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AFC Cup: Chennaiyin FC, Minerva Punjab share spoils
Chennaiyin FC and Minerva Punjab settled for a 0-0 draw in an all-Indian AFC Cup group stage match at The Arena stadium here on Wednesday.
Is testosterone a male prerogative?
In a world that runs on patriarchal norms, where a man's success is more highlighted--often made blurry by the lack of any measurable yardstick--'sports' is one discipline where women have an equal sway with their achievements.For example, in India, more female athletes have brought home laurels at international events than their male counterparts. Yet, time and again, women are subjected to oppression in some form or the other, even in sports.In fact, it was the topic of discussion at the recent episode of "Talking Turkey with Kanthi," on Power Sportz. Touted as the boldest sports debate show in India, it is hosted by Kanthi D Suresh, Editor-in-chief of Power Sportz.The show debated on IAAF's hegemonic attempt to regulate testosterone levels in women athletes, and how the UN council has come down heavily on them.The IAAF wants to enforce that levels of testosterone among competing female athletes should be even. Women athletes with a higher level of testosterone would have to undergo
Chennaiyin FC, Minerva Punjab share spoils in AFC Cup group stage opener
Chennaiyin FC drew goalless with Minerva Punjab in an all-Indian 2019 AFC Cup group stage opener at The Arena Stadium here Wednesday. This was both club's maiden appearance in the group stages of the continental competition. It was also Chennaiyin's fourth successive clean sheets in all competitions. Head coach John Gregory made three changes to the CFC starting XI that beat Mumbai City FC 2-0 in the Super Cup last week. Anirudh Thapa, Isaac Vanmalsawma and Gregory Nelson made way as Thoi Singh, Halicharan Narzary and Raphael Augusto started. Dhanpal Ganesh and Jerry Lalrinzuala began a second successive game from the bench, on their return from injury. For Minerva, all three of their new signings forward Samuel Lalmuanpuia and defenders Kareem Nurain and Robert Primus started from the outset. After a slow opening few minutes, Chennaiyin grew into the match with a succession of quick chances. The first fell to Jeje Lalpekhlua in the Minerva box, but the striker's shot deflected out ..
Lip Sync to Bollywood number with Indian fan and earn PCB's wrath, Yasir learns it hard way
In a bizarre move, Pakistan and world's premier leg-spinner Yasir Shah has earned the wrath of his country's cricket board for being seen lip syncing to a Bollywood number with an unknown female in popular video service Tick Tok. The PCB is set to introduce a series of 'Code of Conducts' after Yasir's apparent transgression along with Umar Akmal's night out in Dubai during the recent series against Australia which the team lost 0-5. Yasir is believed to have told PCB that he was in a mall in Dubai, when a female fan had literally "begged and insisted on taking the video for Tick Tok". The video went viral and earned the wrath of fans although PCB hasn't specified whether it was lip syncing to an Indian song is being seen as an act of indiscipline. A PCB official said that the board had reprimanded Yasir over his careless attitude while touring with the Pakistan team and warned him to be careful with his behaviour in future. "The PCB is worried that some of the players don't realize ...
Hardik, Pollard help Mumbai reach 170/5 vs Chennai
Despite a slow start, it was Hardik Pandya and Keiron Pollard's quick-fire play, which propelled Mumbai Indians to 170/5 in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match with Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Hardik blitzkrieg powers MI to 170/5 against MI
Riding Hardik Pandya's blitzkrieg, Mumbai Indians creamed 29 runs in the final over to reach 170 for five against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League here Wednesday. Sent into bat, Suryakumar Yadav compiled a half century to lay the foundation for Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Before Hardik's eight-ball 25 and Kieron Pollard's seven-ball 17, Yadav stroked his way to 59 in 43 balls against the CSK attack that kept the MI batsmen on a tight least till the last few overs. Yadav, who hit eight fours and a six, also put on a half century stand with Krunal Pandya (42 in 32 balls) to revive MI's floundering innings. Towards the end, Hardik and Pollard struck big to remain unbeaten and boosted the total with the former striking three sixes and one four and the latter hitting twice over the ropes. The founder of the helicopter shot, Mahendra Singh, watched from behind as Hardik used it to good effect. MI had a slow start and also lost the wicket of Quinton de Kock in the
Shahid Afridi' autobiography 'Game Changer' set to hit stands on April 30
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has promised his fans a no-holds barred account of his life in his upcoming biography "Game Changer", which will hit the stands on April 30. Although he has had numerous interactions with the media, Afridi by his own admission has poured his heart on issues in this upcoming book, which he has never done before. The biography written by well-known TV anchor and broadcaster, Wajahat S Khan tracks the career of Afridi and narrates all the scandals and controversies in the all-rounder's career. Afridi, 39, remains one of the most popular personalities of Pakistan and world cricket and retired from all cricket in April, 2016 after a 20-year international career in which he appeared in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 internationals. Afridi, who led Pakistan in all three formats, is still active in the T20 leagues played around the world and recently appeared in the Pakistan Super League. Discovered as a 16-year old cricket talent in 1996, Afridi's career .
