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Rajveer wins triple gold in skeet, Kiran claims men's 3P National crown
Whereas, in Bhopal, where the Rifle Nationals are taking place, Indian Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav upstaged Indian No. 1 Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar among others to claim gold in the men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) competition. Aishwary did make up for the disappointment, however, by claiming the junior men's 3P title later in the day.
IND v NZ: Ashwin removes Young as India finish day four on a high
After India staged an excellent recovery from 51/5 to declare at 234/7 in 81 overs, the hosts struck early in New Zealand's chase. Ashwin struck Will Young's front pad after going past the bat with a delivery which kept low. After being given out, Young took too much time to consult his opening partner Tom Latham in taking a review.
IND v NZ, First Test: India set 284-run target for NZ after declaring at 234/7
After India staged an excellent recovery from 51/5 to declare at 234/7 in 81 overs, the hosts struck early in New Zealand's chase. Ashwin struck Will Young's front pad after going past the bat with a delivery which kept low. After being given out, Young took too much time to consult his opening partner Tom Latham in taking a review.
IND v NZ, First Test: Iyer scores important fifty to take India's lead past 200
Just when India looked to finish the second session on a strong note, Iyer was removed by Tim Southee to leave the match interestingly poised with the hosts having a lead of 216. India had a great start to the second session as Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin continued to collect boundaries, taking their partnership for the sixth wicket past fifty. Kyle Jamieson struck on the second ball of his first over, ending Ashwin's gritty stay at the crease with a back of a length delivery rolling to the stumps after ricocheting off his front pad.
Golfer Aditi lies 14th as Tvesa moves up to 36th in Spain
Home favourite Carlota Ciganda continued her good form and leads by three shots heading into the final day. After rounds of 70 and 66 on the first two days, the Spaniard produced a round of 70 (-2) to move to a total of 10-under-par at Los Naranjos Golf Club. Aditi had one birdie and one bogey on the front nine and a bogey on 10th. She birdied 15th and 17th for 71.
IND v NZ, First Test: Ashwin and Iyer fight back after NZ bowlers strike hard
At lunch, India are 84/5 in 32 overs, leading by 133 runs with Ashwin (20 not out off 35 balls) and Iyer (18 not out off 51 balls) at the crease. Resuming from the overnight score of 14/1, India were expected to get quick runs but New Zealand bowlers had other plans. The tourists were initially loose but tightened things quickly.
Late goals give Barca win in Villarreal
The result was harsh on Villarreal who were pressing for a winning goal when a bad defensive error gifted Barca their second goal of the game late on Saturday night. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez again put faith in youth with Gavi, Nico Gonzalez and Abde in his starting 11 and his side started strongly with Abde, who played as a right wing-back, seeing Geronimo Rulli tip his header onto the bar.
Moeen Ali smashes fastest 50, says T10 isn't just about big, strong batsmen
Moeen Ali Said about the highest partnership in T10 history, "It was one of those innings. Our partnership really kept going," His sensational innings comes just a day after he said the T10 format is best suited for batsmen who are big and strong. After hitting nine sixes and three boundaries, the 34-year-old left-hand batsman said timing the ball is also an important aspect.
ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad outplay Mumbai City with 3-1 win
It was the first defeat for the reigning champions Mumbai City FC, this season. Ahmed Jahouh (6') opened the scoring for Mumbai with a thumping right-footed finish after the HFC players failed to clear their lines inside the penalty area. Joao Victor (13') then brought the game level by converting a penalty with calmness.
Jr Hockey World Cup: India thrash Poland 8-2, to clash with Belgium in quarters
They will now meet top contenders Belgium, who topped Pool A on goal difference after a tie on seven points with Malaysia in what will be a replay of the final of the 2016 edition in Lucknow that India won to take their second Junior World Cup title. France, who defeated Canada 11-1 earlier in the day, topped Pool B with an all-win record and will thus take on Malaysia in the other quarter-final.
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