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Golfer Gursimar takes 2-shot lead in second leg of Hero women's Tour
Golfer Gursimar Badwal reeled in three birdies in a row at the finish to card even par 70 in round two of the second leg of the 2018 Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour here on Wednesday.
Chadha occupies tied fourth spot in round 1 of Dhaka Open golf
Gurgaon-based Ankur Chadha fared the best among Indians by occupying tied fourth spot after round one of the inaugural City Bank American Express Dhaka Open golf tournament, a USD 60,000 event, here today. While day one of the event tri-sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour (ADT), Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and Bangladesh Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) was dominated by local favourites Shakhawat Sohel (67) and Md Siddikur Rahman (68), who were placed first and second respectively, Chadha ended the day in tied fourth spot after returning a two-under-70. The 23-year-old Chadha, playing only his third season as a professional, made a slow start as he was two-over through 11 holes at the Kurmitola Golf Club. But the Indian, who finished inside the top-60 on the PGTI last year, then had a late flourish with four birdies on the last six holes. Chadha sank a giant 50-footer for birdie on the 13th and also landed his approach to within three feet for ...
Ceppi says his "rat" comments did not refer to U-17 WC
FIFA Under-17 World Cup tournament director Javier Ceppi today clarified that he never referred to the showpiece event India hosted last year while commenting that he witnessed "players changing at dressing rooms next to rats". At an event here yesterday, he had rued the Indian system and said "there were events where players are changing next to rats". Ceppi today said he was referring to some other tournaments while making the comment and not the FIFA U-17 World Cup which the country hosted from October 6-28 last year across six cities. "I was not referring to the U-17 World Cup when talking about rats in the dressing rooms. I was referring to the situations I have seen in other events in India," Ceppi said in a statement to PTI. As tournament director, Chilean Ceppi played a big role in India hosting a successful U-17 World Cup which went into record books in terms of number of spectators who turned up to watch the matches as well as the number of goals scored on the
Four Nations hockey: India beat New Zealand 3-2
Indian men's hockey team defeated hosts New Zealand 3-2 in their opening match at the second-leg of Four Nations Invitational Tournament here on Wednesday.It was Lalit Upadhyay (7'), Harjeet Singh (32') and Rupinder Pal Singh (36') who scored in India's win while New Zealand's goals came through Daniel Harris (23') and Kane Russell (37').A breakthrough for India came soon enough when skipper Manpreet Singh found Vivek Sagar Prasad swiftly moving towards the top of the circle, though Vivek's reverse hit rebounded off the New Zealand keeper, Lalit Upadhyay ensured he picked up the ball to deflect it past Black Sticks goalkeeper Devon Manchester fetching India a 1-0 lead.The second quarter saw New Zealand fight back, constantly attacking the Indian circle and kept goalkeeper PR Sreejesh busy at the post.The hosts won their first penalty corner of the match but Kane Russell's drag flick was well-saved by Sreejesh. An error by Indian defender in New Zealand's half saw them lose possession .
ATK are Manchester United of ISL: Chennai coach Gregory
Terming under-fire ATK as the Manchester United of the Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory said that his boys are charged up to take on the defending champions at the colossal Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday.
Leading juniors for Rotary Cup tennis
The second Rotary All India ranking tennis series for under 14 boys and girls will be held here at the MSLTA's Dr G A Ranade Tennis Centre next month. The national level tournament, to be organised by Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-City on February 10 and 11, would see the leading players from across India in action, it was announced at a media conference today. "Last year we joined hands with MSLTA to organise this tournament for youngsters. Rotary Club is always keen to encourage young children and help to build leadership qualities in the youngsters. We will work hard in the build up to this event and try to make it more popular," said former president of the organisation, Bharat Parekh. Manoj Vaidya, CEO, MSLTA lauded the efforts of Rotary Club Bombay Mid-City. "The Rotary Club members do a good job. They work collectively and take good care of the children. This does not happen in other junior events," said Vaidya. The tournament is expected to attract over 120 ...
MCA to conduct talent search for bowlers
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will be conducting a talent search for bowlers in the age group of 16-18 years and 19-22 years on January 30 at Dr.D.Y.Patil Stadium in Nerul for players residing in Navi Mumbai upto Kharghar. The talent search will begin from 9.30 A.M and all the bowlers can register online for the trials at https://mca.crm.khelomore.com from tomorrow 12 pm onwards, MCA said in a media release issued here. Players can also get themselves registered on the ground by producing original Birth Certificate and Aadhar Card/Passport along with a recent Photograph, it said.
ASC beats Hyderabad TFA, reaches semifinal
ASC, Bengaluru, edged out Hyderabad TFA 4-2 via the tie-breaker to reach the semifinal of the Don Bosco-Fr McFerran Trophy All-India football tournament here today. After the match ended goalless in regulation time, the Bengaluru team converted four of the five penalties. The Hyderabad team could only find the net twice. The scorers for ASC were: Thiyagarajan, Bobi Chand, Neeraj and Arunjit. For Hyderabad, Dileep and Rafique Mohammed scored. Bengaluru DFA takes on Goa FA in the first semifinal tomorrow.
ATK Man U of India: Chennaiyin coach
Describing ATK as the Manchester United of Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory today said they are fired up to give their best against the two-time champions here tomorrow. ATK are the most successful ISL franchise and are the defending champions but their campaign has gone horribly wrong this time, slumping to eighth in the 10-team table and have sacked Teddy Sherringham on the eve of their match. But the Chennaiyin boss heaped praise on ATK: "We regard ATK as the Manchester United of India. You have been champions twice, it's a huge/massive club. It's massive to play against them. "Even though we are champions once, we look up to you guys as a big big team. Every single player of my 25 wants to play tomorrow because it's ATK. They are all fired up. You get fired up when you play ATK." "The first thing we did after getting the schedule was to see when we play against ATK, much the same when we do in England -- to check the matches against Manchester ...
Neroca suffer 0-2 defeat against Lajong in I-League
Shillong Lajong snapped Neroca FC's nine-match unbeaten run with a 2-0 win in the I-League, here today. Lajong pumped in two quick goals through Saihou Jagne (13th) and Abdoulaye Koffi (18th) and the home side, who were aiming to win this match to top the league table, could not score despite having several chances in the eleven round game. Neroca, who were playing in their debut season, dominated the whole of the second half with better ball possession and also created several chances but their forwards were found wanting in front of the goal. Their defence, which has been rock solid before this match and conceded just six goals in 10 matches, struggled in the first half an hour, helping the Shillong side to take a 2-0 lead before the 20th minute. Neroca could not recover from the early jolt and the vocal 15,000-odd crowd that turned up at the Khuman Lampak Stadium returned home disappointed. Despite today's loss, their first at home, Neroca still remain on second spot
ISL: ATK interim coach Westwood under 'no pressure'
Struggling defending champions ATK may have sacked Teddy Sheringham, but interim coach Ashley Westwood, who was the team's technical director, is hopeful of a fightback and is not worried about the hullabaloo surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise.
India lose Kohli, Rahane, 114/4 at tea on Day 1
India lost the crucial wickets of skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane in the second session to crawl to 114/4 at tea on the opening day of the third and final Test against South Africa at the New Wanderers Stadium here on Wednesday.
South Africa seize initiative after Kohli's 54
South Africa took control of the game by removing India captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane in the afternoon session, leaving the visitors at 114 for four at tea on day one of the third and final Test here. Kohli (54) was dismissed after scoring his 16th half- century while Rahane (9), playing his first game of the series, did not last long after getting a life off a no-ball. At the break, Cheteshwar Pujara (27 not out, 4 fours) was still playing an anchoring innings having faced 145 balls, while Parthiv Patel (0) was unbeaten at the other end. Post lunch, Kohli and Pujara took their third wicket partnership to 84 runs. The duo played a few more shots, Kohli in particular, as they sped away after the break after India crossed 50 in the 29th over. Kohli (on 32) got a second life then as AB de Villiers dropped him at third slip off Morne Morkel (1-35) in the 33rd over. The batsman had chased a wide delivery, only to edge it. He continued to play in an attacking manner, ...
