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Table Tennis | How the Ayhika and Sutirtha pair conquered Tunis!

Naihati is a small municipality in Kolkata, famous for being the birthplace of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the author of the National song, Vande Mataram. Going places: With their recent exploits Ayhika and Sutirtha jumped 18 places to be ranked World No. 18 in doubles, and their next target will be to breach the top-10. | Photo Credit: World Table Tennis In a significant event, two young sportswomen from Naihati imprinted their names on the world table tennis map. On a humid evening at the Salle Omnisport de Rades Indoor Stadium in Tunis (Tunisia), the Indian duo of Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee, created history by claiming its maiden tour title in the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender event.Being childhood friends and having started their career under the guidance of ...

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How the Ayhika and Sutirtha pair conquered Tunis!

Naihati is a small municipality in Kolkata, famous for being the birthplace of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the author of the National song, Vande Mataram. Going places: With their recent exploits Ayhika and Sutirtha jumped 18 places to be ranked World No. 18 in doubles, and their next target will be to breach the top-10. | Photo Credit: World Table Tennis In a significant event, two young sportswomen from Naihati imprinted their names on the world table tennis map. On a humid evening at the Salle Omnisport de Rades Indoor Stadium in Tunis (Tunisia), the Indian duo of Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee, created history by claiming its maiden tour title in the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender event.Being childhood friends and having started their career under the guidance of ...

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2nd Ashes Test: Australia show they can switch between different gears to post 339/5 on Day One at Lord’s against England

Sometimes teams get caught up in their hype so much that when cold hard reality strikes, they are brought down to terra firma with a big thud. With all that England players said after narrowly losing the first Test, there was expectation that hosts would walk the talk. It may be a tad unfair to say that the Bazball practitioners blinked, but as the first day at Lord’s unfolded, it was the hardened Aussies who came through tough batting conditions before capitalising on the good work by the openers. Two wickets in one over late in the day from the unlikely source of Joe Root may have given the hosts a sniff, but a score of 339/5 at stumps showed that the opening skirmish had gone Australia’s way. And as was expected in some quarters, it were the middle-order stalwarts Steve Smith and Mar...

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Ashes 2023: Steve Smith becomes second quickest to reach 9000 Test runs

Another day, another record for Steve Smith. The Australia vice-captain breached the 9000 run mark on the first day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord’s. Scoring a half century, Smith became only the fourth Australian ever to score 9000 runs in the longest format of the game behind Ricky Ponting, Allan Border and Steve Waugh. Smith however did so in his own magnificent way as he became the second quickest to do so in 174 innings, behind Kumar Sangakkara (172). Having taken a 1-0 lead in the five Test match series and won the World Test Championship title ahead of the same, Australia were put in to bat first in the second Test on Wednesday. While David Warner registered a half century after Usman Khawaja fell cheap, Smith was the chief orchestrator for the visitors on Day 1...

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2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith remains unbeaten on 85 as Australia reach 339/5 at stumps on Day 1 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday.In favorable bowling conditions, England captain Ben Stokes chose to field after winning the toss, hoping to make early breakthroughs and level the series.However, David Warner and Usman Khawaja managed to build a resilient opening partnership of 73 runs, benefiting from some moments of fortune.Although Josh Tongue eventually dismissed both batters, Marnus Labuschagne contributed with 47 runs, while Travis Head played a rapid innings of 77, putting Australia in a commanding position.England captain Joe Root provided a glimmer of hope by taking the wickets of Head and Cameron Green in ...

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Jose Mourinho handed two-match Serie A ban for referee rant – Times of India

MILAN: Jose Mourinho will miss the opening two matches of the Serie A season after Italy's football federation handed the Roma coach a 10-day ban for calling a referee "the worst" he had ever seen.In a statement, the FIGC's disciplinary tribunal said that Mourinho would serve the ban "from the beginning of the next league season" which starts on the weekend of August 19-20.Mourinho and Roma were both fined 50,000 euros ($54,000) for his comments about Daniele Chiffi, which came after Roma's 1-1 Italian league draw at Monza early last month.The 60-year-old clashed with Chiffi during the match and afterwards said he was "the worst referee I have encountered in my entire career"."He is awful, he doesn't make any human connection and he has no empathy," he added.Roma finished sixth in Serie...

