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Ranji Group C: Jammu and Kashmir trail Goa by 222 runs
Jammu and Kashmir have a mountain to climb as they trail Goa by 222 runs at stumps on day 3 of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy game here Wednesday. Asked to bat first, Goa rode on a century by opener Snehal Kauthankar (130) to post a mammoth 468/9 (declared) in their first innings. Kauthankar, batting at his over-night score of 106, added another 24 runs to his tally and remained unbeaten. He laced his knock with 24 boundaries. Jammu and Kashmir had an uphill task to gain a first-innings lead, but they slumped to 246/7 at stumps on the penultimate day of the four-day game. For J&K, their opener Shubham Khajuria (53) struck a half-century, but three other top-order batsmen, Ahmad Omar Bandey (25), Ian Chauhan (37) and Paras Sharma (22), failed to convert their starts into big scores. But all-rounder and skipper Irfan Pathan, who came in at number 7, remained unbeaten on 42 and will look to hold the fort on the last day. Left-handed Pathan has company of Amir Aziz (22 .
AITA removes Misra, Zeeshan from senior selection committee
The national tennis federation on Wednesday removed Chairman SP Misra and Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali from the senior national selection committee and replaced them with Ankita Bhambri and Vishal Uppal. Former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal, who was already a member, has been elevated as Chairman. The decision was taken by the AITA Executive Committee at its meeting today. The Committee has retained Nandan Bal and Balram Singh. "SP Misra was there for a long time. We thought of giving opportunity to others as well. Zeeshan has also been there for long, so we have brought in Vishal Uppal. We also felt that since the committee picks the Fed Cup team, there should be woman representation, that's why Ankita has been included," AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee told PTI. Asked for the reasons behind Rajpal being appointed the Chairman despite presence of seniors such as Nandan Bal and Balram Singh, a top AITA official said,"Rohit is young but still has the required experience. We want .
Olympic steeplechase champion Kipruto eyes World Cross Country title
Olympic steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto has his eyes set on making the Kenyan team heading to the World Cross Country Championships in Denmark in March.
CSK retain 22 players for IPL-12, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk
Reigning IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Wednesday announced it has retained 22 players for the 2019 season, releasing only three members from the title-winning squad. CSK, which returned to the IPL fold after serving a two-year suspension, won the 2018 tournament, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. England fast bowler Mark Wood and uncapped Indian players Kanishk Seth and Kshitiz Sharma have been released. Franchises were required to inform the IPL Governing Council by November 15 about their retentions and release of players for the 2019 player auction to be held next month. England all-rounder David Willey, who was picked as a replacement for the injured all-rounder Kedar Jadhav has been retained. Jadhav, who sustained an injury in the opening match and missed the rest of the tournament, also remains in the squad. Wood featured only in one match while Sharma and Seth didn't feature in any game. CSK had retained skipper M S Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and ...
Croatia pose major test for Luis Enrique's Spain (Preview)
The Spanish national team faces an important UEFA Nations League tie away in Croatia on Thursday as they look to assure that they finish on top of their qualifying group.
Shorey ton puts Delhi in sight of outright victory against Himachal
Dhruv Shorey's fourth first-class century put Delhi firmly in sight of an outright victory against Himachal Pradesh in an opening round group B Ranji Trophy encounter on Wednesday. Shorey scored his fourth first-class hundred -- 106 not out off 177 balls as Delhi declared their second innings at 281 for 4, leaving HP with a stiff target of 376. Earlier, Delhi dismissed HP for 223 in their first innings taking a first innings lead of 94 runs and also ensuring at least three points. At stumps on the third day, Himachal were 44 for 1 with their best bet Prashant Chopra being dismissed by Ishant Sharma (1/14 in 5 overs). With 332 needed on the final day, it will be more about how Himachal survive against left-arm spin duo of Vikas Mishra and Varun Sood on a fourth day track with considerable wear and tear. Not to forget that Ishant will also bowl full tilt in short spells and is more dangerous on these kind of tracks. Other seamer Kulwant Khejroliya is expected to stem the flow of ...
I-League: Churchill Brothers seek first win in first home game (Preview)
Churchill Brothers FC is all set to face Shillong Lajong in their first home game of the I-League football tournament at the Tilak Maidan here on Thursday.
Fulham sign coach Ranieri in multi-year deal, Jokanovic sacked
Fulham on Wednesday announced that it had signed coach Claudio Ranieri on a multi-year contract after sacking coach Slavisa Jokanovic, who left the club in the last place in the English Premier League with five points in 12 matches.
