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Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar recalled; Shami rested for final 3 ODIs
The BCCI selectors on Thursday recalled white ball specialists Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar while resting pacer Mohammed Shami for the final three One-day Internationals (ODI) against the West Indies.
Bhullar lies 27th, Sharma struggles with 80 on day 1 of WGC
Gaganjeet Bhullar carded an even par 72 but debutant Shubhankar Sharma crashed to eight-over 80 on the opening day of the WGC-HSBC Champions here Thursday. While Bhullar hit three birdies and as many bogeys in his 72, Shubhankar was unable to tame the windy conditions at the Sheshan International Golf Club and ended up with eight bogeys, a double bogey and two birdies. Bhullar, who is coming off a week's rest after the CIMB Classic in Malaysia, is lying Tied 27th as only a third of the field broke par. Shubhankar, who hit the headlines with his Tied 9th finish at his maiden WGC earlier this year in Mexico, was 77th and last as Eddie Pepperell and Chris Wood withdrew. Masters champion Patrick Reed fired a brilliant opening 64 in windy conditions as he teed up for the first time since The Ryder Cup. Reed made eight birdies in a bogey-free effort that moved him to eight under, two shots ahead of fellow Americans Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele. Bhullar had three each of birdies and ...
World Cup winner Branco accepts Brazil youth team role
Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning left-back Claudio Leal, better known as Branco, has been appointed coordinator of the country's national youth teams, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.
Champions League: Casillas shines in Porto win
FC Porto achieved a valuable victory against Lokomotiv Moscow (3-1), thanks to their keeper Iker Casillas, who stopped a penalty at the beginning of the match, and the good performance of Mexicans Herrera and Corona, scorers of two goals.
Ben Johnson to attend Sports Lit Fest in Odisha
Controversial former sprinter Ben Johnson will headline the Ekmara Sports Literary Fest, which will also feature top international and national athletes such as Stephanie Rice, Jeff Thomson and Neeraj Chopra here on November 2 and 3. The event is a precursor to the Hockey World Cup being hosted in the city from November 28 and state chief minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate it, the organisers said in a press release. Johnson, the 1988 Seoul Olympics gold-medallist in 100m who lost his medal after failing a dope test, recently hit the headlines after it emerged that his lab report was tampered with at that time. The inaugural event will feature 30 speakers, including former Australian cricketer Thomson, swimmer Rice and India's javelin throw star Chopra. Also there would be Olympic medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, fomer cricketer Mohammed Kaif, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Benedetto puts Boca Juniors within reach of Copa Libertadores final
Dario Benedetto struck two late goals as six-time champions Boca Juniors of Argentina moved within sight of the Copa Libertadores final with a 2-0 victory over Brazil's Palmeiras here.
Windy conditions in Caribbean will pose a challenge, feels Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels the pitches and windy conditions in the West Indies will throw a different set of challenges for players during next month's ICC Women's World T20. "Wind is a big factor in the West Indies. It doesn't just affect high catches, it makes a difference as a captain, bowler and batter," Kaur wrote in a column for ICC. "We have to think about which end to use which bowler from, and from which end which shot makes more sense. That's one of the things we will have in our plans going into this tournament." Talking about the conditions, Kaur said: "The Caribbean has some very unique conditions, and we will be playing those as much as the opposition. Judging by scores in their local tournaments, the pitches seem to be a bit on the slower side. "All of our matches are in the afternoon, so dew should not be a factor for us as much, but if it's there, there may be a bit of grip in the evening." Kaur said expectations have increased back home after India's ...
Tendulkar's 100MB launches Live sports quiz
100MB, a unique digital application envisioned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, a joint venture between JetSynthesys and Tendulkar, on Thursday launched '100MB CashQuiz a quiz themed around the history of sports in India.
Churchill Brothers get ready for I-League
Two-time national league champions Churchill Brothers are ready to start afresh as they take on defending champions Minerva Punjab in their opening I-League encounter on Sunday. The Goan giants have trained rigorously under the watchful eyes of their Romanian coach Petre Gigiu and are much better prepared for the upcoming challenges, feels CEO Valanka Alemao. The team has undergone a major revamp with the inclusion of five foreigners from Uganda, Gambia, Bosnia, Lebanon and Trinidad and Tobago along with talented local boys mostly from the Dempo and Salgaocar. "We are better prepared this time compared to last year with adequate time available for the selection of the players and the head coach. The boys have undergone rigorous fitness regimen and all are fit and looking forward for the tough journey ahead," CEO Valanka told reporters on Thursday. They have already played a couple friendlies, losing to Pune FC in one and beating FC Goa in another. "Our first match in the I-League is .
ISL: Struggling ATK, Chennaiyin look to get house in order (Preview)
Struggling ATK and defending champions Chennaiyin FC will look to get their house in order when the two sides clash in an Indian Super League (ISL) tie at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Friday.
Pakistan beat India at SAFF U-15 football
The Indian U-15 football team started their title defence of the SAFF U-15 Championship with a 1-2 loss to Pakistan at the ANFA Complex here on Thursday.
