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Dhoni to play massive role at WC: Shastri
MS Dhoni will have a massive role in India's bid to win a third World Cup, says head coach Ravi Shastri.
Uganda beat Botswana in T20 WC Africa qualifiers
Hosts Uganda beat Botswana in the ongoing 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) men's Twenty20 World Cup Africa final qualifiers.
Narwal outsmarts Youth Olympic champion Agustin in India Open
Haryana youngster Pawan Narwal outsmarted Youth Olympics gold medallist Brian Arregui Agustin in the 69kg category as all the five boxers in the men's section advanced to the quarterfinals of the second India Open here Tuesday. The Argentine dominated the first round but the the 21-year-old Indian slowly made a come back with his clever footwork to win 4-1 in a split decision. "It was a close fight. He was dangerous with his left hook and landed powerful punches. Pawan outworked him with his clever footwork which was the key," India's chief performance director Santiago Nieva told PTI. "He (Narwal) really applied the pressure and the Argentine could not sustain in the end. He scored very well from the outside. It was a fair decision," Nieva said of the bout, adding that the Haryana lad needs some more international exposure. Narwal will next face Clair Marven of Mauritius for a place in the semifinals. Having lost out four years of competitions at junior level due to suspension of ...
Asian C'ships winner Gomathi fails dope test, earlier breach was not communicated by NADA
Gomathi Marimuthu, who won the 800 metres gold at the Asian Championships last month, was Tuesday handed a provisional suspension after being tested positive for a banned substance. The 'A' sample of the 30-year-old runner from Tamil Nadu, who clocked 2 minute and 2.70 seconds to win the gold on April 22, has returned positive for a steroid in the test conducted during the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha. If her 'B' sample also tests positive, she faces a maximum ban of four years -- as this will be her first doping offence -- while India will lose a gold medal from the Asian Championships. India had won three gold, seven silver and as many bronze medals in the Asian Championships. "Yes, Gomathi has tested positive for a steroid and she has been placed under provisional suspension," a top source told PTI on condition of anonymity. It is learnt that Gomathi had earlier tested positive for a banned substance in the sample the National Anti-Doping Agency collected in Patiala ...
Afridi named icon player for Euro T20 Slam
Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has joined the Euro T20 Slam as icon player while the South African Twenty20 teams vice-captain JP Duminy and his country mate Imran Tahir will be among the six marquee players. The three-week long tournament will be held in Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands from August 30.
PUMA launches special edition shoes for Kohli
PUMA, one of the worlds leading sports brands, on Tuesday announced the launch of a special collectors edition PUMA one8 cricket shoes - A tribute to team Indias prolific captain and it's brand ambassador, Virat Kohli.
Handling pressure most important: Virat Kohli ahead of World Cup
Handling pressure is the most important thing in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, India captain Virat Kohli than conditions on Tuesday, a day before the Men in Blue leave for the tournament."The team that stays more focussed and more balanced is the team that will go a long way in the tournament. Handling pressure is the most important thing in the World Cup, and not necessarily the conditions. The only expectation we've is to play really good cricket and that's been our focus. That's why results have followed in the last two-three years," Kohli said at a press conference."We are going into the World Cup as a balanced and strong side. You saw in the IPL as well. All the players in the squad are in great form and playing really well. I think from that point of view, we just expect ourselves to play the best cricket we can. We'll focus on the process to be able to do that. That's the only expectation I think everyone has from the team," he said.Reflecting on what he expects from the ...
Recalled to team because of my experience of playing Tests in England: Wahab
Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz on Tuesday attributed his inclusion in the World Cup squad, despite not being a part of the ODI squad in the last couple of years, to his experience of playing Test cricket in England. Wahab, 33, said it is a dream come true to get a chance to play his third successive World Cup. "It is a responsibility now because I have been recalled because of my experience. I have not played too many ODIs in England but playing in Test matches there has helped me a lot and I know the conditions and pitches well now," Wahab told the reporters in Lahore. Wahab and another experienced left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir won unexpected call to the national team for the World Cup on Monday with chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq admitting that the decision was taken considering Pakistan's poor performance in the one-day series against England in England recently. "I am confident that I can live up to the expectations and do the job given to me. I have become a mentally and ...
