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ओलंपिक मेडल विजेता सुशील कुमार और उनके सर्मथकों के खिलाफ दिल्ली के आईपी स्टेट थाने में मामला दर्ज होने के बाद उन्होंने कहा कि रेसलिंग को खेल की तरह ही देखना चाहिए। from Latest And Breaking Hindi News Headlines, News In Hindi | अमर उजाला हिंदी न्यूज़ | - Amar Ujala http://ift.tt/2q1kRcy via IFTTT

इंदौर में हो रहे रणजी ट्रॉफी के फाइनल मैच विदर्भ के बॉलर रजनीश गुरबानी ने हैट्रिक लेकर कमाल कर दिया। दिल्ली के खिलाफ मैच के दूसरे दिन रजनीश ने 101वें ओवर की आखिरी दो बॉल और 103वें ओवर की पहली बॉल पर विकेट लेते हुए अपनी हैट्रिक पूरी कर ली। खास बात ये है कि तीनों बैट्समैन को उन्होंने बोल्ड किया। इसके साथ ही वे इस ट्रॉफी के फाइनल में हैट्रिक लेने वाले दूसरे बॉलर बन गए। आज की ताज़ा ख़बरें पढ़ने के लिए दैनिक भास्कर ऍप डाउनलोड करें from दैनिक भास्कर http://ift.tt/2CsUYF4

Steve Smith ruled the Test batting charts in 2017, and it seemed he just couldn't turn the tap off when it came to scoring runs against England. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, plundered runs across formats. Is there more in common between the Indian & Australian captains than is apparent at first glance? from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2CrBRLt via IFTTT

Agar played in both Tests against Bangladesh this year and said he was ready to take on England if he got his chance in Thursday's Sydney Test. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2zRJHLH

The West Indies talisman was in devastating form in early December when he smashed a record 18 sixes in an unbeaten innings of 146 off 69 balls in the Bangladesh league. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2lo6Pgr

Kohli also reminded that merely getting De Villiers out won't ensure a Test match victory for India. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2BXUF4c

The Indian batting legend was passionate as ever while on the cricket field and nothing could dampen his spirit. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2lx8TSi

In what appears to be a pre-New Year's party, Yuvraj is seen wearing a black jacket with a red hat, but it is Sachin's glittering silver hat that got the fans talking. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2pZuUiq

India have not won a single Test series in the 'Rainbow Nation' for the past 25 years but Virat Kohli said that his team is paying no attention to what has happened in the past. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2DzKVNK

India will play 3 Tests followed by 6 ODIs and 3 T20s vs South Africa in a series that is being called a litmus test for both for Virat Kohli as captain and the team in general. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2ln9BT3

Wasim Jaffer steadied Vidarbha against Delhi with a patient half-century as he remained unbeaten on 61 during the Ranji Trophy final at Indore. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2lw1zGX

Steve Smith ended the year 2017 as the highest run-getter in Tests with 1,305 runs at an average of 76.76. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2BXfmNG

MCA President Abhay Apte said he is happy that members considered association above their personal interest. from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2pZaSVj

Catch all the action from the third day of the Ranji Trophy final between Delhi and Vidarbha in Indore on Cricketnext.com from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lvAMuc

रेसलिंग ट्रायल के दौरान शुक्रवार को दिल्ली के केडी जाधव स्टेडियम में दो बार के ओलिंपिक मेडलिस्ट पहलवान सुशील कुमार के समर्थकों द्वारा रेसलर प्रवीण राणा के भाई को पीटे जाने के बाद यह मामला शांत होने को नाम नहीं ले रहा।रेसलिंग ट्रायल के दौरान शुक्रवार को दिल्ली के केडी जाधव स्टेडियम में दो बार के ओलिंपिक मेडलिस्ट पहलवान सुशील कुमार के समर्थकों द्वारा रेसलर प्रवीण राणा के भाई को पीटे जाने के बाद यह मामला शांत होने को नाम नहीं ले रहा। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zTlUei

भारतीय कप्तान विराट कोहली ने टीम के साउथ अफ्रीका में टेस्ट सीरीज से पहले अभ्यास मैच नहीं खेलने के फैसले को उचित ठहराया। कोहली ने कहा कि इसमें मिलने वाली पिच न्यू लैंड्स में शुरुआती टेस्ट की विकेट के 15 प्रतिशत करीब की भी नहीं होती।भारतीय कप्तान विराट कोहली ने टीम के साउथ अफ्रीका में टेस्ट सीरीज से पहले अभ्यास मैच नहीं खेलने के फैसले को उचित ठहराया। कोहली ने कहा कि इसमें मिलने वाली पिच न्यू लैंड्स में शुरुआती टेस्ट की विकेट के 15 प्रतिशत करीब की भी नहीं होती। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2Cgdjs7

क्रिकेट मैदान पर कोई बल्लेबाज और विकेटकीपर हेल्मेट पहनता है तो हैरानी नहीं होती है क्योंकि इसे पहनने से सुरक्षा होती है लेकिन जब कोई बोलर हेलमेट पहनकर गेंदबाजी करे तो जरूर हैरानी होगी।क्रिकेट मैदान पर कोई बल्लेबाज और विकेटकीपर हेल्मेट पहनता है तो हैरानी नहीं होती है क्योंकि इसे पहनने से सुरक्षा होती है लेकिन जब कोई बोलर हेलमेट पहनकर गेंदबाजी करे तो जरूर हैरानी होगी। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zSvy0z

