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Virat Kohli named as International Cricket of the year
Amid all the World Cup hype, India skipper Virat Kohli has bagged the International Cricketer of the year award while Smriti Mandhana was honoured with the International women cricketer of the year award during the CEAT International Cricket Awards 2019.Kohli has accumulated 10843 runs in the one-day international (ODI) cricket and scored 6613 runs in the longest format. Whereas, Mandhana has 1951 runs under her belt in ODI cricket and 1298 runs in the shortest format.Moreover, Mohinder Amarnath, the former India all-rounder, was conferred with the Life Time Achievement award during the event.Kohli will be leading the India team in the World Cup for the first time but will have the experience of the World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni behind the stumps.India will face South Africa in their first this year's first World Cup clash on June 5.
I want to stay at Real Madrid: Brahim Diaz
Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz has expressed his desire to stay with the club but is not sure of what will happen."I want to stay at Real Madrid. We'll see what happens," Goal quoted Diaz, as saying.Diaz on Sunday scored his first goal for Real Madrid, but despite his goal, his side faced a 1-3 defeat in the hands of Real Sociedad in the ongoing La Liga."It was a nice goal, but it was not worth it because the result was not from our side. We played well at the start, but it was complicated with one less in a field like this," he said.Currently, Real Madrid is placed on the third position on the points table. The table is topped by Barcelona, who have already sealed the La Liga title.Real Madrid will now face Real Betis in their next La Liga clash which is scheduled to take place on May 19.
Mumbai Indians celebrate record fourth IPL title
Their job done with a record fourth title, it was celebration time for Mumbai Indians, as their players took part in a voctory parade in an 'open bus' on the streets of south Mumbai here Monday. The Rohit Sharma-led team defeated an equally strong Chennai Super Kings by one run in an edge of the seat thriller Sunday night in Hyderabad and as veteran Lasith Malinga trapped Shardul Thakur in front of the wicket, celebrations began in the MI 'Dugout' and camp. The celebrations continued on Monday with members of the squad and support staff travelling in an open bus from Antilla (the residence of Ambanis who own the team) to Trident (the team hotel) in south Mumbai, with fans lining up to cheer them on. Veteran Yuvraj Singh was seen holding the IPL trophy even as a few fans chanted 'Bumrah Bumrah' along the way. Team owner Nita Ambani was also seen in the bus. Malinga was also seen waving to the crowd and head coach Mahela Jayawardene was seen holding the coveted ...
Brighton sack Chris Hughton
Brighton has sacked their manager Chris Hughton after a final day 1-4 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Brighton finished on the 17th position in the league with just 36 points.While confirming the departure of Hughton, club's official website wrote: "Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that Chris Hughton has left the club with immediate effect.""Chris has done an excellent job over the past four and a half years. First stabilising our club, reaching the play-offs in his first full season, securing our first ever promotion to the Premier League, and retaining our status in two successive seasons," said Tony Bloom, Brighton chairman."Undoubtedly, this has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion, but ultimately one I have made due to how we struggled in the second half of the season," he added.The club also revealed that the process to find Chris's successor is underway.
Bengaluru FC sign two Indian Arrows' players
Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC, have signed Indian Arrows' players goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam. Gill signed a one-year deal while Wangjam signed a two-year deal.Gill stated that he cannot wait to join the club and improve himself."I've only heard good things about Bengaluru FC and I can't wait to begin pre-season with this team. To be in the company and share the pitch with players like Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is something I am looking forward to because I stand to learn a lot and improve myself," Bengaluru FC official website quoted Gill, as saying.Whereas, Wangjam is looking forward to making the most out of this opportunity."Everyone knows that Bengaluru FC has been a successful team for a number of years and for me to have the opportunity to be a part of that journey makes me very happy. Almost every player I have come across has expressed their desire to join this club and I am really excited to get this ...
AIFF confirm teams for upcoming Intercontinental Cup
All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday confirmed that India will play Syria, DPR Korea and Tajikistan in the second edition of Intercontinental Cup.India won the first edition of the tournament after they overpowered Kenya in the final. New Zealand and Chinese Taipei were the other two teams that took part in the last edition.AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das feels that this tournament will help India ahead of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers."The AIFF and their partners FSDL have finalised an annual calendar for the Men's National Team. In June, the National Team is scheduled to participate in the King's Cup in Thailand where we play Curacao in our first match, and then either Vietnam or Thailand. These matches will hold us in good stead for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers starting in September 2019," Das said."I need to thank the respective Football Federations of Syria, Tajikistan, and DPR Korea for agreeing to come over for the four-nation event," he added.The tournament will ..
