for the 2019 World Cup race.The UAE, who were out of the World Cup contention last week after losing to Scotland, defeated Zimbabwe by three runs in the penultimate match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 Super Six at the Harare Sports Stadium.Put in to bat, the UAE were 235 for seven in 47.5 overs when heavy downpour ended their innings. When play resumed, Zimbabwe's target was revised to 230 in 40 overs.The UAE then reduced Zimbabwe to 45 for three that included the prized scalp of the tournament's leading run-getter Brendan Taylor.Sean Williams and Peter Moor, playing his first match of the tournament, lifted them to 124 before.When the last eight-over Power Play started, Zimbabwe needed 70 to win, but despite Sikandar Raza (34, 26b, 2x4, 1x6) and Williams' (80, 80b, 5x4, 1x6) best efforts, finished at 226 for ...
Buoyed by 2017 success, Srikanth chases golden dream at Gold Coast
His Commonwealth Games debut spoiled by brain fever four years ago, Kidambi Srikanth, now the toast of the nation, is eyeing a maiden medal at the Gold Coast multi-sport extravaganza after a sensational run last season. Weeks before he was to make his debut at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Srikanth was battling for life in an Intensive Care Unit. He was found unconscious on the bathroom floor of the Gopichand Academy and later diagnosed with brain fever. He ended up spending about a week in the ICU, giving a mighty scare to his near and dear ones. But that is history. Cut to 2018, Srikanth is arguably one of the best sportspersons in the country, walking shoulder to shoulder with the who's who of the sporting world. With four titles under his belt, Srikanth swept all the sports awards, including the prestigious Padma Shri, and is considered a hot-favourite for the coveted gold medal at Gold Coast. "It was some sort of a virus, I don't even know the name. Nobody even wanted to ...
Denmark beat scrappy Panama in friendly
The hosts prevailed 1-0 over a combative Panama side who are preparing for their first-ever World Cup tournament.
Shapovalov enters Miami Open second round
Rising Canadian star Denis Shapovalov blew a huge third-set lead but recovered just in time to eke out a 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (8-6) victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki to reach the second round of the Miami Open tennis turnament.
Miami Open: Tiafoe beats Kicker in first round
Frances Tiafoe of the United States beat Argentina's Nicolas Kicker 6-4, 7-6(4) in the first round of the Miami Open tennis tournament.
Santosh Trophy: Mizoram thrash hapless Odisha 5-0
Mizoram defeated Odisha side 5-0 in their second match of the Santosh Trophy final round at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium, Kolkata.Goals for Mizoram were netted by midfielder Lalromawia, Lalbiakhlua, Malsawmdawngliana and F. Lalrinpuia.Odisha got the first goal scoring chance of the match in the fourth minute when skipper Arjun Nayak attempted a header from Karthikach Bhola's corner. Unfortunately, the ball struck the crossbar and came back.The phase between 20-25 minutes saw Mizoram squandering five genuine goal scoring opportunities to create pressure inside Odisha's penalty box.The deadlock finally broke in the 37th minute when Zomuanpuia headed the ball into the net from Lalrinpuia's cross from the left.Lalromawia increased the lead in the 41st minute and went into the break with the scoreboard, flashing 2-0 in favour of Mizoram.Lalsangzuala's men started the second half with greater intensity and looked hungry for more goals.Mizoram's attacking mindset yielded them their third ...
World No.1 Johnson crashes out at WGC Match Play
World number one Dustin Johnson crashed out of the World Golf Championships Dell Technologies Match Play after suffering his second defeat of the tournament. Defending champion Johnson, who suffered an upset loss to Austrian Bernd Wiesberger on Wednesday, was beaten 4&3 by Canada's Adam Hadwin at the Austin Country Club in Texas. The loss made it impossible for Johnson to progress from Group One in the round-robin phase to the weekend's knockout rounds, with Hadwin -- who halved his opening match with Kevin Kisner -- assured of finishing above the top seed. Johnson trailed from the opening hole against 38th seed Hadwin, who set up a simple birdie chance after hitting his iron from the fairway to within four feet. Johnson birdied the fifth to draw level but Hadwin edged back in front on the sixth after draining a 13-foot eagle putt on the 590-yard par-five. The 30-year-old from Moose Jaw went two up at the turn with another superb putt, rolling in a 38-footer. Johnson then found ...