अनुभवी भारतीय चेस प्लेयर विश्वनाथन आनंद ने दो दिन पहले रैपिड वर्ग में स्वर्ण पदक जीतने के बाद शानदार फॉर्म को जारी रखते हुए विश्व ब्लिट्ज शतरंज चैंपियनिशप में ब्रॉन्ज मेडल अपने नाम किया।अनुभवी भारतीय चेस प्लेयर विश्वनाथन आनंद ने दो दिन पहले रैपिड वर्ग में स्वर्ण पदक जीतने के बाद शानदार फॉर्म को जारी रखते हुए विश्व ब्लिट्ज शतरंज चैंपियनिशप में ब्रॉन्ज मेडल अपने नाम किया। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2CiWr3V

स्टार महिला शटलर साइना नेहवाल और अनुभवी पी. कश्यप की रोमांचक जीत की बदौलत अवध वॉरियर्स ने प्रीमियर बैडमिंटन लीग में नॉर्थ ईस्टर्न वॉरियर्स पर जीत हासिल की।स्टार महिला शटलर साइना नेहवाल और अनुभवी पी. कश्यप की रोमांचक जीत की बदौलत अवध वॉरियर्स ने प्रीमियर बैडमिंटन लीग में नॉर्थ ईस्टर्न वॉरियर्स पर जीत हासिल की। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zTq8T7

​​भारतीय टीम 2013 में हुए अंतिम दौरे के बाद काफी बदल गई है लेकिन कप्तान विराट कोहली किसी भी भ्रम में नहीं हैं​​भारतीय टीम 2013 में हुए अंतिम दौरे के बाद काफी बदल गई है लेकिन कप्तान विराट कोहली किसी भी भ्रम में नहीं हैं from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2CfQwMZ

2017 में टेस्ट क्रिकेट में कई बल्लेबाजों का जलवा रहा। आखिर किस बल्लेबाज ने बनाए इस साल सबसे ज्यादा रन। जानने के लिए आगे की स्लाइड्स देखें...2017 में टेस्ट क्रिकेट में कई बल्लेबाजों का जलवा रहा। आखिर किस बल्लेबाज ने बनाए इस साल सबसे ज्यादा रन। जानने के लिए आगे की स्लाइड्स देखें... from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2lwQ15U

भारतीय खेलों में इस साल कई उपलब्धियां भी जुड़ी, तो कुछ विवाद भी सामने आए। आगे की स्लाइड्स में देखें भारतीय खेलों में किन-किन घटनाओं पर छाया रहा विवाद...भारतीय खेलों में इस साल कई उपलब्धियां भी जुड़ी, तो कुछ विवाद भी सामने आए। आगे की स्लाइड्स में देखें भारतीय खेलों में किन-किन घटनाओं पर छाया रहा विवाद... from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zOEu7b

भारतीय पेसर भुवनेश्वर कुमार ने 5 साल पहले (30 दिसंबर) अपने करियर का पहला अंतरराष्ट्रीय वनडे मुकाबला खेला था। उत्तर प्रदेश के मेरठ के रहने वाले भुवनेश्वर ने करियर के पहले ही वनडे में कमाल किया था।भारतीय पेसर भुवनेश्वर कुमार ने 5 साल पहले (30 दिसंबर) अपने करियर का पहला अंतरराष्ट्रीय वनडे मुकाबला खेला था। उत्तर प्रदेश के मेरठ के रहने वाले भुवनेश्वर ने करियर के पहले ही वनडे में कमाल किया था। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zROZa9

साउथ अफ्रीका और भारत के बीच 5 जनवरी 2018 से तीन टेस्ट मैचों की सीरीज का आगाज हो रहा है।साउथ अफ्रीका और भारत के बीच 5 जनवरी 2018 से तीन टेस्ट मैचों की सीरीज का आगाज हो रहा है। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2Ch4j6c

इस साल खेल जगत की नजरें भारत पर लगी रहीं और भारत की आंखों के तारे रहे विराट कोहली। क्रिकेट के नित नए रेकॉर्ड बनाना इस साल टीम इंडिया के कैप्टन विराट कोहली की आदत में शुमार रहा। इसके अलावा फीफा अंडर 17 वर्ल्ड कप की सफल मेजबानी करके भारत ने अपना लोहा मनवाया। स्रोत: भाषाइस साल खेल जगत की नजरें भारत पर लगी रहीं और भारत की आंखों के तारे रहे विराट कोहली। क्रिकेट के नित नए रेकॉर्ड बनाना इस साल टीम इंडिया के कैप्टन विराट कोहली की आदत में शुमार रहा। इसके अलावा फीफा अंडर 17 वर्ल्ड कप की सफल मेजबानी करके भारत ने अपना लोहा मनवाया। स्रोत: भाषा from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2Cmkoqf

तेज गेंदबाज रजनीश गुरबानी की हैट-ट्रिक के बाद कप्तान फैज फजल (67) और वसीम जाफर (नाबाद 61) ने अर्धशतकीय पारी खेल पहली बार रणजी ट्रोफी का फाइनल खेल रही विदर्भ को दिल्ली के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे मैच के दूसरे दिन संभाल लिया है।तेज गेंदबाज रजनीश गुरबानी की हैट-ट्रिक के बाद कप्तान फैज फजल (67) और वसीम जाफर (नाबाद 61) ने अर्धशतकीय पारी खेल पहली बार रणजी ट्रोफी का फाइनल खेल रही विदर्भ को दिल्ली के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे मैच के दूसरे दिन संभाल लिया है। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2zSa2cm

