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Poland's Banka proposed as next World anti-doping chief
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday that government representatives had proposed Poland's sports minister Witold Banka as its candidate to be the body's next president. The 34-year-old former sprinter was recommended by members of the Public Authorities, a panel of government members who help choose WADA chiefs in a special meeting in Montreal. The current head of WADA is the 78-year-old Craig Reedie, who has served two terms in office and who is due to step down in December. WADA rotates its presidency between representatives from the international sports bodies (the International Olympic Committee and federations) and governments. As required by the rules, Banka's nomination will now be submitted to WADA by the end of May for the elections which will take place at the meeting of the WADA Foundation Board in Katowice, Poland in November. Banka was first put forward as Europe's candidate in January, comfortably beating the 41-year-old current WADA vice-president Linda .
Poland's Banka proposed as next World anti-doping chief
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday that government representatives had proposed Poland's sports minister Witold Banka as its candidate to be the body's next president. The 34-year-old former sprinter was recommended by members of the Public Authorities, a panel of government members who help choose WADA chiefs in a special meeting in Montreal. The current head of WADA is the 78-year-old Craig Reedie, who has served two terms in office and who is due to step down in December. WADA rotates its presidency between representatives from the international sports bodies (the International Olympic Committee and federations) and governments. As required by the rules, Banka's nomination will now be submitted to WADA by the end of May for the elections which will take place at the meeting of the WADA Foundation Board in Katowice, Poland in November. Banka was first put forward as Europe's candidate in January, comfortably beating the 41-year-old current WADA vice-president Linda .
Bairstow century sees England overpower Pakistan
Jonny Bairstow's commanding hundred was the centrepiece of England's dominant six-wicket win over Pakistan in the third one-day international at Bristol on Tuesday as the World Cup hosts showed they could chase, as well as set, a target. England generally prefer batting first but captain Eoin Morgan decided to give them experience of chasing just weeks away from the World Cup by opting to field first after winning the toss. Bairstow's 128 in a score of 359 for four -- England's second highest winning total batting second in an ODI -- vindicated Morgan's decision and left his side 2-0 up with two to play in a five-match series. Test captain Joe Root made 43 as Pakistan became increasingly ragged in the field, England winning with 31 balls -- or more than five overs -- to spare. Earlier, Imam-ul-Haq's excellent career-best 151 saw Pakistan to 358 for nine. That left England with a seemingly challenging target, particularly as they had rested Jos Buttler following his match-winning 110 ..
Tigers beat Knights, Sobo Supersonics defeat Arcs Andheri
Arjun Tendulkar put up a decent all round show as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb defeated Triumph Knight Mumbai North East by five wickets in the opening game of the T20 Mumbai League on Tuesday. Arjun, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, snapped up a wicket and then chipped in with 23 runs for Aakash Tigers on his T20 Mumbai League debut. After restricting the Triumph Knights to 147 for 6, Aakash Tigers chased the target with three balls to spare. Openers Aakarshit Gomel (41) and Kaustubh Pawar (34; 5x4) gave a flying start of 67 runs. Then left handed Tendulkar (23 off 19 balls), who came one-down, looked good before throwing his wicket away. Later, D Subramanyam and Yogesh Pawar ensured no further damage as they took them home. Earlier, Triumph Knight skipper Surya Kumar Yadav smashed an unbeaten 90 off 56 balls to take the side to a modest 147 for 6. He hit seven sixes and four boundaries and was particularly harsh on Minad Manjrekar (1-48), whom he hit for 28 .
DUSU president to write to V-C condemning removal of 12 games from sports quota list
Delhi University Students' Union president Shakti Singh Tuesday said he will be writing to the varsity's vice-chancellor, condemning the decision of removing 12 games from the sports list for students seeking admission under the sports quota. These include 4100 metres relay, yoga, power-lifting, softball, baseball, ball badminton and cycling, among others. Singh, who is a boxer, said, "Sports build confidence and personality of an individual. Every game should be given its due." The DUSU president said he will be writing a letter to the vice-chancellor against the decision of the standing committee of admissions. According to a member of the standing committee, the decision was taken by the sports council and admissions committee of the varsity and then it was forwarded to them. He said the decision was taken to only have sports and games that are part of Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympics. Cricket, kho-kho and chess have been included in the list because of their ...
Dream11 in 4-year tieup with Mumbai T20 League
Dream11 on Tuesday announced a four-year partnership with the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) T20 Mumbai League. Dream11 is now the 'Official Fantasy Game Partner' of T20 Mumbai League.