Women's WorldT20: Kiwis fined for slow-over rate
New Zealand have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B match against Australia in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World T20 2018.Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the fine after Amy Satterthwaite's side was ruled to be one over short of their target when time allowances were taken into consideration.In accordance with Article 2.5.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Players Support Personnel, which relates to minor over-rate offences, players are fined 10 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time, with the captain fined double that amount.As such, Satterthwaite has been fined 20 per cent of her match fee, while her players have received 10 per cent fines. Satterthwaite pleaded guilty to the offence after the end of the match and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.If there is a second minor over-rate ...
Mitchell Starc released from IPL contract ahead of Ashes, WC
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been released from his Indian Premier League (IPL) contract with Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the upcoming Ashes series and 2019 cricket World Cup.Confirming the same, the 28-year-old said that he is looking to focus more on Test and one-day cricket at the moment. He further stated that IPL is a "lovely bonus on the pay packet" but he opted to play more Test matches."I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata saying I've been released from my contract, so at the moment I'll be home in April," ESPNcricinfo quoted Starc, as saying."When you look at some of the dollars involved in the IPL and some for the T20 leagues around the world, for guys who might be on the fringe or what to concentrate on T20 cricket, it's very beneficial to play. At the moment for me I just want to play as much Test and one-day cricket as I can, and the IPL is a lovely bonus on the pay packet, but if I miss that to play more Test matches, I'm taking ...
Susanna Dinnage appointed new Premier League chief executive
British businesswoman Susanna Dinnage has been appointed as the new chief executive of the English Premier League.Dinnage will take hold of the position in early 2019 replacing Richard Scudamore who had been in charge of the position for 20 years.Expressing excitement over her appointment, Dinnage said that it is a great privilege to lead a "dynamic" and "inspirational" organisation like Premier League while hoping to take the League forward with the support of the clubs."I am excited at the prospect of taking on this fantastic role. The Premier League means so much to so many people. It represents the pinnacle of the professional sport and the opportunity to lead such a dynamic and inspirational organization is a great privilege," CNN quoted Dinnage, as saying."With the support of clubs and the team, I look forward to extending the success of the League for many years to come," she added.Dinnage is currently serving as the global president of Discovery's Animal Planet.
Greg Louganis international brand ambassador of Tata Steel 25K run event
Four-time Olympic Games gold medallist and diving legend Greg Louganis will be the international brand ambassador of the Tata Steel 25k run, the organisers said in a statement on Wednesday.
Australia without Smith, Warner is like India not having Kohli, Rohit: Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly Wednesday said that Indian team under Virat Kohli has the "best chance to beat Australia" in absence of their premier players Steve Smith and David Warner. Cricket Australia's board has resolved to respond to the call to lift the bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft by next week, but all indications are they are not ready to bring the trio back to international cricket early. "This is like the Indian team not having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It's a huge factor," Ganguly said on the sidelines of Complan's prize winners of the 'Dream More and Grow More' contest here. "It's a great moment for Indian cricket. This is their best opportunity to beat Australia," the former India captain added. Having suffered defeats in their earlier overseas Test series in South Africa and England, the Virat Kohli and Co will salvage pride winning in Australia. India will play four Test matches against Australia with the first five-day contest ...
Abhinav Mukund's ton leads TN reply to massive Hyderabad total
: Test discard Abhinav Mukund led Tamil Nadu's riposte to Hyderabad's massive first innings total of 565 for 8 declared with a superb ton (101 batting) as the host reached 163 for 2 at stumps on day three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match here Wednesday. Hyderabad skipper P Akshath Reddy could add only two runs to his overnight score of 248 and the team declared at 565 after C V Milind (33 not out) and Mehdi Hasan (14 not out) put on 27 runs for the ninth wicket. M Mohammed was the best bowler for Tamil Nadu, picking up 3 for 102 while K Vignesh and Rahil Shah scalped two each. Tamil Nadu skipper B Indrajith used eight bowlers in the innings as the visiting batsmen piled on their misery on a flat wicket. Left-handed opener Mukund looked in fine form, striking the ball all round the wicket. He and fellow opener M Kaushik Gandhi (21 off 117 balls, 1X4) put on 80 runs to set the platform for Tamil Nadu. Mukund was the dominant partner as he reached his 50 in 116 ...