Lahiri back to action at Farmer's Insurance Open
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will open his year at the PGA Tour'S Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines this week. The 30-year-old Indian has had four starts in the season, but all towards the end of 2017. The Indian star will resume his 2017-18 season after featuring in four events in the fall where he enjoyed a T10 at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia, T5 at CJ CUP in South Korea, T51 at the Shriners Hospital for Children Open and T14 at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba. He is currently ranked 43rd on the FedExCup standings. Lahiri will play his first round with Michael Thompson and Ollie Schneiderjans and they will tee off from the tenth. "It's like a new start. I spent the off season in India, which I haven't been back home for an extended period of time since we left for the United States in early 2016," said Lahiri. Jon Rahm, who won last week is the defending champion this week at the Farmer's Insurance Open. Yet the focus this week when action gets underway at Torrey ...
I-League: Shillong end Neroca's unbeaten run
Shillong Lajong FC rode on early goals to stun Neroca FC 2-0 in an I-League match here on Wednesday.
Westwood under no pressure after Sheringham ouster
Two-time champions ATK may have done the biggest managerial sacking of the Indian Super League by ousting Teddy Sheringham but interim coach Ashley Westwood is not worried and hopes to live up to the pressure. Having played more than half of the matches, ATK have slumped to eighth in the 10-team standings and the think-tank finally ran out of patience with the Manchester United great sacking him on the eve of their match against Chennaiyin FC. "I hope we can inject a little bit of freshness, fresh face may change things or our fortunes. It can be even an element of luck. There is no pressure, I don't see any difficulty. We want to go in the right direction," Westwood told reporters. "I'm confident in my capabilities and in the team. The season is not over and that's what matters. Chennai are a very strong side and they are competitive. It will be a good challenge that our boys will respond to," he added. The I-League-winning Bengaluru FC coach is aware that the role may .
India make 114/4 at tea on day 1
India were 114 for four at tea on the opening day of the third and final cricket test against South Africa here today. Skipper Virat Kohli made a fighting 54 before being dismissed. At the break, Cheteshwar Pujara 27 (not out) and Parthiv Patel (0 not out) were at the crease. Brief Score: India: 114 for four in 53 overs (Virat Kohli 54; Cheteshwar Pujara 27 out out; Lungi Ngidi 1/7).
Brandon, Ali sign contract extensions with FC Goa
FC Goa on Wednesday announced that midfielder Brandon Fernandes and defender Ali Mohammad have signed two-season contract extensions with the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas mark 100 years through Suresh-Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM & Co.) announced the Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League as a part of its celebrations to commemorate the centennial anniversary.Each year, the tournament is expected to be the biggest congregation of the Indian legal fraternity.The tournament proceedings begin with the captain's meet, scheduled for January 25, for the draw of lots to determine the grouping and schedule of the matches for the tournament. The inaugural edition of the tournament will have 15 matches and eight teams.Besides SAM & Co., other participating teams in the tournament are AZB & Partners, Bar Council of India, J. Sagar Associates, Khaitan & Co., Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, Dua Associates and Trilegal.Veteran Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore will unveil the rotating silver trophy for the tournament at the opening ceremony on February 4, in the presence of top Indian legal luminaries.Shardul S Shroff, Executive Chairman and Pallavi .
Australian Open: Bopanna in mixed doubles semis
Indian star Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Timea Babos registered a straight-sets victory to enter the semi-finals of the mixed doubles category at the Australian Open tennis tournament here on Wednesday.