इंग्लैंड को शनिवार को यहां फिर से एशेज सीरीज में ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ चौथे टेस्ट में जीत के करीब पहुंचकर ड्रॉ से संतोष करना पड़ाइंग्लैंड को शनिवार को यहां फिर से एशेज सीरीज में ऑस्ट्रेलिया के खिलाफ चौथे टेस्ट में जीत के करीब पहुंचकर ड्रॉ से संतोष करना पड़ा from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2CfQvsp

Legendary Proteas cricketer Jacques Kallis has heaped praise on the Indian pace battery and the former all-rounder has said that they will love to bowl in the seaming conditions of South Africa. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2CgIbc7

Yuvraj Singh welcomed the New Year in style as he partied with Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2Cf1N0d

Top of the Test rankings by a distance after dominating on home soil for two seasons, finalists in the Champions Trophy, and a revitalised unit in the Twenty20 arena, this was another red-letter year for Indian cricket. We look back at the 12 months and hand out a few awards — some to familiar faces, others to new kids on the block. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2CtWXZE

Ashton Agar said Sunday he was ready for another crack at England after being called into Australia's squad as the second spinning option for this week's final Ashes Test in Sydney. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lxvTkf

Catch all the action from the third day of the Ranji Trophy final between Delhi and Vidarbha in Indore on Cricketnext.com from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2zSkfWs

Steve Smith says he has been adapting his quirky batting to keep ahead of England's bowlers and is working on getting even better after a stellar Ashes series. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lrdMNU

India captain Virat Kohli justified his team's decision of not playing a warm-up game ahead of Test series in South Africa as the track on offer would not have been even "15 per cent" of what will be at the Newlands. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lwg3Xe

He has the highest regards for his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate and Indian skipper Virat Kohli simply does not understand why every Indo-South Africa series to be billed as a battle between him and AB de Villiers. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lrU2cI

The current Indian team has the experience and bench strength to challenge the might of South Africa in the Test series starting January 5, chief coach Ravi Shastri said on Saturday. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lwwoek

According to reports, India have already suffered a big blow as star opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of first Test against South Africa in Cape Town, starting January 5, due to an injury. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2loIUxk

Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lwebOg

His body is not designed in a way that would enable him to bowl at express pace but Rajneesh Gurbani is not exactly a trundler-in-chief either. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lrjVcC

The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has adopted the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha committee at its Special General Body Meeting held here on Friday. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lz2O7U

ऑस्ट्रेलिया और इंग्लैंड के बीच एशेज सीरीज का चौथा मैच बिना किसी रिजल्ट के खत्म हो गया। मैच के आखिरी दिन सुबह इंग्लिश प्लेयर एलेस्टेयर कुक के साथ ऐसा कुछ हो गया कि वे दर्द से कराह उठे, हालांकि इसके बाद भी वे हंस रहे थे। दरअसल इसकी वजह ये थी कि उन्हें खास जगह पर बॉल लग गई थी। आज की ताज़ा ख़बरें पढ़ने के लिए दैनिक भास्कर ऍप डाउनलोड करें from दैनिक भास्कर http://ift.tt/2CttY8o

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Wasim Jaffer brought into play his years of experience as he guided Vidarbha to 206 for four with an unbeaten half-century after seamer Rajneesh Gurbani scythed through Delhi's lower-order for a rare hat-trick in a Ranji Trophy final here on Saturday. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2lrTZh2

रिजल्ट के लिहाज से टीम इंडिया के लिए साल 2017 बेहद जबरदस्त रहा। पहली बार भारतीय टीम तीनों फॉर्मेट में सबसे ज्यादा मैच जीतने वाली टीम बनी। इस दौरान किसी एक-दो खिलाड़ी ने नहीं बल्कि पूरी टीम ने शानदार परफॉर्मेंस दी। भारत ने तीनों फॉर्मेट मिलाकर जो 14 ट्रॉफियां जीतीं उनमें नौ अलग-अलग खिलाड़ी 'मैन ऑफ द सीरीज' बने। इनमें से कप्तान विराट 4 बार को ये अचीवमेंट पाने का मौका मिला। आज की ताज़ा ख़बरें पढ़ने के लिए दैनिक भास्कर ऍप डाउनलोड करें from दैनिक भास्कर http://ift.tt/2q0bKsA

Led by skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team were pictured sweating it out in the nets ahead of the first Test against South Africa, which is scheduled to be played in Cape Town, starting January 5. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://ift.tt/2CpI9vh

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Cape Town, December 30 India feel they have the right balance in their squad to break new ground and win a series in South Africa for the first time, to underline their top ranking in Test cricket, captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday. “Our best result here has been a drawn series in 2010-11 but I feel the kind of bowling attack we have now and the balance we have in the side, we definitely can win here. There are no two ways about it,” he said as India began their preparations for the first Test at Newlands in Cape Town, which starts on Friday. “We come here believing in our abilities and knowing we have the right balance to win Test matches under any conditions. We aren’t thinking about the history of past series in South Africa but concentrating on winning each session and executing our strategy well. I think international cricket is all about staying in the present and trying to do things better than your opposition at all times. If we didn’t have that mindset, there would be no

