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National Games football: West Bengal men hammer Kerala 5-0 to clinch gold
West Bengal skipper Naro Hari Shrestha scored a hattrick while Surajit Handsa and Amit Chakraborty chipped in with a goal each to help the former India striker Biswajit Bhattacharya-coached side take total control of the match before the end of the first half. Kerala had come into the final with an all-win record in the group stage and a comfortable semifinal victory over Karnataka and started the summit clash with confidence.
Gijon Open: Murray beats Fokina in opening round
Murray pulled off a difficult forehand volley on the stretch at 2-4, 30/40 to avoid going for a double break down in the first set of his first-round clash against the sixth seed. It proved a pivotal moment, as the Briton held serve for 3-4 before raising his level to claim 10 of the next 13 games and storm to a 7-5, 6-2 victory. "In the first set he was playing much better than me.
ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC score two late goals to edge Jamshedpur FC 3-2
Torrential rain delayed kick-off but didn't dampen Jamshedpur FC's spirit as they got their noses in front after just three minutes. Ricky Lallawmawma's low cross from the left flank was blocked by Thoiba Singh but the rebound fell to Daniel Chukwu and the Nigerian smashed the ball into the net with his left foot.
PKL 9: Manjeet, Jaideep star as Haryana Steelers register second win
Manjeet began the match with a successful raid, opening the scoring for Haryana Steelers straightaway. But a minute later, he was caught by right corner Sagar as Tamil Thalaivas took the lead. A defensive error from Monu Hooda led to Tamil Thalaivas extending their lead, putting the Steelers on the backfoot.
IND v SA, 3rd ODI: Wicket was perfect and I am enjoying my bowling, says Kuldeep Yadav
Introduced from only the 20th over in the innings, Kuldeep bamboozled the South Africa lower-order batters in such a way that they crashed to 99 all out in 27.1 overs, the lowest total ever recorded at this venue. Eventually, he was named 'Player of the Match' in India's seven-wicket win.
Political slugfest erupts over Sourav Ganguly's exit from BCCI
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member, Dr Santanu Sen has also issued a Twitter message hinting that Ganguly's exit from the BCCI is probably because either he hails from a Trinamool Congress-ruled state or because he did not join BJP. "Son of @AmitShah can be retained as Secretary of #BCCI. But @SGanguly99 can't be. Is it because he is from the State of @MamataOfficial or he didn't join @BJP4India? We are with you dada!" Sen's Twitter message read.
IND v SA, 3rd ODI: India clinch series win with seven-wicket victory over South Africa
After Kuldeep Yadav (4/18), Shahbaz Ahmed (2/32) and Washington Sundar (2/15) shared eight wickets between themselves to bowl the Proteas for just 99, Gill made 49 while Iyer remained unbeaten on 28 to complete the chase in 19.2 overs and clinch the series 2-1.
IND v SA, 3rd ODI: Kuldeep leads stunning bowlers' show as India skittle out South Africa for just 99
Captain Shikhar Dhawan's decision to bowl first after 30 minutes of delay caused by wet outfield was justified by Kuldeep (4/18), Shahbaz Ahmed (2/32) and Washington Sundar (2/15) taking eight South African wickets to consign the visitors' to their lowest ODI score against the hosts'. It is also the lowest ODI score recorded at this venue.
Green is incredible, willing to learn from experienced players: Mitch Marsh
Green was a surprise exclusion from defending champions Australia's 15-member T20 World Cup squad but could likely get a place in the side after it was revealed on Monday that left-arm spinner Ashton Agar is in a race against time to get fit for the showpiece event.
Very different situations as Real Madrid, Sevilla prepare for Champions League games
Real Madrid travel to face Shahktar Donetsk in a game that will be played in Poland knowing that a win would give them 12 points from their first four group games and all-but assure their place in the knockout stage of the tournament as group winners. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is still without injured Lucas Vazquez, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is struggling with a back problem, but he will bring Karim Benzema back into the side after resting the Frenchman in Saturday's win in Getafe.
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