Hockey India names women's team for U-21 tournament
Hockey India Tuesday named an 18-member Indian junior women's team for the Cantor Fitzgerald U-21 International 4-Nations tournament in Dublin, followed by matches in Baranovichi, Belarus. The Indian team will first travel to Ireland where they will play a match each against the Irish national team and Canada junior women's team on May 28 and 29 respectively. That will be followed by the Cantor Fitzgerald U-21 tournament featuring India, Ireland, Canada and Scotland which is scheduled to be held from May 31 to June 4. The team will then play yet another match against the Irish national team on June 6 following which, the Indian junior team will travel to Belarus to play five matches with the host nation's senior, junior and development teams starting June 9. The Indian team will be captained by Suman Devi Thoudam and her deputy will be Gagandeep Kaur. Bichu Devi Kharibam and Khushboo have been selected as the Goalkeepers who will guard the goal-posts, while Defenders Ishika Chaudhary,
Handling pressure at World Cup most important: Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli has said handling pressure at the World Cup will be the most important thing and the team will have to play every game with the same intensity as competition is going to be tough.
Mandhana focuses on winning for India, not rankings
Smriti Mandhana, the leading batswoman in ODIs, insists that she never thinks about being the number one batter and focuses on how she could contribute to the team and win matches for India.
We have a good pool of strikers: Subrata Pal
Former India goalkeeper Subrata Pal feels there is no dearth of good strikers in the Indian football team, days ahead of their Kings Cup meet in Thailand under new coach Igor Stimac.
Playing India would be great preparation for World Cup, says Ross Taylor
New Zealand middle-order batsman Ross Taylor Tuesday said playing a warm-up match against "favourites" India will help his side prepare well for the World Cup beginning May 31. New Zealand will play warm-up games against India and West Indies on May 25 and 28 respectively, before beginning their campaign against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on June 1. "The game against India on the 25th would be a great preparation. They are one of the stronger sides and are favourites going into the tournament. It will be good for us to go out there and have a good hit out as a team," Taylor was quoted as saying by the ICC. For the World Cup, the ICC has reverted to the 1992 round robin format where all 10 sides will play each other with the top four teams qualifying for the semifinals. The 35-year-old was all praise for the format and called it exciting and fair. "The format, with everyone playing everybody, similar to the 1992 World Cup, is pretty exciting and a pretty fair reflection, I think. If you see .
Ramji-Gregory, men behind MSD's fit avatar
He might be one of the senior-most members in this Indian team that heads to the 2019 World Cup on Wednesday, but M.S. Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the fittest in the team. In fact, the former India skipper beating Hardik Pandya in a 100-m dash in December 2017 is a video that is still etched in every cricket fan's mind. And at 37, he is only getting leaner and fitter.
India lose 3-2 to Malaysia in Sudirman Cup opener
PV Sindhu won her first singles match but India fell to a 3-2 defeat to Malaysia in the opening encounter of their 2019 Sudirman Cup campaign. While Sindhu beat her opponent Goh Jin Wei 21-12, 21-8, India lost their men's singles and the men's and women's doubles matches.
Australia look to put tough years behind in WC (SWOT) (Lead, Correcting 10th para)
Australia were without captain Michael Clarke when they took on England in their first match of the 2015 World Cup. And yet, it was no surprise when they strolled to a 111-run win in that match. When Clarke made his return from a hamstring injury, the team was so well built that the only man who could make way for him was stand-in skipper George Bailey, who was Australia's highest run scorer in ODI cricket for the past three years.
FC Goa inks Seiminlen Doungel on free transfer
Indian Super League franchise FC Goa Tuesday completed the signing of Seiminlen Doungel on a free transfer from Kerala Blasters. The forward, who had two years left on his contract at his previous club was released and will now turn out for the Goa team till the summer of 2021, a media release said. He has earlier represented North East United, Delhi Dynamos and Kerala Blasters in the ISL. "Goa as a team has been consistently improving every season and playing a very good brand of football. I wish to win the Indian Super League with the Gaurs," Doungel was quoted as saying in a release.
Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson named in England's final CWC squad
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday made three changes from their preliminary squad for the World Cup and in the final 15-man squad, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, and James Vince have been included.Archer has been called up after his debut in the one-off ODI against Ireland.The 24-year-old fast bowler played two matches in the recently concluded five-match ODI series against Pakistan.Dawson returns to the England set-up for the first time since sustaining a side strain during last October's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.The 29-year-old has been in fine form in county cricket, taking 18 wickets and averaging 45 with the bat during Hampshire's run to the Royal London ODI Cup final.Vince has also been included in the final World Cup squad as he played few quality knocks in the series against Pakistan. The player has taken part in ten matches for England in the ODI format so far.The squad will be reporting to the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Friday, May 24, ahead of the ...
Gaurav Makkar finishes Epic 5 Endurance Challenge
Gaurav Makkar, an Indian triathlete, attempted the five ironman distance triathlons in as many consecutive days on the Hawaiian islands and became the first person from India to complete this challenge. After this, he made it to the list of 38 world class athletes who have finished this challenge in the last 10 years.
Formula 1 community mourns loss of legend Niki Lauda
Formula One was in mourning on Tuesday after the death of Austrian three-time world champion and businessman Niki Lauda. He was 70.