World Super-series Finals

Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal Continue to Move Ahead at Dubai World Super-series Finals

 December 19, 2014   R K Gupta

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On day one, after Saina Nehwal beat Wang Shixian, India’s Kidambi Srikanth also scored his first victory in his men’s singles match of the Dubai World Super-Series Finals in the third session. He played against Japan’s Kento Momota and despite problems, early in the match, the Indian came through 15-21, 21-16, 21-10. On second day, both Indian […]

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Brisbane Test Ind vs Aus

Bowlers Dominate Second Day’s Play at Brisbane Test with Hazlewood Justifying His Inclusion

 December 18, 2014   R K Gupta

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Ten wickets fell on the second day at Gabba compared with four on the first day. Just as in the second innings of the Adelaide test, the Indian middle order and tail caved in after the solid start they made on the opening day. A pattern seems to be developing and it is dangerous for […]

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ISL 2014

Hero ISL 2014 Final: Kerala, Kolkata Travel to Mumbai on Saturday for the Ultimate Showdown

 December 18, 2014   R K Gupta

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After playing 210 minutes of goalless game, spread over two semifinal legs; including the extra-time in the second leg, the outcome of second semifinal between Atletico de Kolkata and FC Goa had to be decided on penalty-shootouts. ATK had the twin handicaps of playing without star striker Fikru and contending with a raucous home support […]

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Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal Crosses First Hurdle at BWF Destination Dubai World Super-series Finals

 December 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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Beginning with day one, the first ever BWF Destination Dubai World Super-series Finals was expected to be an explosive battle between world’s top men and women badminton stars. The draw was unkind to several players with the first day morning’s action beginning with an all-Korean clash between Men’s Doubles finalists of BWF World Championships. Lee […]

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Murali Vijay

Murali Vijay Lights up the First Day for India at the Gabba with a Sparkling Century

 December 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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When Vijay departed at 99 in the Adelaide test, Kohli lost the only able partner in his bold move to force victory against Australia. Vijay had been game with Kohli as the two batsmen brought India to the very threshold of defying the Australian bowlers on the final day of the first test match. That […]

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kerala blasters

Chennai Heartbroken after Brave Pull-back as Kerala Blasts into Final with Sensational Late Goal

 December 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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In one of the most exhilarating and crucial games in Hero Indian Super League, Kerala Blasters completed the rout of Chennaiyin FC in the second-leg semifinal clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. In the game that saw fortunes fluctuating for 120 minutes, Kerala had the last laugh with a mind-boggling solo run from the […]

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Pakistan Cricket news

Pakistan Rule in the Desert, Go 2-1 Ahead in the ODI Series Against New-Zealand

 December 16, 2014   R K Gupta

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Pakistan and New Zealand have been equally matched in their various contests in UAE since the first week of November. After Pakistan won the first test, the two teams had a drawn second test but New Zealand came back strongly in the third test to amass 690, powered by skipper McCullum’s 188-ball 202 and Kane […]

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Luciana Aymar Argentina hockey

Legendary Luciana Bids Farewell to Hockey with the Gift of Champions Trophy for Argentina

 December 16, 2014   R K Gupta

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She cried and cried with the Champions Trophy in her hand and the colleagues surrounding her with their own tears of joy in the moment of triumph for Argentina. It was a touching scene as Argentina’s most famous woman hockey player, Luciana Aymar, bade farewell to international hockey with a courageous victory over Australia in […]

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Kerala Blasters ISL

ISL First-leg Semifinals: Kerala Stun Chennai 3-0 But Kolkata-Goa Match Ends Goalless

 December 15, 2014   R K Gupta

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Kerala Blasters and Atletico de Kolkata hosted the first leg semifinals of Hero Indian Super League on Saturday and Sunday. While KB recorded a great 3-0 win against Chennaiyin FC and brightened their chances for the title round, ATK could not utilize the home advantage against FC Goa as the match finished goalless. The ISL […]

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Virat Kohli

India Lose Adelaide Test But Not Before Virat Kohli Came Close to Achieving the Impossible

 December 15, 2014   R K Gupta

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On fifth day morning, die-hard Indian fans prayed for a draw in India’s first test against Australia at the Adelaide oval. 364 on the last day was far too much on the cracked pitch that had given five wickets to Nathan Lyons after India had posted 399/5 at the end of the third day. Of […]

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