Pakistan stand no chance against India in World Cup, says Rajkumar Sharma
Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of India captain Virat Kohli, on Monday said that Pakistan has no chance of winning against India in the forthcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.When asked about whether India will be able to continue their winning streak against Pakistan in the World Cup, Sharma told ANI: "There is no doubt about that. There is no competition as India is a far superior team as compared to Pakistan. Although cricket is a game of uncertainty, on paper India is a far superior team."Sharma also eulogised Kohli for his dedication to making India lift the World Cup. However, Sharma feels that it will be a big challenge for the skipper as he will be leading the team for the first time in the quadrennial tournament."Virat is very focused regarding World Cup. If you listen to his interviews from the past two years, since then he has been dreaming about the World Cup like how he is going to play in the World Cup and what should be the strategy. So, he is very devoted and ...
India Open 2019: Mary Kom to make competitive debut in 51kg
Indian boxer Mary Kom is all set to make her competitive debut at home in 51kg in the upcoming 2nd edition of India Open Boxing Tournament to be held in Guwahati.Olympic qualification round is just around the corner and this tournament will help Mary Kom, who opted not to participate in the Asian Champions last month, to prepare well for the qualification."I have been preparing well for 51kg category. Having got a real hand idea of the competition in this class in Germany, I am ready to give my best at this tournament and test myself ahead of the World Championships," said Mary Kom in a statement."I am glad the event will be hosted in Assam this time. With the North-East being a powerhouse of talent, I hope this gives an opportunity to the youngsters to watch and get inspired by watching us live," she added.Whereas, Ajay Singh, President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), feels that India Open is a great opportunity for the Indians boxers."The India Open is a great opportunity ..
India will miss Pant at World Cup, says Ganguly
India would miss Rishabh Pant during the World Cup, said former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
India will miss Rishabh Pant in WC: Ganguly
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes that the Men in Blue will miss the services of Rishabh Pant in the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales starting May 30.
Relegated Bolton appoint administrators in bid for league survival
Bolton will start next season in League One with a 12-point deduction after going into administration, the English Football League confirmed on Monday. Wanderers, who finished second bottom in the second-tier Championship this season, announced earlier on Monday they had appointed administrators. "The EFL can confirm that it has been formally notified that administrators have been appointed in respect of Bolton Wanderers Football Club," read an EFL statement. "As a result, the club is now subject to a 12-point deduction and, in accordance with EFL regulations, the sporting sanction will take effect next season in League One. "The EFL will now commence discussions with the administrators with the aim of achieving a long-term future for the club." Wanderers filed their notice of intention to appoint administrators last week after a recent winding-up order was adjourned at a court hearing in London. "The decision was finally made for the appointments which it is hoped will ensure the ...
Man Utd face daunting task to recover former glories after dismal campaign
Manchester City jetted back to the Etihad to celebrate their stunning Premier League title triumph but across town at Manchester United the lights had long gone out. Pep Guardiola's champions partied late into the night on Sunday in front of thousands of ecstatic fans after beating Brighton to win their second consecutive league crown, the first side to achieve the feat since United in 2009. In that year Alex Ferguson's side celebrated a third straight title as the undisputed kings of English football while City, less than a year after their Abu Dhabi takeover, finished a lowly 10th. It is difficult to overstate the dramatic nature of United's demise in recent years, which culminated in an embarrassing 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford at the hands of relegated Cardiff on Sunday. United have finished outside the top four in four of the six seasons since Ferguson retired. This season the scarcely credible 32-point gap to their cross-town rivals left them as close to the relegation zone as the
Serena eases to victory in Rome return
Serena Williams made a winning return from injury beating Swedish qualifier Rebecca Petersen 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the second round of the Italian Open clay-court tournament on Monday. Williams, 37, has not played since a hard-fought three-set win over Petersen in the second round at the Miami Open in March before withdrawing with a knee injury. The 23-time Grand Slam winner -- now ranked 11th -- also withdrew from Indian Wells in March complaining through illness. Watched by her husband Alexis Ohanian, Williams doubled faulted on her first match point but sealed victory on her second against her 58th-ranked opponent. A four-time Rome winner Williams last won on the red clay of at the Foro Italico in 2016. She will play either her older sister Venus, who received a wild card entry to the tournament she won in 1999, or Belgian Elise Mertens in the second round. Should Serena and Venus meet in Rome, it will be their first meeting on European clay in nearly 17 years. Their last meeting .