Indian U-15s begin SAFF campaign with 1-2 loss against Pakistan
Defending champions India began their SAFF U-15 Championship with a shocking 1-2 loss against Pakistan at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu on Thursday. A late goal by Pakistan in the 85th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides in a tightly contested match. Pakistan took the lead in the first half with India equalising in the 53rd. India started the match on an attacking note and dominated possession. Chances were created but failed to see the light of day as Pakistan flooded bodies in defence. In the 30th minute, Pakistan took the lead after Adnan Justin found the back of the Indian net from close range and at the half-way point the scoreline read 1-0 in Pakistan's favour. In the second half, India wasted little time and got attacking. India equalised in the 53rd minute when Thlacheu Vanlalruatfela broke free from the Pakistani defence and latched on to a through ball, bundling it home with ease to make the scoreline read 1-1. But Pakistan had other plans, a goal in the
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: India cruise into semis
The Indian men's hockey team stormed into the semi-finals of the ongoing fifth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy 2018 after sweeping aside South Korea 4-1 in their final round-robin match here at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Wednesday.India acquired three points through Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick scored in the fifth, 47th and 59th minutes and Gurjant Singh's 10th-minute strike, which resulted in securing the top position in the pool standings with a tally of 13 points from their five matches and a goal difference of 25.After ending the previous match in a goalless draw against Malaysia on Tuesday, India attacked the South Koreans from the start.The team maintained possession in the opening few minutes and were awarded their first Penalty Corner in the fifth minute, which was fiercely struck in the top right corner by drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, to give India the lead.In the following minutes, opposition seemed content in sitting back and maintaining a compact ...
Rayo, Bilbao remain adrift in La Liga
Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao played out a 1-1 draw in a La Liga match here between two teams that are near the bottom of the Spanish league standings and were badly in need of three points.
Dortmund thrash Atletico Madrid in Champions League
Atletico Madrid suffered a humbling 0-4 away defeat in Champions League Group A action at the hands of German club Borussia Dortmund.
Champions League: Di Maria earns PSG late draw with Napoli
Angel Di Maria's late goal helped Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain register a 2-2 draw at home with Serie A outfit Napoli in the UEFA Champions League third round here.
Barca beat Inter in Champions League tie
FC Barcelona came through their first test of how the club would fare without star striker Lionel Messi when goals from Rafinha and Jordi Alba gave them a 2-0 win at home against Inter Milan in the Champions League here.
Warne joins MCC's world cricket committee
Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has been appointed to the Marylebone Cricket Club's (MCC) world cricket committee, replacing former wicket-keeper Rod Marsh after six years.Based at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, the MCC has been the sole authority on the laws of the game since it was founded in 1787. It comprises of current as well as former players and conducts meeting twice a year to discuss cricketing issues.Reflecting on his selection, the 49-year-old said that it is a privilege for him to become a member of the MCC, cricket.com.au reported."It is an honour to have been asked to be a member of the MCC World Cricket committee," he said.Warne further said that he hopes to make significant contributions during the meetings."It is an extremely exciting time for cricket and I hope that I will have plenty to offer in discussion and debate," he added.Formed in 2006, the MCC's world cricket committee has made recommendations that have resulted in a number of changes in the
Colourful Warne joins MCC World Cricket committee
Australian spin great Shane Warne said he had "plenty to offer" as he was appointed to the MCC's influential World Cricket committee, which suggests changes to the game's laws. The 49-year-old replaces fellow Australian Rod Marsh, who stepped down after serving on the committee since 2012. "It is an honour to have been asked to be a member of the MCC World Cricket committee," Warne said in a statement. "It is an extremely exciting time for cricket and I hope that I will have plenty to offer in discussion and debate. I look forward to contributing to the work of the committee." Warne has gained a reputation for his robust views. This week, he said Australia's Test team needed a "kick up the backside" after their series defeat to Pakistan. As a player, he was the first bowler to reach 700 Test wickets and his final tally of 708, in 145 Tests from 1992 to 2007, is second on the all-time list. Committee chairman Mike Gatting, flummoxed by Warne's famous 'ball of the century' during the ...
A secure govt job in hand but Kashmir's Bashir won't give up football for anything
Quite often in India, sports is seen as a ladder to secure government jobs. But for Kashmiri footballer Shahnawaz Bashir, a secure government job happened much before his sporting career took off with a team which is aiming to make a mark in its I-League debut. The mid-field pivot is among the starry-eyed footballers, who make up Real Kashmir FC, the first team from Jammu and Kashmir to secure a place in the I-League -- the national football league. The 30-year-old Bashir, who hails from Srinagar, has a secure government job but is unwilling to give up his sporting dreams even if it means a hectic life devoid some simple pleasures of life. In a way, Bashir can be considered an odd man out in the Real Kashmir team as most of its players have part-time jobs, some are even daily-wage earners and a few still studying. The side coached by Scotsman and former Rangers player David Robertson and has already scripted history by winning the second division league earlier this year. "I am ...