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Kohli's ton in vain as Australia beat India to keep series alive (Roundup)
Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred went in vain as India lost to Australia by 32 runs in the third ODI here on Friday. India now lead the five-match series 2-1.
Saina, Srikanth crash out of All England
Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the All England Championship to bring an end to the Indian challenge at the USD 1 million tournament here Friday. While Saina couldn't find answers to the deceptive strokeplay of her nemesis Tai Tzu-Ying, suffering a 15-21 19-21 loss to the World No 1 Taiwanese in the quarterfinals, former No 1 Srikanth went down 12-21 16-21 to the current men's world no 1 Kento Momota later in the day. Saina is now 5-15 in Head-to-Head career record with Tzu-Ying and it was her 13th straight defeat against the Taiwanese, who has not lost to the Indian since 2015. "I had my chances but I got tied up in the last two points," said the 28-year-old from Hyderabad, a 2015 finalist. "I'm happy that I'm getting closer to the top players. I've not been sleeping because of the pain I've been having in my stomach (due to diarrhea), but I'm really happy that I could play two matches here." Srikanth, who had a title-less run last season after the high of winning ...
Dhawan is vital as we need left-right combination at top going: Bangar
India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar termed out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan as a vital cog, saying the team management wants the right-left combination to fire at the top of the order with the ICC World Cup round the corner. Dhawan has failed in 14 out of his 16 innings but Bangar feels that more than anything else, it's his shot selection that has let him down. "In the previous game, he (Dhawan) was batting really well till he erred in shot selection. But from our point of view, he has been an important player," Bangar said after India's 32-run loss against Australia in the third ODI here Friday. "If we know that he gets going, he can give us that solidity as it is vital to have that right-left combination going. He is a hugely valuable player for us and he is expected to come good very soon," the former India all-rounder said. He was also sympathetic for Ambati Rayudu, who Friday got a brilliant delivery from Pat Cummins. "These games are valuable opportunities for all players concerned
Bhullar cards 71, placed T-22 in Qaatar Masters; Chawrasia exits
Gaganjeet Bhullar carded one-under 71 to go with his first round three-under 69 for a total of four-under 140 at the halfway stage of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. Bhullar, who was T-10 after the first round, is now placed T-22. He birdied the first, 10th and 18th and bogeyed the second and 11th. SSP Chawrasia, who shot 73 in the first round, added 71 but missed the cut by one as it fell at one-under 143. Justin Harding, who is trying desperately to get into WGC-Matchplay as also the Masters, put himself in a strong position to get least into the WGC as he shared the lead with two others -- France's Mike Lorenzo-Vera and fellow South African mate George Coetzee. They all shot 68 each to get to eight-under 136. Harding, 33, made three birdies in a row after the turn before another gain at the par-3 17th saw him get to 8-under. England's Oliver Wilson was the last man to qualify for the event as he doesn't have full status on the European Tour after finishing outside the top-15 on .
Boys will try to make the most of next opportunities: Kohli
After suffering a 32-run defeat against Australia in the third match of the series, India skipper Virat Kohli felt losing quick wickets hurt his side's chances in the contest.
Birthday wishes pour in for Harmanpreet Kaur
Indian T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur Friday turned 30 and wishes poured in from across the cricket community to wish the batting star. Harmanpreet, who has been honoured with Arjuna Award for her excellence during the World Cup 2017, has played 93 ODIs and 96 T20Is for India. The BCCI Women wished its captain, "Wishing our very own champion @ImHarmanpreet, a very happy birthday!" "Happy Birthday Harry Di (@ImHarmanpreet). You have truly changed the complexion of the women's game with two amazing knocks at the two World Cups!," teammate and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav said. England medium pacer Kate Cross also took to twitter to wish the Indian star. "Happy birthday twinnie @ImHarmanpreet hope you have a lovely day." The International Cricket Council (ICC) also took the opportunity to remind everyone of the power-hitter's unbeaten 171 in the World Cup 2017 semi-final against Australia. "India T20I captain A fantastic 171* in the #WWC17 semis A maiden T20I century in the opening match of ...
Ramos and Perez to make up after heated changing room row - reports
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and club president Florentino Perez have agreed to clear the air after the pair were engaged in a heated argument following Tuesday's Champions League loss to Ajax, say reports in the Spanish press. Ramos and Perez reportedly agreed on Thursday to arrange a meeting, with the aim of improving the atmosphere around the club ahead of the final 12 games of the season. According to Diario AS, Ramos took exception to Perez accusing the players of being unprofessional during a scathing assessment of the team delivered in the changing room after Madrid's 4-1 defeat. Ramos responded that their problems were due to a lack of goals, stemming from a failure to replace Cristiano Ronaldo and "bad planning" at the top of the club. Perez reportedly even threatened to plan Ramos' exit, to which Ramos said: "You pay me and I go". The row came at the end of a miserable week for Madrid, which had seen them beaten by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and league, before ...