Vinayak Padmadeo Tribune News Service New Delhi, december 30 An FIR has been filed against Sushil Kumar and his supporters by the elder brother of wrestler Parveen Rana. Naveen Rana filed the FIR at the IP Estate police station on Friday night. This was after he was checked and treated for his injuries. Parveen, along with his brother, was beaten up by some of Sushil’s supporters allegedly for fighting dirty on the mat. Sushil first defeated Parveen and then saw off another Railways man, Jitender, to seal his place for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Asian Wrestling Championships. The FIR has been filed under sections 323 (for voluntarily causing hurt), 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 341 (wrongful restraint) of the Indian Penal Code. “The FIR has been lodged against 6-7 known and unknown persons. We have initiated the inquiry,” IP Estate’s SHO Ravinder Kumar told The Tribune. Neither Parveen nor his brother was available to comment on the m

Cape Town, December 30 The current Indian team has the experience and bench strength to challenge the might of South Africa in the Test series starting January 5, India coach Ravi Shastri said. Shastri said adaptability to foreign conditions will be the key to success for the visitors. “All I can say is the team is up for the challenge. If you asked me four years ago, I would have said no. But this team has gained in experience,” said Shastri. “The beauty of this team is it does not matter which opposition it is playing. We look at the pitch and adapt to those conditions. You have got bench strength in your fast bowling department which is the key to taking 20 wickets,” he added. Asked whether India’s fast bowling strength will give the curators second thoughts about preparing spicy pitches, Shastri said, “For us every game is a home game. Even this is a home game for us at the Newlands. You see the pitch, you adapt. No excuses, no complaints. Both the teams have to play on that su

Indore, december 30 Wasim Jaffer guided Vidarbha to 206/4 with an unbeaten half-century after seamer Rajneesh Gurbani scythed through Delhi’s lower-order for a rare hat-trick in their Ranji Trophy final. At stumps on Day 2, Jaffer was batting on 61 off 120 balls and Akshay Wakhare was yet to open his account as Vidarbha trailed by 89 runs. In-form seamer Gurbani (6/59) rocked seven-time winners Delhi by removing three batsmen in as many balls in the second morning. Gurbani became only the second man to claim a hat-trick in the final of India’s premier domestic competition. Gurbani bowled out Vikas Mishra, Navdeep Saini and Dhruv Shorey off successive balls in two separate overs. What made the feat even more commendable was that Gurbani, bowling the hat-trick ball, was up against a batsman who was nearing 150. Tamil Nadu’s B Kalyanasundaram was the first man to take a hat-trick in the Ranji final, against Mumbai in 1972-73. Shorey’s 145 On 123 overnight, Shorey laced his innings wi

Pune, December 30 Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has adopted the recommendations of the Justice RM Lodha Committee at its Special General Body Meeting yesterday. MCA president Abhay Apte said, “MCA has unanimously agreed to implement the Lodha Committee reforms and any further order that the Supreme Court may pass in this regard. The members were unanimous on this issue and I am very happy that the members have considered the association above their personal interest,” added Apte. Earlier this month, the managing committee of MCA had agreed to adopt these recommendations. It is learnt that former BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke, who was sacked by the Supreme Court, also attended this meeting.  A senior MCA official said Shirke is a member and thus can come for the meeting in that capacity and was accordingly there.  The Supreme Court had asked the state cricket associations to implement the reforms suggested by the Justice Lodha Committee at the earliest. — PTI  from The Trib

Melbourne, December 30 Australia captain Steve Smith tormented England with another century as the fourth Ashes Test ended in a frustrating draw for Joe Root’s side on a lifeless Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch on Saturday. Smith marched off unbeaten after a 275-ball knock of 102, having nudged Australia to 263/4 and a lead of 99 runs before the captains called it off midway through the final session. No. 6 batsman Mitchell Marsh was as stubborn as his captain, scoring 29 from 166 balls to protect his wicket through the last two sessions. Dead wicket The unyielding drop-in pitch may have been England’s biggest obstacle, however, refusing to offer their bowlers any encouragement in terms of pace, movement or turn. “I don’t think it’s good for anyone,” Smith told reporters of the wicket after his third century of the series.  “There was absolutely nothing in it for the bowlers. I’m enjoying (batting), shame we had to call it off in the last hour, I could have had another hour out the

Perth, December 30 At the fag end of possibly the most amazing year of his storied career, Roger Federer has indicated that though he’s in his 37th year, he has no plan to stop playing. “I always hoped, when I became the world No. 1 for the first time in Melbourne in 2004, that hopefully, I’ll be able to play for a long time,” Federer said today at the Hopman Cup. “And if that’s the goal, I’d have to do it this way... If I have only one more year to play, then I’d just go all out and forget about fitness, almost, and just play tournaments instead of going to the practice courts.” He said the injury he suffered in Australia in 2016, which led to a six-month layoff, impacted his thinking. “I (originally) thought I was just going to be able to play freely through my career and just do it till the end,” he said. Changed mindset “But through the injury I sustained here a couple of years ago, my mindset has changed,” he said. “I think I have to be more careful about my planning... I was

Riyadh, December 30  Viswanathan Anand continued his excellent run as he bagged the bronze medal at the World Blitz Chess Championship, just two days after winning the gold in rapid section. World classical champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway proved his mettle as he won the gold in convincing fashion. After the first day, Carlsen trailed the leader and 2016 champion Sergey Karjakin by two points. But on the second day, Carlsen found his form as he conceded only two draws in 10 games to win the title with a game to spare.  He finished on 16 points from 21, one-and-a-half point ahead of Karjakin and Anand. Russia’s Karjakin took the silver due to a better tie-break, but the prize money will be shared. This is Carlsen’s third world blitz title, having also won in 2009 and 2014. Anand bounces back After ending the first day with a defeat at the hands of Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, Anand was a class act on the final day.  Anand, who had seven points after Day 1, earned 7.5 points on

