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Ramkumar shows nerves of steel in defeat; Yuki throws it away
Ramkumar Ramanathan enhanced his reputation of being a passionate fighter even in defeat against a much superior Marin Cilic while Yuki Bhambri squandered six break chances to crash out of the Tata Open Maharashtra here today. Bhambri's first serve let him down today as he bowed out with a 6-4 3-6 4-6 defeat against the eighth seed Pierre- Hugues Herbert in the second round. In complete contrast, Ramkumar played with a lot of passion against the 2014 US Open champion and a Wimbledon finalist in 2017 before bowing out with a 4-6 36 defeat in his second round. Cilic served bombs, one of them at a speed of 223km, and Ramkumar struggled to cope with his power-packed game. To his credit, 23-year-old Ramkumar did not buckle. He fought, with his heart and with a fearless approach. It was never enough to trouble a superior rival like Cilic but yet was enough to earn a respectful defeat. There was no shame in losing since he gave his all. He did everything he could with his ...
Maharashtra Open: Yuki Bhambri crashes out in second round
India's hopes in the men's singles event of the Maharashtra Open took another blow as tennis star Yuki Bhambri suffered a defeat against France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the second round at the Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium, here.After comfortably winning the first set, Bambhri failed to capitalise on the same and slumped to a 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 defeat in a three-set thriller to eventually crash out of the tournament.In what was the toughest test for Bhambri so far in the tournament, the world no. 118 failed to capitalize on his start where he won the first set 6-4 against one of the best players at this year's tournament in Pierre-Hugues Herbert.Bhambri looked confident from the start but after winning the first set comfortably, the 25-year-old Indian seemed to have lost his touch as Herbert fought back into the match.With a total of 13 aces in the match, Herbert did well in making the most of his serving, but it was Bhambri who had the momentum going into the second set as the crowd was ...
Halep reaches Shenzhen Open quarters
World No.1 Simona Halep came from a set down to overcome China's Duan Yingying 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, reaching the quarter-finals of the Shenzhen Open tennis tournament here on Wednesday.
Philander cautions India ahead of opening Test
South Africa paceman Vernon Philander on Wednesday cautioned India of the challenges when the two teams face off in the opener of the three-Test rubber at Newlands here from Friday.
FC Goa team yet to arrive, match against ATK to start 9:45pm
A Navy fighter jet crash at the Dabolim airport today forced an unprecedented delay of more than one hour in the Indian Super League football clash between ATK and FC Goa here today. The home match of ATK was scheduled at 8pm but due to the unavoidable circumstances the kick off is delayed by more than an hour. "The match between ATK and FC Goa will be delayed for a minimum of one hour," Football Sports Development Limited, the competition organisers, said in a release. An MiG-29 K fighter jet of the Navy overshot the runway and caught fire forcing the runway to be closed for operations for a brief period. It was another blow for the Gaurs' arrival plan. They were to depart Goa yesterday but a technical snag in their aircraft had forced them to stay put there and take today's flight for Kolkata. Their flight was to depart from Dabolim at 10am today but due to the closure of runway, the chartered flight which was to take them to Kolkata could not land at the airport. "The
Kyrgios advances to Brisbane quarters after beating Ebden
Australia's Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday advanced into the Brisbane International tennis quarter-finals after struggling to defeat his fellow countryman Matthew Ebden.
Dembele fitness boost for Barca
FC Barcelona have received a boost with the news that the Spanish football club's record signing Ousmane Dembele is officially fit to return to action.
Mercedes Trophy golf meet from Thursday
The 18th edition of the Mercedes Trophy corporate golf tournament will begin from Thursday. The tournament will be held over 27 days across 12 Indian cities.
Just want to play my 'A' game, says Vijay
India Test opener Murali Vijay on Wednesday said he wants to play his 'A' game in the upcoming match against South Africa here on Friday.
India ready for SA challenge? Philander to wait till 1st Test
South Africa pacer Vernon Philander today questioned India's claims of being fully prepared for the three-match series, saying a fair assessment of where the visitors stand could only be made after the first Test beginning Friday. South Africa are expected to roll out a green top for India at Newlands. "India have played most of their games at home so itll be interesting to see how they go in South Africa. Its a total different ball game here. Were going to have to wait and see once they pass the first Test match, said Philander in a media interaction here. The hosts are set to field a full strength pace attack. The only question remaining is regarding the composition of their line-up, with uncertainty over the inclusion of Dale Steyn. South Africa are still contemplating over a three or four pronged pace attack, with left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj in the mix as well. Phliander said the playing eleven will be picked according to the conditions. "It's going to come down
Schalke sign Nuremberg striker Tuechert
Schalke have completed the transfer of youngster Cedric Teuchert from second division side Nuremberg, both football sides confirmed on Wednesday.
