On-field uncertainty is welcome, off-field it can be troubling
Suresh MenonThese are stimulating days for Test cricket. In New Zealand, Bangladesh win their first Test there for perhaps the most historically significant recent event. And in South Africa, just when the question, ‘how can this Indian team be beaten?’ was being asked, the hosts show how. The Ashes meanwhile is no whitewash, England’s last-wicket pair hanging on to ensure that. Bangladesh lost the following Test by an innings, England might revert to type in the final Test and India could well show South
Jasprit Bumrah and the transfer of joy that engages the viewer
Suresh MenonThere is little doubt that India currently field the best fast-bowling combination in their history. They have never had a pack as effective as Bumrah-Shami-Ishant-Siraj-Yadav-Thakur. Earlier generations had only the heroic tales of Mohammed Nissar and Amar Singh who rattled the English batsmen in India’s debut Test in 1932. Nearly half a century later we were still pining for them.We lived off Nissar and Amar Singh for a long time. Nissar was faster than Bodyline’s terror Harold Larwood
Indian cricket is in a good place; now for the future
Suresh MenonPerhaps it is time to groom someone for the No. 3 slot, where Shubhman Gill might be a natural fit
Cricket
All eyes on Kohli as India take on South Africa in ODIs
PTI K.L. Rahul, who is leading the side in the absence of an injured Rohit Sharma, is expected to turn to Kohli for advice during the series- 49mins
Cricket
KL Rahul set to lead Lucknow IPL franchise
PTI It is learnt that Rahul is one of the players Lucknow has picked from the draft ahead of the mega auction on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.- 1hr
Football
Euro leagues | Harrison’s treble highlights Leeds’ win
Reuters Atalanta brings to an end Inter’s eight-match winning run
Football
Aubameyang allowed to leave Gabon squad
AFP Will return to his club Arsenal to continue recovery from COVID-19
Hockey
FIH introduces new penalty corner rule
PTI Defenders can keep wearing protective face gear within the 23m area
Hockey
Savita to lead India in women’s Asia Cup
PTI Defending champion pooled with Japan, Malaysia and Singapore
Hockey
Schopman eyeing World Cup berth for India women through Asia Cup
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Indian women hockey team chief coach Janneka Schopman says qualifying for the World Cup is a key objective for her side at the upcoming Asia Cup, where she will also assess her players’ style and standard, going forward.India will enter Asia Cup, to be held in Muscat from January 21 to 28, as defending champion. The winner of the event will qualify for the World Cup, which will be held in Netherlands and Spain from July 1 to 17 this year.Schopman, for whom the Asia Cup will only be her second
Tennis
Australian Open | Medvedev advances, Fernandez out in first round
AP Aiming to be the first man in the Open era to win his second major title on his next Grand Slam appearance, Medvedev had a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Henri Laaksonen- 5hrs
Tennis
Australian Open | Osaka finding joy again as she kicks off Melbourne Park defence
Reuters "It always feels special to come back here," said the 13th seed, who will next face American Madison Brengle
Races
Rule Of Engagement wins feature event
Pradeep Annaiah-trained Rule Of Engagement (Trevor up) won the Indian Army Day Trophy, the feature event of the races held here on Tuesday (Jan 18). The winner is owned by Mr. Rajan Aggarwal & Mr. Gautam Aggarwal. 1. NAGARJUNA SAGAR PLATE (Div. III), (1,400m), rated 00 to 25: HE’S THE ONE (Darshan) 1, Iconic Princess (P.P. Dhebe) 2, Altair (Sai Kumar) 3 and Elite Agent (Rajesh Kumar) 4. Not run: Flying Bolt. Snk, 1-1/2 and Hd. 1m, 29.19s. ₹62 (w), 18, 11 and 14 (p), SHP: 31, THP: 42, FP:- 35mins
Races
Obsidian primed to deliver in Indian Army Day Trophy
Obsidian, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Indian Army Day Trophy (1,200m), the main event of the races to be held here on Tuesday (Jan 18) postponed from Saturday (Jan 15). False rails (average width of 7m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. Jockeys for the Don’s Den and Memorable Time (5th race) will be declared later.1. NAGARJUNA SAGAR PLATE (Div. III), (1,400m), rated 00 to 25, 2-00 p.m.: 1. Flying Bolt (8) M. Prabhakaran 60.5, 2. Elite Agent (7)
Races
Corfe Castle for Kakatiya Million
Trainer L D’Silva’s Corfe Castle, who ran close second to Multifaceted in the Sprinters’ Cup at Mumbai, should make amends in the Kakatiya Million, the main event of Monday’s (Jan. 17) races here. 1. ABERADER PLATE (1,100m), (Terms) Maiden, 3-y-o only (Cat. II), 12.40 p.m.: 1. Carlisle (8) C.S. Jodha 56, 2. Star Medal (7) Nakhat Singh 56, 3. Tihamah (4) Ashad Asbar 56, 4. Almas (5) R. Ajinkya 54.5, 5. Bifrost (3) Mukesh Kumar 54.5, 6. Carnival Lady (1) B. Nikhil 54.5, 7. City Of Hustle (2) B.R.
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Sindhu the only top seed left after pullouts
Rakesh Rao Srikanth, Lakshya and Sai Praneeth in men’s and top two to four seeds in women’s pull out