Pune, December 30  Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Sumit Nagal entered the second round of the qualifying event at the Tata Open Maharashtra. Gunneswaran started off with a 6-4 6-1 win over Jayesh Pungliya, while Nagal eased past doubles specialist Divij Sharan 6-2 6-3. Carlos Taberner beat Vishnu Vardhan 5-7 6-2 7-6.  Meanwhile, India’s top singles player Yuki Bhambri got an easy first match, while Marin Cilic and defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut got first-round byes. Bhambri will face world No. 608 Arjun Kadhe. Ramkumar Ramanathan, another Indian wild card, will meet world No. 106 Roberto Carballes Baena. Second seed Kevin Anderson, the US Open finalist this year, has also got a bye. — PTI from The Tribune http://ift.tt/2EkN2Go

Pattaya (Thailand), Dec 30  Shiv Kapur turned in a 3-under 68 to hang in right behind leader Prom Meesawat and stay in the hunt for his third title of the season at the $500,000 Royal Cup here today. Kapur aggregated 10-under 203 after three rounds to stay two shots adrift of Meesawat (66). In the distant third place is Gaganjeet Bhullar (69), alongside Poom Saksansin (68), at 6-under. Khalin Joshi (71) is tied-9th at 4-under, while Jyoti Randhawa (72) is tied-38th. Kapur made birdies on the second, sixth, 12th, 14th and 18th, with bogeys on the fifth and 15th. “I played great today. He (Meesawat) didn’t make many mistakes,” said Kapur. “He left the door open once or twice, but I didn’t capitalise on it. Every time I made a birdie, he seemed to make a birdie as well. He played a solid back-nine and he seemed to pull away a bit.” “I told my caddie at the 18th tee, if I can birdie the last and close the gap to two shots, it can give me a better chance for a win. It’s a big difference

New Delhi Awadhe Warriors defeated North Eastern Warriors 4-3 in a Premier Badminton League contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. The mixed doubles pair of Tang Chun Man and Christinna Pedersen won Awadhe’s trump match against Kim Gi Jung and Prajakta Sawant 15-14 15-13 giving the Lucknow-based outfit a 2-0 lead. Parupalli Kashyap made it 3-0 after defeating Ajay Jayaram 15-9 15-12. Saina Nehwal overcame Michelle Li 6-15, 15-13 15-13. Wang Tzu Wei crushed Kidambi Srikanth 10-15 15-9 15-6 to open NE Warriors’ account. The men’s doubles pair of Kim Gi Jung and Shin Baek Cheol registered a 15-10 15-12 victory over Harendra Setiawan and Tang Chun Man.  Imphal Last-gasp goal helps Neroca hold EB 1-1 Neroca FC scored a last-gasp goal through Nedo Turkovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina to hold East Bengal 1-1 and jump to the third spot in the I-League. Katsumi Yusa gave the visitors the lead in the 12th minute and the Kolkata side were on the verge of sealing a victory before Turkovic struck t

New Delhi, December 30 Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar was on Saturday booked by Delhi Police in connection with a clash between his supporters and those of rival wrestler Parveen Rana at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, the police said. (Follow  The Tribune on Facebook ; and  Twitter @thetribunechd ) Kumar and his supporters have been booked under IPC Section 341 (wrongful restraint) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), the latter attracting an imprisonment of up to one year or a monetary fine of Rs 1,000 or both, police officials said. Read: Rana bares his fangs, bloodied Sushil wins The supporters of the two wrestlers on Friday engaged in an ugly clash and came to blows during the selection trial for the Gold Coast Games, to be held in April next year. Kumar had won all his bouts but things took an ugly turn when Rana, after losing to the former in the semifinal clash, claimed that the decorated wrestler’s supporters beat him and his elder brother “for daring to take the

Melbourne, December 30 Australia captain Steve Smith tormented England with another century as the fourth Ashes test ended in a frustrating draw for Joe Root’s side at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Smith marched off unbeaten after a 275-ball knock of 102, having nudged Australia to 263 for four and a lead of 99 runs before the captains agreed to end the match midway through the final session. Number six batsman Mitchell Marsh was as stubborn as his captain, scoring 29 from 166 balls to protect his wicket through the last two sessions, though the unyielding pitch may have been England’s greatest enemy as it declined to offer their bowlers any encouragement. With Alastair Cook finding form with an unbeaten 244, the tourists can perhaps claim a moral victory after their batsmen built a first-innings lead of 164 runs. But they will still head into the fifth and final test 3-0 down in the series and desperate for a face-saving win at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Smith, havi

Vinayak Padmadeo Tribune News Service New Delhi, December 29 There was blood on the mat and outside as well. On a day when Sushil Kumar stamped his class over all his younger opponents, including Parveen Rana and Dinesh Kumar, a few of his supporters took the shine away from his gladiatorial performance. Rana and his elder brother Naveen were beaten up by a group of people, allegedly for fighting against Sushil, the two-time Olympics medallist and Rana’s mentor from the Chhatrasal Stadium akhada. The incident happened minutes after Sushil, blood dripping from a wound below his left eyebrow, won a very physical fight against Jitender of the Railways in the 74kg category. The tough 3-2 win bagged Sushil an automatic ticket for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Asian Wrestling Championship. Drawing blood Before beating Jitender, Sushil beat Rana 7-2 in the most controversial bout of the day. Rana bit Sushil twice on his right forearm, seemed to be trying to injure his knee, and t

