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Rajasthan took big risk in getting me: Archer
Jofra Archer, who will be leaving Rajasthan Royals to join the England camp for the upcoming World Cup, believes the franchise took a big risk in getting him in the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he had no international experience.
Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that his team will approach every match of the upcoming World Cup like it does against arch-rivals India. In an interview to a television channel, the wicketkeeper-batsman was expectedly asked about the June 16 match against India. "The match against India is very important in many ways but it is one match and we need to play all our remaining matches in the tournament like we are playing against India," he said. The Pakistan squad is presently camped in Kent county where it is holding a camp and also play a practice game on April 27. Pakistan will play a T20 international and five match ODI series against hosts England before the World Cup beginning May 30. All eyes are on how reserve players Muhammad Aamir and batsman Asif Ali perform against England. There is also lot of interest around the performances of teenaged fast bowler Muhammad Hasnain who has been named in the World Cup squad. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has said that if Aamir ...
It is over when it's over and not before: Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp was seen insisting on the fact that the team will fight to be crowned as Premier League champions ahead of Manchester City this season."It is over when it's over and not before, and for us, it is not over. I am really fine because I really like how the boys respond," goal.com quoted Klopp as saying on Friday.Liverpool are currently placed at the second position in the Premier League standings, just one point behind the table toppers Manchester City.The team has only three games left to play but after Manchester City's win in their toughest looking fixture against Manchester United, many people believe that it will be now tough for Liverpool to win the championship as City has relatively easier matches ahead.However, Klopp is not endorsing this type of thinking and he believes that the team would not give up until the cause is lost."It is a little bit like destiny -- if someone wants us to be champions, we will be champions. If not, we will not. But the
Feel really excited about joining England: Jofra Archer
England's bowling all-rounder Jofra Archer has said that leaving Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals in the middle of the tournament is not ideal, but he is really excited about joining the England team set-up for the upcoming limited-overs series against Ireland and Pakistan."I feel really excited about joining England.. a bit gutted I do have to leave the boys. Moments like these is when you cherish playing for Rajasthan," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Archer as saying on Thursday."Grateful to Rajasthan for taking the chance on me. Obviously, not playing any international cricket, they took a really big risk having me, as opposed to somebody who's played 50 or 60 international games, so I'm really grateful for Rajasthan," he added.Archer produced a match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League on Thursday. As a result of his heroics, Rajasthan was able to register a thrilling three ...
Will don 'India No.9' with pride till body permits: Chhetri
For a country obsessed with cricket, it isnt easy being a household name if you play another sport. But Indias football team captain Sunil Chhetri has managed to do just that as he is undoubtedly the face of the game in this country. From a young striker who played second fiddle to the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia to taking on the leaders mantle with elan, Chhetri had done it all.
Steve Smith to leave IPL 2019 after RCB game
Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith will leave the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his team's match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) slated for April 30 and will join the Australian team for World Cup preparation.
Rahane joins Hampshire for County Championship
Indian Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will join Hampshire for the County Championship season which gets underway next month.On Thursday, Hampshire county confirmed Rahane's decision to join the team as an overseas player, ESPN Cricinfo reported.The 30-year-old batsman is the first Indian player to play for Hampshire and he will be replacing Aiden Markram, who finishes his stint with the team at the end of Royal One-Day cup group stage in early May to join South Africa's World Cup squad."I am excited to be the first Indian to play for Hampshire, a county which has a glowing reputation. I hope to score runs and win as a team and would like to thank BCCI for allowing me to play," ESPN Cricinfo quoted Rahane as saying.Rahane was overlooked for India's fifteen-member World Cup team. The player will be making his county debut and he will feature in eight matches throughout May, June and the start of July."We're delighted to attract a player of Ajinkya's class and with both Aiden and ...
Dwaine Pretorius to play for Northamptonshire in Vitality T20 Blast
South Africa's all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius will be joining the English county Northamptonshire for the upcoming season of Vitality T20 Blast.The 30-year old will link up with the team for the T20 Blast which begins in mid-July this year and he will be playing alongside another newcomer to Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf, ESPN Cricinfo reported on Thursday."I am really stoked to be joining Northamptonshire for the T20 Blast and for some red ball cricket. I have always wanted to play county cricket - personally, it's a dream come true and I can't wait for the opportunity. I will be doing everything I can to help the Steelbacks lift the cup and I'm thankful for the opportunity to be part of the team," ESPN Cricinfo quoted Pretorius as saying.The player is part of South Africa's World Cup squad beginning from May 30. Pretorius has played 19 ODIs and four T20Is in his international career so far."It's great to have Dwaine joining us for the T20 campaign. He is very hungry for his opportunity and
OPPO becomes Wimbledon's first sponsor from Asia
China's smartphone maker OPPO has become the first official smartphone partner of Wimbledon tennis championships, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced on Thursday.
China secures a set of medals in table tennis worlds
China had a clean sweep of women's singles semifinal berths at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.
IPL 2019: Karthik's heroics in vain, Riyan guides Rajasthan to 3-wicket win
Seventeen-year-old Riyan Parag overshadowed Dinesh Karthik's heroics to guide Rajasthan Royals to a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.With the win, Rajasthan has pushed Royal Challengers Bangalore to the bottom place in the point table, taking the seventh position. Kolkata, on the other hand, is in the sixth position.Chasing 176, Rajasthan got off to a brilliant start as Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson added 53 runs for the opening wicket. Sunil Narine struck Rahane leg-before for 34 to get a vital breakthrough.In the next over, Piyush Chawla got rid Samson (22) to unsettle Rajasthan. With captain Steve Smith, Rajasthan was still in a position to turn the tables. However, Narine returned and dismissed Smith cheaply for two.Riyan Parag formed brief stands with Ben Stokes (11), Stuart Binny (11) and Shreyas Gopal (18) to shrug off the pressure before finding support in Jofar Archer.Riyan and Archer punished Kolkata bowlers in the death ...
