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Suryakumar, Ahlawat in second qualifying round of tennis meet
Srivatsan Suryakumar and Aakash Ahlawat registered close wins to enter the second qualifying round at the USD 3000 RBLATT Asian ranking men's tennis championships here Monday. Srivatsan edged out Rushabh Gundecha 5-7, 6-2, 11-9, while Ahlawat got past Manvir Singh Randhawa 6-4, 1-6, 10-7 in the opening qualifying rounds. The second and final rounds will be played Tuesday followed by the main draw matches from Wednesday. The tournament is organised by Practennis in association with MSLTA under the Auspices of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and All India Tennis Association (AITA) at the Maharashtra State Lawn tennis Association's courts. The results: Men' singles (1st qualifying round): Dharmil Shah bt Sandeep Kotarkonda 6-4, 7-6(5); Priyank Gangadharan bt Saumil Sakariy 6-1, 6-0; Raghav Jaisinghani bt Raau Parkar 6-1, 6-2; Srivatsan Suryakumar bt Rushabh Gundecha 5-7, 6-2, 11-9; Drona Walia bt Jino Thomas 6-0, 6-1; Aditya Kodakalla bt Abhishek Konar 7-6(2), 6-0; .
Warner and Bairstow leaving will be a huge loss to SRH: Williamson
David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have been primarily guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad to victories in the ongoing IPL and captain Kane Williamson says the departure of the two openers will be a huge loss to the side. With the ODI World Cup scheduled to start on May 30 in UK, the two prolific batsmen will be leaving the IPL mid-way owing to national duty. "Without a doubt Warner and Bairstow will be big losses, they are world class players. We knew at the start of the tournament that we will lose them at the back end of the tournament and new guys will come in then," Williamson said. Warner and Bairstow are currently sitting at the first and second spots respectively in the leading run-scorers' list in the IPL, and their formidable partnership at the top of the order has been the biggest reason behind Sunrisers' five wins this season so far. Warner, the top-scorer this season with 517 runs at an average of 73.85 and a staggering strike rate of 148.56 from nine games including six ...
Hyderabad to host IPL 2019 final
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host the final of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 12.The stadium had organised the final of the last season on May 21, which was played between Rising Pune Supergiant and Mumbai Indians, the eventual champions.MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host Qualifier 1, while the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals form the top three positions from 10 matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad sit at the fourth place from nine games so far in the points table.
New women hockey players very talented: Rani Rampal
Rani Rampal, Indian women's hockey captain, believes the women hockey scenario has changed in the recent past and the interest being shown by the new generation will further help in development of the game in the country.
Takeaways from Afghanistan's World Cup squad
Afghanistan Cricket Board named its 15-man squad for the ICC Men's World Cup. The Gulbadin Naib-led side will open its campaign against title defenders Australia on June 1 at Bristol.Gulbadin NaibThe leadership change is no surprise, having been announced before preparatory camp. Naib took over Asghar Afghan, who led the side to become a full member of the ICC, winning World Cup Qualifier last year and registering first-ever Test win over Ireland last month. On the other hand, Naib has never captained in an international game. So handing him the responsibility in a marquee event is risky but he could take this challenge as an opportunity and inject fresh energy going into the tournament.Hamid HassanOne of the best pacers, Hassan's last international appearance came in 2016. He has been out of the squad due to prolonged injuries. His fitness will be a topic of discussion but Hassan's experience could add value in the squad. During the 2015 edition, Hassan picked up eight wickets in ...
Maximilian Mittelstadt lauds Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele
Hertha Berlin midfielder Maximilian Mittelstadt hailed the Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele by terming him the 'toughest opponent' and an unpredictable player."Ousmane Dembele [was my toughest opponent]. I can remember games in which it was very difficult to defend against him, be it with the Under 18 national team or Borussia Dortmund," Goal.com quoted Mittelstadt, as saying."He is an unpredictable player with enormous speed, who is also two-legged and therefore hard to predict," he added.The 22-year old has faced Dembele twice, once when Dembele was with Borussia Dortmund before leaving for Barcelona in 2017 and faced him when the Germany and France under-18 teams met in 2017.Hertha are on a dismal run of six games without a win. Also, they recently announced that coach Pal Dardai will step down at the end of the season.But Mittelstadt has praised the former midfielder saying that he developed steadily under his guidance."I learned from him that you should never give up and always .
First day in office, hockey coach Reid asks players to put team first
India's newly-appointed men's hockey chief coach Graham Reid Monday took charge of the national camp here and asked his players to put the team first in his maiden address to them. Reid, who arrived in Bengaluru on April 20, got down to business on Monday, meeting players for the first time at the SAI Centre here. "The turf here is world class. I addressed the players when I arrived and expressed my expectations as one unit, one team and that we always need to put the team first," the 54-year-old Australian said. "We also spoke about the importance of trust and communication and to make sure it is both ways," he said. Reid said the available talent in India makes him optimistic about the future. "I am really glad that I also got to watch the 33 players from the Junior Core Group and being part of the National Trials this morning gives me a good sense of the talent that is available at the moment and it makes me feel very positive about the future," said Reid, a former player of the ...