Indore, December 29  Displaying steely resolve, Dhruv Shorey struck an unbeaten century to steer Delhi to 271/6 at the end of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha here today. The 25-year-old Shorey walked out to the middle in the very first over of the match following the dismissal of opener Kunal Chandela. He survived testing opening spells by the Vidarbha seamers before opening up, and eventually finishing the day at a 256-ball 123, his third first class century. He added 105 runs for the fifth wicket with Himmat Singh, who struck a fluent 66 off 72 balls with the help of eight boundaries and two sixes. Considering they lost both their openers, Chandela and the seasoned Gautam Gambhir, inside the first hour of play, Delhi would be quite satisfied with how they finished the day. Maybe Himmat would be a little disappointed, for he looked in superb touch before a dubious caught-behind decision cut short his promising knock. For Vidarbha, who would also be happy with the

Melbourne, December 29  England rejected ball-tampering allegations as a “beat-up” as rain frustrated their push for their first victory of the Ashes series against Australia here today. Alastair Cook carried his bat for a record unbeaten 244 before David Warner, unbeaten on 40, and captain Steve Smith, on 25, defied the visiting bowlers on a rain-truncated day. When the umpires called off play after persistent rain, Australia were 103/2 and trailing by 61 runs with a day remaining. “Any time there’s a bit of rain and you’re on top in the game, it’s a bit frustrating, but we’ve got an opportunity tomorrow to win and that’s the attitude we’ve got to take,” said England coach Trevor Bayliss. “We showed in the first innings that we can take a number of wickets reasonably quickly. So, 98 overs tomorrow, it’s more than enough time if we play well to force a result.” Bayliss also slammed claims of tampering after footage of James Anderson working the ball with his thumbnail drew suspicion

CAPE TOWN, December 29  Pace bowler Chris Morris has been restored to South Africa’s squad for the first Test against India next week after recovering from a groin injury, Cricket South Africa said on Friday. Morris replaces Duanne Olivier in the 15-man squad for the Test at Newlands in Cape Town, which starts next Friday. Captain Faf du Plessis and bowler Dale Steyn, who were both laid low by flu this week and missed the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, are also included. Quinton de Kock, who hurt his hamstring in the Boxing Day Test and was unable to keep wicket in Zimbabwe’s two innings, was also included.  Squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn. — Reuters from The Tribune http://ift.tt/2Elidlb

Nelson, December 29  West Indies were left ruing one bad over by Kesrick Williams after being trounced by New Zealand in the opening T20 game here today. Set a target of 188, the reigning world champions were bowled out for 140. Captain Carlos Brathwaite said the real damage was done in New Zealand’s final over when Mitchell Santner and Tim Southee plundered 25 off Williams in a wild over that included three no balls. — Reuters   Brief score: NZ 187/7 (Phillips 55, Munro 53; Brathwaite 3/28); WI 140 (Fletcher 27; Rance 3/29, Southee 3/36) from The Tribune http://ift.tt/2lznBZo

Riyadh, December 29 Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand regained the World Rapid Chess Championship after defeating Russia’s Vladimir Fedoseev in the tie-break play-off. Anand, a former world champion, outclassed world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the tournament and was placed joint second at the start of the final five rounds. He then defeated Fedoseev 2-0 in a two-game tie-break after a three-way tie with the Russian and Ian Nepomniachtchi at 10.5 points each from a possible 15. The Indian claimed the title by remaining unbeaten in the championship with six wins and nine draws.  The win for Anand has come after a tough year. The 48-year-old had earlier failed to qualify for the Candidates Tournament to decide the challenger for the World Championship match against Carlsen and then finished last in the London Chess Classic. Slow start in World Blitz Championship On Friday, Anand won two and drew four rounds to make a slow start to his campaign at the World Blitz Ch

Chennai, December 29  Relieved after claiming his first World Rapid Chess title after 14 years, Viswanathan Anand said he entered the tournament in a “pessimistic” frame of mind but managed to surprise himself and the world with an unbeaten campaign. “The last two rapid events were nothing short of disasters. I came here in a pessimistic frame of mind. But it has just been the most wonderful surprise. But I played well,” Anand said after his triumph.  Anand said he had a particularly tough year coming into the event in Riyadh. “...especially the London (Chess Classic) tournament was a big disappointment. It is not that I had high expectations of London, but still I expected to do well. To finish in the last place was a heavy blow.” Anand said he felt good on the first day of the tournament here as he played well and it reminded him of his glory days. “It was on the first day that I felt I was playing well. It was as if time had stood still. I was back in time a few years when I wa

Tribune News Service Nabha, December 29 Punjab Police outclassed defending champion EME Jalandhar with a solitary goal in the quarterfinals of the 42nd GS Bains Liberals All India Hockey Tournament.  Punjab Police initiated a move from the centre line in the 47th minute and forward Sarbjit took the possession of the ball on the top of the circle to surprise the EME defence.  SAI Kurukshetra came from behind to enter the semifinals by defeating ITBP 2-1. ITBP took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute with a goal from Jaswinder Singh but the Kurukshetra boys hit back with a goal in the 27th minute through skipper Rahul (1-1). Vishal sealed the victory for ITBP (2-1) in the 62nd minute. Hawks Rupnagar also made it to the semifinals with a 3-2 win over PSPCL Patiala. Hawks scored through skipper Harpreet Singh (18th min), Ranjit Singh (21st min) and Jaswinder Singh (48th min). Akash of PSPCL reduced Hawks’ lead to 1-2 with a strike in the 47th minute. The Rupnagar team will next face Punjab

