Новости за 29.03.2018

After backing Cricket Australia decision of banning Smith, Warner and Bancroft for their roles in ball-tampering,Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday urged the cricketing fraternity to spare a thought for their families as they have much to endure alongwith the players.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday termed sanctions imposed on Steve Smith and David Warner "harsh" and raised questions whether the errant duo paid the price for revolting against Cricket Australia on the pay hike issue.

Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa made history after winning the country's first-ever gold medal in squash at the 2014 Glasgow Games. Four years later, the squash duo will be expected to retain the gold at the Gold Coast Games, beginning from April 4. However, it won't be easy.

This summer's World Cup will feature no English referees for the first time in post-war history, nor assistants, after FIFA confirmed its official list of 99 match officials for Russia 2018 on Thursday.

The brand value of Indian Premier League will not get affected by the recent ball tampering scandal that rocked the cricketing world, feels Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel.

The ball tampering incident should not define Steve Smith and his two fallen teammates, according to Rohit Sharma, who said images of the former Australia skipper being escorted at Johannesburg airport and his tearful media conference in Sydney "resonated" with him.

Mehuli Ghosh has shot into the limelight with her eye-catching performances in the past few months. At just 17 years of age, she already has two ISSF World Cup medals to her name and is a favourite to continue her winning performances in the 10m Air Rifle event at the Commonwealth Games.

Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami has admitted that the team's batting and bowling unit did not perform in sync in the Women's T20 tri-series involving Australia and England.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Thursday that he felt the 12-month ban on disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith was "harsh".

Darren Lehmann announced on Thursday that he will step down from the post of Australia head coach after the fourth and final Test against South Africa to be played at Wanderers in Johannesburg starting Friday.

The Karnataka Assembly election on May 12 has forced a scheduling change for the Royal Challengers Bangalore's home against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

When Mary Kom claimed her fifth Asian Championships Gold in Vietnam in November, it surely was one of the greatest comebacks in Indian sports. She looks fiercely dedicated to add another chapter in her list of memorable comebacks.

Australian captain Steve Smith broke down while addressing the media after his arrival in Sydney stating that he is sorry for his actions and is absolutely devastated.

Following the ouster of David Warner as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, the franchise entrusted New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson with the task of leading the side in the IPL 2018 starting April 7.

Disgraced Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft asked for forgiveness following the ball tampering row that led to a nine-month ban from international cricket for the 25-year-old. After arriving in Australia, the opening batsman addressed the media at the WACA, Perth and added that he feels like he has everyone down in Australia.

India finally had something to cheer about as they defeated England by eight wickets to record a consolation win in the women's T20 tri-series on Thursday.

Since the ball-tampering row broke last weekend, views and opinions have flown thick and hard from all quarters, but particularly on social media there have been some amusing takes on the whole controversy.

"Mistakes have been made which have damaged cricket," David Warner said on Instagram in breaking his silence on the incident in the third Test against South Africa last weekend.`"I apologise for my part and take responsibility for it," he added.

Michael Holding, never the one to mince words, says the ball tampering was mishandled by everyone concerned.

Danielle Collins produced the performance of a lifetime and pulled off an almighty shock at the WTA Miami Open on Wednesday, sending Venus Williams crashing out 6-2, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals.

New Zealand's cricket ethos drew praise on Thursday from England captain Joe Root as he weighed up the difference between playing the Blacks Caps and Australia over the past four months.

The one-year ban imposed by CA on Smith and Warner means that not only are the two cricketers banned from playing for Australia but even from the lucrative Indian Premier League, after its Commissioner Rajiv Shukla barred them from turning out for their respective franchises this year.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson defended David Warner on Thursday, describing the Australian at the heart of the ball-tampering scandal as "not a bad guy".

Steve Smith was jeered as he made his way through Johannesburg airport on Wednesday surrounded by police and media and will face the music at home with a press conference scheduled for Thursday evening.

India is taking a strong 225-member contingent to Australia and badminton, shooting, boxing are some of the disciplines where a rich haul of medals is expected. There’s a good mix of youth and experience amongst the Indian ranks. Here we look at some of the athletes/disciplines who are among favourites to bring glory to the country: