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Grillo in lead; Sandhu best home golfer at Indian Open
Argentine golfer Emiliano Grillo carded seven-under 65 to take the lead, while Ajjetesh Sandhu turned out to be India's best with a 68 to be tied seventh in the opening round of the $1.75 million Hero Indian Open here on Thursday.
SCOREBOARD NIDAHAS T20- TRI-SERIES MATCH
Scoreboard from Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series match between India and Bangladesh, here today. Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal c Unadkat b Thakur 15 Soumya Sarkar c Chahal b Unadkat 14 Liton Das c Raina b Chahal 34 Mushfiqur Rahim c Karthik b Shankar 18 Mahmudullah c Thakur b Shankar 1 Sabbir Rahman c Karthik b Unadkat 30 Mehidy Hasan c Pandey b Unadkat 3 Taskin Ahmed not out 8 Rubel Hossain run out 0 Mustafizur Rahman not out 1 Extras (LB-2, WD-11, NB-2) 15 Total (For 8 wickets in 20 overs) 139 Fall of wickets: 1-20, 2-35, 3-66, 4-72, 5-107, 6-118, 7-134, 8-135. Bowling: J Unadkat 4-0-38-3, W Sundar 4-0-2-30, S Thakur 4-0-25-1, Y Chahal 4-0-19-1, V Shankar 4-0-32-2.
India restrict Bangladesh to 139/8
Deciding to bowl, India restricted Bangladesh to a modest 139 for eight in their Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series match, here today. Liton Das was the highest run-getter for Bangladesh with his 34-run knock while Jaydev Unadkat and Vijay Shankar shared five wickets between them for India. Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 139 for 8 in 20 overs.(L Das 34, S Rahman 23; J Unadkat 3/38, V Shankar 2/32).
Indian bowlers restrict Bangladesh to 139/8 in 20 ovrs
India's young bowling unit got its bearings back with a disciplined effort to restrict Bangladesh to a modest 139/8 in the second round robin league match of the Nidahas T20 Tri-Nation tournament, here this evening. After a nightmarish effort against hosts Sri Lanka in the opener, the inexperienced line-up gave a much better account of themselves, using the conditions well, much to the delight of their skipper Rohit Sharma. The testimony to a better performance was as many as 55 dot balls (9.1 overs) being bowled by the 'Men In Blue'. On a slow Premadasa track, all-rounder Vijay Shankar's (2/32 in 4 overs) wicket-to-wicket stuff proved to be handy even though he had at least three catches dropped off his bowling. Jaydev Unadkat (3/38) had most number of wickets but he was inconsistent throughout his four-over spell with a mixture of good deliveries followed by half trackers. Skipper Rohit once again started with off-spinner MS Washington Sundar (0/23 in 4 overs) and the normally ...
ISL final shifted to Bengaluru from Kolkata
The Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament final has been shifted from Kolkata to Bengaluru, the organisers announced on Thursday.
Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori suspended for illegal action
Brian Vitori, the left-arm fast bowler from Zimbabwe, has been suspended from bowling for the third time in his career after the International Cricket Council (ICC) found his action illegal.The 28-year-old fast bowler, who was reported by the match officials following his side's non-broadcast match against Nepal on Sunday, will remain suspended till he undergoes an assessment in an ICC-approved training centre."According to Article 3.6.2 of the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, Vitori's bowling action was filmed in the next match he played after being reported, which was against Afghanistan on Tuesday, and the video footage of his bowling spells were provided to the Event Panel of Helen Bayne and Mark King, who are both members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists, for analysis and assessment," an official statement read."Following its review, the Event Panel concluded that Vitori employs an illegal bowling action, and, as such, in accordance with Article 6.5 of the ...
Team effort wins titles: Gambhir
Individual brilliance can win a few games, but to win a tournament, teamwork is needed, according to newly-appointed Delhi Daredevils skipper Gautam Gambhir."I don't like talking about individuals, it is unfair for me as a captain to talk about one player to whom I am looking forward to. I am looking forward to the entire 25 people in the squad. Those are the 25 people who are going help us win the tournament," told the media here."Everyone will contribute in their own way. It is not just about the playing XI, it is about the rest of the 14 players as well. They will try and contribute in whatever way they can. All the contributions play a very important role if you want to go all the way," he added.Speaking about the role of former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting as the coach of Delhi Daredevils, Gambhir said, "I think Ricky Ponting is coming to a winning group, three times he has been a part of a World Cup-winning team. As a player and as a captain he has seen ups and downs.""He ...