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One of the season's traditional curtain-raisers, the Qatar Open, begins Monday but with the late withdrawal of Novak Djokovic the tournament is shorn of its usual A-list headline acts. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Cg08HM via IFTTT

Date: July 23, 2017. Venue: The Lord's. Attendance: 26,500. Match: ICC Women's World Cup final. India took on eventual champions England in this clash, with Mithali Raj and her band of go-getters missing out on the title by just nine runs. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2DDHSV1 via IFTTT

Indian badminton is experiencing a golden period and the reason behind the spiralling success is the zeal of young players to experiment with new techniques, feels World Number 22 Tian Houwei. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Eid4tT via IFTTT

In seven deliveries on Saturday morning, Vidarbha medium-pacer Rajneesh Gurbani changed the course of the Ranji Trophy final and also entered the record books. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2DCEqtw via IFTTT

Cricket, these days, hardly has a beautiful story to offer. It's either down to day-in-day-out number crunching of instant cricket or piling of superhuman success stories in home conditions in the five-day format. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Cs63pQ via IFTTT

Manchester United's dismal run of results in December continued with a third consecutive Premier League draw as they were held 0-0 at home to Southampton on Saturday, dropping to third in the standings. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2BWLjpf via IFTTT

Ashton Agar on Sunday said he was ready for another crack at England after being called into Australia's squad as the second spinning option for this week's final Ashes Test in Sydney. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Cl7zN3 via IFTTT

With the January transfer window opening on New Year's Day, the Premier League's superpowers are ready to flex their financial muscles in a frenzy of spending. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Cg07nc via IFTTT

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reflected on a memorable 2017 as the Premier League champions rounded off the year with a 5-0 demolition of Stoke City. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2DBLAOJ via IFTTT

Haryana wrestler Pooja Dhanda, who had auditioned in Mumbai for the role of reel-life character of Geeta Phogat in 'Dangal' movie, and was later selected to play the role of younger sister Babita, defeated the real-life Dangal girl Geeta in a keenly-contested selection trial in Lucknow on Saturday to qualify for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2zTVIQU via IFTTT

Delhi police has registered an FIR against Sushil Kumar - only Indian to have won two individual Olympic medals - and five of his supporters on the basis of a complaint by wrestler Praveen Rana and his brother Naveen. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2C0lp3O via IFTTT

Indian Arrows goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has quit the team after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) insisted he signs a three-year contract extension like all other players. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2DBrswa via IFTTT

Paulo Dybala scored a brace as champions Juventus won 3-1 at Verona to keep pace with Napoli as Serie A's leading duo pulled clear of pursuing Inter Milan, Roma and Lazio on Saturday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2BZk2mc via IFTTT

"It's not like only two guys are playing in this series. AB is a great friend of mine. I respect the way he plays the game and I have always respected him as a person as well. But, when we are playing against each other -- it's not that we cross the line with each other, we are just not like that," Virat Kohli said. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2CmYhzS via IFTTT

His straight-sets victory over Japan's Yuichi Sugita showed Roger Federer was sharp for his upcoming Australian Open title defence, capping off an extraordinary year in which he claimed two Grand Slam titles and climbed back to number two in world rankings. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2Ei4DyZ via IFTTT

Viswanathan Anand continued his excellent run bagging a bronze in the World Blitz Chess Championship following his gold winning performance in the Rapid section only a couple of days back. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2luwMtK via IFTTT

"We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in," captain Virat Kohli said at the Indian team's arrival press conference in Cape Town. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://ift.tt/2pXzjCp via IFTTT

करगिल युद्ध में शहीद हुए हवलदार लक्ष्मण दास की पत्नी शकुंतला देवी की हरियाणा के सोनीपत में इलाज न मिलने से मौत हो गई। हृदयरोगी शकुंतला को उनके बेटे पवन गुरुवार को इलाज के लिए एक निजी अस्पताल ले गए थे।करगिल युद्ध में शहीद हुए हवलदार लक्ष्मण दास की पत्नी शकुंतला देवी की हरियाणा के सोनीपत में इलाज न मिलने से मौत हो गई। हृदयरोगी शकुंतला को उनके बेटे पवन गुरुवार को इलाज के लिए एक निजी अस्पताल ले गए थे। from Chandigarh News, Chandigarh News in Hindi, चंडीगढ़ समाचार, खबरें http://ift.tt/2DCpL1v

हरियाणा के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री अनिल विज ने सोनीपत में एक कारगिल शहीद की पत्नी को आधार कार्ड न होने पर इलाज मुहैया नहीं करने वाले अस्पताल की जांच कराने के संकेत दिए हैं। मंत्री विज ने कहा है कि इलाज के लिए मात्र आधार कार्ड को लेकर मना करना जायज नहीं है।हरियाणा के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री अनिल विज ने सोनीपत में एक कारगिल शहीद की पत्नी को आधार कार्ड न होने पर इलाज मुहैया नहीं करने वाले अस्पताल की जांच कराने के संकेत दिए हैं। मंत्री विज ने कहा है कि इलाज के लिए मात्र आधार कार्ड को लेकर मना करना जायज नहीं है। from Chandigarh News, Chandigarh News in Hindi, चंडीगढ़ समाचार, खबरें http://ift.tt/2CsGDbE

