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Halep, Sharapova, Kerber, Muguruza advance at Australian Open
World No.1 Simona Halep of Romania and former top-ranked women tennis players, Maria Sharapova of Russia, Angelique Kerber of Germany, Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain and Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic progressed to the second round of the Australian Open here on Tuesday.
Aizawl hold East Bengal in I-League clash
Defending champions Aizawl FC held Kolkata football giants East Bengal to a goalless draw in an I-League encounter here on Tuesday.
Striker Aubameyang causing trouble for Borussia Dortmund
Not for the first time striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's behavior is an insoluble mystery to his football club Borussia Dortmund. Despite many favours offered by the eight-time German champions, the series of provocations by the Gabon forward don't seem to end.
U19 World Cup: India thrash PNG by 10 wickets
India crushed minnows Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 10 wickets to register their second consecutive win in Group B of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup here on Tuesday.
Vani takes 2-shot lead in Hero WPGT first leg
Vani Kapoor shot two-over 74 to take a two-shot lead after the opening day of the inaugural leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Kalhaar Blues and Greens here today. The 24-year-old took a two-shot lead over Gursimar Badwal and Smriti Mehra, while Saaniya Sharma and Suchitra Ramesh carded 77 each. Vani, who opened the season with a bogey on first had her first birdie on par-4 fourth, which was quickly followed by a bogey on par-5 fifth. At the she was one-over 37. On the back nine Vani went two over with a bogey on 11th, but between 13th and 16th she found three birdies in four holes to get into red numbers. She had a disappointing finish, dropping three shots in two holes with a bogey on 17th and a double bogey on the closing par-4 18th. Gursimar, who had two titles in 2017 while finishing fourth on the Hero Order of Merit, had two birdies, both on back nine, four bogeys and a double bogey in her 76. Smriti opened bogey-bogey and stumbled with another double on .
Hamilton ODI: De Grandhomme blasts Kiwis to 5-wicket win over Pak
Colin de Grandhomme smashed a quick-fire unbeaten half-century as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by five wickets in the fourth ODI to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series at the Seddon Park here on Tuesday.Chasing a target of 263 runs to win, New Zealand openers Martin Guptill (31) and Colin Munro (56) provided the visitors with a perfect start as the duo shared an 88-run stand before the former was dismissed off Shadab Khan's delivery.Skipper Kane Williamson also scored notable 32-run knock before Henry Nicholls and de Grandhomme combined to help their side cross the mark.De Grandhomme, who was playing for the first time for the national side since the sudden death of his father, aged 61, shone with the bat as he struck a blistering 45-ball 74, including seven boundaries and five sixes, besides sharing a huge 109-run stand with Nicholls (unbeaten at 52) to helps his side chase the target with 25 balls to spare.For Pakistan, Shadab Khan bagged three wickets while Ruman Raees and ...
Tare to lead Mumbai in Super League of Mushtaq Ali Twenty20
Wicketkeeper-batsman Aditya Tare will lead a 16-member Mumbai side in the Super League of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy to be played from January 21 in Kolkata. Baroda and Mumbai have qualified from the West Zone for the Super League. While Mumbai won two of the total four games, Baroda emerged victorious in all the four ties at the primary stage, which was conducted at the zonal level. The team for the Super League was declared last night by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). All expected names like pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, opener Jay Bista, batsmen Akhil Herwadkar, Surya Kumar Yadav and Siddesh Lad have made it to the squad. Young gun Shreyas Iyer, who has recovered from a hamstring injury, has also been named in the squad, giving the team a big boost. Dhawal will be aided by experienced Shardul Thakur and Akash Parkar, who made a mark in the last Ranji season. Squad: Aditya Tare (Captain), Dhawal Kulkarni (Vice Captain), Akhil Herwadkar, Jay Bista, Suryakumar ..