Pele undergoes treatment in Paris hospital
Football legend Pele was taken to a Paris hospital as a precaution on Wednesday after suffering from an "infection" but is "doing well", according to members of his entourage. The 78-year-old Brazilian three-time World Cup winner was being treated for "a light fever" prior to the long flight back to his home country, the sources told AFP, confirming earlier reports by French radio station RMC. The sources indicated that he was still in hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Pele, who won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, was in Paris for a promotional appearance for Hublot watches alongside France star Kylian Mbappe. The declining health of the player known as 'O Rei' has been a cause for concern in recent times, and the planned meeting with Mbappe had already been postponed last November. Previously, Pele had admitted to not being up to the task of lighting the flame at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Before that, Pele spent time in intensive care in Brazil in late 2014 .
Elaborate traffic arrangements for IPL match in Delhi
The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for parking of vehicles, pedestrians' movement and safety of the visitors in and around the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground here which hosts an IPL T-20 cricket match on Thursday, officials said. The Indian Premier League T-20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played at the ground between 8 pm to 11.30 pm. "Limited parking is available for labelled vehicles in the proximity of the stadium and no vehicles would be allowed to be parked on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg and Ring Road from Rajghat to I.P. Flyover (both the carriageways) on the day of the match," a traffic advisory said. Vehicles parked on these roads shall be towed away and prosecuted as per law, the advisory added. For Unlabelled vehicles, 'park and ride' facility has been created at Mata Sundari parking, Shanti van parking and under Velodrome road, it said. All buses will start their service two hours before the ...
Umpires end to ensure IPL matches end on time: Mohammad Kaif
The umpires need to ensure that the matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) end on time, said Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Mohammad Kaif here on Wednesday. He also indicated that teams were misusing substitutes by replacing weaker fielders with stronger ones."Every match is finishing at 12 in the night. Umpires need to ensure that the match ends on time. Teams are taking up too much time on deciding which player should be fielded at what position," Kaif told reporters here."Players after bowling their quota of overs go out of the field and the team replaces them with good fielders, which eats up a lot of time," he said."During the match between Punjab and Delhi, we saw that Sarfaraz Khan did not come for fielding. He got hit on the hand, but I don't know how severe his injury was.""The new fielder which came out to field took an amazing catch, so teams are deliberately trying to introduce better fielders on the field to replace weaker ones and the umpires need to keep a check on ...
Bengaluru FC begin Super Cup defence with clash against Chennai City FC
Defending champions Bengaluru FC will have their task cut out when they take on neighbours Chennai City FC in a much-anticipated quarterfinal clash of the Hero Super Cup here Thursday. With either side basking in triumphs of the competitions they take part in, the game will pit the champions of I-League and the Indian Super League against each other for the first time ever in a competitive clash. "It will be a nice game, with winners of the two different competitions of the country going up against each other and I'm sure it will be a good show for the supporters. We are aware of the qualities that Chennai City have, because we played them in the pre-season. "In fact, they are the only Indian team to have beaten us there this season. We know that they are dangerous and can create a lot of problems for us," said Head Coach Carles Cuadrat ahead of the tie. Both teams go into the game on the back of different circumstances. While the Blues received a bye in their Round of 16 clash ...
Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth enter second round but Saina loses
Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round but Saina Nehwal failed to cross the opening hurdle at the Malaysia Open World Tour Super 750 tournament here Wednesday. Olympic and world championship silver medallist Sindhu staved off a spirited challenge from World no 20 Aya Ohori 22-20 21-12 to record her sixth win over the Japanese, while India Open finalist Srikanth beat Indonesia's Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 21-18 21-16 in 38 minutes. Fifth seed Sindhu will now look to avenge her All England loss against Korea's Sung Ji Hyun, whom she faces next, while Srikanth will meet Thailand's Khosit Phetpradab Thursday. Eighth seed Saina, who came into the tournament after recovering from a pancreas infection, fought hard before going down 22-20 15-21 10-21 to Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong. HS Prannoy, who had reached the quarterfinals last week at New Delhi, however, bowed out after losing 12-21 21-16 21-14 to Sitthikom Thammasin of Thailand following a ...
