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India maul PNG by 10 wickets to enter U-19 World Cup quarters
Three-time champions India stormed into the ICC U-19 World Cup quarterfinals after inflicting a humiliating 10-wicket loss on minnows Papua New Guinea in a low-scoring group B clash here today. Skipper Prithvi Shaw slammed a strokeful fifty while spinner Anukul Roy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to emerge as the architects of India's dominating victory. Roy was the wrecker-in-chief as he ran through the opposition, returning with impressive figures of 6.5-2-14-5 after skipper Shaw won the toss and elected to field first under overcast conditions. PNG, who last appeared in the World Cup in 2014 in the United Arab Emirates, looked clueless against India's bowling unit and folded for 64 in 21.5 over, the tournament's lowest score so far. Ovia Sam (15), opener Simon Atai (13) and Sinaka Arua (12) were the notable contributors for Papua New Guinea, who had qualified for their eighth World Cup after remaining unbeaten in the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Samoa. India, who .
Injured Saha out, Karthik roped in for 3rd Test against SA
Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was today ruled out of the third and final Test against South Africa due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Dinesh Karthik in the squad. Saha, who is not part of the team playing the ongoing second Test here, picked up the injury while training on January 11. The third and final Test of the series is scheduled to be held in Johannesburg from January 24. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Dinesh Karthik as the replacement for Wriddhiman Saha for the third and final Test against South Africa. He is set to join the team before the third Test," the BCCI Acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary said in a statement. The 32-year-old Karthik has played 23 Tests for India but his last five-day appearance for the team was back in 2010 against Bangladesh. He has 51 catches and five stumpings to his credit. "Mr. Wriddhiman Saha suffered an upper left hamstring tendon injury during training on Thursday, January 11. The BCCI ..
Sharapova and Kerber light up Aussie Open
Former champions Maria Sharapova and Angelique Kerber turned on the style to sweep into the Australian Open second round today, but it was curtains for lanky Canadian Milos Raonic. With temperatures heating up in Melbourne, the two Grand Slam winners wasted little time on court. Sharapova, still working her way back from a 15-month ban for taking the performance-enhancing substance meldonium, showed glimpses of the tennis that made her a five-time major winner. The 2008 Melbourne Park champion, now ranked 48, battled past Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-1, 6-4 and will next play either 14th seed Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia or American Varvara Lepchenko. "I cherish these moments. I love it here," said the Russian, who returned from her drugs ban in April last year. "It's been a couple of years and I wanted it to be really meaningful to me." Fellow former world number one Kerber, who won the tournament in 2016, was also impressive in dismissing Anna- Lena Friedsam 6-0, ...
Djokovic leads push for new union in pay fight: reports
Twelve-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic is leading a push to create an independent players union to fight for even more prize money, reports said today. The Serb, president of the ATP Tour player council, made the suggestion at a mandatory player meeting in Melbourne on Friday, attended by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray among others. The London Times said he took the stage and suddenly asked that ATP officials and any non-players leave the room, bringing in an Australian professor with specialist knowledge of workplace law. According to Britain's Telegraph newspaper, Djokovic then outlined his argument that the Grand Slams only pay out about seven percent of their income. It said he compared this to American basketball, which pays about 50 percent. His speech reportedly came after Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley outlined plans to boost prize money at the opening Grand Slam of the year from $55 million to $100 million over the next five .
India beat Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in U-19 World Cup
India defeated Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in a U-19 World Cup match here today. Brief Score: Papua New Guinea Under-19s: 64 allout in 21.5 overs (OL Sam 15; AS Roy 5/14) India: 67 in 8 overs (PP Shaw 57; L MOrea 0/11).
I-League: Churchill Brothers FC Goa register first win
Gokulam Kerala FC, who failed to score a single goal since their win against Indian Arrows last year, slumped to their fifth straight defeat in the on-going I-League 2017-18 as Churchill Brothers FC Goa thumped their first win of the season.Kalu Ogba (16', 74') scored the only goal in the first half before the match went into an enthralling 45 minutes of football. Daniel Addo (59') pulled off the equaliser for the hosts before Emannuel (70') bombed the second one for Bino George's team. Their joy was cut short by Kalu Ogba again before Koffi Mechac (90'+2') calmly converted the penalty to steal all three points from Gokulam Kerala FC's grasp.Before both the teams started to pass the ball meticulously, the Nigerian midfielder lobbed the goal from 30-yards out to send the home dugout in a shock. Gokulam Kerala FC's defender Arjun Jayaraj on his attempt to clear the ball landed the ball on to Kalu's feet who didn't miss the opportunity to rattle the back of the net.When the match rolled .
