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We need to back Rayudu till 2019 World Cup: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday reiterated his backing for newly-anointed No.4 Ambati Rayudu's possibility of making it to the next year's 50-over World Cup squad after the Hyderabad right-hander smashed an 81-ball 100 to guide the hosts to a 224-run win over the West Indies in the fourth ODI here.
Bengaluru FC B go down to Sikkim Aakraman FC
Bengaluru FC B failed to protect a two-goal cushion, losing 3-4 to Sikkim Akraman FC in extra-time in the quarterfinals of the 38th All India Governor's Gold Cup International Football Tournament, at the Paljor Stadium here on Monday.
Train 18: Country's first engine-less train rolled out; Train 20 next
India's first engine-less semi-high speed train - "Train 18" - was rolled out Monday by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here and will eventually replace the Shatabdi Express for inter-city travel. The 16-coach semi-high speed 'trainset' built at a cost of Rs 100 crore per rake with 80 per cent Indian component has been designed for a maximum operating speed of 160 kmph, officials said. This is the first long-distance train sans separate locomotive (engine) and was flagged off at the ICF premises by Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani. It would undergo trials in coming months, ICF officials said. The fully air-conditioned train, driven by a self-propulsion module, has the potential to become the country's fastest train provided the infrastructure was improved, Lohani said. Five more units of the train would be produced by the ICF by the end of 2019-20 production year, he said. The swanky 16-coach train will cut journey time by 15 per cent compared to the 30-year old Shatabdi. "It is
Happy that someone intelligent is batting at number four: Kohli on Rayudu
India captain Virat Kohli again backed Ambati Rayudu for the critical number four slot after the "intelligent" batsman reposed his skipper's faith with a less-than-a-run-a-ball century in the fourth ODI against the West Indies here Monday. India recorded one of their biggest wins in the 50-over cricket with a 224-demolition of the visitors, following blazing hundreds by Rayudu and Rohit Sharma. "Rayudu has taken his chance with both hands. We need to back him till the 2019 World Cup. He reads the game well, so we are happy that someone intelligent is batting at number four," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony. India were ruthless, barely two days after the shocking defeat in Pune, to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. "Yes, (we) ticked all the boxes. We were clinical in all departments. We got into rhythm. We are known to bounce back and it was another example. Khaleel (Ahmed) was good with pitching it in the right areas, making the ball talk, and swinging it ...
Important to stand by women in #MeToo movement: Ponnappa
Seasoned doubles shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa on Monday said it's important to stand by the women in the #MeToo movement.
Don't need a foreign coach, feels archer Deepika Kumari
Managing to win a bronze at the recently-concluded Archery World Cup Finals without a coach, star Indian recurve archer Deepika Kumari feels there is no need to rope in a foreign coach ahead of the World Championships as it could further complicate their preparations.
Khachanov heads to Paris Masters 2nd round, beats Krajinovic
Russia's Karen Khachanov, the World No. 18, beat World No. 34 Filip Krajinovic of Serbia 7-5, 6-2 on Monday and advanced to the second round of the Paris Masters.
India embarrass West Indies by 224 runs, take 2-1 lead in series
India embarrassed the West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth One-day International here Monday for one of their biggest wins and a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Rohit Sharma (162) and Ambati Rayudu (100) struck belligerent centuries to guide India to an imposing 377 for five after the hosts opted to bat. The duo took centre stage after a rare failure by skipper Virat Kohli. Rohit's 21st century came off 137 balls with the help of 20 fours and four hits over the fence, while Rayudu decorated his 100-run knock with eight boundaries and four sixes. Chasing 378, West Indies simply caved in against India's clinical bowling attack on what was a batting-friendly wicket to be bundled out for a paltry 153 in 36.2 overs. Young pacer Khaleel Ahmed (3/13) impressed upfront before chinaman Kuldeep Yadav (3/42)) ran through the West Indies' tail. The Indians dished out an impressive effort on the field, inflicting two run outs besides Rohit holding onto three fine catches in the slips. This is
4th ODI: Clinical India outshine Windies in style
India dished out a clinical performance to outclass the West Indies by 224 runs, their biggest margin of victory against the Caribbean side, in the fourth One-day International (ODI) on their return to the Brabourne Stadium here on Monday.