IPL final in Hyderabad on May 12, women's games in Jaipur
The final of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 12 after the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) wasn't given permission to open stands I, J and K. Chennai will now host Qualifier 1 while Vizag will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2.
Kavinder Bisht stuns world champ, Panghal beats Dusmatov again to enter Asian C'ship semis
Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) upstaged reigning world champion Kairat Yeraliyev, while Amit Panghal (52kg) edged past familiar foe and Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov, assuring themselves of medals at the Asian Boxing Championships here Monday. In the women's draw, world silver-medallist Sonia Chahal (57kg) advanced to the last-four stage at the continental showpiece. Bisht clinched a split verdict over Yeraliyev, who hails from Kazakhstan, in a high-intensity contest to assure himself of a maiden Asian championship medal. Panghal, who claimed a bronze in the 2015 edition of the event, also secured a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over Dusmatov, the former world champion Uzbek he defeated to claim the Asian Games gold just a few months ago. Before that, the two boxers had also clashed in the world championship quarters where Dusmatov had emerged triumphant. Sonia too fetched a similarly close victory over Korea's Jo Son Hwa. Also making the semis was national champion Deepak Singh (49kg), ..
Walsh does not want to 'over-rush' injured Rahman before World Cup
Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh has said that he does not want to 'over-rush' Mustafizur Rahman, who is recovering from an ankle injury, during the tri-series in Ireland as the 23-year old has a big role to play in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup."Mustafizur has got a big role to play in the World Cup, once he is fit. Fizz hasn't been as sharp since his injury, and he keeps picking up slight niggles. A fully fit Mustafizur can win games for you but we have to have him as fit as possible. We have a bit of time on our side. My concern is that I hope we don't over-rush him, and probably use him too much in Ireland, and he is not fresh for the World Cup," ESPN Cricinfo quoted Walsh, as saying."Out of the five, we have three injured -- Fizz, Rubel, and Saifuddin, who have the tennis elbow. We need to get them back into bowling, within the right frame of mind, and be sharp enough to do a bit of bowling in Ireland and be ready for the World Cup. We have Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed and
Ajay Singh tops group B in Asian Weightlifting C'ships
Indian weightlifters Ajay Singh and Achinta Sheuli finished first and third respectively in easier group B competitions at the Asian Weightlifting Championship here on Monday. Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships bronze medallist Ajay lifted 320kg (142kg+178kg) in the men's 81kg group B event to be placed at the top of the four-man field. His final standing will be determined on Tuesday after the end of group A proceedings. National champion Achinta finished third with a total lift of 297kg -- 137kg in snatch and 160kg in clean and jerk -- in the 77kg group B event. The 18-year-old finished behind Indonesia's Rahmat Erwin Abdullah 312kg (141kg+171kg) and Vietnam's Pham Tuan Anh 304kg (133kg+171kg). On Sunday, the country's top weightlifter Mirabai Chanu produced her personal best but missed the podium by a whisker in the 49kg category. In the men's 67 kg group B competitions, Youth Olympics gold medallist Jeremy Lalrinnunga set three world records. Jhilli Dalabehera is .
Dalwinder outhits Suresh to clinch men's title
Punjab's Dalwinder Singh was at his aggressive best while quelling the spirited challenge of Tamil Nadu's Suresh Dhakshineswar in the men's singles final of the Khar Gymkhana-All India men's ranking 5-lakh prize money tennis tournament. The 22-year-old lad from Ludhiana triumphed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 with tie lasting just little over an hour. While Dalwinder just needed one break to clinch the first set, Suresh hit back to go 4-1 ahead only to see Dalwinder catch up to equalise 4-all. Suresh, however, did not let go as he broke Dalwinder to lead 5-4 and then served hard to clinch the set. But then Dalwinder was at his aggressive best as he served and volleyed effectively to clinch the final. Results: Men's singles. (Semifinals): (4)- Dalwinder Singh (PB) bt Ishaque Eqbal (WB) 7-5, 6-4; - Suresh Dhakshineswar (TN) bt Chandril Sood (PB) 6-4,3-6, 6-3. (Final):( 4)- Dalwinder Singh (PB) bt Suresh Dhakshineswar (TN) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Men's doubles (Semifinals): Mohitn Mayur/Sahil Garware
Brilliant Dhoni took me back to 2006: Kiran More
An MSD special is no longer as frequent an affair as it used to be in the early 2000s. But Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned back the clock once again on Sunday not just for his fans, but also for one man, who literally had to fight it out as chief national selector in 2004, to ensure that a young man from Ranchi got the nod to be part of the Indian squad for a tour of Bangladesh.