Sports build physical, mental fitness of nation: Rajyavardhan Rathore
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore opined that sports play a crucial role in building the physical and mental fitness of young India.Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the launch of Khelo India School Games 2018's official Twitter handle, anthem and schedule here, Rathore reiterated the importance of building an environment of sports and outdoor activity in the country, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."Young India can be physically and mentally fit through sports. The importance of sports is high, and everyone needs to come together to create an environment for the same. This is the objective of Khelo India Games," he said.Envisioned to be similar to the Commonwealth Games, the Khelo India Games, Rathore said, aims to provide a platform for people to showcase their talent in sports, and for them to transform from a "potential athlete to a podium finish.""The event will be broadcast on television and will be along the lines of the Commonwealth Games. We are looking at .
Khelo India's official anthem released
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore launched the official anthem for Khelo India Games on Monday.The anthem has been conceptualised by Ogilvy, composed by Louis Bank and the film has been produced by Nirvana Films.Meanwhile, the schedule of Khelo India School Games 2018 was also unveiled at an event in the national capital.The Khelo India official Twitter handle was also activated on Monday and the video of the anthem of the games was posted as the first tweet.The school games will be held at multiple venues in Delhi. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex are among the venues, where the games will be held.The school games encompass 16 sports disciplines such as Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.Unveiling the anthem, Rathore said, "Khelo India is a unique programme which is focused on building a strong ...
Early wickets crucial to create pressure, says Bumrah
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Monday noted that in order to keep the Indian team's momentum going, early wickets need to be picked up in order to create pressure on South Africa."I believe the game is still hanging in a balance. What is crucial is for us to pressurize the opponents by picking up some early wickets. We are looking to keep our momentum going through the rest of the game. A lot of play is left; victory can go either way," he said while addressing a post-match press conference here.Although rain interrupted play, Bumrah said the team wanted to carry on with the match at the moment."Virat and the umpires had a discussion on the situation post rain, as the outfield was wet when we came out to play. The field being wet; both sides of the ball got wet and the ball didn't swing anymore. We consulted the umpire on the same, but we wanted to continue playing," he said.Lauding the performance of Indian skipper Virat Kohli, Bumrah said his performance was crucial in turning ...
Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs appointed Wales manager
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been appointed as the new Wales manager.The former Reds star agreed to a four-year contract to take up his first managerial post since leaving Old Trafford in 2016, following a spell as Louis van Gaal's assistant and also caretaker boss after David Moyes' departure."I am so proud to have been given the honour of managing the national team. The challenges that we have ahead of us with the Nations League and qualification for Euro 2020 excite me a great deal. I can't wait to start working with the players as we prepare for those crucial games later in the year," Giggs told the official Football Association of Wales website.A prominent name in football history, Giggs during his time at United won 13 Premier League winner's medals, four FA Cup winner's medals, three League Cup winner's medals, two UEFA Champions League winner's medals, a FIFA Club World Cup winner's medal, an Intercontinental Cup winner's medal, a UEFA Super Cup winner's medal and ..
Game is still in balance, says Bumrah
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said the game is still in balance and his team will look to create pressure on the fourth day of the second Test match against South Africa.
Morkel on Centurion pitch: Feels like we are bowling in India
South African pacer Morne Morkel today criticised the unusually slow nature of the Centurion surface and went to the extent of comparing it with an Indian pitch. The pacer took 4-60 as India were bowled out for 307 runs in their first innings, conceding a 28-run lead. The hosts finished at 90/2, leading overall by 118. "Ive played cricket here all my life, and Ive never seen a wicket like this at the SuperSport Park. It was really hard work. In the heat, with conditions really tough, it was right up there with one of the hardest spells Ive bowled," said Morkel after day three of the second Test. "I think the pace of the wicket was the toughest aspect. Youve got a small little window with the new ball. The reason might be because its under covers overnight, but in the first hour the balls seems a little bit quicker off the deck. "But after that, theres actually been no pace in the wicket. Its important to come out with different sorts of game plans. You need to try a lot .