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Young Magnus Carlsen building large Lego sets made his father to teach him chess

In a sport teeming with teenage prodigies, Magnus Carlsen is one of the rare examples of a chess player who converted his early talent to become a world beater. Tales abound of his incandescent talent after he emerged on the world stage: how he once held Garry Kasparov to a draw and took down GM Anatoly Karpov as a teenager even before he was a grandmaster or how, back in the day, he became the second-youngest GM in history. But his rise also holds lessons for the rest of the chess world — particularly for India, which has now seen an explosion of teenage grandmasters over the last decade or so — on how to nurture a teenage prodigy. As Magnus Carlsen’s father Henrik puts it simply, the secret is not to push the kids too much, and let them make their own life decisions. On the sidelines...

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Jasprit Bumrah, who has resumed bowling, and KL Rahul likely to play Asia Cup in September

With less than 100 days to go for the World Cup in October-November, India has received some positive feedback about the availability of three of their first-choice players, who are currently out injured. Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The Indian Express understands that if their recovery goes according to plan, Bumrah and Rahul will be available for selection for the Asia Cup set to be played in September. Iyer is yet to recover, and India are looking at Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav as cover. It is understood that Bumrah, who underwent a back surgery in March, has already started bowling at the NCA nets and his recovery is believed to be smooth so far. There is a likelihood that the pa...

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Top players who could be on the move during soccer’s transfer window

The transfer window in England opened on June 14 and for the major leagues in Europe it will open on July 1.Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema have already kicked off the window in spectacular fashion, and more of soccer’s biggest stars could also be on the move this off-season.Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will not sign a 12-month extension on his current contract, which is expected to spark an auction for the France striker, with Real Madrid likely to be at the head of the queue. The Spanish club is in need of a center forward following Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad. Madrid, along with Manchester United, has also been linked with Harry Kane, who has a year to run on his deal at Tottenham. United is also trying to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. M...

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Political blame-game erupts after Mohali’s non-inclusion as ODI World Cup venue | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the schedule and the venues of the upcoming ODI World Cup out, political blame-game has erupted over the shunning of some prominent venues, including the PCA Stadium in Mohali. The International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced the World Cup fixture with Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata confirmed as host cities. With cities like Mohali, Nagpur, Rajkot among others not finding a place in the roster, political parties hit out at the state and central governments. In Punjab, senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa blamed the AAP government for the non-inclusion of Mohali as others wondered why Ahmedabad is getting big-ticket matches over many other venues. Manis...

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Indian women’s head coach to be picked on June 30, Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector’s post – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Domestic stalwarts Amol Muzumdar and Tushar Arothe have made it to the shortlist for the head coach position of the Indian women's team, with interviews scheduled for June 30.Arothe brings prior experience as the coach of the Indian team, while Muzumdar, who is also being considered for the role of Baroda coach, has worked with the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and the South African national team.Additionally, it has been revealed that Jon Lewis, an Englishman and former head coach of Durham, has submitted his application for the job.The interviews will be conducted in Mumbai by the Cricket Advisory Committee, consisting of Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik."The interviews will be conducted on Friday," a BCCI official told PTI.The Indian women's team, led by...

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SAFF Championship: Lebanon set up semis clash with India after defeating Maldives 1-0 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lebanon secured a 1-0 victory over Maldives in Group B match on Wednesday to earn themselves a spot in the semifinal of the SAFF Championship. With the win, Lebanon set up the highly anticipated semis clash against hosts India which will take place on Saturday. The lone goal of the contest was scored by the captain Hassan Maatouk, who brilliantly curled in a freekick in the 24th minute. Lebanon's exceptional performance throughout the group stage resulted in them finishing at the top of their group with a perfect record, having won all of their matches. The two teams met recently in the final of the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, where India emerged the winners.The Maldives, ranked 154 in the FIFA Men's rankings, were hoping to punch above its weight by winning against ...

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Tour de France riders won’t face automatic exclusion in case of COVID-19 positive test

Tour de France riders who test positive for COVID-19 won’t be automatically expelled from the race, cycling’s governing body said Wednesday. The International Cycling Union said the health risks linked to the coronavirus “are currently extremely low in the peloton” because of the immunity induced by a very high rate of vaccination, or previous infections riders and staff members might have contracted. Health passes, vaccination certificates or negative COVID-19 tests prior to participation in competitions are no longer required this season. If a rider or a team member tests positive for the virus, the decision to exclude, or isolate them, will be taken collectively by the team’s doctor, the Tour de France coronavirus coordinator and the UCI medical director “on the basis of the clinical...

