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Ethiopians win men's, women's titles at TSK 25K
Avinash Sable and L Surya kept the Indian flag fluttering while Birhanu Legese and Dibaba Kuma made an Ethiopian double in the men's and women's sections of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25 kilometres marathon here on Sunday.
Hope no one will question me about my final losses anymore: Sindhu
India's P V Sindhu Sunday hoped no one will ever question her ability to win big titles, relieved at breaking the finals jinx with a historic triumph at the World Tour Finals here. After losing seven successive summit clashes, Olympic silver medallist Sindhu finally settled her finals blues with a 21-19 21-17 win over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara to lift the prestigious season-ending trophy. "I feel really happy. I have no words because it is my first win this year after coming and losing in the finals, so it was memorable. The year has ended on a beautiful note," said Sindhu, who won silvers at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships this year. "Somewhere every time people have been asking me the same question. I hope the question won't again come to me, asking why all the time coming to the finals I lose. I think I can say now that I won a gold and I am really very proud." Her mentor and chief India coach Pullela Gopichand also stressed on the importance of Sindhu ...
Khawaja anchors Australia to 132-4 after Kohli's 25th ton
Captain Virat Kohli became the second fastest to 25 Test centuries before India's pacers made Australia labour for an overall 175-run lead, leaving the second match evenly poised here Sunday. Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 41 runs as Australia reached 132 for four at stumps on day three. Tim Paine (8 not out) was keeping company at the other end. Earlier, the Indian skipper scored 123 runs off 257 balls. It was his sixth Test hundred on Australian soil, joining boyhood hero Sachin Tendulkar, and he became the second-quickest batsman in Test history to score 25 Test hundreds (in 127 innings) after Sir Donald Bradman's 68 innings. Post tea, Aaron Finch (25 retd hurt) didn't come out to bat after being hit by Mohammed Shami (2-23) in the 13th over. He retired hurt but scans cleared him of serious damage on his right hand's index finger. It was a fiery spell of fast bowling from the Indian pacers. Marcus Harris (20) too had been hit on the helmet earlier in the eighth over off Jasprit ..
Tottenham beat Burnley 1-0
Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen scored a late goal to lead Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-0 victory over visiting Burnley in Premier League action at Wembley Stadium.
2nd Test: Australia 132/4 at stumps, lead by 175 runs vs India
Australia were 132/4 at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test against India here on Sunday.
Australia 132/4 at stumps on third day, lead India by 175 runs
Australia were 132 for four at stumps on the third day of the second Test against India here Sunday, extending their overall lead to 175 runs. Earlier, responding to Australia's first-innings total of 326, India were all out for 283 to give the hosts a 43 run lead. Brief scores: Australia: 326 and 132/4 in 48 overs (Usman Khawaja batting 41, Aaron Finch retd hurt 25; Mohammed Shami 2/23) India 1st innings: 283 all out in 105.5 overs (Virat Kohli 123, Ajinkya Rahane 51; Nathan Lyon 5/67).
Crowd funding is a challenge for team sports, says Rasquinha
In the past two Olympics India have won eight medals and the majority of these have come from athletes managed by the non-profit Olympic Gold Quest programme, led by former hockey skipper Viren Rasquinha.
Qatar unveil design for FIFA World Cup final venue
Qatar on Saturday unveiled the design of the Lusail Stadium, which will be hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, at a colourful gala event held at the Lusail Marina which is 15km north from Doha.With its golden bowl structure and apertures shaped like "fanar" lanterns, the stadium celebrates the Middle East's ancient tradition of craftsmanship. Lusail Stadium is expected to welcome up to 80,000 fans and has been proposed by the organisers as the venue for the opening and final matches of the tournament which will take place in four years' time.Head of the country's World Cup organising body, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Hassan Al Thawadi said that with the 'stunning design" of the stadium they are delivering on their promise. He further hoped that after the World Cup, Lusail will form a crucial part of the legacy of the tournament."It has now been eight years since we won the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and we told the world to expect amazing. With
Wishes pour in for Sindhu post maiden World Tour Finals title
Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was showered with wishes from different corners of the country after she clinched her maiden World Tour Finals championship.Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the local girl on his Twitter handle for being the first Indian to win the prestigious title. "Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for making history and becoming the first Indian to win the BWF World Tour Finals held at Guangzhou, China. You have made the nation proud. #BWFWorldTourFinals," he wrote.Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who has bought the Pune team in the Badminton Premier League, also congratulated the shuttler and requested her to be kind to her team."Sindhuuuuuuuu! You Rockstar !!!!! Congratulations !!!! So proud of you! @Pvsindhu1 Be kind to my team," Pannu tweeted.Megastar Amitabh Bachchan also extended his wishes to the Rio Olympics silver-medallist on his official Twitter handle. "T 3028 - YEEEAAAH !!! PV SINDHU World Champion at Badminton Championship in ..