Zimbabwes Brian Vitori suspended for illegal bowling action
Zimbabwes Brian Vitori was today suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the Event Panel of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 found his bowling action "illegal". The 28-year-old was reported by the match officials following his sides non-broadcast match against Nepal on Sunday. As per Article 3.6.2 of the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, Vitoris bowling action was filmed in the next match he played after being reported, which was against Afghanistan on Tuesday, and the video footage of his bowling spells were provided to the Event Panel of Helen Bayne and Mark King, who are both members of the ICC Panel of Human Movement Specialists, for analysis and assessment. "Following its review, the Event Panel concluded that Vitori employs an illegal bowling action, and, as such, in accordance with Article 6.5 of the regulations, he has been immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket," an ICC release said. Vitoris suspension shall ...
Bengaluru to host ISL final
The Indian Super League (ISL) football final has been shifted from Kolkata to Bengaluru, the organisers announced today. "Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) today announced shift of venue for Hero Indian Super League 2017/18 final from Kolkata to Bengaluru," a media release said. "The grand finale will be played at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8 pm onwards", the release added. Four teams - debutants Bengaluru FC, who topped the league stage, FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC and FC Pune City are contesting the two-legged semi finals. The first leg of the first semi-final between BFC and Pune had ended in a goalless draw at Pune's Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex in Balewadi yesterday. FC Goa are playing against Chennaiyin FC in the first leg of the second semi-final on Saturday at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa.
Sandhu sizzles with 68 to emerge best Indian at Hero Indian Open
Spectacular with his driving skills, Ajeetesh Sandhu emerged the best Indian golfer with a solid four-under 68 as most of his compatriots endured a frustrating opening round at the Hero Indian Open on a tricky DLF Golf course, here today. The 29-year-old, who had won his maiden Asian Tour event last year at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship before clinching the Taiheiyo Club Challenge Tournament in Japan Tour, stayed three strokes adrift off leader Argentina's Emiliano Grillo, who scored seven-under 65. With many golfers being tested by the Gary Player-designed course, the afternoon start was delayed due to the "severity of the course" and "rulings", eventually rendering the opening round incomplete. Former champion Arjun Atwal was one-under 71, while Udayan Mane (two-under at 16th hole), and amateur Kshitij Naveed Kaul (two-under at 17th hole) were the other Indians out of the 39 in the field to be under-par. Two-time defending champion SSP Chawrasia (74), 2015 winner ...
Shooter Anish gets special CBSE board exam dates
Pistol shooter Anish Bhanwal, who is currently representing the country in his first senior World Cup in Mexico, has been allotted special dates by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to appear for his Class Ten board exams.Neelam Kapoor, Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), told ANI," Anish approached the SAI about a month back, and then, we took it up with the CBSE. We requested them if separate days could be arranged for three of the exams he will be missing. And they very kindly agreed to our request.""This is part of the policy of the Government of India particularly of the Ministry of Sports (MoS), that when young people are encouraged to take up sport and they achieve success, we should be able to provide them the facility that they should not have to sacrifice their educational goals," she added.Kapoor said, "We would like young India to come out and play. We have huge infrastructure, make use of that and the government is there to hold their ...
Tri-Nation Series: India win toss, elect to bowl first
India won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second match of Tri-Nation Nidahas Twenty20 Cup being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Thursday.India will go with an unchanged playing XI which they fielded in the series opener against Sri Lanka.India will be lead by Rohit Sharma while Bangladesh will be lead bu Mahmudullah Riyad.After suffering a five-wicket defeat from Sri Lanka in the opening match, the Men in Blue will look to make a comeback against Bangladesh.India have met Bangladesh five times in the format and have won all the matches.The last time both sides faced each other was in the World T20, 2016, where India secured a last ball heart-stopping victory to save themselves from a knock out.Bangladesh have also lost the T20I home series 2-0 against Sri Lanka last month.India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, Shardul Thakur, Jayadev Undakat
Juventus down Tottenham to enter Champions League quarters
Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala each scored a goal in the second half as Juventus tamed Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 here in the second leg of Champions League round of 16.
