Новости за 07.05.2018

Table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad produced yet another spirited bowling effort after skipper Kane Williamson's crucial half-century to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five runs and virtually assure themselves a place in the play-offs of the Indian Premier League on Monday.

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Novak Djokovic scored his best-ranked victory in almost a year by coming through his nightmare first round against world number 20 Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open on Monday.

Ace Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday announced the launch of 'Quick Heal Bhajji Blast with CSK', a weekly talk show featuring top cricketers from India and aboard.

Maria Sharapova's clay-court revival is gathering pace after the Russian eased past Romanian big-hitter Irina-Camelia Begu at the Madrid Open on Monday.

IPL Score: Follow all the live IPL Score updates from the 39th Match of IPL 2018 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Times of India

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar compiled a four-day total of one-under-par 283 to get into a play-off with Yikeun Chang, Junggon Hwang and Sanghyun Park but was edged out after the first extra hole, which saw him finish joint second at the challenging GS Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship.

Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has been in contact with Antoine Griezmann's agent amid reports the Atletico Madrid striker is set to join the Spanish champions.

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) midfielder Marco Verratti feels his team-mate and Brazil superstar Neymar can become the world's best player in the next three-four years.

For someone who has to deal with no less than Chris Gayle in the nets, Australian speedster Andrew Tye says it is best to keep the ego aside while bowling in the T20 format where even the best can be taken to cleaners on a regular basis.

New Zealand pair of Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan completed the ICC World XI line-up for the fund-raising Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lord's on May 31.

After bagging a gold and silver in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, pistol shooter Heena Sidhu is confident of doing well at the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Munich from May 22 to 29.

Serbia's Milorad Mazic will referee the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26 at Kiev's Olympic Stadium, UEFA said on Monday.

India opener KL Rahul has often faced criticism for failing to convert solid scores into big totals and the 26-year-old is no longer happy to just provide his Kings XI Punjab franchise with explosive starts in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ever wondered what pearls of wisdom two-time world cup winning captain MS Dhoni dishes out during team meetings? Well, his team-mate Ravindra Jadeja has shed some light on the mantra the Chennai Super Kings captain swears by.

While Cricket Australia were insistent on having a pink ball Test, which has been a convention for all touring teams for the past two years, but the Indian board has made it clear that they will not deviate from the traditional red-ball matches.

Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok notched up her second successive top-10 finish by finishing Tied-sixth at the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic, here.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was not too concerned with Cristiano Ronaldo's ankle injury after the Portuguese striker was unable to continue in the second half of his side's 2-2 draw at arch rivals Barcelona on Sunday.

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale lashed home to deny La Liga champions Barcelona victory in an ill-tempered 'Clasico' which finished 2-2 at the Nou Camp on Sunday after the home side had Sergi Roberto sent off at the end of the first half.

Leading defending champions Mumbai Indians’ resurgence in the last two matches to keep them alive in the IPL 2018 playoffs race, ace allrounder Hardik Pandya has also stormed to the top of the bowling charts to claim the Purple Cap for most wickets.

In the absence of Virat Kohli, who heads to Surrey in June to participate in the County Championship ahead of India’s long tour England this year, Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Indian team in the one-off Test against debutants Afghanistan in Bengaluru, starting June 14.

Gavaskar feels Kane Williamson has raised the level of the game several notches and in the process showed that a batsman does not have to be a blaster to score at a good clip and more importantly be consistent as well.

While mentioning the impression the likes of Ashwin and Sunil Narine have had behind Chennai Super Kings and KKR lifting the titles twice, Srikkanth stressed on the value spinners bring to their sides.

KL Rahul was the lone hope of Kings XI Punjab after they lost their top four batsmen for 87. And when Kings XI required 52 off 31 balls, Rahul guided Jaydev Unadkat towards point and Sanju Samson took a one-handed blinder. The stands and both the dug-outs went silent as the catch was referred to the TV umpire.