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It's official: Messi won't stay at Barcelona
"Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations)," said FC Barcelona in a statement on Thursday.
Tokyo Olympics: Govt spent over Rs 50 cr on men's hockey team in last 5 years
The team that finished eighth in Rio de Janeiro Olympics after losing to Belgium in the quarter-finals, has received Rs 50 crore as part of Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions' (ACTC) funding. Besides this, the team received Rs 16.80 lakh under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the Sports Authority of India informed on Thursday.
Ind Vs Eng, Anderson shows vintage class, devours Kohli, Pujara
The 39-year-old removed India skipper Virat Kohli, caught behind, for a first-ball duck to get his 619th wicket. A ball before that he had scalped Cheteshwar Pujara for four off 16 balls, having him caught behind as well. At the time of Pujara's arrival immediately after lunch, England had their backs to the wall with India cruising at 97 for one. However, Anderson's spell turned it around and brought England back.
Tokyo Olympics: Race walkers fail to replicate their best in Tokyo
Sandeep, who also took part in the Rio Olympics in 2016 and was placed 35th, could not replicate his recent form nor come close to his national record as he struggled with the conditions. The national record stands in name of KT Irfan at 1:20.21 while Sandeep has clocked 1:20.16, which is yet to be ratified. Rahul Rohilla was placed 47th with a timing of 1:32.06 while KT Irfan finished 51st in position.
Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok remains in hunt at the halfway stage
On Thursday, the 23-year-old Aditi returned a card of five-under 66 at the Kasumigaseki Country Club. Added with her first-round effort of 67, now has an Aditi has an aggregate score of nine-under 133 and is sharing the second spot with Danish duo Koerstz Madsen Nanna (69,64) and Emily Kristine Pedersen (67, 66) with Sagstrom Madelene a stroke behind at 134.
Tokyo Olympics: Heartbreak for wrestler Deepak Punia, misses bronze medal in 86kg
Punia, who had lost to USA's David Taylor in the semifinals on Wednesday, had a one-point lead going into the last minute of the bout but let it slip as he came under attack and lost the bout 4-2. Having expended all his energy in keeping Amine at bay, Punia looked exhausted and could not defend well as the San Marino grappler launched a desperate attack in the final seconds.
Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Anderson strikes, India reduced to 125/4 after lunch
India lost four wickets for 15 runs to let England back in the game after they had looked down and out, having been dismissed for 183 on Wednesday and having failed to get a wicket in the first session. India had chugged along well, reaching 97 without loss but at the stroke of lunch, they lost Rohit Sharma (36) to pace bowler Ollie Robinson off a hook shot that landed safely in the hands of Sam Curran at fine leg.
England pacer Archer ruled out of India Tests, T20 World Cup & Ashes
Archer was not expected to play the five Test matches against India but an official confirmation hadn't yet arrived. On Thursday, as England battled to keep themselves relevant in the first Test, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed that the right-arm pacer has been ruled out. "The England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that England fast bowler Jofra Archer underwent further scans on his injured right elbow last week.
India can win 4-0 or 3-1 against England: Gavaskar
England under Ray Illingworth had a finely-balanced team, which had vanquished Australia 2-0 to win the Ashes Down Under. India were certainly not expected to win against an all-conquering English side with a fast bowling attack led by John Snow, who had blitzed OZ with 31 wickets. Geoff Boycott and John Edrich scored heavily for England.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul take India to 97/1 at lunch
Resuming at 21/0, the two batsmen survived nervy moments with a few edges not carrying. England, who were dismissed for 183 in the first innings on the first day, were desperate to get some quick wickets and in the process lost a couple of reviews against Rohit Sharma. The first referral on an LBW appeal was turned down after replays showed the ball was going down the leg-side.
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