Shami reduces S. Africa to 173/5 at lunch on Day 4
Seamer Mohammed Shami took three wickets to India pull India into contention in the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 173/5 in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day here on Tuesday for a 201-run lead.
Man United ease past Stoke City in EPL
Amid talk of the club being on pole position to rope in Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, Manchester United displayed a clinical performance to trounce struggling Stoke City 3-0 in an English Premier League (EPL) clash at a rainy Old Trafford here.
De Grandhomme seals Black Caps win over Pakistan
Big-hitting Colin de Grandhomme blasted New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Hamilton here today. De Grandhomme bludgeoned the Pakistan attack with an unbeaten 74 off 40 balls to reinvigorate New Zealand's run chase as the hosts were struggling to reach a 263-run target. "Everything just seemed to be hitting the middle tonight," said de Grandhomme, whose innings included five sixes and seven fours. The result puts New Zealand up 4-0 in the five-match series and sets a new record for the Black Caps of 11 consecutive international victories. The streak includes convincing wins over the West Indies in all formats of the game and keeps alive the prospects of an ODI series whitewash against Pakistan in Wellington on Friday. However, it was a much improved performance from Pakistan, who were skittled for just 74 in their previous outing. They looked set for another heavy defeat after a horror start saw them at 11 for two but ...
India take on Japan in 4-nation hockey meet opener
India will aim to make a winning start in the Four Nations Invitational Hockey Tournament -- the first event of 2018 -- as they take on Japan at the Blake Park here on Wednesday.
Wawrinka wins first match back after knee surgery
Stan Wawrinka was upbeat after winning a tough first match at the Australian Open today since knee surgery last year, saying there was still pain but it was getting better. The three-time Grand Slam winner had a mid-match wobble before eliminating Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4, 2- 6, 7-6 (7/2) in 2hr 47min on Hisense Arena. It was a confidence booster for the 2014 Melbourne Park champion, who had a troubled lead-in to the year's opening Grand Slam, pulling out of an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi on his way to Australia. The Swiss star, who defeated Rafael Nadal to win the 2014 Australian Open, has slipped to nine in the world rankings, having not played since his first-round Wimbledon loss to Russian Daniil Medvedev six months ago. But Wawrinka was heartened by the first examination of his still painful knee at the year's opening Grand Slam. "It's great to be back. It's great to win, for sure," he said. "It was a tough one in all aspects of the game, but in ...
Federer dazzles under Melbourne lights
Defending champion Roger Federer dazzled under the Australian Open lights to waltz through to the second round with a straight sets win over Aljaz Bedene today. The ageless Swiss marvel, rated as the favourite to win his 20th Grand Slam title, thrilled the Rod Laver Arena crowd with a virtuoso performance. The second seed cruised to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 win in 1hr 39min and will next play German Jan-Lennard Struff. It improved his Australian Open record to 88-13 in his 19th campaign Down Under. Federer, who insists he is too old at 36 to be rated the tournament favourite, put away the 51st-ranked Slovenian with a catalogue of his signature shot-making. "My dream was always to play a long time on tour and we had a few guys playing a long time and I think that inspired me," he said post-match. "I'm loving it and hopefully I can play for a little longer." Federer raced to the first set in 26 minutes and claimed the second on his fourth set point as Bedene raised his level. The ...
Shami strikes thrice to leave SA at 173/5 at lunch
India pacer Mohammad Shami's three-wicket burst reduced South Africa to 173 for five in the second innings, taking their lead to 201 runs at lunch on day four of the second Test here. At the break, Faf du Plessis was batting on 12 not out while Vernon Philander was giving him company on three not out. This was after news broke that Virat Kohi has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the final session on day three. The Indian skipper had protested animatedly to on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Michael Gough that the ball was too wet when play resumed after a brief rain break. He later pleaded guilty to the charge. Starting from overnight 90 for two, AB de Villiers (80 runs, 121 balls, 10 fours) and Dean Elgar (61 runs, 121 balls, 8 fours, 1 six) took their third wicket partnership to 141 runs. Jasprit Bumrah (2-47) and Ishant Sharma (0-29) started proceedings for India. While ...