ISL: Kerala Blasters look to get campaign back on track
Kerala Blasters, who will be without their Chief Coach Rene Meulensteen after both mutually agreed to part ways, will aim to get their campaign back on track when they host FC Pune City in their next Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on Thursday.The home side are manager less after Rene Meulensteen and the club had mutually decided to part ways. Meulensteen, who had famously assisted Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, was brought in the summer to guide the last year's finalist to the title this time around. But a run of unfavourable results led to his early departure.With just one win from their first seven games, Kerala Blasters FC are struggling for form this season, but with their loyal fans throwing their weight behind the team a turnaround cannot be ruled out."Well, when the season started every team wanted to do well. So did we. But the results are there for everyone to see. But we are Kerala Blasters; we have the best fans. So, for now the ..
Bhambri loses in Tata Open Maharashtra tennis
India's hopes in the singles competition of the Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament took another blow on Wednesday as Yuki Bhambri lost to France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 in the second round here.
Meghalaya signs host city contract for 39th National Games
Meghalaya today signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today for hosting the 39th National Games in 2022, officials said. The tripartite contract was signed between the IOA, the Meghalaya State Olympic Association and the state government here. Meghalaya had made the bid to host the 39th National Games after successfully co-hosting the South Asian Games last year, they said. State sports director Matsiewdor W Nongbri said the masterplan of the 39th National Games will be submitted by January 2019. She said a working group, headed by Sports Minister Zenith Sangma, has been formed apart from a Land Bank Committee and Team Preparation Committee. A cheque of Rs 4.5 crore was handed over to the IOA as bid money for the Games. The state government had earlier paid Rs 50 lakh. The cost of the bid is Rs 5 crore, the officials said. Urban Affairs Minister R V Lyngdoh, congratulating the team behind the signing of the contract, said it was ...
NorthEast United sack coach Joao Deus after dismal ISL show
NorthEast United FC have sacked their Portuguese coach Joao de Deus after their dismal show in the ongoing Indian Super League season. The John Abraham-owned side have won just one match out of seven they have played so far. They have lost five, the most among the 10 teams, and drawn one, and are at ninth spot in the league table spot with four points "Joao de Deus and his assistant (Joao Pinho) have been sacked after the side's dismal show in the league," a team official told PTI on condition of anonymity. Goalkeeping coach Joseph Sidy is expected to take charge of the team before a head coach is appointed. NorthEast United play FC Goa at home on January 6. Joao Deus' sacking came a day after fellow ISL side Kerala Blasters showed head coach Rene Meulensteen the door. NorthEast United had appointed Joao de Deus in July last year with hopes of overturning their fortunes this time around after failing to qualify for the knockout stages in the last three years since the ...
Tamil Nadu teen defeats Grandmaster in Mumbai chess tournament
FIDE Master Rathanvel VS of Tamil Nadu caused a major stir on day four of the IIFL Wealth 3rd Mumbai International Open Chess Tournament as he notched a victory over Russian Grandmaster Andrey Deviatkin in a closely-fought battle. Many other Grandmasters, including defending champion Adam Tukhaev of Ukraine, had a tough day and could only draw against relatively lower-rated opponents, a media release issued here said. Going into round 5, Grandmasters David Alberto (Italy), Adam Horvath (Hungary), Deepan Chakkravarthy (India), International Master Nitin S and FIDE Master Rathanvel (both India) are in lead with a score of 4 points, it said. In the junior section, top-seed Gukesh D of Tamil Nadu was held to an upset draw by Vrandesh Parekh from Gujarat. City kid Om Manish Kadam, who is the national under-9 champion, however, continued on his winning ways. He leads the tournament with five other players - Anuj Shrivatri, Nikhil Magizhnan, Ashutosh Banerjee, Mahitosh Dey and .
'Mahateji' wins the main race
Four-year-old 'Mahateji' ably ridden by F Sweeney won the Golconda Oaks(GradeII), chief event of Hyderabad Winter Races held here today. Winner was trained M Srinivas Reddy. Trainers D. Netto scored triple, M Srinivas Reddy and D'Silva scored double each while Jockeys F Sweeney and Kunal Bunde scored double each. None first favourites obliged in a card of eight events.
Blind cricketers to wait till Jan 5 for govt approval
Association for Blind in India (CABI) President G K Mahantesh today said the national team will wait till January 5 for clearance from government to travel to Pakistan for the fifth World Cup to be held from January 7-21. "We will wait till January 5 for clearance from the government to travel to Pakistan for World Cup," he told reporters here. If the government gives the nod on January 5, the team will go from New Delhi to Wagah border to enter Pakistan on January 6, Mahantesh said. "If the government does not grant permission, we will fly from New Delhi to Dubai," the CABI President said. Matches between India and Pakistan will be played in Dubai, he added. "Since it is a tournament, the matches will not be forfeited. Matches are forfeited in a bilateral series. Both nations will play their matches against each other in Dubai," Mahantesh said. He is optimistic about government's nod to allow the team to fly to Pakistan to play World Cup matches. "Despite political ...
India will be tough opponents: South Africa coach
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson has warned his team that India may prove to be tough opponents during the upcoming three-match Test series.
ISL: Kerala aim to revive campaign against Pune (Preview)
Kerala Blasters will be without sacked chief coach Rene Meulensteen, but the hosts will not be short on motivation when they host FC Pune City in an Indian Super League clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.