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Chief India football coach all praise for forward Chhetri
"Many people keep on asking as to when Sunil is going to retire. He works so hard on the pitch, and in every training session, he is by far the best. He is in such good shape and is working with such professionalism. He is working as if he is 25, playing as if he is 25, and scoring goals like he is 25," chief coach Igor Stimac said.
WTC final: Follow-on mark to be 200 runs even after first day washout
With regard to the follow-on rule, ICC playing conditions for regular WTC matches (clause 14) state: "14.1.1: The side which bats first and leads by at least 200 runs shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their innings. 14.1.2: The same option shall be available in matches of shorter duration with the minimum leads as follows: 150 runs in a match of 3 or 4 days; 100 runs in a 2-day match; 75 runs in a 1-day match."
Asian Cup qualifiers: Chhetri nets 2 in India's win over Bangla
Afghanistan are placed fourth, below India, with five pints from six matches and Bangladesh are fifth in the five-team group with two points from seven matches. Bangladesh are the only team to have not won a match. India next play Afghanistan in their last group league match on June 15 at the same venue, Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
French Open: Rafael Nadal in quarters, headed for semis clash with Djokovic
Nadal has now reached 15 quarterfinals at Roland Garros and is tied alongside world No.1 Novak Djokovic. The win also means Nadal and Djokovic are on a collision course in the semi-final. Earlier in the day, Djokovic came back from a two-set deficit to overcome Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti who retired in the fifth set and the Serbian moved into the quarterfinals.
Ukraine Euro 2020 shirt with Crimea map angers Russia
The kit, styled in the national team's traditional yellow and blue, features a white outline surrounding the badge that depicts the country's borders. The Crimean Peninsula, which is included in the design, was annexed by Russia in 2014, but is still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, reports DPA.
Kohli doesn't get rattled, stays with own shots: Rashid
Khan, who represents SunRisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL), also called Rohit Sharma one of the most naturally-gifted batsmen who has a lot of time on his hands. "If there is any other batsman, he will come under pressure if you bowl well to him. He will play a shot which is not his strength like a sweep, a slog sweep or any other different stroke. [But] Virat will follow his own process. He goes with his mind," said Khan.
Mow it a bit, give it a roll: Kane Williamson on WTC final pitch
"Yeah, they have got a fantastic attack. Brilliant, obviously a brilliant side. Throughout we have seen the depth they have as well, certainly saw that in Australia as well. A lot of strengths in their fast bowling and spin department" said Williamson in an interview on International Cricket Council (ICC) website.
French Open: Alexander Zverev beats Kei Nishikori to enter quarters
Zverev, who defeated the likes of Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Matteo Berrettini on way to victory in Madrid Open last month, was in impeccable form as he did not allow Nishikori to get into a position of challenging him. Coming into his fourth round match, Nishikori had won two five-setters. However, he struggled to take the German to the distance.
First England-New Zealand Test ends in a draw
England were 170 for three wickets in their second innings in 70 overs on the fifth and final day when the match ended at Lord's. Earlier, they were 56 for two wickets at tea, and they probably decided to hang out there and kill time. Dominic Sibley with 60 (207 balls, 3x4s), scored in over five hours, and Ollie Pope (20 in 66 minutes, 41 balls, 3x4s) remained unbeaten at stumps. Captain Joe Root made 40 in 109 minutes.
French Open: Kazakh Elena shocks Serena, enters quarterfinals
Elena stunned the 23-time Grand Slam champion in one hour and 17-minute. The Kazakh was playing in her first ever round-of-16 match in a Grand Slam tournament and her 64th. Elena converted five of her seven break points, besides winning nearly 60 per cent of points returning the Serena's second service.
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