Kerala crush Delhi by innings and 27 runs
Kerala thrashed Delhi by an innings and 27 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group 'B' match here Sunday to earn seven points and lift their tally to 20, as the race for knockout berths got exciting. Delhi, struggling at 41 for five, stared at an early finish and needed skipper Dhruv Shorey (batting on 13) at stumps on Saturday to play a long innings. On day three, Shorey and Anuj Rawat kept the Kerala bowlers at bay for eight overs before Jalaj Saxena struck in the 22nd over, getting the captain out for 30. Rawat (31), Shivam Sharma (33) and Subodh Bhati (30) delayed Kerala's wait for a third win of the season, while playing some attacking shots. Bhati used the long handle to good effect as he hit three huge sixes in his 34-ball knock. His cameo ended when he was caught by Rahul to give Saxena his third wicket of the innings and the match's ninth. Sijomon Joseph wrapped up things for Kerala when he had Akash Sudan caught by Sandeep Warrier as Delhi folded for 154 in 41 overs. Saxena, who hit 68
Aim is to secure Olympic quota place: Manu Bhaker
Teen shooting sensation Manu Bhaker says her aim is to secure a quota place for the 2020 Olympics. Having left her mark in almost all the top events, the 16-year-old Bhaker is now focussed on making the cut for the Tokyo Games. Bhaker, who started the year with gold medals in her maiden senior World Cup, added two more yellow metals at the Commonwealth Games and the Youth Olympics, the first by an Indian shooter. "My aim now is to win Olympic quota," Bhaker told PTI. The year saw a string of young shooters including Saurabh Chaudhary and Bhaker scale great heights in the sport. The youngsters came out on top at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, the Youth Olympics and the Senior Nationals. "We saw the youth power this year, it feels really good that teenagers are doing so well and achieving their goals. We have set our goals and are working hard, it is very surprising that suddenly all of us are doing so well. I feel very nice when I see youngsters performer," Bhaker said. Indian ...
Sindhu wins World Tour Finals title
Indian star P.V. Sindhu won the women's singles crown at the BWF World Tour Finals badminton tournament here on Sunday.
Latham ton puts New Zealand in charge of first Sri Lanka Test
Opener Tom Latham's unbeaten century put New Zealand in charge of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Sunday, as the Black Caps raced past the tourists' first-innings total and looked to build an imposing lead. Latham was 121 not out at stumps on day two with New Zealand cruising at 311 for two in reply to Sri Lanka's modest 282. It was a frustrating day for Sri Lanka's bowlers on a Basin Reserve pitch that transformed into a batters' paradise after wreaking havoc during the tourists' innings on day one. lack Caps skipper Kane Williamson narrowly missed out on his own century, falling for 91, and all New Zealand's batsmen got good starts, with Jeet Raval making 43 and Ross Taylor not out on 50. While he Sri Lanka attack worked hard, they could not build pressure and the two New Zealand wickets that fell were the result of rash shots from Raval and Williamson. That was not an issue for Latham, who meticulously crafted his seventh Test century from 219 balls and never ...