ICC U-19 WC: Roy's fifer helps India crush PNG
Left-arm spinner Anukul Roy finished with a superb haul of five for 14 as three-time champions India completed a facile 10-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) for a second successive win at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup here on Tuesday.With the win, India have taken a step closer towards qualification for the Super League stage.Roy's haul followed a fine spell by opening bowlers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti as PNG could only set a measly 65-run target in the Group B match played in in Tauranga. Captain Prithvi Shaw then knocked up a neat half-century as the target was achieved in only eight overs.India's dominance from early on in the Group B match was on expected lines after Shaw put the opposition in to bat. PNG could only manage a total of 64 in 21.5 overs and has now failed to reach the three-figure mark in all the four matches they have played against India in U19 CWCs.Roy bowled a neat line and length after lively spells from new-ball bowlers Mavi and Nagarkoti kept
ICC slaps 25% match fee fine on Kohli for misconduct
India skipper Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching the Code of Conduct during the third day's play in the second Test against South Africa, ICC announced on Tuesday
Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth
Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here. South Africa 1st innings: 335 India 1st Innings: 307 South Africa 2nd innings: A Markram lbw b Bumrah 1 D Elgar c Rahul b Mohammed Shami 61 H Amla lbw b Bumrah 1 A de Villiers c Patel b Mohammed Shami 80 F du Plessis not out 12 Q de Kock c Patel b Mohammed Shami 12 VD Philander not out 3 Extras: (LB-2, W-1) 3 Total: (For five wickets, 55 Overs) 173 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-3, 3-144, 4-151, 5-163. Bowling: R Ashwin 22-4-57-0, JJ Bumrah 12-2-47-2, I Sharma 9-0-29-0, Mohammed Shami 12-3-38-3.
US GM Gareyev is top seed for Chennai Open Chess tourney
Grand Master Timur Gareyev of USA heads a strong field in the 10th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2018, which begins here on January 18. Gareyev, with an ELO rating of 2605, is the Guinness record holder for the World Blindfold simul chess. Grand Master Ivan Rozum of Russia, ELO 2595 is the second seed, while experienced GM Sergei Tiviakov of The Netherlands (ELO rating 2584) is the third seed, said a press note. Tiviakov had won the open title in the Commonwealth Chess Championships held here in 2012. The tournament, organised by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association, carries a total prize money of Rs 11 lakh with the winner set to receive Rs two lakh. A total of 43 foreign players,including 16 Grand Masters, 17 International Masters have confirmed their participation so far, the release added.
South Africa were 173-5 at lunch on day 4
South Africa were 173 for five in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test against South Africa here today. Faf du Plessis (12) and Vernon Philander (3) were at the crease during the break with South Africa leading by 201 runs with 5 wickets remaining. Brief scores: South Africa 1st innings: 335 India 1st innings: 307 South Africa 2nd innings: 173 for five in 55 overs (AB de Villiers 80; M Shami 3/38).
4-Nations Invitational tourney: India to take on Japan in hockey opener
The Indian men's hockey team will take on Japan in their opening match of the Four Nations Invitational Tournament here at the Blake Park in Tauranga on Wednesday.With four days of training at the venue and getting used to the conditions in New Zealand, drag flicker Rupinder Pal Singh expressed that the team is ready to make a winning start in the Four Nations Invitational Tournament where they play Belgium and New Zealand apart from Japan in two separate Five-Day Series."The mood in the team is upbeat. We have clocked some good sessions on the pitch, now we are looking forward to a good start. This being the first tournament of the year, it is important to win some good matches to get the momentum going," stated the experienced Rupinder who will be leading the team's defence along with Birendra Lakra, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar and Gurinder Singh.Against Japan, India has a good record as they had begun their successful outing in Men's Asia Cup last year with a 5-1