India rout West Indies by -- runs in 4th ODI
A dominant India thrashed the West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth ODI to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Monday. Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu struck centuries for India while young paceman Khaleel Ahmed took three wickets in India's massive win. Skipper Jason Holder top-scored for the visitors with his unbeaten 54-run knock. India had won the Guwahati ODI, tied the Vizag match and lost the Pune contest. The final match will be played Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Brief Scores: India: 377 for 5 in 50 overs (Rohit Sharma 162, Ambati Rayudu 100; Kemar Roach 2/74). West Indies: 153 all out in 36.2 overs. (J Holder 54 not out, M Samuels 18; K Ahmed 3/13, K Yadav 3/42).
Mike Hesson takes up as Kings XI Punjab coach
Former coach of New Zealand, Mike Hesson has taken up a new role and signed a two-year contract as the coach of Kings XI Punjab for the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL).The Ravichandran Ashwin-led team ended the eleventh season of the IPL at second last place, prompting murmurs about changes in their coaching staff, reported ESPNcricinfo.The 43-year-old, who will be replacing Australia's Brad Hodge, recently stepped down from the New Zealand job after a six-year tenure to take a break from the international cricket, one year before his contract was meant to expire after the 2019 World Cup.After Daniel Vettori, who was the head coach at Royal Challengers Bangalore till last season, and Stephen Fleming, who still coaches Chennai Super Kings, Hesson would be the third one from New Zealand to be appointed as coach in the IPL.Although Hesson has never been part of franchise T20 leagues, he brings a lot of experience as a successful international coach. Under him, New Zealand became a ...
His job on the line, Lopetegui leads Real Madrid training
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui led the team's training session on Monday for what could be the last time, after having reportedly bid farewell to his players a day earlier in the Camp Nou dressing room following their heavy 5-1 defeat by Barcelona.
Conte lined up at Real Madrid with Lopetegui on the brink
Julen Lopetegui's brief and inglorious reign as Real Madrid coach could come to an end on Monday with the defending European champions tipped to appoint Antonio Conte as his replacement. Madrid were thrashed 5-1 by great rivals Barcelona on Sunday as Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick, surely sealing Lopetegui's fate. According to Spanish media, Real directors are set to meet later on Monday afternoon, when Lopetegui's sacking could be confirmed. He was named coach only 139 days ago, with his decision to accept the post costing him the chance to lead Spain at the World Cup. But Madrid's dreadful recent run showed no sign of abating at the Camp Nou. They have now managed one win in their last seven matches, sit ninth in La Liga and earlier this month went more than eight hours without a goal. Sports daily AS called the defeat a "lethal rout" on its front page on Monday, and it is a far cry from Sergio Ramos hoisting a third consecutive Champions League trophy in May. After Sunday's game, ..
Advani moves into knock-outs of Asian Snooker Tour
Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani won both his league matches to move into the knock-out stages of the second leg of the Asian Snooker Tour here on Monday. After making semifinals in the first leg last month in Doha, Advani will be looking to better that performance by a couple of rounds. The unique format, 10-red snooker, is being applied in the three legs of the continental Tour. The final one is slated for India with details of it yet to be confirmed. In his first match, Advani overcame Chinese challenger Pang Junxu 4-2. Later in the day, the Indian played exceptional snooker to whitewash Qatar's Ahmed Saif 4-0. Despite an opening break of 41, the Qatari missed leaving Advani an opening that would turn out to be decisive. Advani neatly put away a few colours to bring the first frame down to the deciding black ball. The Indian got the advantage and gained a 1-0 lead and never looked back. In the second frame, he pieced together a frame-winning 52 break with Ahmed remaining .
