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September 17, 2017 5:33 PM

PV Sindhu wins Korea Open title; PM congratulates her on victory

In Badminton, PV Sindhu today became the first Indian shuttler to lift the Korea Open Super Series title. In the summit clash played in Seoul this afternoon, the Rio Olympics Silver medalist, seeded 5th, recorded a sensational victory over Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, 22-20, 11-21, 21-18.Sindhu had lost...

September 17, 2017 5:25 PM

Virat Kohli maintains top spot in latest ICC rankings of T20 batsmen

India skipper Virat Kohli has maintained his top spot in the latest ICC rankings of T20 batsmen. Kohli leads number-two ranked Aaron Finch of Australia by 39 points, while Evin Lewis of West Indies has grabbed a career-best third position after jumping up a place. In the bowlers' table, Ind...

September 17, 2017 4:51 PM

Indian women boxers shine in Ahmet Comert youth boxing Championships

India have signed off with a rich haul of one gold, four silver, and three bronze medals at the Ahmet Comert Boxing Championships for youth women boxers. In the competitions held in Istanbul, Turkey, India's lone Gold came through Soniya in the 48kg category. She defeated Kazakhstan&apo...

September 17, 2017 2:21 PM

India's top order collapses in 1st ODI match against Australia

In Cricket, India's top order collapsed in the first ODI of the 5-match series against Australia in Chennai today. Opener Ajinkya Rahane, skipper Virat Kohli and Manish Pandey went back to the pavilion before the 5th over, with returning pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile claiming all the three wick...

September 17, 2017 1:03 PM

PV Sindhu creates history, wins Korea Open Superseries title

In Badminton, PV Sindhu today became the first Indian shuttler to lift the Korea Open Super Series title. In the summit clash played in Seoul this afternoon, the Rio Olympics Silver medalist, seeded 5th, recorded a sensational victory over Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, 22-20, 11-21, 21-18.Sindhu had lost...

September 17, 2017 7:03 AM

PV Sindhu to take on Nozomi Okuhara in final of Korea Open Super Series

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu will take on world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the final of the Korea Open Super Series badminton tournament in Seoul today. There is a little chance of another energy sapping long final today as both the shuttlers hardly got any time to recover after the ...

September 17, 2017 7:02 AM

Ind vs Aus ODI Series: Opening match to be played today

The opening encounter of the five-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played at Chennai today. The Day and Night match is scheduled to begin at 1.30 PM. After decimating Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli's team will be aiming for another comprehensive show against a depleted Australia...

September 16, 2017 6:29 PM

1st ODI between India and Australia to be played at Chennai tomorrow

The opening encounter of the five-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played at Chennai tomorrow. The Day/Night match is scheduled to start at 1.30 PM. On a roll after decimating Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli's team will be aiming for another comprehensive show against a depleted ...

September 16, 2017 6:28 PM

Manpreet to lead Indian hockey team in Asia Cup

Hockey India has named a strong 18-member squad under the captaincy of Manpreet Singh for the Asia Cup to be held in Dhaka from October 11 to 22. Sunil has been named deputy to Manpreet. Veteran midfielder Sardar Singh has returned to the national team. Sardar, recently awarded the prestigious Khel ...

September 16, 2017 4:09 PM

Manika Batra losses to Miu Hirano, falls short of Asian Cup main draw

In Gujarat, Manika Batra could not sustain the pace and guile against World No. 6 Japanese Miu Hirano and went down 1-3 to crash out of the ITTF-ATTF 30th Asian Cup table tennis tournament being held in Ahmedabad today. Manika lost 7-11, 11-8, 8-11, 6-11 in 20 minutes against the second-seeded Japan...

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