Sindhu clinches maiden World Tour Finals c'ship
Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched her maiden World Tour Finals championship after defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the summit showdown here on Sunday.The 23-year-old, who thrashed her Japanese opponent 21-19, 21-17, became the first ever Indian to win the season-ending championship. Previously, former world number one Saina Nehwal had made it to the finals of the tournament but could not register a win. Sindhu too had reached the final of the World Tour Finals, last year, but had returned without the title.It was Sindhu's day on the court as she showed sheer dominance in the final match. The first game started with the Indian taking a four-point lead over the Japanese. An appropriate use of corners and occasional net play proved fruitful for Sindhu.Okuhara made a couple of comeback attempts, along with some attacks on Sindhu's backhand, but the Indian shuttler registered a convincing 21-19 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the match.A confident Sindhu carried the winning momentum .
2nd Test: Australia post 33/0 at tea
Australia posted 33/0 in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test against India here on Sunday.
Perth Test: India bowled out for 283, trail by 43 runs
India skipper Virat Kohli's classic centurion knock helped the visitors post a total of 283 runs on the board before being bowled out in their first innings of the ongoing second Test here at the Perth Stadium on Sunday.Kohli, with his 123-run knock, has equaled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar' record of most Test centuries by an Indian in Australia. Moreover, the Indian skipper took 127 innings to complete his 25 Test centuries which is second only to Australian batting legend Don Bradman who had taken 68 innings to achieve the feat.Resuming the day's play at the total of 172 at the loss of three wickets, Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane (51) could contribute just one run to the team's total as Rahane lost his wicket to one of the tossed up deliveries of Australian spinner Nathon Lyon.The following batsman Hanuma Vihari stitched a 50-run partnership with Kohli to keep their scoreboard ticking. At the individual score of 20 runs, Vihari edged an outgoing delivery of Hazelwood to depart back ..
Indian collapse gives Australia 43-run lead
India failed to cash in on Virat Kohli's masterful 25th hundred and lost their last last three wickets for 31 runs to be bowled out for 283 before Australia extended their lead in the third Test here Sunday. Nathan Lyon (5-67) took his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket as Australia took a 43-run lead in the first innings. The hosts then reached 33 for no loss at tea to extend their overall lead to 76 runs. At the break, Marcus Harris was unbeaten on 7 runs, while Aaron Finch was batting on 25 not out. The latter was hit on his finger by Mohammed Shami (0-2) and walked off in pain at the stroke of tea, albeit it was unclear if he had retired hurt. Post lunch, India's first innings lasted only another 12.3 overs as the lengthy tail refused to wag for the third time this series. Ishant Sharma (1) was the first to go, offering a simple return catch to Lyon in the second over after resumption of play. Rishabh Pant (36) changed gears and tried to attack the Australia bowling, adding 25 .
Australia 33/0 after India all out for 283
Australia were 33 for no loss in their second innings of the second Test against India, extending their overall lead to 76 runs here Sunday. Responding to Australia's first-innings total of 326, India were all out for 283. Brief scores: Australia: 326 all out and 33/0 in 12.1 overs India 1st innings: 283 all out in 105.5 overs (Virat Kohli 123, Ajinkya Rahane 51; Nathan Lyon 5/67).
Sindhu wins World Tour Finals, at last lays hands on gold
India's P V Sindhu let out tears of joy and relief when she finally laid her hands on a gold medal by claiming the World Tour Finals with a win over 2017 world champion Nozomi Okuhara here Sunday. With the straight-game victory, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat. Playing her third successive season-ending finale, Sindhu, who had lost in the summit clash to another Japanese, Akane Yamaguchi, to settle for a silver in the last edition, prevailed 21-19 21-17 in a match that lasted an hour and two minutes. Dubbed a bridesmaid after falling short of gold on a number of occasions, Sindhu finally broke her jinx, let out tears of relief and joy, and sunk to her knees. Saina Nehwal had reached the finals of 2011 World Super Series Finals, while Jwala Gutta and V Diju finished runners up at the 2009 edition. Sindhu, an Olympic and World Championship silver medallist, was composed and held her nerves at the crucial moments to stay a step ahead of the Japanese through the ...
2nd Test: India dismissed for 283 in first innings
India was dismissed for 283 runs in the first innings on the third day of the second cricket Test against Australia here on Sunday.