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We'll present our objection if shooting is scrapped: IOA
Indian Olympic Association is yet to get an official confirmation about shooting being scrapped from the programme of 2022 Commonwealth Games but said it will ask the organisers to reconsider its decision. There have been reports that shooting would not be included in the Birmingham Games programme though some media outlets said such a decision is not yet finalised. Shooting is an optional sport and is not among the 10 core sports which are mandatory in every Commonwealth Games. A host country can include up to seven from a list of optional sports/disciplines. It has been contested at every Commonwealth Games since Kingston 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh 1970. India are among the top performing countries in shooting in the Commonwealth Games. The country is currently second on the all-time medal table having won 56 gold, 40 silver and 22 bronze. Reacting to the development, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said, "We have not yet received any official ...
Going for Nationals, Indian shooter stopped at Delhi airport
India shooter Arjun Singh Cheema was today detained at the capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport as the airline officials refused to clear his ammunition. Cheema, who won the team goal in the Asian Airgun Championship in Wako City, Japan recently, was on his way to Thiruvananthapuram to take part in the 61st National Shooting Championship for rifle and pistol. Cheema's air pistol event is scheduled for tomorrow. The shooter, who was stopped for carrying his pistol, was allowed to go ahead with his departure after waiting for one hour. In the men's 10m air pistol youth final in Japan, Cheema topped the qualifying round with a score of 577, while Saurabh Chaudhary shot 573 to claim third spot. Surinder Singh, the third Indian in the field, shot 561 to finish 10th. The trio won the team gold with a combined effort of 1711, 11 points clear of the silver winning Korean team and 19 ahead of China, who won bronze.
I don't know when I will captain India again: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma wants to savour every moment of his brief stint as India captain, wondering when he would again get a chance to walk out with the team sheet in future. Rohit's brief tenure as stand-in captain will come to an end with the final T20 International against Sri Lanka tomorrow as Virat Kohli will be back in the hot seat for the South Africa tour after a month-long break. "Since I am leading the side for the first time, there was pressure and there will be pressure when we play next match in Mumbai. I don't know when will I captain the side again, so every minute spent on ground is important for me," a pragmatic Rohit said after hitting the record equalling 35- ball hundred in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka. He has led Mumbai Indians to IPL treble but this stint has made Rohit realise how tough it is to captain the national team with te burden of expectations from billions of people. "There is lot of pressure, especially after first match in ...
Bhambri, Ramanathan, Kadhe get wild-card for Tata Open Maharashtra
Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe will get a direct entry to the main draw of the Tata Open Maharashtra, the organisers announced on Saturday.
Ashes: Australia's Starc doubtful for Boxing Day Test
Australia speedster Mitchell Starc's foot injury could force him to warm the bench during the fourth Ashes Test against England, starting on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Respect opportunity you are getting: Kohli's tips for U-19s
He knows the value that a platform like ICC U-19 World Cup provides and no wonder India captain Virat Kohli urged the current crop of India colts to "respect the opportunity" that they are getting. The Prithvi Shaw-led team, coached by Rahul Dravid, will be vying for top honours in the fortnight long tournament in New Zealand starting Jabuary 13. "The ICC U-19 World Cup was a very important milestone in my career. It helped us get a good platform to build on and make our careers from thereon, so it holds a very important place in my mind and heart. Its very important to understand and respect the opportunity it provides you," Kohli was quoted as saying in an ICC media release. Kohli, who led India colts to global triumph in 2008, recalled his duel with Kane Williamson, who was leading New Zealand in the tournament. In fact, India beat New Zealand in the semi-final. "I remember playing against Kane. He was someone who always stood out in the team, his batting ability was .
Yuki, Ramanathan and Arjun get wild-card for Tata Open
Three Indian players Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe have been handed a direct entry to the main draw of the ATP 250 World Tour tournament to be held from December 30 to January 6. Tata Open Maharashtra organisers today announced the wild card entries for the inaugural edition of the tournament to be held at the Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium here. Bhambri, who is India's top-ranked singles pro on ATP at 116, will lead the Indian challenge at the event. The 25- year-old Delhi pro has been one of the consistent Indian players in last one year. In November, Yuki won the KPIT-MSLTA Challenger event beating Ramanathan in the finals. At the Citi Open in Washington, Bhambri reached the quarterfinals losing to Kevin Anderson in three sets. On his way up, he beat Frenchman Gael Monfils in the round of 32 in three sets. This will be his sixth appearance in the main draw of the Indian ATP event. His best result was reaching quarterfinals in 2014 event losing to Vasek .
India aim to whitewash Sri Lanka in third T20I (Preview)
After overpowering Sri Lanka to clinch the series 2-0, India will look to continue their winning streak and clean sweep the series in the third Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
BCCI names Saba Karim as GM - Cricket Operations
Former India stumper Saba Karim was on Friday named General Manager, cricket operations of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He will assume office on January 1.
BCCI appoints Saba Karim as General Manager
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim was today appointed as General Manager (Cricket Operations) of the BCCI. The appointment was on expected lines as Karim's name was doing the rounds for quite sometime. The other big name in the fray was former pacer Venkatesh Prasad. Karim will assume office from January 1 and he will report to CEO Rahul Johri. He will assist Johri in meeting the Board's vision and strategy, the BCCI said. The General Manager's post has been lying vacant since the resignation of MV Sridhar in September over the issue of conflict of interest. Sridhar passed away on October 30. In mid-October, BCCI had invited applications for this post. "Some of the major responsibilities of Mr Karim include giving strategic direction to the cricket department, implementing the operational plans, budgeting, determining and monitoring the compliance of match playing regulations, standards of venues, administration of Domestic Program," the BCCI said in a release. Karim .
