| Kohli props up India on see-saw day |
Home side 283/5 at stumps on Day 2, trail by 82 runs
BANGALORE, Sep 1: Virat Kohli performed a brilliant recovery act and was just seven runs short of his second Test century as India bounced back from a precarious position to leave the second cricket Test against New Zealand evenly poised on Saturday.
After restricting New Zealand to 365 in the first innings, the Indians... |
| |
| Age taking its toll on Tendulkar's footwork: Gavaskar |
New Delhi, Sep 1: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar reckons that age is getting the better of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar who was once again dismissed cheaply on the second day of the second Test match.
Gavaskar while doing commentary on the second day of the second Test said that age is taking a toll on Tendulkar’s footwork.
Tendulkar who looked shaky throughout ... |
| |
| Paes-Stepanek in 3rd round |
US Open
New York, Sep 1: Indo-Czech pair of Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek moved into the U.S. Open third round here at the Flushing Meadows.
The fifth seeds defeated unseeded Brazilian duo of Thomaz Bellucci and Joao Souza in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (3), in one hour and 45 minutes Friday.
In the first set, Paes-Stepanek broke Bellucci-Souza on their second break... |
| |
| Pakistan beat Australia in 2nd ODI |
Abu Dhabi, Sep 1: Australia lost the second One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan by seven wickets at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here.
After winning the toss and batting first, Australia made 248/9 with Mike Hussey top-scoring with 61. George Bailey contributed with a handy 39 and skipper Michael Clarke made 37 Friday.
In reply, Pakistan eased to 249 in 43.4 overs losing only t... |
| |
| Cameroon can spoil India's party |
Nehru Cup final today
New Delhi, Sep 1: The trial run between reigning Nehru Cup champions India and challengers Cameroon was of little help in judging the relative strengths of the two teams which meet again in the final on Sunday.
All that the round-robin game Friday did was to provide a hint that India will have to play out of their skins if they have to win the cup fo... |
| |
| 22 years after Uncle John, nephew Doug dismisses Tendulkar |
BANGALORE, Sep 1: The Bracewells of New Zealand can boast of an unique achievement as two cricketers from the family have now dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket over a span of 22 years.
On Saturday, New Zealand seamer Doug Bracewell bowled Tendulkar through the gate for 17 with India tottering at 80 for four during India’s first innings on the second day of the second Test... |
| |
| Ronaldinho 'available' for Brazil recall |
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 1: Ronaldinho says he is ready to return to Brazil’s national team should coach Mano Menezes recall the rejuvenated star. The former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker has been in scintillating form since his move to Atletico Mineiro from Flamengo in June.
Earlier this week, Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin said the “do... |
| |
| Deccan Chargers unlikely to play IPL 6 |
NEW DELHI, Sep 1: Deccan Chargers, the champions of second edition of Indian Premier League, is unlikely to feature in the next edition of the cash-rich league which may force the BCCI to lookout for a prospective buyer in the next few days.
“The IPL governing council members will be meeting on September 4 where a concrete decision regarding the future of Deccan Chargers will be t... |
| |
| Raina keen to cement Test berth |
Bangalore, Sep 1: Branded as a One-day international and Twenty20 specialist, Suresh Raina said he was keen to shrug off the tag and cement his berth in the Indian Test team, and felt that his effort of 55 on the
second day against New Zealand in the second cricket Test here Saturday was a step in that direction.
"I have been playing Test cricket and getting better and better. I... |
| |
| NZ hope to strike with second new ball |
Bangalore, Sep 1: After allowing India to get away from a tight corner, New Zealand are hoping that with the second new ball due on the third morning they could restrict the home team in the ongoing second cricket Test here.
Speaking after the second day's play Saturday, Kiwi seamer Tim Southee, who picked up three of the five
Indian wickets, said his team lost the early advant... |
| |
| 3rd ODI: England beat South Africa by 4 wickets |
LONDON, Sep1: Jade Dernbach marked his return to England duty with three wickets, including the prize scalp of Hashim Amla, in a four-wicket win over his native South Africa in the third one-day international at The Oval.