Aussies not having Smith, Warner like India missing Kohli, Rohit: Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said the possible absence of Steve Smith and David Warner in the Australia team for the series against India would be a "huge factor" as it's like India not having Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in their ranks.
Razmi brothers qualify for main draw
Razmi brothers- 16-year-old Rayaan and 13-year-old Shahyan- qualified for the main draw of the senior billiards event in the Maharashtra state selection tournament on Wednesday. The siblings recorded creditable wins in their respective second qualifying round matches and progressed to the tournament proper at the Bombay Gymkhana here. Maharastra junior number 1 Rayaan fought back strongly after losing the first frame to tame Nikhil Saigal, also of Mumbai, 3-1. Shahyan showed plenty of resilience and fighting qualities as he rallied to overcome Manav Panchal in five keenly contested frames, winning 3-2. Former champion Arun Agrawal outplayed Shubham Randhe 3-0 to advance to the next phase of the competition. Sparsh Pherwani, with a half century effort of 55 in the second frame, rallied to overcome Manan Shah 3-0. Results (Qualifying Round 2, all from Mumbai): Arun Agrawal (Matunga Gym) beat Shubham Randhe (Elphinstone CC) 3-0; Amit Sapru (Park Club) beat Anil Sagar ...
Gopi pleased with shuttlers' performance in this "tough" year
Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand termed the year gone by as a "tough" one, but expressed satisfaction that the target to do well in major events was achieved. "Overall it's been a tough year for us. We hardly had any time for preparation. Overall we had the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and World Championships- the big events," Gopichand told reporters on Wednesday. "And whatever time we had was not enough to really work end-to-end on the mistake. But having said that we still have (Kidambi) Srikanth ranked high, (P V) Sindhu ranked high. "We have had medals at the major events, whether it's the Asian Games, CWG or World Championships. So I am happy with the performances (of the shuttlers) and looking forward to the coming year," the chief national coach explained. Gopichand was speaking after launching the 'Mumbai Games', which the organisers have claimed to be the world's first ever city-level franchise-based multi-sport, multi-age sports ...
KKR dumps Starc, tells him via text message
A text message is all what Australian paceman Mitchell Starc received from the IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders on his removal from the squad for the 2019 edition. One of the costliest buys in the 2018 auction, Starc was forced to miss the entire season due to stress fracture in his right leg. "I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata, saying I've been released from my contract. At the moment I'll be home in April," Starc told reporters. The exact reason for Starc's release is not yet known but it is being believed that it could be because of the uncertainty around his availability for the 2019 season. Starc, grabbed by KKR for 1.8 million Australian dollars, was replaced by England fast bowler Tom Curran. "I obviously didn't go last year with my tibia injury and it was a great opportunity to freshen the body up, let everything heal by itself. I guess barring a little niggle in my hammy I've felt pretty good with my body and my strength and the rest of it. That ...
Australia will be bigger challenge for Indian pace attack: Ashish Nehra
Indian pace attack has been a revelation this year during overseas tours but tougher conditions in Australia will make it a very challenging series for the fast bowlers, reckons former speedster Ashish Nehra. Nehra, who was a part of the Indian squad that drew 1-1 during the 2003-04 series in Australia, felt the current attack "has the ability" to succeed but conditions will be different than what they got in England and South Africa. "Australian team is going through a massive restructuring and this is India's best chance without doubt. We have the bowling attack to beat them. But we need to be mindful that conditions will be much tougher Down Under where the wickets will be flat and weather would be on warmer side," the 39-year-old Nehra told PTI in an interview. "In Australia, you will get extra bounce but there will only be lateral movement till the kookaburra seam doesn't flatten. It won't be like England where the ball swings all day. Once you get adjusted to the bounce, batsmen
Shami likely to play for Bengal before leaving for Australia
India frontline pacer Mohammed Shami is likely to play Bengal's next Ranji Trophy home match against Kerala here from November 20-23. A member of Australia-bound Test squad, Shami will leave for the tour Down Under after playing the Ranji Trophy third round match at the Eden Gardens. "Shami has expressed his interest to play. If he plays, it's good for the Bengal side," CAB president Sourav Ganguly said here. Having returned from the home series against West Indies, Shami visited his Bengal teammates on the sidelines of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Bengal opened their Ranji Trophy campaign with first innings lead in Himachal and currently facing Madhya Pradesh at home. "We had written a letter before the first match as well to play him but he had few fitness issues for which he had to undergo rehabilitation. If he plays, it's great," Ganguly added. India will play four Test matches against Australia with the first five-day contest commencing in ...