Afghanistan notch up 109-run win over Ireland in 4th ODI
Skipper Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan blasted superb fifties as Afghanistan notched up a dominating 109-run win over Ireland in the fourth ODI to grab a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here Friday. Nabi, who top-scored with 64, starred in two crucial partnerships -- sharing 50 with Afghan (54) and 86 with Rashid (52) to lift Afghanistan to 223 all out in 49.1 overs after they were struggling at 81 for six at one stage. Fast bowler Aftab Alam then returned with a four-wicket haul as Afghanistan bundled out Ireland for 114 in 35.3 overs. Spin duo of Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman also contributed with two wickets each. "It was an important match. Top order batted poorly again but Rashid batted really well to get us to 223 on that wicket," Asghar Afghan said after the match. Asked to take first strike, Afghanistan looked down the barrel as they were 81 for six in the 18th over. Afghan then resurrected the innings with a 50-run stand for the seventh wicket with Nabi. After ..
Real Madrid will survive without Ronaldo: Luis Figo
Legendary Portuguese footballer Luis Figo Friday said Real Madrid would survive even without the services of compatriot and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who is not part of the club this season after having shifted to Italian club Juventus. Asked about the impact on Real Madrid after Ronaldo left it, Figo, who played for the club and also for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, was candid in his answer, saying all of it was part of football as Ronaldo was also making history without being a part of the club. "It is his (Ronaldo's) decision and I don't know what happened between him (Ronaldo) and the club (Real Madrid) that made him change clubs. "He is the best football player in the World, so when he moves, of course there will be a big impact. But I don't know the reasons, all I can say is that Ronaldo is a great professional and is making history in football," Figo told reporters here. Figo, who is UEFA Champions League Ambassador, attended a global fan ...
Kohli's 41st ton goes in vain as India lose 3rd ODI by 32 runs
Virat Kohli looked like a 'Man on a Mission' wearing the camouflage army cap for the better part of his 41st ODI hundred but that wasn't enough to prevent India from losing the third ODI against Australia by 32 runs here Friday. Usman Khawaja's hundred and Aaron Finch's 93 saw Australia put up a more than decent 313 for five and India could manage only 281 in 48.2 overs, that too solely due to Kohli's 123 off 95 balls. It was yet another superlative effort from the Indian skipper, who lacked adequate support from the other end as Australia kept the five-match series consequential going into the fourth game in Chandigarh on Sunday. Kohli scored his first 50 off 52 balls and the next 50 off just 33 balls which was sheer class as always. The acceleration was so sudden that it even took the Australian attack by surprise. The skipper launched a brutal assault on the Australian bowlers. From gorgeous looking cover drives to delectable on-drives and those deft touches everything was present .
3rd ODI: Australia gets home by 32 runs vs India
India skipper Virat Kohli's (123 off 95) gritty century went in vain as India suffered a 32-run defeat against Australia in the third contest of the five-match rubber at the JSCA stadium here on Friday.
Mohun Bagan end I-League campaign with win
The penultimate day of the 12th Hero I-league saw Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan snatch a 3-2 victory over Shillong Lajong FC here on Friday.
Australia beat India by 32 runs in 3rd ODI to keep alive series
Australia defeated India by 32 runs in the third ODI to keep the five-match series alive here Friday. Chasing Australia's stiff 313 for 5, India were bowled out for 281 in 48.2 overs with skipper Virat Kohli scoring 123 off 95 balls. Brief Score: Australia: 313/5 in 50 overs (Usman Khawaja 104, Aaron Finch 93; Kuldeep Yadav 3-64) India: 281 all out in 48.2 overs (Virat Kohli 123; Pat Cummins 3/37, Jhye Richardson 3/37, Adam Zampa 3/70).
Mohun Bagan end I-League campaign with last-gasp win over Shillong Lajong
Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan snatched a thrilling 3-2 victory over hosts Shillong Lajong on the penultimate day of the 12th I-league here Friday. The visitors drew the first blood with Dipanda Dicka scoring in the 4th minute through a penalty kick. Shillong then restored parity with a penalty through Phrangki Buam (45th + 1st) at the JLN Stadium. The hosts then came back in the second half through Hero of the Match Buam in the 53rd minute, but an outstanding freekick in the 78th minute from Sony Norde saw the Mariners level scores. The Khalid Jamil-coached side struck back again through Britto in the 88th minute to finally seal the game in their favour. With this win, Mohun Bagan finished their season at the fifth place with 29 points. The Kolkata giants built pressure on Lajong's defence line from the start and the effects were clear when a miscommunication between defender Aiban and goalkeeper Phurba Lachempa resulted in the latter receiving a yellow card and giving away a penalty ...