Dernbach, recalled in place of Tim Bresnan, took three for 44 in nine overs on his Surrey home ground on Friday as South Africa were dismissed for a below par 211 with... |
| |
| Mary Raises Flag for Children on National Sports Day |
Mumbai, August 30: Playing outdoors sow the seeds of fun, excitement, camaraderie and competency and it is one of the key elements that characterize childhood. Children need opportunities to explore experiment, reconfigure, expand, influence, change, marvel, discover, practice, push their limits, yell, sing, and create. Some of favorite childhood memories are linked to fun and carefree play tha... |
| |
| No mixed doubles without Jwala, says Diju |
New Delhi, Sep 1: Badminton doubles specialist Valiyaveetil Diju expressed surprise over reports that his mixed event partner Jwala Gutta is taking a sabbatical from the game, and said if it is true then he would like to focus on the men’s doubles for the time being.
“I do not know that Jwala is taking a sabbatical, it is news to me. She has not talked to me. I will take a c... |
| |
| Roddick earns at least one more match at US Open |
Djokovic gets another easy win, Laura Robson upsets Li Na; Azarenka, Sharapova, Kvitova move to 4th round
NEW YORK, Sep 1: Andy Roddick has at least one more match in him before he calls it a career.
And if he keeps playing the way he did on Friday night, it could be more than that.
Showing signs that his swan song could turn into something truly special at ... |
| |
| US Open- Day 5 |
Third Round:
Marion Bartoli (11) vs. Kristina Mladenovic 6-2, 6-4
Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Mallory Burdette 6-1, 6-1
Petra Kvitova (5) vs. Pauline Parmentier 6-4, 6-4
Na Li (9) vs. Laura Robson 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 2-6
Mandy Minella vs. Anna Tatishvili 5-7, 0-6
Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Jie Zheng (28) 6-0, 6-1
|
| |
| Atletico Madrid maul Chelsea to claim title |
European Super Cup
Monaco, Sep 1: Radamel Falcao scored a sensational first-half hat-trick as Atletico Madrid put European champions Chelsea to the sword to lift the European Super Cup with a 4-1 win in Monaco.
The Colombian scored took his tally to six goals in two games as Los Rojiblancos won the trophy for the second time in three years, with Miranda adding a fo... |
| |
| Shane Bond willing to become Black Caps' bowling coach |
Wellington, Sep 1: Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has expressed his willingness to take up the role of bowling coach with the national team after current coach Damien Wright’s tenure comes to an end after the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
Bond, who took 87 wickets from 18 Tests, works with the NZC and Central Districts team as a bowling coach and has worked with current New Ze... |
| |
| Man City complete signing of Javi Garcia from Benfica |
LONDON, Sep 1: Manchester City have officially completed the signing of midfielder Javi Garcia from Benfica.
The fee for the Spaniard is worth a total of £18 million, an initial fee of £15.5m plus an additional £2.5m in potential add-ons.
The swoop for Garcia makes it a successful transfer deadline day for Roberto Mancini`s side, who have also signed Scott Sinc... |
| |
| Anzhi draw Liverpool, Udinese in Europa League |
Moscow, Sep 1: The Europa League group stage draw has pitted Anzhi Makhachkala with English side Liverpool, Italians Udinese and Young Boys of Switzerland.
The Group A campaign, which starts Sep 20, will be the first serious test for Guus Hiddink’s side of their ability to deliver.
But Anzhi will not be overawed after charging through three qualification rounds scoring 15 ... |
| |
| Brazil captain Silva ruled out of friendlies |
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 1: Brazil captain Thiago Silva has been ruled out of the team’s upcoming international friendlies against South Africa and China with a thigh injury.
Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Friday the 27-year-old had failed to recover from a right quadriceps strain suffered during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in Stockholm last month. ... |
| |
| Sharapova admits breaking up with boyfriend |
New York, Sep 1: Four-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova has admitted that she has broken up with Slovenian basketball player Sasha Vujacic.
At her post-match news conference following a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Mallory Burdette to reach the fourth round of the US Open here Friday, Sharapova said her relationship with Vujacic has been over “since the end of spring”.
|
| |
| Alonso fastest in final practice |
FRANCORCHAMPS, Sep 1: Ferrari’s championship leader Fernando Alonso set the pace in final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday as the sun shone over the Ardennes forests after the previous day’s washout.
With the sound of Formula One engines echoing around the majestic circuit, Alonso set a best time of one minute 48.542 seconds to undermine his assertion that the... |
| |
| I stayed on for the fans, says Bolt |
Zurich, Sep 1: As the curtains come down on a gruelling season, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt says if it were not for the fans he would have ended his campaign earlier.
Bolt clocked 19.66 seconds to win the 200 metres at the Zurich Diamond league Thursday before signing off his campaign on the international circuit this year, CMC reported.
The 25-year-old sprint sensation de... |
| |
|