Parag, Aaron keep RR afloat with clinical win over KKR
Rajasthan Royals rode teenager Riyan Parag's heroics to keep their hopes of a playoffs berth alive by pulling off a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who were pushed to the brink of elimination, in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday.
Rajasthan Royals beat KKR by 3 wickets, keep play-off hopes alive
Teenager Riyan Parag led a dramatic late fightback along with Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals recovered from a batting slump to snatch a thrilling three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a dramatic IPL match here Thursday. The 17-year-old Parag from Assam played without any fear in only his 14th T20 match to score a 31-ball 47 in a determined rearguard innings as the Royals chased down the target of 176 with four balls to spare. Parag, who hit five fours and two sixes, added 44 crucial runs with Archer -- who remained not out on 27 off just 12 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes -- for the seventh wicket from 3.3 overs to turn the match on its head after the Royals were reduced to 98 for 5 in the 13th over. The Royals needed 54 runs from the final five overs with just four lower order batsmen to come and the match was definitely for KKR's taking at that stage but the script changed altogether as the home side slumped to their sixth loss on the trot. Archer, who was .
Panghal leads six Indians into finals of Asian boxing meet
Asian Games champion Amit Panghal (52kg) took a giant stride towards yet another gold medal as he led six Indians - four men and two women - into the finals of the Asian Boxing Championships here on Thursday.
Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane Thursday became the first overseas player from India to sign for Hampshire and he will feature in County Championship matches throughout May, June and the start of July, subject to visa clearance. The 30-year-old Indian will replace South Africa batsman Aiden Markram, who will end his stint with Hampshire at the conclusion of the Royal London One-Day Cup group-stage to join up with his national side ahead of the World Cup, the County club said. The right-hand top-order batsman has a wealth of international experience having made 56 Test and 90 ODI appearances since making his debut against Australia in March 2013. Rahane has totalled more than 3,400 runs at an average of 40.55 in his Test career so far with nine centuries and 17 fifties to his name, while also boasting an average of over 50 with the bat in 125 first-class matches, including a staggering 29 hundreds. "We are delighted to attract a player of Ajinkya's class and with both Aiden and Dimuth selected for the .
Asian Wrestling C'ships: Divya Kakran, Manju Kumari win bronze
Asian Games bronze medallist Divya Kakran and Manju Kumari grabbed a bronze medal each as India's women wrestlers began their campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships in China on Thursday.Kakran (in 68 kg category) failed to make it to the final after going down to Feng Zhou of China 4-14 in the last-four clash. In the quarter-finals, she was on fire on the mat as she prevailed over Hong Thuy Nguyen of Vietnam 10-0. This was Kakran's first competition since coming back from an ankle injury."This was my first international outing since the ankle injury. Though I would have liked to win the gold medal, I will take lessons from here and will keep on working hard for the upcoming tournaments," said the 21-year-old grappler.In 59 kg, Manju was too powerful for Vietnam's Thi Huong Dao whom she convincingly defeated 11-2 in the bronze medal play-off. Manju had earlier tasted a 6-15 defeat at the hands of Battsetseg Altantsetseg of Mongolia in the semi-finals and got a chance to play the
Harmanpreet, Smrithi, Mithali to lead at Women's T20 Challenge
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smrithi Mandhana and Mithali Raj will lead the Supernovas, Trailblazers and Velocity respectively in the upcoming Women's T20 Challenge to be played between May 6 and May 11 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Thursday.
Captain Karthik hits 97 as KKR post 175/6 against RR
Under-fire skipper Dinesh Karthik sent a strong message to his critics with an unbeaten 97 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a challenging 175/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League game here on Thursday.
'We are all grateful to him': Nadal salutes retiring Ferrer in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal showed no mercy towards an emotional David Ferrer as he eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday, describing his compatriot who is winding down his career as a "pleasure to watch". Ferrer is set to retire after the Madrid Open next month and made a tearful exit on what was his 15th and final appearance at this tournament. But there was no room for sentiment for Nadal, who won 6-3 6-3 to take one step closer to a record 12th Barcelona title. Four of those triumphs came after beating Ferrer in the final and, at the end of this latest victory, Nadal's 37-year-old opponent saluted the crowd before placing his pink headband down on the service line. "David is not retiring because of his level but it has been a complicated year and a half for him with injuries," Nadal said. "His level this year has still been very high and for all these years he's been fighting hard and giving us pleasure watching him. We are all grateful to him." Ferrer reached a ...
Karthik's career-best 97 not out propels KKR to 175/6
Under-fire skipper Dinesh Karthik silenced his critics with a career-best 97 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders recovered from an atrocious start to post a competitive 175 for six against Rajasthan Royals in their must-win IPL fixture here Thursday. Under pressure to perform after a string of five straight defeats, the World Cup-bound Karthik promoted himself to No. 4, shrugging off criticism, and smashed nine sixes and seven fours in his 50-ball unbeaten knock, as KKR hit top gear in the back end of the innings, scoring 126 from the last 10 overs and 75 off the last five overs. On a day their impact player Andre Russell looked lacklustre in his run-a-ball 14, in which he was dropped twice, it was a one-man show from Karthik who went berserk against the likes of Jaydev Unadkat and Shreyas Gopal. Karthik seized the momentum in the 11th over when he hit Shreyas Gopal for a six followed by three boundaries in an over that yielded 25 runs and KKR did not look back since then. Karthik ...