Tiger trims events to stay fresh but eyes Tokyo Olympics
Tiger Woods plans to practice smarter and play less to keep his body fresh, but the 43-year-old golf star might change that strategy to reach the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sixth-ranked Woods, who snapped an 11-year major drought by winning last month's Masters, seeks his 16th major title at this week's 101st PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. With the PGA settling into its new May date after moving from August, it's only the sixth time Woods has not played between major starts, admitting Tuesday he wasn't mentally ready to return two weeks ago at Quail Hollow. "I'm always looking for breaks," Woods said. "I wanted to play at Quail Hollow, but to be honest with you, I wasn't ready yet to start the grind of practicing and preparing and logging all those hours again." Woods, whose 2017 spinal fusion surgery ended years of back injuries, has plenty of motivation this week. Woods could return to world number one for the first time since March 2013. He would match the all-time US PGA win mark ..
Imam century powers Pakistan to 358-9 in third ODI against England
Imam-ul-Haq came into form ahead of the World Cup with a career-best 151 as Pakistan made 358 for nine against tournament hosts England in the third one-day international at Bristol on Tuesday. The 23-year-old left-hander's innings was also the highest individual score by a Pakistan batsman against England at this level, surpassing the 138 made by his opening partner, Fakhar Zaman, in a 12-run defeat at Southampton on Saturday that left the home side 1-0 up in this five-match series. Meanwhile Chris Woakes did his chances of being included in tournament hosts England's final 15-man squad for the World Cup no harm with a return of four wickets for 67 runs in a maximum 10 overs. But team-mate Joe Denly's World Cup chances suffered a setback, with the leg-spinner -- playing in place of the rested Adil Rashid -- bowling a couple of full tosses in a solitary over costing nine runs before he was taken out of the attack by England captain Eoin Morgan. Warwickshire pace-bowling all-rounder ...
Don't compare Kohli's IPL captaincy record with that of India: Ganguly
Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday insisted that Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy will not have an impact in the World Cup as he enjoys a good record as an ODI skipper. The biggest advantage for Kohli will be the support of two very successful leaders -- Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- on whom he can fall back on during testing situations. Royal Challengers Bangalore's repeated failures in the Indian Premier League have put the spotlight on Kohli's leadership skills but Ganguly said Indian captaincy is a different ball game. "Don't compare Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy record with that of India. His captaincy records for India is very good actually. He's got him in his team as the vice-captain. Dhoni is there. So he's well supported," Ganguly told PTI on the sidelines of a promotional programme. The 46-year-old felt Hardik Pandya will play a key role in India's campaign at the mega event, starting May 30 in England. "Hardik Pandya will play a key role. He is in tremendous ...
'Retirement is an option' - Bayern icon Robben dreaming of fairytale farewell
Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. The 35-year-old winger is set to leave Munich after 10 years at the end of the season, and has been linked with clubs as diverse as Inter Milan and his hometown club Groningen. At a press conference in Munich on Tuesday, Robben said that he still didn't know what life after Bayern held for him. "I am late making my decision because of my injury. I wanted to get back on the pitch first," said Robben, who had been sidelined since November before returning to action against Hanover two weeks ago. "My wife would have preferred it otherwise, to be honest," he said. "It is not an easy decision to make. If you decide that you are going to keep playing, you have to find a place where everything is just right, not just in terms of football but also for my family." Asked whether he might stop playing altogether, ...
Saha picked for 4-day games against WI 'A', Pant in one-day team
The Indian national selectors on Tuesday picked the India 'A' team for two four-day and five one-day matches against Sri Lanka 'A' to be played from May 25 as also the 'A' team for the West Indies 'A' tour. The team is set to play three four-day & five one-day matches against West Indies 'A' starting July 11.
Tigers defeat Knights in lung opener
Arjun Tendulkar put up a decent all round show as Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb defeated Triumph Knight Mumbai North East by five wickets in the opening game of the T20 Mumbai League on Tuesday. Arjun, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, snapped up a wicket and then chipped in with 23 runs for Aakash Tigers on his T20 Mumbai League debut. After restricting the Triumph Knights to 147 for 6, Aakash Tigers chased the target with three balls to spare. Openers Aakarshit Gomel (41) and Kaustubh Pawar (34; 5x4) gave a flying start of 67 runs. Then left handed Tendulkar (23 off 19 balls), who came one-down, looked good before throwing his wicket away. Later, D Subramanyam and Yogesh Pawar ensured no further damage as they took them home. Earlier, Triumph Knight skipper Surya Kumar Yadav smashed an unbeaten 90 off 56 balls to take the side to a modest 147 for 6. He hit seven sixes and four boundaries and was particularly harsh on Minad Manjrekar (1-48), whom he hit for 28 .