Hamilton fends off 'greatest' talk, says 'genius' Schumacher is man to catch
Lewis Hamilton on Monday deflected all suggestions that he might be the greatest Formula One driver of all time, saying that seven-time champion Michael Schumacher remains the man who most deserves that label. The 33-year-old Briton, who on Sunday clinched his fifth drivers' title when he finished fourth for Mercedes in the Mexican Grand Prix, rejected consideration of himself as the greatest in history, citing his father Anthony's mantra to "do your talking on the track." Hamilton's achievement drew him level with the sport's 'godfather' Juan Manuel Fangio on five titles with only German Schumacher ahead on seven. Schumacher, with 91, also has more race victories, another target for Hamilton during the two remaining years of his current Mercedes contract. But the Englishman put such statistical ambitions into a distant perspective when he adopted a modest role on his own triumphant career. "Firstly, I could never personally classify myself as the best," said Hamilton. "Obviously, ...
'I was no longer indispensable' at Real Madrid, says Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he decided to leave Real Madrid for Juventus after sensing that the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, no longer saw him as being "indispensable". "I felt within the club, especially from the president, that I was no longer considered in the same way as I was at the beginning," Ronaldo said in an interview with France Football magazine. "For the first four or five years, I felt like Cristiano Ronaldo. Less so after. "The president looked at me in a way that suggested I was no longer indispensable, if you know what I mean. That is what made me think about leaving." The 33-year-old Portuguese superstar joined Juventus in a 100 million-euro ($115 million) deal in July, ending a glorious nine-year association with Real. His last act with the Spanish club was to participate in them winning the Champions League for a third consecutive season by beating Liverpool in the final in May. But Zinedine Zidane departed as coach in the wake of that game, something
Data recorder recovered from Leicester owner's helicopter
The flight data recorder recovered from the helicopter that crashed with the Leicester soccer team's owner on board is being examined by investigators, authorities said Monday. Thai retail entrepreneur Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in Saturday's crash outside the King Power Stadium following a Premier League match. The aircraft spiralled out of control and burst in flames. Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Vichai's son, brought a wreath on Monday to add to a collection of flowers, jerseys and club memorabilia that was growing two days after the disaster. Inspectors are expected to remain on site until the end of the week, when the wreckage is to be transported to specialist facilities for a detailed examination, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said. Experts with specialties in engineering, operations, flight data and human factors are working on the investigation. "We recovered the digital flight data recorder (voice and data) on Sunday afternoon and one .
Griezmann rests as Atletico Madrid train for Copa del Rey vs Sant Andreu
Atletico de Madrid's French striker Antoine Griezmann took a rest on Monday while his teammates trained for the upcoming match against fourth-tier Spanish league club Sant Andreu in the Copa del Rey round-of-32.
Tata Steel named as official partner of men's hockey World Cup "
Steel manufacturing giant Tata Steel was on Monday named as an official partner for the prestigious men's hockey World Cup to be held here from November 28 to December 16. Tata Steel, the 10th-largest steel producer in the world, signed the agreement with the quadrennial event to continue their efforts of promoting development through sports throughout the country. Hockey India CEO Elena Norman expressed her delight at welcoming Tata Steel as an official partner for the tournament. "We are thrilled to announce Tata Steel as an official partner for the prestigious Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018. It is an important tournament for everyone involved with the sport of hockey, and we are delighted to have the support of the steel-making giant," she said. "I would like to thank Tata Steel for associating with the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 and I hope that they continue to support Indian hockey in the future as well." Sunil Bhaskaran, Vice President, ...
Sachin pulls off KO to enter quarters; Manish, Gaurav also through
It was smooth sailing for the favourites with former youth world champion Sachin Siwach (52kg) pulling off a knockout win to enter the quarterfinals of the senior men's national boxing championships here on Monday. The 19-year-old Sachin, competing for the Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), landed the knockout blow in the third round of the second-round contest against Chandigarh's Mansoor Ahmed. Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Manish kaushik (60kg), who is competing for the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), also had little trouble putting it past Arunachal Pradesh's Hongrang Kongkang on points to make the last-eight stage. Asian youth silver-medallist and Ulaanbaatar Cup gold-medallist Ankush Dahiya (60kg) was also in the last-eight after a 5-0 win over Chandigarh's Rohit Kumar. Dahiya is representing the RSPB team. In the bantamweight 56kg category, world championships bronze-medallist out-classed Madhya Pradesh's Vivek Jha to enter the quarters. Bidhuri, who was left .