Ominous start: Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in season's first practice
World champion Lewis Hamilton made an ominous start to the season as he led a Mercedes one-two in opening practice for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix here today. Hamilton clocked a best time of one minute 24.026 seconds among his 27 laps to be a half-second quicker than team-mate Valtteri Bottas (1:24.577) in Melbourne. The 33-year-old Briton is gunning for his fifth world title this year, an achievement which would match the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio and leave him just two adrift of Michael Schumacher's all-time record. Dutchman Max Verstappen was third quickest in his Red Bull with 1:24.771, some 0.745sec behind Hamilton, while his Australian team-mate Daniel Ricciardo was sixth. Ricciardo was heard saying on the team radio: "Still disconnected. I struggle with the front when leaning on it, and I feel like the rear hurts on exit still." The Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel were fourth and fifth fastest, but, significantly, between 0.8-0.9secs slower than ...
Williamson hits record ton as NZ extend lead
Kane Williamson carved out a New Zealand record 18th century as he extended the Black Caps' commanding first innings lead over England on a rain-hit day two of the first Test here today. At tea in Auckland, the New Zealand captain was not out on 100 with Henry Nicholls on 36 for a lead of 139 runs, after England crumbled to be all out for 58 on day one. New Zealand resumed on Friday at 175 for three with Williamson and Nicholls calmly adding 22 runs in 40 minutes, enough time for the skipper to reach his historic hundred, before rain drove the players from the field. Tea was taken 30 minutes early, although the weather had cleared by then. Williamson began day two on 91 and faced 25 deliveries before he clipped James Anderson through the gully for a single to bring up his milestone century, after sharing the previous record with team-mate Ross Taylor and the late Martin Crowe. He scored his first Test century on debut -- 131 against India at Ahmedabad in 2010 -- and now, in his 64th ..
Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane receives Delhi Daredevils jersey
Leg spinner, Sandeep Lamichhane, from Nepal who was selected for the Indian Premier League's 11th edition was handed the Delhi Daredevils jersey on Thursday.Nepal Sports Council Member Secretary Keshav Bista handed Jersey number '1' to Lamichhane."I cannot take the number 25 from my seniors, as the birth date of my deceased Nephew falls on January i.e. 1, so I took the number for the jersey and we always want to be number one for which I took the number," said Sandeep in regard to his choice about the number on his jersey.17-year-old Nepali cricketer Sandeep was auctioned for 20 Lakhs by Delhi Daredevils during the auction held in January this year."Somebody from Nepal would have taken him before us had we not stepped in. Sandeep Lamichhane is someone who is talented who brings something unique to the team," said CEO of Delhi Daredevils team who clarified media about Sandeep's selection.Sandeep recently came back to Nepal after playing World Cup qualifiers from Zimbabwe and will be ...
Australia turns it around as South Africa crashes to 266-8
Pat Cummins turned it around for Australia in a day-changing eight-over spell in the final session, taking four quick wickets as South Africa crashed from 220-2 to 266-8 on the opening day of the third test today. Cummins removed AB de Villiers for 64 after tea to end his 128-run stand with Dean Elgar and start South Africa's sudden slide. Cummins added the wickets of captain Faf du Plessis (5), Temba Bavuma (1) and Quinton de Kock (3) as Australia took six wickets for 46 runs late in the day at Newlands. Cummins claimed 4-12 in eight overs in his devastating spell and Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc pitched in to remove Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj. Opener Dean Elgar was 121 not out -- having been dropped on 53 and 87 --but South Africa's momentum had been completely removed by Cummins after the home team made a strong start to the crucial third test. Australia was on top after struggling through the first two sessions. The four-match series is level at 1-1, and South ...