Indian women pugilists bag three gold medals in Serbia
Indian women pugilists continued their dominating run on the world stage as they clinched three gold and one bronze medal in the 7th Nations Cup, here on Monday.Jony breezed past Hungary's Viktoria Matesz in the final bout of 60 kg category while Lalita (64kg) outclassed a valiant Karina Kuzheleva of Russia to punch their way to gold.The third gold came India's way through Nandini in the 81kg category as she beat Alesandra Jonca of Poland in a pulsating contest.However, Rajbala (54kg) had to settle for the bronze after losing out to another Polish pugilist Kaluza Beata in her semifinal bout.
Churchill clinch first win of season with 3-2 result over
Gokulam Kerala FC slumped to their fifth straight defeat in the Hero I-League as Churchill Brothers FC Goa recorded their first win of the season. Kalu Ogba (16', 74') scored the only goal in the first half before the match went into an enthralling 45 minutes of football. Daniel Addo (59') pulled off the equaliser for the hosts before Emannuel (70') bombed the second one for Bino George's team. Their joy was cut short by Kalu Ogba again before Koffi Mechac (90'+2') calmly converted the penalty to steal all three points from Gokulam Kerala FC's grasp. Before both the teams started to pass the ball meticulously, the Nigerian midfielder lobbed the goal from 30 -yards out to send the home dugout in a shock. Gokulam Kerala FC's defender Arjun Jayaraj, on his attempt to clear the ball, landed the ball on to Kalu's feet who didn't miss the opportunity to rattle the back of the net. The visitors' joy could have cut short by Alajmi, who tried his luck from outside the box but his .
Centurion Test: Bad light stops play on Day 3, Proteas on 90/2
South Africa managed to make 90/2 on Day three of the second Test match before bad weather interrupted play here at the SuperSport Park on Monday.The hosts were leading India by 118 runs in the second innings.Jasprit Bumrah picked two early wickets by dismissing Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla.At the close of the day, Dean Elgar was batting on 36, accompanied by AB de Villiers who will resume the day after finishing a half century.Earlier, India were bowled out for 307 in their first innings. Skipper Virat Kohli scored a gritty 153 and accomplished 21st Test century of his career in the process.
The game is in the balance, says Bumrah
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has insisted that the second Test hangs in the balance despite South Africa taking a 118-run lead in the second innings with eight wickets in hand. "The game is still in balance if we get early wickets tomorrow. The match can be in anybodys favour. We will look to create pressure tomorrow as well. I think the game is still in balance right now," said Bumrah after stumps on day three. Bumrah bowled a sensational first spell and removed both Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla cheaply. But the hosts recovered thanks to a fine AB de Villiers half-century. "We wanted to keep things simple and build pressure as a unit. We wanted to build pressure from both ends, thinking if we dry up their runs they will have to make some opportunities. "So we were just focusing on creating pressure. That was helping us and that was our basic game, said Bumrah. De Villiers led his team's revival from two for three in the sixth over with an unbeaten 50 off 78 balls. "It is
Australian Open: Nadal, Kyrgios advance to round 2
World number one Rafael Nadal began his Australian Open campaign with a thumping win over Dominican player Victor Estrella Burgos on Monday.The Spaniard advanced to the second round of the season's first Grand Slam after defeating Burgos 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in 94 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.The 31-year-old will now face Leonardo Mayer of Argentina on Wednesday in his bid for a second Australian Open title and his 17th Grand Slam.In another men's singles, Australia's Nick Kyrgios thrashed Rogerio Dutra Silva of Brazil 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to storm into the second round.Meanwhile, Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov defeated Dennis Novak 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in the match which lasted over one hour 38 minutes.Croatia's sixth seed Marin Cilic beat Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-2, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5) while Britain's Kyle Edmund outplayed Kevin Anderson 6-7(4), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.However, American player Jack Sock suffered defeat on the opening day as he went down 6-1, 7-6, (7-4) 5-7, 6-3 to Yuichi Sugita
S. Africa reach 90/2 after Kohli lifts India to 307 on Day 3 (Roundup)
South Africa reached 90/2 in their second innings after bowling out India's first outing for 307 runs on the third day of the second cricket Test at the SuperSport Park here on Monday.
UP edge out Delhi in PWL tie
UP Dangal registered a narrow 4-3 victory over Delhi Sultans to inch closer towards sealing a spot in the knock-out stages of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here on Monday.
Dortmund wrap up Manuel Akanji deal
Borussia Dortmund have signed Manuel Akanji from Basel with immediate effect, both sides confirmed in an official statement on Monday.