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Determined to maintain unbeaten run: Sunil Chhetri | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite feeling a drawn tie like a defeat, Indian captain Sunil Chhetri remains determined to preserve their unbeaten streak, an impressive home record spanning nearly four years.The SAFF Championship match against Kuwait in Bengaluru was intense and marred by heated exchanges, but India managed to take the lead just before halftime through Chhetri's remarkable 92nd international goal.Unfortunately, their hopes of finishing at the top of the group were shattered when Anwar Ali inadvertently scored an own goal in injury time during the second half, leading to a heart-wrenching conclusion for the Indian team."To a large extent, we could do exactly what we had trained for. They are not an easy side. This team can play, and we could see that. But we matched their energy, and for ...

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Duleep Trophy: Murasingh five-for wrecks Central Zone | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Pacer Murasingh's five-wicket haul fuelled East Zone's walk to command against Central Zone on Day 1 of their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal here at the Alur Grounds on Wednesday.The Tripura quick bagged 5 for 42 as East bundled out Central for 182. At close, East were 32 for 2 and in arrears by 150 runs.Under overcast skies, Murasingh troubled the Central batsmen with his accuracy and movement. Rinku Singh has been the biggest draw in the Central batting unit, but the left-hander fell to left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem for 38 to fasten their fall.That Rinku's 38 was the highest individual score for Central on the day underlined their batting woes.The lone moment of solidity came when Rinku and wicketkeeper batsman Upendra Yadav added 61 runs for the fourth wicket to lift Central...

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It’s the beginning of a revolution in India: Magnus Carlsen | Chess News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen, the five-time chess world champion, said he is pleasantly surprised with the immense enthusiasm for the game in India. Carlsen believes that this surge of interest marks the commencement of a revolutionary era, an achievement primarily attributed to the legendary Viswanathan Anand.Carlsen, widely recognized as one of the most formidable players in chess, is currently representing the SG Alpine Warriors in the Global Chess League (GCL). He acknowledged that India's consistent production of Grandmasters holds promising prospects for the sport's future.India, of late, has produced the likes of the young R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh, among others, who have beaten some of the biggest names in the world, including Carlsen."It's awesome to see the hu...

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Cricket World Cup: Why no match at Mohali? asks Punjab MP Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday, a day after the ICC announced its World Cup schedule beginning October 5, asked BCCI why Mohali was not chosen as a venue for the ODI World Cup. Since Tuesday, when the International Cricket Council and the BCCI, the Indian cricket board, announced the World Cup schedule, some Opposition leaders have hinted at political interference in scheduling, wondering why Ahmedabad is getting big-ticket matches over many other venues. Tewari, who is the MP from Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, tweeted, “Why skip Mohali as venue of the World Cup? @ShuklaRajiv @BCCI @cricketworldcup @ICC.” Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Tuesday condemned the exclusion of Mohali from the list of host cities for the cricket World Cup-2023. Hayer descr...

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Just Stop Oil protesters halt second Ashes Test at Lord’s

Just Stop Oil disrupted other sporting events tooJust Stop Oil, which wants an end to new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, have disrupted other sporting events in England this year, including the Premiership Rugby final and the World Snooker Championship. Source link

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Arun Jaitley Stadium to undergo major renovation ahead of ODI World Cup, DDCA aims to enhance fan experience | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, set to host five matches during the upcoming ODI World Cup in October-November, is undergoing a significant renovation worth Rs 20-25 crore. The move comes after criticism was directed at the venue earlier this year for its lack of basic hygiene, particularly in the washrooms.Following a Gap assessment conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in April, it was revealed that Delhi, along with Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Mohali, required substantial upgrades. However, Mohali did not make the final list of ten World Cup venues announced on Tuesday.India's passion for cricket has soared over the past decade, with the BCCI raking in billions from broadcast rights. However, the comfort and needs of the fans have often been negle...

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Ashes 2nd Test Day 1 | England wins toss, opts to bowl first against Australia

Australia players line up during the national anthems before the start of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on June 28, 2023 | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters England chose to bowl first against Australia on a green strip under cloudy skies at Lord's in the second Ashes Test on Wednesday.“The overheads have played a massive part in this,” England captain Ben Stokes said. “The wicket looks like it's got plenty of grass on it so hopefully we can exploit that this morning.” Australia chose fast bowler Mitchell Starc ahead of Scott Boland in the only change to the side which won the first Test by two wickets at Edgbaston.Starc played in the World Test Championship final win against India at the Oval this month but lost out to Boland at Edgbaston when Josh Hazlewood returned from inj...