Ibrahimovic signs for Los Angeles Galaxy - report
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed for the Los Angeles Galaxy and could make his debut for the Major League Soccer side this month, Sports Illustrated reported today. Hours after reports in Britain said Ibrahimovic had played his last game for Manchester United, Sports Illustrated reported on its website the Swedish star had inked a deal with the Galaxy. The report said the transfer would be announced in a full-page adverstisement in Friday's edition of the Los Angeles Times. MLS rules allow clubs to sign three designated players who are not subject to salary limits, a rule introduced when David Beckham arrived in the league in 2007. However because the Galaxy have already signed their designated players for the 2018 season, Ibrahimovic's salary will be limited to around $1.5 million according to the Sports Illustrated report. That represents a fraction of the reported 19 million pounds ($26.8 million) a season Ibrahimovic was paid after signing for United from Paris Saint-Germain in ...
Cape Town, Mar 22 (AFP) Scores at close of play on the first day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands today.
Scores at close of play on the first day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands today. South Africa first innings: D Elgar not out 121 A Markram c Smith b Hazlewood 0 H Amla c Cummins b Hazlewood 31 A de Villiers c Warner b Cummins 64 F du Plessis c Smith b Cummins 5 T Bavuma c Smith b Cummins 1 Q de Kock c Paine b Cummins 3 V Philander c Paine b M Marsh 8 K Maharaj c Bancroft b Starc 3 K Rabada not out 6 Extras (B-8, LB-11, NB-3, W-2) 24 Total: (For 8 wickets, 87 overs) 266 Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-92, 3-220, 4-234, 5-236, 6-242, 7-254, 8-257. Bowling: Starc 21-3-81-1, Hazlewood 18-4-37-2, Lyon 19-6-39-0, Cummins 21-4-64-4, M.
Zimbabwe defeat opens World Cup door for Afghanistan and Ireland
Zimbabwe lost a World Cup qualifying thriller by just three runs to the United Arab Emirates today, allowing Afghanistan and Ireland to clash in a winner-takes-all tie for a place in the 2019 finals. Chasing a rain-affected target of 230 off 40 overs, Zimbabwe needed six off the last ball to win the Super Six match and join already-qualified West Indies in the 2019 showpiece. But Craig Ervine was only able to take two off man-of-the-match Mohammad Naveed and the home side's hopes were dashed. The UAE, who had no chance of qualifying for the finals, made 235-7 off 47.5 overs with Rameez Shazhad hitting a top score of 59. After a delay for rain at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe were set a DLS target of 230 off 40 overs but despite a run-a-ball 80 from Sean Williams, the home side never recovered from a poor start which saw them slip to 45-3 at one stage. On Friday, Afghanistan and Ireland will meet at the same venue with the winner guaranteed a place in the 2019 finals in England and .
Vinay Kumar backs skipper Karthik
Seamer R Vinay Kumar today threw his weight behind in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik who was a surprise choice to lead the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR, who chose not to retain their two-time IPL winning skipper Gautam Gambhir, have handed the baton to Karthik who has big shoes to fill and will have veteran Robin Uthappa as his deputy. "He did not lead many matches for Tamil Nadu does not mean he's not a good leader. He's a very good leader, hopefully he will do well. We have many seniors, have to help each other," Vinay Kumar, a former Karnataka skipper, said. Karthik has played for five franchises in IPL -- Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions -- in 152 matches across 10 seasons before joining KKR. As a skipper, Karthik led Tamil Nadu to the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament win over Bengal in 2009-10, and also captained India Red to the ...
FIFA President congratulates I-League champ Minerva Punjab FC
Gianni Infantino, head of football's world governing body, FIFA, has congratulated Minerva Punjab FC, the recently crowned I-League 2017-18 champions.Minerva Punjab FC created history by becoming the first team from North India in the history of I-League to win the crown jewel of Indian Football.In a letter to Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation, Infantino mentioned, "It gives me great pleasure to send my warmest congratulations to Minerva Punjab FC for their first ever title, becoming the first team from North India to win the crown jewel of Indian Football after 21 years."The letter further stated, "This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff as well as the fans for this great achievement.""On behalf of the entire football community, I would like to thank Minerva Punjab FC and your federation for helping to spread the positive ...
Mexico-Iceland friendly pits teams with high World Cup hopes
Mexico will face Iceland here Friday night in a pre-World Cup friendly involving teams with high expectations heading into this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Argentina to test World Cup readiness against rebuilding Italian squad
Argentina's national football team will gauge its level here on Friday night in a pre-World Cup friendly against an Italian squad in rebuilding mode after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.