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NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) was assured of a medal in her first competitive outing since qualifying for the Olympics last year when she entered the semifinal of the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, who had not competed since her Tokyo qualification last year in Jordan, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) was assured of a medal in her first competitive outing since qualifying for the Olympics last year when she entered the semifinal of the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Mary Kom, who had not competed since her Tokyo qualification last year … Read more
AHMEDABAD: England skipper Joe Root on Wednesday said the pitch for the fourth and final Test against India looks very similar to the one on which his team was decimated in the third game but the visitors have learnt their lessons to be ready for the challenge starting Thursday. India need to either draw or … Read more
ABU DHABI: A century from skipper Sean Williams coupled with destructive pace bowling from Blessing Muzarabani and Victor Nyauchi led Zimbabwe to a rapid 10-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Williams hit 105 to guide Zimbabwe to 250 all out before Afghanistan — trailing by 119 — were … Read more
AHMEDABAD: Changing weather in Ahmedabad has struck the English camp which has been hit by a sickness bug ahead of the fourth and final Test that begins at the Narendra Modi Stadium here from Thursday. A sudden rise in temperature here has affected the visitors with a few members, including assistant coach Paul Collingwood, reportedly … Read more
NEW DELHI: Improvement is a continuous, never-ending process. Constructive criticism can lead to new avenues, but destructive criticism could have a very negative impact. The same holds true for opinions voiced about cricket pitches in a high profile Test series. THE PITCH DEBATE – WHAT IS A GOOD SURFACE?When India were bowled out for their … Read more
BASEL: Top Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth entered the Round of 16 at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament after their respective wins in the women’s and men’s singles competitions here on Wednesday. While world champion Sindhu beat Yigit Neslihan of Turkey 21-16, 21-19 in her first round match that lasted 42 minutes, … Read more
TOKYO: Japan‘s government is planning to stop overseas spectators coming to the Summer Olympics due to worries they will spread the coronavirus, a report said on Wednesday, as many Japanese remain opposed to holding the Games during the pandemic. The final decision would be made this month after talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) … Read more
NEW DELHI: After taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team will aim to sign off their red-ball campaign on a high when they lock horns with England in the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad, starting Thursday. India need a 2-1 or 3-1 series win to make it to … Read more
AHMEDABAD: A ruthless India will not take their foot off the pedal while taking England for another ‘spin ride’ in the high-stakes Test series finale starting on Thursday, aiming to not just complete another dominant home performance but also realise their World Test Championship dreams. Virat Kohli’s men need at least a draw to maintain … Read more