Apart from boasting of a prolific batting record, Dravid also earned the respect of not just his peers but also fans across the world. Some of the replies to Hazeez's tweet were proof of the goodwill... from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2DAerTE

Melbourne, December 28 Alastair Cook reeled off a record-breaking double century to put England in full command of the fourth Ashes Test with a formidable 164-run lead here today. The stoic opener emphatically bounced back after a lean run of scores to finish the day unconquered on 244 off 409 balls. At the close, England were 491/9.  Along the way, Cook surpassed the highest score by a visiting batsman in a Test match at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, bettering the 208 by West Indian great Viv Richards in 1984. He earlier bettered Wally Hammond’s 200, back in 1928, as the highest Test score at the MCG by an Englishman. Cook’s fifth double-century in 151 Test matches also catapulted him above West Indian Brian Lara to become the sixth highest run-getter in Test cricket with 11,956 runs. Australia, who already have won back the Ashes with an unassailable 3-0 lead, looked unable to stop the flow of runs in the final session as Stuart Broad supported Cook to take the game away fr

Cape Town, December  28 South Africa pacer Morne Morkel feels the last session of the day will be crucial for the home side to inflict damage on the Indian batsmen in the three-match Test series beginning on January 5. “It’s going to be about that last session in the day when the ball is soft and conditions are tough,” Morkel said. “Majority of the runs in Test cricket are scored after tea. So for us, it’s going to be if we have enough petrol in the tank to knock India over at the back end of the day.”  Morkel claimed his first five-for in five years in South Africa’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth, which the Proteas won inside two days. Despite being the most successful seamer in the match, he faces the risk of missing out against India when Dale Steyn returns. If South Africa stick to a frontline attack of three seamers and a spinner at Newlands, Morkel may have to watch the action from the sidelines. Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander are almost certain to make th

Indore, December 28  A win away from their maiden Ranji Trophy title, Vidarbha are ready to face a battle-hardened Delhi in the final beginning here tomorrow. Delhi will take the field as favourites, though Vidarbha, given their fantastic run this season, are certain to put up a stiff challenge. “We are focused on the job at hand. We know we will have to play really well to win the match,” Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant said on the eve of the match. Delhi will rely heavily on their seasoned opener Gautam Gambhir, who has played a crucial role in the team’s progress to the final. While he smashed a crucial 95 in the fourth innings in the quarterfinal against Madhya Pradesh, he cracked a game-changing century against Bengal in the semifinal. His opening partner Kunal Chandela, too, struck a century in the semifinal. In the middle-order, Nitish Rana has been rock solid for Delhi. Pant, who has been given the reins of the team in the absence of Ishant Sharma, has had an average season, so he

PORT ELIZABETH, December 28 Zimbabwe might concentrate on the limited-overs formats to be more competitive in the wake of a devastating defeat by South Africa in their one-off Test at St George’s Park on Wednesday. The bottom-ranked Test nation were beaten by an innings and 120 runs inside two days in the inaugural four-day Test against their neighbours. Coach Heath Streak said Zimbabwe’s infrequent Test schedule made it near impossible to compete against top countries like South Africa. “Maybe there is an argument for us to focus a lot more of our resources and time into short-format cricket to give ourselves more of a realistic chance of competing at a higher level rather than hanging around near the bottom of the table,” he said. Streak said if Zimbabwe were to play more Tests, they might have to settle for games against the likes of newcomers Afghanistan and Ireland. “I think if you get a bit of context to the Test rankings, with an incentive to get to the next level, with maybe

Newcastle, December 28  Manchester City surged 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling fired the runaway leaders to a 1-0 win at Newcastle. Pep Guardiola's side look certain to lift the title after extending their Premier League record winning streak to 18 matches. Sterling’s 31st minute goal ensured City took advantage of second placed Manchester United’s costly draw with Burnley. The only club in Europe’s five biggest leagues to have had a longer winning run is Bayern Munich, who earned 19 consecutive victories under Guardiola in 2013-14. City can equal Bayern’s mark in their next match at Crystal Palace on December 31. Unbeaten City have also won a record-equalling 11 successive away matches in the English top-flight, a total matched only by Chelsea in 2008. Only Everton have prevented City from collecting maximum points this season, and ultra-defensive Newcastle, who for long spells had 11 men behind the ball, rarely looked like adding their nam

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Put in to bat, Delhi started off on a poor note as openers Kunal Chandela (0) and Gautam Gambhir (15) failed to provide the start the team wanted. Chandela was dismissed in the first over by Aditya... from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://ift.tt/2pZKM4o

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ऑस्ट्रेलिया और इंग्लैंड के बीच एशेज सीरीज का चौथा टेस्ट पांचवें और अंतिम दिन शनिवार को ड्रॉ समाप्त हुआ। मेलबर्न में खेले गए इस टेस्ट मैच में ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने खेल समाप्त होने के समय अपनी दूसरी पारी में 4 विकेट खोकर 263 रन बनाए।ऑस्ट्रेलिया और इंग्लैंड के बीच एशेज सीरीज का चौथा टेस्ट पांचवें और अंतिम दिन शनिवार को ड्रॉ समाप्त हुआ। मेलबर्न में खेले गए इस टेस्ट मैच में ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने खेल समाप्त होने के समय अपनी दूसरी पारी में 4 विकेट खोकर 263 रन बनाए। from Sports News in Hindi: Latest Hindi News on Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey & more | Navbharat Times http://ift.tt/2pYb9rw