David Warner has shown a lot of resilience: Moody
David Warner worked on the mental and technical aspect of his game during the 12-month ban and has shown tremendous resilience to make a successful comeback after the ball-tampering scandal, Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody said Wednesday. Warner and Steve Smith were banned by Cricket Australia for a year, while Cameron Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension for their respective roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa last year. On road to redemption, Warner hit a purple patch, slamming 85, 69 and 100 in the last three IPL matches for Sunrisers and Moody said the Australian was preparing mentally and technically during his suspension. "I think we've seen over his career what makes him unique as a player. Yes, he's had to sit out of top-flight cricket, international cricket, for 12 months. But David Warner has been preparing for six months, too, for his comeback," Moody said. "He's played a couple of franchise tournaments over that 12-month period. He has ...
Sri Lanka skipper fined after drink-driving crash
Sri Lanka's cricket board Wednesday fined captain Dimuth Karunaratne $7,000 after he was arrested for drink-driving, with the player also ordered to stand trial next month. Karunaratne, 30, has apologised for his "unbecoming" actions after he was detained for crashing into a three-wheel taxi on Sunday, leaving its driver injured. "Sri Lanka Cricket decided to impose a fine of $7,000 on Dimuth Karunaratne, after the player was found to have violated the 'Player Contractual Obligation,'" the board said in a statement. However, the board will take no further action as he had maintained a "very high professional standard as a player". A magistrate has suspended Karunaratne's driving licence and fixed a trial for May 2. The cricket star was also asked to take a medical test. Police told the court that Karunaratne went through a red light and hit the taxi whose driver was hospitalised for minor injuries after the pre-dawn crash. "My actions were utterly unbecoming of a Sri Lankan national .
Sanjeev, Thangaraja & Jaibir in three-way tie for the lead at Pune Open
Sanjeev Kumar of Lucknow produced the second day's best score of five-under-66 to be in a three-way tie for the lead at the halfway mark at the Pune Open Golf Championship. He is in a three-way tie along with Sri Lankan N Thangaraja (68) and Bengaluru's Jaibir Singh (70) at eight-under-134. Kolkata's Shankar Das (67) was one shot off the lead in fourth place at the Rs 30 lakh event. The cut came down at three-over-145 at the Poona Club Golf Course as 53 professionals made it to the money rounds. Sanjeev (68-66), who was tied seventh and five off the lead at the start of the day, leapfrogged six spots to joint first courtesy his hot putter. The 27-year-old, a consistent performer on the PGTI who is still searching for his maiden win, began poorly on day two as he dropped a double-bogey on the second. However, he rallied with five consecutive birdies from the sixth to the 10th to fight his way back into the tournament. Sanjeev drained two more birdies on the back-nine to emerge as a ...
IPL: Dhoni wins toss, opts to bowl vs Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Wednesday.
CSK opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Tuesday. Mohit Sharma replaced Mitchell Santner in the CSK playing XI, while the hosts picked Jason Behrendorff and Rahul Chahar at the expense of Mitchell McClenaghan and Mayank Markande, respectively. Teams: Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (capt), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, Jason Behrendorff Chennai Super Kings: Ambati Rayudu, Shane Watson, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt), Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Mohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Imran Tahir.
More than 250 applicants for Indian football team coach's job
The Indian football team's spirited showings in recent times seem to be having a ripple effect with the position of the men's coach attracting over 250 applications, an unprecedented number that also includes some well-know names from Europe. The post has been left vacant since Stephen Constantine resigned following the Indian team's failure to make the knockouts of the AFC Asian Cup after coming close to doing so. Contrary to speculations doing the rounds, All India Football Federation (AIFF) sources categorically denied that they are not exactly looking to recruit a high-profile name. In the recent past, AIFF general secretary Kushal Das had also said that they would appoint a coach based on the team's requirements and not get carried away by big names. The list of applicants also includes coaches from the Indian Super League and I-League. "The big names doing the rounds need not necessarily fulfil the criteria of the AIFF. Early next week the concerned committee will make a ...
Unfair to replace poor fielders with good ones, says Kaif
Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif on Wednesday pointed out that IPL teams are replacing poor fielders with agile ones during games and hoped that the umpires will take notice of this unfair practice. "It is right that most matches are finishing close to midnight. Teams are bringing in good fielders and replacing them with slow ones. I think the umpires should look at the changes that the teams are making," Kaif told reporters ahead of Delhi's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday. Kaif, who was among the best fielders in the Indian team in his playing days, said his IPL team will not hesitate to report the dubious practice of changing fielders in the middle of the game. "For example, DC versus KKR match, (Andrew) Russell went out, Rinku singh came to field. Piyush Chawla quickly bowled his four overs and went out and Rinku again came back. "We have seen that in the last Punjab game as well. Sarfaraz Khan didn't come to field after being hit ..
Malaysia Open: Sindhu advances, Saina out
Shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy crashed out of Malaysia Open 2019 on Wednesday, while PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round.