El Clasico match IN MUMBAI postponed
Kolkata: The much-hyped El Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, slated to be held in Mumbai on September 15, has been postponed due to unavailability of some players, said the organisers here on Sunday. "There has been some availability issues with the players, so as of now it's not happening on September 15. It will now be held tentatively in first week of October ahead of the World Cup," one of the organisers explained. However, there is a huge uncertainty over the match taking place in the near future, a Mumbai-based official said on condition of anonimity. "It's World Cup time in October and there's little chance of the match happening now," he told PTI. legends of Barcelona and Real Madrid were to play an exhibition match in memory of Dutch legend and Barcelona star Johan Cryuff.
Amalraj downs Kamal to win South Zone TT title
Dharwad: Anthony Amalraj, who was recently bestowed with the Arjuna award, outlasted top seed Sharath Kamal 4-3 in the men's singles final at the All India National Ranking Table Tennis Championships (South Zone) here on Sunday. Playing superbly throughout, Amalraj looked like slipping away when Kamal took a commanding 3-0 lead. But Amalraj, who never gives up easily, fought well and upped the ante when it was needed as he clawed his way back slowly but surely. A jaded Sharath was losing steam and was unable to get his shorts right, more often than not putting out and netting a few. Amalraj levelled the score at 3-3 and took the issue to the decider which he won.
Karn Sharma spins India Red to big win
lucknow: leg spinner Karn Sharma ended with a career-best 10-wicket haul to lead India Red to a 170-run win over India Green despite a valiant hundred from Karun Nair on day four of the Duleep Trophy here. India Green, resuming the day at 98 for two and chasing an improbable 474-run target, were dismissed for 303 in their second innings with Sharma taking six for 94 to take his match tally to 10 for 133, his best figures in first class cricket. The remaining four wickets in the Indian Green innings were taken by pacer Siddarth Kaul.
Bengaluru edge Paltan 24-20 in PKl
Sonepat: Bengaluru Bulls rode on an excellent defensive performance to snap their losing streak and beat Puneri Paltan 24-20 in a Pro Kabaddi league match, here on Sunday. Kuldeep Singh marshaled the Bengaluru Bulls defence as they scored 15 tackle points and controlled Pune raiders. It was a battle of defences and Bengaluru Bulls came out on top to record a victory at the Inter Zone Challenge Week. Bengaluru Bulls are now fourth in Zone B with 29 points. Puneri Paltan are also in the fourth spot in Zone A with 32 points.