Dedicate runners-up finish to people of Manipur, says Neroca coach
Finishing runners-up in their debut I-League football season, Neroca FC head coach Gift Raikhan on Thursday dedicated their stellar performance to the people of Manipur.
Young Dharun breaks Natl record in 400m hurdles, earns CWG spot
Unheralded Tamil Nadu athlete Ayyasamy Dharun smashed the men's 400m hurdles national record and in the process grabbed a Commonwealth Games ticket on the concluding day of the 22nd Federation Cup National Senior Championships. Triple jumper Arpinder Singh also booked his second straight Commonwealth Games berth, by winning gold with an effort of 16.61m -- a centimeter more than AFI's qualifying standard of 16.60m. Veteran Renjith Maheswary was unfortunately stretchered out with a suspected left knee dislocation and right index fingure fracture after slipping on his run-up while taking his last step before leaping in his fifth attempt. Before his injury, the 32-year-olMaheswary, the current national record holder, had leaped to a 16.51m jump in his second attempt to win the silver. In all, nine athletes crossed AFI's qualifying mark from the championships. The 21-year-old Dharun, who just recovered from a bout of typhoid, clocked 49.45 seconds, the exact the qualifying standard for ..
Neroca coach dedicates runners-up finish to people of Manipur
Dedicating their success to people of Manipur, Neroca FC coach Gift Raikhan said it was an incredible journey to finish their maiden I League season as runners-up. Neroca held East Bengal to a 1-1 draw to finish behind champions Minerva Punjab FC with 32 points in their debut I-League season. "We are happy being second. We are a new club and did not have much budget. I dedicate the success to lovely people of Manipur, the club, myself and my family. The journey has been incredible," Raikhan said at the post match news conference. "We wanted to win the Trophy being a new team and coach. Even if I lost, I would not have any problem. I'm happy with the way the boys have responded." Neroca FC were keeping a tab on proceedings in Panchkula where Minerva Punjab FC were leading against Churchill Brothers with a 15th minute goal. "We knew it in the first half only. But we were here to play and win. We were expecting the fightback from East Bengal from the likes of Dudu and Mahmoud Al Amna," ..
Minerva Punjab win maiden I-League title (Roundup)
Minerva Punjab FC created history by defeating Churchill Brothers FC 1-0 to win their maiden I-League title on a nail-biting final day of the tournament here on Thursday.
India finish with three gold, two bronze in Asian Archery
Promila Daimary won second individual gold medal for India as Indian junior archers bagged three gold and two bronze medals to finish their Asia Cup Archery Stage 1 campaign on a high today. On the final day here, Indian trio of Akash, Gora Ho and Gaurav Lambe defeated Mongolia's Adiyasuren Baasankhuu, Otgonbold Baatarkhuyag and Gantugs Jantsan 27-26 in the tie-breaker to clinch the third gold. Earlier Promila Daimary defeated Natalia Erdynieva of Russia 7-3 to win a gold in the women's recurve individual where India also bagged bronze through Madhu Vedwan. Madhu Vedwan pipped Altangerel Enkhtuya of Mangolia 6-5 in the shootoff (9-8) after being locked 5-all for the bronze. India had bagged a gold in the women's compound individual section where Muskan Kirar prevailed over Nadhirah Zakaria Sazatul of Malayasia 139-136 yesterday. Muskan also ended up pocketing a second medal in the form of bronze when she along with Divya Dhayal and Mrinal Hiwrale defeated their Indonesian opponents --
Nidahas Trophy: India opt to field against Bangladesh
India won the toss and elected to field against Bangladesh in the second match of the Nidahas Trophy Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tri-series here on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma wins toos, elects to bowl against Bangladesh
India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh in their Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series match at R Premadasa Stadium, here today. India, who lost their opening match to hosts Sri Lanka, are going in unchanged. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma(C), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, Jaydev Unadkat, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shardul Thakur. Bangladesh: Mahmudullah(C), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.