The Pakistan-Sri Lanka ICC 2019 World Cup match at Bristol was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain on Friday. The match was called off at 8.15 pm (IST) as no play was possible in the time left after the rain stopped. This is the first time Sri Lanka have gained…
Dhoni in breach of ICC rules: ICC turns down BCCI’s request
June 8, 2019The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down BCCI’s request to reconsider the world governing body of cricket’s objection to M.S. Dhoni’s wicket-keeping gloves. Dhoni had sported an army crest on his wicket-keeping gloves during India’s World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa. The ICC requested BCCI to ask Dhoni to remove the army crest…
Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2019: City’s Pranavi finishes runner-up
June 8, 2019Mysuru’s Golfer Pranavi S. Urs (JWGC), taking part in the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2019’s 7th leg at Clover Greens, Hosur, Tamil Nadu from June 5 to 7, finished runner-up with a three-day aggregate score of five-under-211 (76+69+66). Gaurika Bishnoi won the title with a three-day card of 8-under-208 (71+70+67). Mysuru women’s professional golfer…
French Open 2019; Nadal beats Federer to reach final
June 8, 2019Djokovic Vs Thiem match suspended due to bad weather Rafael Nadal is one step away from his 12th French Open title after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 semi-final win over Roger Federer. Strong winds prevented the contest from hitting the heights anticipated, but there were plenty of majestic moments to please the Philippe-Chatrier crowd. The Spaniard…
KSCA Inter Mofussil Tournament for U-23: Nikin Jose, Vishnu shine in Mysore Zone’s win
June 8, 2019Centuries by skipper S.J. Nikin Jose (118, 131b, 8×4, 3×6) and P. Vishnu (101, 115b, 9×4, 3×6) helped Mysore Zone to register a 81-run win over Shimoga Zone in the KSCA Inter-Mofussil U-23 years tournament 2019 played at AMC Grounds in Bengaluru on Thursday. Scores Mysore Zone: 279 for 4 in 50 overs (Nikin Jose…
Gold Medallist
June 8, 2019S. Achutha, Chartered Accountant, Mysuru has bagged a Gold Medal in 50mts Breast Stroke, a Silver Medal in 50mts Back Stroke and a Bronze Medal in 50mts Free Style respectively at the Mysore District Swimming Championship – 2019 held on May 26 at Mysore University Swimming Pool, Saraswathipuram, organised by The Department of Physical Education,…
Nile, Starc star in Australia’s win
June 7, 2019Defending champion Australia registered their second successive win in this edition of the World Cup with an exciting 15-run win over former champion West Indies in a closely contested match in the 2019 ICC World Cup game played at a full house in Trent Bridge on Thursday. Exceptional performances by Australia’s all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile, fast…
Wins gold in State Senior Karate Championships
June 7, 2019City’s Deia Urs clinched the Gold Medal by securing 24.8 points in the Senior Female Individual Kata Category finals at the 10th State-level Senior Karate Championships held at Jain University Campus in Bengaluru recently. Jamuna K. Shukla of Davanagere took the Silver with 22.6 and Savitha of Dakshina Kannada settled for Bronze with 20.7 points….
Specially-abled arm wrestlers, who believe in their abilities to excel
June 7, 2019Athletes with Physical Disabilities (AWPD) are a problematised group. Their accomplishments are questioned and devalued as less valid or challenging than those of able-privileged athletes. They are not party to the often problematic veneration of athletes in today’s society, nor are they permitted to participate in generalised sporting events. This apart, being born with disability…
India launches World Cup campaign with six-wicket win over South Africa
June 6, 2019India launched their World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win over South Africa at Southampton on Wednesday as the Proteas suffered their third defeat in as many matches this tournament. South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and batted but a superb double strike by Jasprit Bumrah left his side reeling. India leg-spinner…















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