S. Praneeth cruises into Thailand Open final

| Updated: Jun 03, 2017 21:14 IST

Bangkok [Thailand], June 3 (ANI): Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth booked his place in the finals of the men's singles event of the Thailand Open after registering a straight-sets defeat against local player Pannawit Thongnuam on Saturday. Praneeth defeated Thongnuam 21-11, 21-15 in just 36 minutes. The third seeded Indian completely dominated the opening game. Thongnuam tried hard to take the fight to Praneeth in the second game, but the final outcome hardly looked in doubt. The world number 24 will now take on fourth seed Jonathan Christie--- who registered 21-9, 21-18 win over Malaysia's Joo Ven Soong in the other semi-final match---in the summit clash on Sunday. (ANI)

Updated: Jun 19, 2018 23:47 IST

FIFA WC: Senegal beat Poland 2-1

Moscow [Russia], June 19 (ANI): In yet another shocker of the day, 27th ranked Senegal defeated eighth-ranked Poland 2-1 in their opening match of Group H at the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup at the Spartak Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 20:28 IST

FIFA WC: Osako's header snatches 2-1 win for Japan

Moscow [Russia], June 19 (ANI): Contrary to expectations, 61st ranked Japan edged past 16th ranked Colombia 2-1, courtesy Yuya Osako's second-half header, in their opening match of Group H at the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup here at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 18:35 IST

Red Bull split with Renault, confirm Honda deal

Melbourne [Australia], June 19 (ANI): Renault Sports racing has confirmed their separation with Red Bull after 12 years of association, with the Formula One racing team also announcing a new deal with Honda.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 18:24 IST

Shannon Gabriel attains career-best Test spot

Dubai [UAE], June 19 (ANI): West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has made a huge jump to achieve a career-best 12th position in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings after his player of the match effort in the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in St Lucia, which ended on Monday.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 15:06 IST

`Indian table tennis players have improved a lot`

Pune [India], June 19 (ANI): Maharashtra United's Elizabeta Samara, who made her debut in Ultimate Table Tennis this season, believes Indian paddlers have upped their game.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 15:06 IST

Proteas' de Bruyn pens short-term county deal with Surrey

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 19 (ANI): South Africa batsman Theunis de Bruyn has been roped in by Surrey for their next two matches of the County Championship Division One.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 14:34 IST

Federer to lock horns with Bedene in Halle opener

Halle [Germany], June 19 (ANI): World number one Roger Federer will look to begin his campaign at the Halle Open on a promising note when he faces Slovenian Aljaz Bedene in the opening match of the tournament here on Tuesday.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 13:04 IST

Indian hockey eves end Spain tour on high

Madrid [Spain], June 19 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team ended their Spain Tour on a bright note as they defeated the hosts 4-1 in the fifth and final match here at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium last evening.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 12:44 IST

FIFA WC: Colombia face Japan, Poland to meet Senegal

Moscow [Russia], June 19 (ANI): Colombia will look to kick start their campaign at the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup on a winning note when they cross swords with struggling Japanese side here at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Tuesday.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 11:37 IST

Indian squad departs for Men's Hockey Champions Trophy

Bengaluru [India], June 19 (ANI): The 18-member Indian men's hockey team on Tuesday left for the Champions Trophy, which is slated to be held in Breda, the Netherlands from June 23.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 11:17 IST

Uncapped Abu Jayed in B'desh Test squad against Windies

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 19 (ANI): Uncapped seamer Abu Jayed has been named in the 15-man Bangladesh squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies, beginning July 4 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

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Updated: Jun 19, 2018 05:39 IST

KSS shooting c'ship: Mehuli Ghosh clinches two gold

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Promising shooter Mehuli Ghosh of West Bengal clinched two two gold medals in both the women senior and junior category of the 10m air rifle event in the 18th KSS Memorial Shooting Championship on Monday.

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