ClT20: Sanga won’t play for SH
Colombo: Kumar Sangakkara has preferred Sri lankan champion team Kandurata over his IPl team Hyderabad Sunrisers for the upcoming Champions league Twenty20 tournament. “I will play for the Kandurata team in the champions league”, the star left-hander said on Thursday. The Kandurata team qualified in the recent Sri lankan Super 4 league which was cobbled out as a result of the cancellation of this year’s SlPl. “This was an issue which ought to have been settled by Sri lanka Cricket. They told me that I should play for Kandurata. If I had a free choice where I was not being penalised, my choice would definitely be Kandurata,” the former Sri lankan captain said.
Durand prize purse hiked
New Delhi: Its prize purse hiked from `20 lakh to an impressive `50 lakh, the 126th edition of Durand Cup football tournament, starting here from September 2, will see participation from top clubs like Mohammedan Sporting, Pune FC, Mumbai Tigers and Sikkim United, among others. Defending champions Air India will also be part of the tournament, which is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third oldest.
Graphic biography on Dhyan Chand
New Delhi: The venue that bears his name on Thursday aptly played host to the launch of Dhyan Chand’s graphic biography, which will transport the readers to the good old days of Indian hockey when the wizard would rule the world with his sorcery. The first-of-its-kind book on a sportsman, titled ‘Dhyan Chand - The Wizard of Hockey’, was launched here on the National Sports Day to commemorate the 108th birth anniversary of the legend. The book is being printed by comic-series publication Amar Chitra Katha.
Chawla hits ton at lord’s
london: Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla let his bat do the talking with a superb century during a Division-I county game for his side Somerset against Middlesex at the lord’s here on Thursday. The left-handed Chawla, who came into bat at No 9 with the scoreboard reading 211 for seven, struck a stylish 112 off only 170 balls with 12 boundaries and four sixes as Somerset finished at 449 in 136 overs. He reached his century off 139 balls with 10 fours and four sixes -- three off them coming against left-arm spinner Ravi Patel. The other six was hit off offie Oliver Rayner’s delivery soon after he arrived at the crease. Chawla reached his fourth first-class century with a big six off Patel.
India in QF of Sepaktakraw WSS
New Delhi: Hosting its maiden international Sepaktakraw event, India began their campaign in the men’s section with a bang as they recorded a come-from-behind victory over higher-ranked Singapore on the opening day of the World Super Series here on Thursday. The home side, ranked eighth in the world, defeated fifth-ranked Singapore 14-16, 11-15, 15-9, 17-16 and 15-7 for a total score of 72-63 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex.
Clifford gets Dilip Sardesai Award
Panaji: Dempo SC midfielder Clifford Rayes Miranda on Thursday received Dilip Sardesai Award for sports excellence for the year 2013-14. The 31-year old, who has been playing for Dempo for last 14 years, was felicitated by Deputy Chief Minister Franscis D’Souza. The award comprises `2 lakh in cash and a certificate. Clifford represented Goa in Santosh Trophy Championship in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and was part of the winning squad in 2005.
PEFIndia celebrates Sports Day
New Delhi: The Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) celebrated the National sports day by organising a National Conference on Physical education. Speaking on the occasion Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur, who was the chief guest, said, “This day should not only be remembered for Major Dhyan Chand but to take necessary steps to produce more players like him in the coming times.” PNS/Agencies