US Open: Srikanth, Devika and Rounak storm into semifinals
Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan advanced to the semifinals of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, keeping India's title hopes alive in Fullerton.
Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan advanced to the semifinals of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, keeping India's title hopes alive in Fullerton.
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish top of Group G and qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne also starred in the dominant victory.
Iran's stoppage-time winner was ruled out by VAR in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt, leaving their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes dependent on results elsewhere. Egypt advanced to the Round of 32.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker called his side's 34-run victory over world champions India "pretty special" after Ireland secured their first-ever T20I win over India and took a 1-0 series lead.
Alex Baena scored the winner as Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to finish top of Group H at the FIFA World Cup. Uruguay crashed out in the group stage while Cape Verde advanced to the Round of 32.
Brijesh (48kg) started the day for India in a hard-fought bout against Uzbekistan’s Sabirov Sayfiddin, with both boxers winning one round each as it all came down to the third round which the Indian won 4-3 after the bout was reviewed.
The defender, who was capped 113 times by Brazil, has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season.
Indian women's badminton team have already booked their last eight spot with two successive victories and will be facing China on Tuesday in their last group A clash.
Arsenal survived a late comeback from Tottenham to win 3-2 away to its neighbour after it had stormed into a 3-0 first-half lead.
The first phase of the league will conclude in Ranchi on 9 May. The venue and dates of the second phase will be announced by Hockey India later.
