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Sub-11s next target for sprinter Dutee


Dutee arrived here from Asian Games in Jakarta where she won two silver medals in the 100 metres and 200 metres events as she became the first Indian woman after P.T. Usha (in 1986) to get two sprint medals in a single edition of the quadrennial continental Games. The Odisha athlete clocked 11.32...

4th Test: Kohli, Pujara propel India to 100/2 at lunch on Day 2


Southampton, Aug 31: India rode an undefeated half century stand between skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara to reach 100/2 after losing two early wickets in the morning session on Day 2 of the fouth Test against England at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground here on Friday. At the break, Pujara (28 batting)...

Asiad 2018: Indian men’s squash team takes bronze


Jakarta, Aug 31: Indian mens squash team lost their semi-final match to Hong Kong and settled for bronze medal at the 18th Asian Games here on Friday. India comprising Saurav Ghoshal, Harinder Sandhu, Ramit Tondon and Mahesh Mangaonkar lost 0-2 to Hong Kong. Sourav lost the first match 7-11, 9-11, 11-13 to Lee Ho...

5 Kerala cricketers suspended, 8 others fined for dissent


Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31: The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Friday suspended five Kerala team members and fined another eight for dissent against captain Sachin Baby. India cricketer Sanju Samson is one among the eight who have been fined. In a statement issued here by the secretary of KCA, Sreejith V.Nair, said that on the...

Academy coaches should focus on doubles, feels shuttler Ashwini


New Delhi, Aug 31: Experienced shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa said in order to improve the standards of Indian doubles teams, academy coaches should pay attention to every format rather than focussing solely on singles. Ashwini, who lost in the womens doubles quarter-finals at the Asian Games, where she had paired up with N. Sikki...

Sub-11s next target for sprinter Dutee


New Delhi, Aug 31: The next big aim for Indian woman sprinter Dutee Chand will be to run the 100 metres in less than 11 seconds in order to stand a chance to earn a medal at major global events, coach N. Ramesh said on Friday. Dutee arrived here from Asian Games in...

Vettel hungry for success at Italian Grand Prix


Monza (Italy), Aug 30: Formula One German driver Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) on Thursday said he was eager to win the Italian Grand Prix, where he earned his first F1 win 10 years ago. Having won the Belgian Grand Prix, Vettel has closed the gap behind the overall F1 leader and defending champion, Mercedes...

4th Test: Moeen, Sam carry England to 139/6 at tea


Southampton, Aug 30: Indian pacers continued their domination, taking two more wickets in the second session to reduce England to 139-6 at tea on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground here on Thursday. Moeen Ali (30 batting) and Sam Curran 27 (batting) stabilised the innings with...

Asiad 2018: India win women’s 4X400m gold


Jakarta, Aug 30: India won gold in the womens 4X400 metre event at the 18th Asian Games here on Thursday. The Indian quartet of Hima Das, Raju Poovamma, Saritaben Laxmanbhai Gayakwad and Vismaya Koroth registered a time of 3 minutes and 28.72 seconds to finish at the top of the podium. Bahrain got silver...