R K Gupta, Author at Kridangan Sports

Riding on India’s Poor Total, New Zealand Score a Confident Victory Over India in Third ODI

July 3, 2015 R K Gupta

For the third time in the series, India batted first and for the second time running, New Zealand chased the target successfully. While India could not improve their batting performance, New Zealand ensured that they would not be bogged down by a sub-200 score. Skipper Suzie Bates led from front; first by taking a wicket […]

Rafael Nadal Dumped out of Wimbledon by Qualifier Brown on Fourth Day

July 3, 2015 R K Gupta

Agnieszka Radwanska, ATP, Dustin Brown, Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Tennis, Wimbledon

For the fourth year in a row, two-time champion Rafael Nadal has faced an early exit from Wimbledon. The only difference this time is a qualifier and world no.102, Dustin Brown sweeping away the big Spaniard. The title winner in 2008 and 2010 and runner-up in 2006, 2007 and 2011 was beaten in the fourth […]

Sloppy Batting by Indian Women Results in Their Loss in second ODI against New Zealand

July 2, 2015 R K Gupta

Cricket, indian cricket, Indian Sport News, New Zealand Cricket, ODI, Women Cricket

Pathetic batting display by Indian eves in Bangalore’s second ODI was the reason for their defeat against the touring New Zealand side on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The match was literally a repeat of the first ODI, in which Indian women had scored even less and still won because New Zealand batting fumbled against spinners. […]

Japan Enter Second Successive World Cup Final with Laura Basset’s Gift of an Own Goal

July 2, 2015 R K Gupta

FIFA, Football, Japan, Women football, Womens World Cup

England’s World Cup dream lay shattered in one of the cruelest ways. With 30 seconds left and the match poised at 1-1, Japan’s Nahomi Kawusumi unleashed an excellent curling ball for some of her colleagues to tap it into the goal but in trying to clear that cross, England’s Laura Basset sliced it into her […]

Djokovic, Serena, Sharapova Advance; Ana Ivanovic Upset And Nishikori pulls out on Day 3 of Wimbledon 2015

July 2, 2015 R K Gupta

ATP, Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic, Tennis, Wimbledon, WTA

Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen played his last Wimbledon singles match on Wednesday and he faced none other than the world no.1 Novak Djokovic to bid adieu to the spectators at the Center Court. On the second day, the Finn had beaten Australia’s Old warrior Lleyton Hewitt, who also bid an emotional farewell to Wimbledon. The two […]

USA were the lone team in 2015 FIFA women’s World Cup in Canada, against whom just one goal was scored in the tournament until they reached the semifinals. But against Germany, they were expected to run into vulnerability since the Europeans had the firepower to play down their opponents. Dramatic events of the 63rd minute, however, took the match away from Germany. USA’s famous

Quirk of Fate Lets Germany Down Against USA in the Semifinal of Women’s FIFA World Cup

July 1, 2015 R K Gupta

FIFA, Football, Germany, USA, Women football, Womens World Cup

USA were the lone team in 2015 FIFA women’s World Cup in Canada, against whom just one goal was scored in the tournament until they reached the semifinals. But against Germany, they were expected to run into vulnerability since the Europeans had the firepower to play down their opponents. Dramatic events of the 63rd minute, […]

Argentina Crush Paraguay 6-1, Set Up Title Clash with Hosts Chile on Saturday at Santiago

July 1, 2015 R K Gupta

Argentina, Copa America, FIFA, Football, Lionel Messi

Argentina reserved their best Copa America performance for their semifinal against Paraguay at Concepcion’s Municipal Stadium. In a dazzling display, Angel di Maria scored twice after halftime but in two impressive set-ups by Lionel Messi within the first 30 minutes, Argentina had already taken a 2-0 lead from goals by Marcos Rojo and Javier Pastore. […]

2015 Wimbledon Day 2: Murray, Kvitova Enter Second Round, Simona Halep Exits Early

July 1, 2015 R K Gupta

Andy Murray, ATP, Grand Slam, Petra Kvitova, Tennis, Wimbledon, WTA

Much to the delight of the center court crowd on Tuesday, Britain’s Andy Murray made a great start to his Wimbledon campaign by winning against Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets. Playing in hot afternoon sun with mercury touching 410 C, Murray fought for over 2 hours with the Kazakh before cruising through to the […]

Indian Men and Women Teams Reach Quarterfinals of Hockey World League at Antwerp

June 30, 2015 R K Gupta

FIH, Hockey, Hockey India, Hockey World League, Women Hockey

Men and Women’s FIH Hockey World League Semifinals have reached the round-of-eight and while men’s quarterfinals are scheduled for Tuesday, women’s matches will be held on Wednesday. The tournament will conclude on July 5, 2015 and after that the men’s world league finals will be held in Mohali during December 5-13, 2015. The Mohali event […]

Hosts Chile Beat Peru to Storm Into Copa America Final After 28 Years

June 30, 2015 R K Gupta

Chile, Copa America, FIFA, Football, Peru

Along with Venezuela and Ecuador, Chile is the only team, which has never won the South American championship. Going into the semifinal clash with Peru at Santiago on Monday, Chile were the favorites on form, team strength and home advantage. They had a great run in the group stage and the knock-out phase. Of all […]

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