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Olympic women's slalom postponed to Friday
The women's slalom, which was due to take place on Wednesday, was postponed to Friday due to strong winds, the 2018 Winter Olympic's organising committee announced.
Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza fined for showing dissent
Zimbabwe's all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the third One-Day International (ODI) against Afghanistan in Sharjah.In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to the Raza's disciplinary record for the Tuesday incident.Raza was found to have violated Article 2.1.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match".The incident happened in the 23rd over of Zimbabwe's innings when Raza, after being adjudged leg before, questioned the umpire's decision by raising his arms before leaving the crease after a short time.After the match, the 31-year-old admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. As such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
Kohli loves Pandya, will give him long rope: Pollock
Former South African captain Shaun Pollock feels Virat Kohli sees a bit of himself in Hardik Pandya and predicted a long run for the all-rounder in the Indian team. I clearly get the impression that Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandyas attitude. Its very similar to the way Kohli plays his cricket. And because he loves that attitude there is a good chance that Pandya will get a long run in the side, to settle himself and cement his spot in the team," Pollock said. South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests added, "That's the nature of cricket if the captain likes the way a player goes about his business then that player will get an extra run (of opportunities)." Pandya proved to be the fulcrum of India's attack in their 73-run win over South Africa in the fifth ODI here, which paved the way for their maiden series victory in the country. I liked Pandyas attitude and approach in the Cape Town Test, the way he played that knock, and he is learning. He will be ultra positive in Indian ...
Broad tweaks bowling action as he approaches Test milestone
England pacer Stuart Broad has revealed that he is attempting to improve his bowling action as he bids to achieve a 400-wicket landmark in next month's Test series against New Zealand.The 31-year-old already has 399 Test scalps to his name and he is aiming to reach a landmark, which is only previously accomplished by his new-ball partner James Anderson.Taking to his official Twitter account, Broad said that he is working on getting more side-on on his delivery stride as he believes that there is still a room for improvement in his bowling action."Working on my action to get more side on. More twist in my shoulders to get my front arm more towards the target, helping my feet align much better. Walk throughs give me a great feel of how my body is moving. Some balls come out great, some horrible, but I always say try different things in training cause if something clicks for you it can help your game, no one cares if you get it wrong in the aim for improvement!," Broad wrote in a series .
Frenzel claims Germany's sixth gold at PyeongChang Olympics
Eric Frenzel snatched Germany's sixth gold at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics by winning the men's Nordic combined individual Gundersen at the Alpensia cross-country centre here on Wednesday.
Bangladesh sweat over Tamim, Mushfiqur fitness
Former captain Mushfiqur Rahim and opener Tamim Iqbal have added to Bangladesh's injury woes ahead of their first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Thursday. Tamim complained of muscle pain in his left arm and Mushfiqur did not train on Wednesday because of a wrist injury. Bangladesh selectors have added batsman Mohammad Mithun to the squad as cover. "Tamim felt some pain in his bicep all of sudden yesterday. This is why we are still waiting to decide our combination," stand-in skipper Mahmudullah said Wednesday. "There are also some concerns about Mushfiqur as he has niggles on his wrist. But we hope he will be alright." Bangladesh are without regular captain Shakib Al Hasan, who failed to recover from a finger injury sustained during the tri-series one-day tournament final in January. The final T20 of the two-match series will be played in Sylhet on Sunday. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the tri-series final, before winning the Test series 1-0.
Juventus will go to London to play a final, says coach Allegri
Despite frittering away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home against Tottenham Hotspur in a UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes the Italian football champions will approach the return leg in London like a final.
FC Goa looking for a double against Chennainyin FC
FC Goa would look to draw inspiration for their first-leg performance and notch up a win when they meet Chennaiyin FC in their crucial Indian Super League match here tomorrow. FC Goa had kicked off their ISL campaign with a 3-2 win over Chennaiyin in Chennai and tomorrow they would look to emulate the feat again at the Nehru Stadium to afloat for a play-off berth. The Goan side has impressed with their attacking play having scored 29 goals, one less than table toppers Bengaluru FC. But, with their porous defence conceding 25 goals and also not been able to keep a single clean sheet, head coach Sergio Lobera has been a worried man. In the last three matches, they have collected just one point which has pushed them to sixth place. A win tomorrow will help them move to fifth place and close the gap with the top four teams. Lobera said the next two matches, to be played at home, would be crucial for his side to remain afloat in the tournament. "We need to win these two matches to keep ...
Chennai leg of Mercedes Trophy golf tomorrow
The Chennai leg of Mercedes Trophy 2018 golf tournament to be held tomorrow at TNGF Cosmo course here wil see 112 city golfers vie for the only qualification spot available for the national finals. The one-day tournament will feature Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath, who is testing his golf skills, a press release said. The first seven qualification legs have so far been held in Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore and Kolkata saw 24 spots being booked for the National Finals and post the Chennai event, 20 more spots will be up for grabs in the remaining qualification legs. The national finals will be held in Pune from April 4 to 6 at the Oxford Golf Resort. The tournament will be held in four more cities after Chennai - Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Noida and Jaipur. Three winners from the national finals will compete against those from tournaments played in 60 countries all over the world in the 29th edition of the Mercedes Trophy World Final in ...