England owe under-fire skipper Root a win: Bairstow
England's players owed under-fire skipper Joe Root their utmost to turn the tables on dominant Australia in the showpiece Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow said today. The Ashes has already been decided with Australia taking the first three Tests, but England is scrambling to avoid an embarrassing 5-0 series whitewash. Bairstow said captain Root was coping with the growing pressure and the England team was working hard to break their run of outs against the Australians in the fourth Test, starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. "We don't just owe him (Root), we owe ourselves as well," Bairstow told reporters. "It's something that you don't come away and work as hard as we work to get nothing out of at all. "So without doubt in these next two games it's a case of, in our eyes, a two-Test series now and that's exactly how we've got to look at it. "We've got to go out there and try and win both of these Test matches." Root has been in the
Afghan spinner Rashid man of the match in BBL debut
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has made a stunning debut in Australia's Big Bash League, winning man-of-the-match honours for the Adelaide Strikers. Rashid, the first Afghan to play in the BBL Twenty20 competition, starred in the Strikers' 53-run win over Sydney Thunder in Adelaide late Friday. Rashid, 19, captured two for 22 from four overs, highlighted by a spectacular wrong'un. "It means a lot to Afghanistan to play in such a big league," Rashid told reporters. "And to then to perform and get player of the match - it was a dream to play in this league, so it's a proud moment for my country, for me, for my family." Rashid's canny wrist spin helped unravel the Thunder, grabbing the wickets of Ryan Gibson caught behind followed by his peach delivery to bowl Ben Rohrer two balls later. "That was a special wicket, a left-hander, to bowl him with a googly," Rashid said. "I set him up for it. He was waiting for a leg-spinner." Rashid warned rival batsmen that no amount of .
Lightning Boult destroys Windies as New Zealand clinch series
A career best seven for 34 by Trent Boult destroyed the West Indies as New Zealand wrapped up their one-day international series with a game to spare in Christchurch today. Boult had three for six after his first three overs as the West Indies fell apart at the start of their innings after being set an imposing 326-run target. The tourists struggled through to 121 before Boult finished off the tail to give New Zealand victory by 204 runs to go with their five-wicket win in the first ODI on Wednesday. When Boult had finished off the West Indies top order, Lochie Ferguson plucked out the middle with three wickets in 10 deliveries, including Jason Mohammed and Rovman Powell with successive balls. New Zealand, sent into bat first, posted a healthy 325 for six after an impressive final 10 overs by Henry Nicholls and Todd Astle which produced 103 runs. Nicholls, given out lbw on 22 but reinstated on review when replays showed the ball would have missed the stumps, went on to .
Bird hovers as Starc battles injury for Ashes Test
Pat Cummins says fellow Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's heel injury could lead to a lengthy spell away from the game if not treated properly ahead of Tuesday's fourth Test against England. Cummins rated Starc a "50-50" chance of overcoming a bruised heel to play in Melbourne, but selectors have already indicated they will take no risks with the Ashes series already won. Cummins, who suffered a similar foot injury following his Test debut in 2011 and was out of action for more than four months, said Starc was keen to play in what would be only the second time in the showpiece Melbourne Cricket Ground Test. Also complicating the issue is a four-Test tour of South Africa in the new year, with the Australians reluctant to risk their pace spearhead and 3-0 up in the five-Test series. "The injury is not super common, but if it's not treated well it can drag on for a very long time," Cummins told reporters on Saturday. "It's a bruise pretty much where you've got to walk ..
Rangers appoints Murty as interim coach
Scottish Premier League team Rangers Football Club has appointed Graeme Murty as interim coach until the end of the 2017-18 season.
IOC bans another 11 Russian athletes for doping
The International Olympic Committee on Friday imposed lifetime bans on an additional 11 Russian athletes over doping violations during the 2014 Winter Games.
Espanyol inflict first defeat on Atletico in La Liga
Forward Sergio Garcia's 88th-minute goal helped Espanyol defeat Atletico Madrid 1-0, thereby inflicting the capital club's first defeat in the La Liga football season and ending their 20-match unbeaten run in the Spanish league.
Youngsters bring a few proud moments but system fails them
Indian youngsters' surprise wins over top singles opponents worked as a balm even as the system continued to fail the players in 2017 during which Rohan Bopanna joined the Grand Slam winning club and Sania Mirza's slide from the top began. Indian tennis moved at its usual pace as there was neither great success nor depths of despair. It just hung in the middle, thanks to unswerving spirit of the youngsters. Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sumit Nagal challenged their own limitations and got sporadic success. For them to be consistent and to realise their full potential, they need that little push from those who run the game in the country but unfortunately it appears that priorities of the administrators lie somewhere else. In the entire season, India hosted just two Challenger events -- in Pune and Bengaluru, both last month. Yuki won Pune Challenger and Nagal triumphed in Bengaluru. The result was a massive jump in the rankings of these two players. Laid low by ...
Suker re-elected as Croatian Football Federation president
Croatian football legend Davor Suker has been re-elected for a new four-year presidential term at the Croatian Football Federation (CFF) Election Assembly held here.
Chile football chief confirms talks with Colombian coach Rueda
The Chilean football association ANFP is in talks with Colombian Reinaldo Rueda about the national team's vacant coaching position, according to the organisation's top official.