AIFF signs coaching convention with AFC
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed an agreement called Coaching Convention with the Asian Football Confederation to extensively focus on coaching rules and methods. The Convention is an endorsement tool which will highlight the regulations and guidelines of coach education. AIFF's Acting Technical Director Savio Medeira said the Coaching Convention will help the coaches to manage their schedule in a better way. "It will be done in modules and it will also help them to work on their deficiencies during the break. Coaches will also have to undergo assignments which was not there before. Overall it will help coaches to be more confident and efficient in their approach towards coaching," Medeira said. The licensing system will be refurbished in 2020 and the coaching diplomas will be broken into modules. "Coaching licenses carry paramount importance with regards to pursuing a professional career which remains valid for three (3) years. Unless a coach does not undergo Continued
Warner accumulates 500 runs in IPL for fifth time in a row
Sunrisers Hyderabad David Warner has become the first player to amass 500 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League after he played an impeccable knock of 67 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.The top scorer of this season so far, Warner, has been delivering a flawless performance in this season as his tally of 517 runs consists of six half-centuries and one century.Interestingly, Warner was the highest run-getter in the 2017 IPL as well, as he scored 641 runs in 14 innings, startlingly, 143 runs ahead of the second-positioned Gautam Gambhir.The 32-year old has joined Sunrisers Hyderabad back in 2014 and Warner has not disappointed the franchise even once because he has never scored below 500 runs, in a season, since then. This was his fifth successive 500+ runs in the league.Warner was not permitted to take part in the last season of IPL amid the ball-tampering controversy. However, he made an exuberance comeback in the league and toppled everyone to become the leading ...
Bajrang, Sakshi to lead India's challenge at Asian Wrestling C'ships
Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and World No 1 Bajrang Punia will spearhead India's campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships starting Tuesday. Besides Sakshi and Bajrang, Vinesh Phogat is another big names who would be vying for top honours during the mega-event. Vinesh will hope to give a good account of herself in the women's 53kg -- a relatively new weight category for her. She had competed for the first time in that category at the UWW Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov tournament in Bulgaria and had bagged a silver medal. In the same competition, Bajrang, who was competing in men's 65kg category, clinched a gold. Sakshi, the bronze winner at the Rio Olympics, also settled for a silver, in women's 65kg, while Pooja Dhanda won the yellow metal in women's 59kg category. At the Asian Championships, Sakshi will go back to her 62kg category, while Navjot Kaur will represent India in women's 65kg. Pooja Dhanda will fight in 57kg in this tournament. Asian Games bronze medallist Divya ...
AIFF signs coaching convention with AFC
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a coaching convention with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) focused on coaching rules and methods. It will highlight the regulations and guidelines of coaches' education.
Kavinder Bisht stuns world champ to enter Asian C'ship semis
Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) upstaged reigning world champion Kairat Yeraliyev to be assured of his maiden Asian Championship medal, while Sonia Chahal (57kg) advanced to the last-four of the women's draw at the continental showpiece here Monday. Bisht clinched a split verdict over Yeraliyev, who hails from Kazakhstan, in a high-intensity contest, while world silver-medallist Sonia (57kg) also fetched a similar victory over Korea's Jo Son Hwa. Also making the semis was national champion Deepak Singh (49kg), who did not have to step inside the ring to fight for the spot after Afghanistan's Ramish Rahmani gave him a walkover owing to injury. However, world championship bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) bowed out of contention after a quarterfinal loss to reigning world champion Chen Nien-Chin of Taiwan. The highlight of the morning session was Bisht, who came into the tournament after a gold medal at the GeeBee Tournament in Finland. The boxer from Uttarakhand showed tremendous ..
Indian kids to train with a La Liga club every year
La Liga, in association with the Embassy of Spain in India and India On Track, will be awarding multiple Indian students the La Liga Football Schools Scholarship annually from 2018/19 season onwards.
Game is never over till MS Dhoni is on crease: Parthiv Patel
The game is never over till MS Dhoni is on the crease, said Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel on Sunday."Honestly speaking, the game is never over till MS [Dhoni] is on the crease," Patel said during the post-match press conference here.In the 39th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) required 26 runs in the last over. Dhoni nearly got the score but missed the ball when CSK needed just two runs to win. The hosts won the match by one run.Patel said he wasn't expecting it and was surprised that Dhoni missed the ball."We wanted him (Dhoni) to hit through the off-side which was the shorter side of the ground. If he had hit it towards the leg-side, there was anyway two runs because the way he (Dhoni) runs, there was no chance of stopping the two," said Patel."So we wanted him to ball slower outside the off-stump and surprisingly he missed it. I wasn't expecting him to miss it, but surprisingly he missed it," he ...