Liverpool seek 'perfection' in bid to dethrone Pep's Man City
"If you are second you are nothing," said former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly. But rarely can a runner-up have been more proud of falling just short than Liverpool in the Premier League this season. Shankly won three league titles on Merseyside in the pre-Premier League era and built the foundations for two decades of dominance that endured even after he departed. Yet even he could not conceive of amassing 97 points in a league season, let alone that mark only being good enough for second place. Liverpool's points tally was not just a club record, but the third-highest in Premier League history, behind only Manchester City's 98 this season and City's haul of 100 points in romping to the title last year. Unfortunately for Jurgen Klopp's men, it will be Pep Guardiola's champions they have to beat again to end a 30-year wait for a league title next season. "As long as City are around, with the quality they have, the financial power and all that stuff, it's not that any other team will .
IIPKL opens with glittering ceremony in Pune
New Kabaddi Federation of India (NKFI) General Secretary MV Prasad Babu declared the inaugural edition of the Indo-International Premier Kabaddi League (IIPKL) open at a glittering ceremony at the Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji Sports Complex, here on Monday.
India to host 4-nation Intercontinental Cup (Lead with corrected headline)
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday confirmed participation of Syria, North Korea and Tajikistan in the second edition of the Intercontinental Cup, starting on July 7. The venue for the tournament is yet to be decided.
Big wins for Punjab, Chandigarh at hockey Sub Jr. nationals
Action in the ninth Hockey India Sub-Junior Men National Championship 2019 (A Division) continued into its third day which saw Hockey Punjab, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Hockey Jharkhand, Manipur Hockey and Hockey Chandigarh register victories in their respective Pool matches.
India has potential and experience, need to click at right time: Amarnath
Former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath believes that the Virat Kohli-led Indian team has the potential and experience to do well in the upcoming ODI World Cup, but it needs to click at the right time. India will begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5. "I think we (India) have the potential, we have the players, we have the experience and they have to click at the right time. And whatever they have played and all that, that is in the past, it is fresh tournament, fresh matches and it is like playing like new games, new preparation," Amarnath told PTI on the sidelines CEAT Cricket Awards 2019. Amarnath, who was one of the key players of the 1983 World Cup winning India team, said all-rounder Hardik Pandya has the potential but needs to prove himself in the 50-over format. "I think, we should not compare IPL preparation to a World Cup. IPL is a different format, different kind of cricket. He (Hardik) is a young guy and getting better with time ...
Mary Kom to make competitive 51 kg debut at India Open
With Olympic qualification round the corner, the second edition of the India Open Boxing Tournament kicks-off with 35 men and 37 women boxers from India vying for glory as close to 200 pugilists from 16 boxing powerhouses will participate in this tournament to be held at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam from May 20-24.
IWL: SSB pip Alakhpura to keep semifinal qualification hopes alive
SSB's women football team kept its chances for semifinal qualification alive after eking out a slender 1-0 victory over FC Alakhpura in the Indian Women's League here Monday. In the day's other match, resilient Panjim Footballers held on to a 1-1 draw against Rising Student Club of Odisha at the Guru Nanak Stadium. SSB striker Dular Marandi scored the winner, but it was their defender and captain Susmita Marandi, who took the Player of the Match award with her gutsy play to keep Alakhpura out. It was a tight game between two equally-matched sides, with long spells of the game being played out in the middle of the park. However, SSB got the lead early on through forward Marandi. The Jharkhand-born striker chased what was literally a lost cause, as an aerial ball was played in behind the Alakhpura defence. Goalkeeper Neelam rushed out of her line, but Marandi reached the ball just nanoseconds before her and slipped it past the Alakhpura keeper to put SSB in the lead. That gave SSB some .