'Disturbing that Sachin & Co have 1 year left in cricket committees'
Sachin Tendulkar and V.V.S. Laxman deposed in front of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ombudsman D.K. Jain on Tuesday for their alleged conflict of interest as IPL team mentors and Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members, but not many seem to realise that the services of the trio of Tendulkar, Laxman and Sourav Ganguly shall not be available to the board with regards to being a part of any cricket committee post 2020 as per the new board constitution.
Andy Brennan discloses his sexuality on Instagram
Former A-League footballer Andy Brennan on Tuesday became the first Australian male footballer to come out as gay.He took to his Instagram account to disclose his sexuality."It's taken me years to get comfortable saying this - I'm gay. I was scared it would affect my friendships, my teammates, and my family. But the support of the people around me has been so great and helped me get to the final step; being completely open. Being open is the best way for me to feel most comfortable and be myself. So... carry on," he wrote on Instagram.Brennan played for Newcastle Jets in the A-league between 2015 and 2017. He currently plays for Victorian National Premier League side Green Gully.American player Colin Martin, who plays for Minnesota United is believed to be the only gay male player, playing in top division football around the world.However, former Germany and Aston Villar star Thomas Hitzlsperger came out as gay in 2014.
Elated Nita Ambani puts IPL trophy at Lord Krishna's feet
After the euphoria across the city as Mumbai Indians players toured the city in an open bus with the Indian Premier League crown, the coveted trophy found a special place in the Ambani household on Tuesday as owner Nita Ambani placed it at the feet of Lord Krishna and Radha in their temple inside the Antilia.
Surrey signs Imran Tahir for T20 Blast
English county Surrey signed South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir on Tuesday for the upcoming T20 Blast.Tahir becomes the club's second overseas signing for the 2019 season. Australian big-hitting batsman Aaron Finch was the first overseas signing as he will be returning to Surrey for the fourth year.Tahir will be joining the Surrey squad after the completion of his team's involvement in the upcoming World Cup before the club's opening match at Essex on July 19th."I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. That's how I see the chance to play with one of the most talented playing groups in county cricket," Tahir said in an official statement released by Surrey Cricket."When I heard Alec Stewart had asked after me, it was an easy decision. Surrey is a massive club and it will be great if I can contribute to helping them win another trophy this summer at the Kia Oval," he added.Tahir was the standout bowler in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). He was able ..
Juventus head coach Allegri praises Ronaldo
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri on Monday praised star striker Christiano Ronaldo and said the Portuguese star is mentally stronger than everyone else."In terms of mentality, he is stronger than anyone else. Every day he finds personal objectives to hit and he can find them within himself," goal.com quoted Allegri as saying.Allegri who won the 2011 Scudetto with AC Milan and became Juventus' manager in 2014 commended Ronaldo as an extremely dedicated player with incredible determination."A player who has won everything he has at the age of 34 will find it difficult to feel hungry, but he is deadly in that sense. He has this determination that is incredible," Allegri said."We should all learn from Ronaldo, and I too have learned, because it's not everyone who gets to work with the best player in the world," he added.Manager Allegri hailed the Portuguese star's relentless hunger for wins and compared him to Zlatan Ibrahimovic."For example, on Saturday morning we have a game ...
Federer gives insight on why he chose to appear in Italian Open
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer delighted the fans last week when he made the decision of playing in the Italian Open. On Tuesday he said that it was an easy decision for him to play in the ATP Masters 1000 event."I have just come from practising for five weeks after Miami. I think I was playing well in Madrid, so I just said, again, 'Let's come to Rome,' a city I like so much as well. There would be excitement, more excitement than me coming to a practice court in Switzerland. I thought that would be nice," Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) quoted Federer as saying."Honestly, I love to play matches. Regardless of what happens here, I just think it's good for me to play matches at this stage," he added.The 37-year-old Federer last played in the Italian Open in 2016 and he was defeated by Dominic Thiem in the third round.The veteran was also defeated by Thiem in the quarter-finals of the recently concluded Madrid Open.After the loss, Federer had said that he was unsure about .
Sneha shines in F4 SEA Championship, takes lead
India's top woman racer Sneha Sharma jumped into the lead in the ladies' category after Round 3 of the highly competitive Formula 4 South East Asia Championship, at the Chang international Circuit, Thailand.
2019 WC perfect opportunity for England to lift trophy
With the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) finally over, the focus has now shifted to the ICC World Cup slated to begin in England and Wales at the end of this month.