Mushtaq Ali: Karnataka maul Mumbai by 9 wickets; Bengal, Vidarbha, Jharkhand too win
Karnataka began their Super League campaign of the Syed Munshtaq Ali T20 tournament in style by defeating domestic giants Mumbai by nine wickets in a Group B match here on Friday. Karnataka bowlers put up a spirited show and restricted Mumbai for a paltry 97 for nine in their 20 overs with pacer R Vinay Kumar (2/15) and right-arm medium pacer Manoj Bhadange (2/11) picking up two wickets apiece. Opting to bat at the Holkar Stadium, Mumbai lost out-of-form opener Prithvi Shaw (0) in the first over itself. The Vinayak Samant-coached team then lost four wickets in quick succession -- Siddhesh Lad (13), Surya Kumar Yadav (14), skipper Shreyas Iyer (10) and Aditya Tare (0) with Mumbai losing half of their side for just 39 runs. All-rounder Shubham Ranjane (15) and Akash Parkar (22) tried to rebuild the innings with a 25-run stand before Ranjane was trapped in front of the wicket by leg-spinner K C Cariappa as Mumbai lost their sixth wicket for 64 runs. After that, Mumbai's lower ...
Birthday wishes pour in for Harmanpreet Kaur
Birthday wishes poured in for aggressive batter Harmanpreet Kaur from across the cricketing fraternity as the India captain in the shortest format turns 30 today.From the International Cricket Council (ICC) to leg-spinner Poonam Yadav, a number of people took Twitter to extend wishes to Harmanpreet on her special day.ICC reminded the world of Harmanpreet's best knocks at the global events, including her unbeaten 171 in the World Cup 2017 semi-final against Australia."India T20I captain A fantastic 171* in the #WWC17 semis A maiden T20I century in the opening match of @T20WorldCup 2018 Happy 30th birthday @ImHarmanpreet!," ICC tweeted.BCCI Women wished its captain, saying, "Wishing our very own champion @ImHarmanpreet, a very happy birthday!"Harmanpreet's teammate and leg-spinner Poonam said the Punjab-born player has changed the women's game with her two memorable knocks at international events."Happy Birthday Harry Di (@ImHarmanpreet). You have truly changed the complexion of the ...
Eleven Indian Arrows boys in squad as India U-23 team leaves for Qatar
The Indian U-23 national team departed for Qatar after a five-day preparatory camp, in which coach Derrick Pereira zeroed in on the list of 23 players for the clash against the U-23 side of reigning AFC Asian Cup Champions Qatar at the Aspire Academy ground in Doha on March 11.With 11 players coming from the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) developmental side, the Indian Arrows that participated in the I-League and notched up some bright results under their belt including a win against Mohun Bagan, Derrick is aiming to build for the future with the core of the squad coming from the Arrows project."They (young players) are our future. It is not only about the match against Qatar or the U-23 Championship qualifiers. We should have a long term plan for them so that they can excel in future. The experience of representing the nation in the U17 FIFA World Cup would help them improve on and off the pitch. If they are provided with the right kind of experience and exposure regularly, ..
I-League: Churchill aim to finish third with win over Aizawl (Preview)
Churchill Brothers will aim to finish third when they take on fellow former champions Aizawl FC in a last round I-League encounter here on Friday.
India's Priyanshu earns conditional status in PGA Tour Series China
Priyanshu Singh, the 2015 all India amateur champion, became the first Indian professional golfer to hold any status on the PGA Tour Series-China after earning a conditional card in the final Global Qualifying Tournament. The 23-year-old Indian, who played college golf in US and represented India at amateur events, turned pro last year and this season had played two events and finished fifth at the Golconda Masters. Priyanshu scored 70, 76, 72 and 75 to total four-over 284 and finished in a tie for 35th place and secured one of the final conditional cards on offer. He earned the last conditional card, in 41st place. He is the only player from India to earn any status from three Global Qualifying Tournaments. Korean amateur Dongmin Kim closed with a two-under 68 to hold off former Web.com Tour players Alex Kang of the US and Stuart Macdonald of Canada to win the PGA TOUR Series-China's third and final Global Qualifying Tournament. It was the Series' first event outside of Greater ...
Chennai City eye maiden I-League title
Three points is all Chennai City FC need to win their maiden I-League title when they take on Minerva Punjab in their final game here on Saturday. With 40 points in 19 games, Chennai City are top of the table. However, East Bengal are one point behind and need a win over Gokulam Kerala to savour any hopes of stealing the title from Chennai City. If Chennai win against Minerva they will land a maiden national crown in remarkably just their third year in the league. Even a draw can see them through, provided East Bengal do not win against Gokulam. On the other hand, East Bengal will face Gokulam in a must-win match in hopes of winning the title. Chennai had the oppurtunity to win the title in the previous match but succumbed to a dramatic 2-3 defeat at the hands of Churchill Brothers. Playing their final game of the season, Chennai will miss the services of its star midfielder Nestor Gordillo, who is facing a yellow-card suspension. Gordillo is a key member of a troika of attacking ...