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ISL: Coach Buckingham calls Mumbai City FC's League Shield triumph a huge achievement
The Islanders broke records for most goals scored and most points accumulated in a single ISL season to extend their unbeaten run to 18 matches, also an all-time league record with the triumph in Goa and the Englishman expressed gratitude towards everyone at the club who made this feat possible.
Jean-Eric Vergne wins first-ever FIA Formula E world championship race in India
Vergne said: "I'm very, very happy. It was a tough race - I had to defend quite hard at the end but we somehow managed to win it. It was a clean race, no mistakes. Very happy with the win today. It's good for everyone's heart in our team. For the first few races it's good to boost it with a good race like that so couldn't be happier."
PVL: Kochi Blue Spikers look for first victory, Kolkata Thunderbolts eye third consecutive win
The Thunderbolts will enter into the match with two consecutive wins against the Hyderabad Black Hawks and Ahmedabad Defenders, while the Spikers, will be going into the contest on the back of a loss lost against the Chennai Blitz in their opening match.
Mumbai City FC clinch ISL League Shield in style with 5-3 win over FC Goa
FC Goa were determined not to make Mumbai's title charge easy, trying to beat them with their own attacking method. They found success with this approach as early as the 5th minute. A long free kick found its way to Noah Sadaoui, who danced past three defenders and composed himself to put the home team ahead.
ILT20: Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants lock horns in final for inaugural trophy
UAE's own cricket league, which commenced on January 13 and dished out many exciting matches and stupendous individual performances during the month-long tournament at three venues -- Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. And, now the prize awaiting the winner is a whopping 700,000 (USD) dollars while the runners-up will receive 300,000 (USD) dollars.
1st Test: Juggling three top-class spinners is challenging, says Rohit after Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar help India thrash Australia
Jadeja claimed 5-47 as Australia were bowled out for 177 in their first innings. He then struck a crucial 70 with the bat and along with Rohit Sharma (120), Axar Patel (84), Shami (37) helped India post 400 runs in their first innings which virtually sealed Australia's fate. Ashwin, who shared a vital partnership with Rohit, coming in as nightwatchman, then demolished Australia's second innings with 5-37 as they were bundled out for 91, succumbing to a huge defeat.
India inch closer to WTC Final berth with thumping win over Australia in Nagpur
With the top two teams in the ICC World Test Championship standings set to secure a place in June's Final, the victory in Nagpur sees Rohit's men widen the gap between themselves and the chasing nations with a percentage of 61.67. Consequently, Australia's defeat sees their tally drop to 70.83%, however they remain top of the table, the ICC informed in a media release on Saturday.
Ravindra Jadeja thanks staff of NCA, physios, trainers after remarkable comeback in Nagpur
After receiving the Player of the Match award for picking 5/47 and 2/34 in both innings with the ball and making a crucial 70 in India's innings with the bat to give them a substantial lead, Jadeja expressed gratitude to people at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA) for helping him get back to full fitness.
Hyderabad E Prix: Jaguar's Mitch Evans seals pole position in qualifying
While the home team Mahindra Racing driver Lucas Di Grassi wouldn't make it to the Duels and wound up last, with teammate Oliver Rowland seventh in Group A. Mahindra Racing-- one of the founding teams -- is the only Indian team to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Jaguar powertrains led both practice sessions and qualifying here. Evans' benchmark also made it seven different pole sitters in seven races -- a record that had stretched back to Season 5.
Ravindra Jadeja fined 25% match fee, given one demerit point for applying cream to bowling finger
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a release that Jadeja was fined for applying cream to his bowling finger without permission from the umpires. It added that Jadeja did not, however, alter the condition of the ball. One demerit point added to Jadeja's disciplinary record means it is his first offence in 24 months.
The incident occurred in the 46th over.
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