Sports Update

Nehwal Loses In World Super Series Semis

Nehwal Loses In World Super Series SemisIndia’s Saina Nehwal failed to reach the finals of the World Super Series Masters Badminton championship, after losing to third-seed and world No. 6 Chen Wang of Hong Kong in semi finals.

The 18 year old Indian player tried her best but failed to match the experience of the third seed Hong Kong opponent and went down fighting 15-21 21-14 16-21 to bring down curtains in the prestigious tournament.

Huge Blow For Mohun Bagan As Bhutia All Set To Miss The Finals Of Fed Cup

Huge Blow For Mohun Bagan As Bhutia All Set To Miss The Finals Of Fed Cup Here’s sad news for Mohun Bagan fans. Due to knee and ankle injury, star striker and Mohun Bagan captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been ruled out from the team for 15-20 days.

On Sunday, Mohun Bagan has to face Dempo in the finals of the 12th Federation Cup.

During the second semifinal against East Bengal, Bhutia injured himself in the first session of the match. After the match, the Indian skipper was taken to a hospital and he underwent an MRI scan to evaluate the extent of the damage.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai In Total Control Against Punjab

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai In Total Control Against PunjabA good batting performance from the top order batsman and a well-made 113 by former skipper Amol Muzumdar helped Mumbai to took a huge 234 run lead over Punjab on the second day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Division Group ‘A’ match.  

Replying to 202 runs scored by Punjab in their first innings, Mumbai declared their first innings at 436 for nine.

Mazumdar scored his 24th first class century in his 142nd match. At the end of the play, Punjab made 18 for no loss.

Viswanathan Anand Launches Chess Academy In Bihar

Viswanathan AnandWorld chess champion, Viswanathan Anand has decided to launch NIIT Mind Champion Academy (NIIT-MCA) to promote chess among schoolchildren in Bihar on Thursday. The academy would provide chess infrastructure to schools for promotion of the mind game. The sate government would provide computers to registered school-level chess clubs as per its computerization program.

Cricket-Pakistan's Akhtar Urges Board To Launch Twenty20 League

Cricket-Pakistan's Akhtar Urges Board To Launch Twenty20 LeagueAccording to the fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistani Twenty20 league would encourage foreign teams to tour the country.

Dravid asked to take a break by Srikkanth

Dravid asked to take a break by SrikkanthRahul Dravid still continues to get the backing of all those who matter, including the selectors, though he might have been unsuccessful to put an end to his failures in Chennai.

It has been learnt that David has got suggestions from the five wise men that he should take a break from the game for a while so he can regain his focus and come back afresh.

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