Windies to play World XI in fund-raising T20I
West Indies will face a Rest of the World XI in lone T20I match at Lord's later this year in their bid to raise funds for the Caribbean cricket grounds which were damaged by recent Hurricanes Irma and Maria.The reigning World Twenty20 champions will lock horns with the World XI on May 31 and the proceeds of the match will go towards the restoration of James Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla and Dominica's Windsor Park Stadium.It should be noted that the one-off match has been granted international status, with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) president Giles Clarke and an ICC board member likely to help in coordinating the match."To have two category 5 hurricanes in the space of two weeks was unprecedented and everyone around the world was shocked by the destruction which was caused. The ECB and CWI have always enjoyed a fantastic relationship and we are keen to support them and the people of the Caribbean in this fundraising initiative," ESPNcricinfo quoted ECB chairman Colin ...
Kohli terms ODI series victory as 'collective effort'
India skipper Virat Kohli termed the fifth One Day International (ODI) win against South Africa as a "collective effort"
Rabada fined for "aggressive gestures" at Dhawan
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was today fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for making "aggressive gestures" at Shikhar Dhawan following the Indian opener's dismissal in the fifth ODI at Port Elizabeth. Yesterday's incident happened in the eighth over of India's innings when Rabada, after dismissing Dhawan, waved at the departing batsman and also made a comment "which could have resulted in a reaction from the batsman". India won the game by 73 runs to take an unassailable 4-1 lead in the six-match series. "Rabada also received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personne," said the ICC in a statement. He was charged by the on-field umpires Ian Gould and Shaun George, third umpire Aleem Dar and fourth umpire Bongani Jele under article 2.1.7, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman .
Couple of variations added in my bowling, says Mishra
Seasoned leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who was retained by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils, said he has added couple of new variations to make a big impact in the 2018 edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Pacer Rabada fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fifth One-Day International (ODI) against India.
Man City look bound for CL quarters after 4-0 win over Basel
Manchester City lived up to their billing by clobbering Basel 4-0 here in the first leg of their Champions League pre-quarterfinal tie, making the reverse fixture in England almost a formality.
Dortmund's CEO Watzke pens contract extension
Borussia Dortmund and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hans-Joachim Watzke have agreed on a contract extension, the Bundesliga football club announced.
Lucky to have won after awful last 20 minutes: Roca
Bengaluru FC head coach Albert Roca said his team was lucky to emerge 3-2 winner after an "awful last 20 minutes" in the first leg fixture of AFC Cup against Maldivian side TC Sports Club here. Bengaluru FC rode on Thongkhosiem Haokip's double strike to pip TC Sports Club and Roca admitted they were lucky to have emerged unscathed in what was a nervy match. Haokip gave Bengaluru the lead in the 52nd minute before Australian defender Erik Paartulu made it 2-0 in the 69th minute. The home team struck twice in the space of two minutes -- Anatoliy Vlasichev scoring in the 71st and Ibrahim Mahudee finding the target in the 73rd -- latching onto an error from Nishu Kumar at the National Stadium last night. Haokip then scored his second of the night in the 78th minute to ensure that the 2016 runners-up take a slender advantage into the return leg in Bengaluru on February 20. Roca also expressed unhappiness at the condition of the pitch. "I feel we were lucky, because the last 20 minutes ...
White magic at Olympics as winds blow Shiffrin off-course
Snowboarding great Shaun White sealed his Olympic legend with a breathtaking run under pressure on Wednesday, as strong winds played havoc with the ski schedule and Mikaela Shiffrins bid for multiple medals. White, starting last in the halfpipe, watched bronze medallist Scotty James wipe out before nailing a spectacular last run of the day to snatch victory from Japans Ayumu Hirano, celebrating wildly afterwards. It was sweet redemption for the 31-year-old veteran, known as the "Flying Tomato" because of his red hair, who won gold in 2006 and 2010 and helped put the hipster sport on the map, but flopped in Sochi four years ago. "Oh man, that was awful and amazing at the same time. I knew I did a great ride and I was proud of that and I could walk away with my head high, but when they announced my score and Id won, it crippled me," he said. "I was so overwhelmed with happiness, Ive been through so much to get here." It was a landmark win, as it brought USA their 100th Winter Olympics ..
There could be few changes but we're going for 5-1: Kohli
Indian captain Virat Kohli says his team might test its bench strength in the sixth and final ODI against South Africa on Friday but asserted that intensity won't be lacking despite the match's dead-rubber status. India secured their first ever series win in South Africa across formats yesterday when they beat the hosts by 73 runs in the fifth ODI. "After this series is wrapped up we'll sit down and think about where to improve. For now, 4-1 feels great. We want to win 5-1, for sure, but there might be a scenario for a few more guys to get a chance in the next match," Kohli said. "But the ultimate priority is to win and we'll do anything we can to win," he added. The performance of Kohli and wrist spinners Kuldeep Chahal and Yuzvendra Chahal stood out but the captain said the series win was the result of a team effort. "I'm very pleased, it was another complete performance from us," he said referring to yesterday's win . "They (South Africa) had the pressure of losing this series and .
Ski star Vonn puts out Twitter call for Valentines date
US ski star Lindsey Vonn had Twitter in a froth today when she put the call out to her nearly one million followers for a Valentines Day date. Many competitors at the wind-swept Pyeongchang Olympics marked Valentines Day by making heart shapes with their hands, but the 33-year-old Vonn was much more forward, tweeting: "So apparently its Valentines Day....I forgot all about it because Im at the Olympics and Im single. "Anyone else out there single and want to be my valentine? #worthashot." Vonn, who won Olympic gold in the downhill and super-G bronze at the 2010 Games, dated golf former number one Tiger Woods for more than two years before they split up in 2015. Her shout-out for a date soon had her fending off numerous offers on Twitter, with one user replying: "God let it be me... Ive got feet on the ground in Pyeongchang to hand deliver your valentine in the form of kinesiotape and PRP to heal your ailments... just say the word." Vonn, a prolific user of Twitter who missed the 2014 .