Fraser-Pryce reaffirms status as Queen of Sprints, wins third world 100m title

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce underlined her status as Queen of the Sprints with an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday.
With her long, dyed green braids flowing behind her, the diminutive Jamaican was not quickest out of the blocks but soon got into her stride and powered down the track in 10.76 seconds to add to her titles in Berlin in 2009 and Moscow two years ago.

Back at the same arena where she won the first of her two Olympic gold medals at the 2008 Games, Fraser-Pryce locked up a fifth title in the last six major championships in the blue riband sprint.
"I will always work hard and do my best," she said. "When I ran the heats, I remembered back at the 2008 Olympic Games when I was a 21-year-old.
"I expected nothing then. And I came out here again tonight and won a gold medal. I am really excited."
Former heptathlete Dafne Schippers almost caught Fraser-Pryce with a brilliant finish but was more than satisfied with her second Dutch national record of the night in 10.81 for second place.
The first European to win a medal in the 100 metres at a world championships since France's Christine Arron in 2005, Schippers was delighted to secure silver in her first season after giving up the multi-discipline event to focus on the sprints.
     

 

Win U Momba

Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba crowned 2015 champions after thrilling win over Bengaluru Bulls in final

U Mumba rose to the occasion of Pro Kabaddi League 2015 final to to beat the Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 to lift the title.

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
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Earlier, in the 3rd-4th placing game, Telugu Titans from Hyderabad downed Patna Pirates 34-26, after leading 16-8 at half time, to finish third and get prize money of Rs 30 lakh. Pirates got Rs 20 lakh.
In the final match, U Mumba were held in check by the Bulls’ determined defence for the first 15 minutes of the opening half before they took control in both attack and tackling to take a 16-8 lead.
Such was the tackling skills exhibited by the Bulls, ably led by Dharmaraj Cheralathan, that at one stage Mumba’s star attackers, captain Anup Kumar and second raider Shabeer Bapu, were both warming the bench together after being trapped in raids.
The scores ran neck-to-neck till 7-all when U Mumba hit a purple patch in both attack and defence, in which Vishal Mane and raid specialist Rishank Devadiga excelled.
During this period, U Mumba secured raid points from Anup and Bapu while packing off rival raiders — captain Manjeet Chillar and Thakur — before making the Bulls all out by taking care of last man left — Deepak Dahiya — to get three points at a stretch.
This period was ultimately the turning point in the game. In the second half, Mumbai led 23-18 when Thakur came up with a super raid to secure five points, by packing off three rivals and making U Mumba all out.
Then the Bulls even led 24-23 when Mumba’s captain Anup was trapped but the Mumbai outfit hit back strongly and regained the initiative with some excellent attack and solid defending to emerge deserving winners.
Shabeer Bapu led the Mumbai attack with ten points while Anup got six touch points and one for tackling. The surprise packet was Rishank Devadiga who played a good all-round game to get five points along with Mane who stole the show in defence.
For the Bulls, Manjeet Chillar was the stand out player with 11 points to his credit, including seven touch and two for tackling. Thakur got three touch points in one raid while Dharmaraj Cheralathan did well in defence to get four points.
Overall Mumbai trailed their rivals 17-18 in attack but made up for these with superior defence (14-10) and all-outs (4-2). They also got one bonus point.
Earlier, Telugu Titans beat Patna Pirates 34-26 to finish third.
Pirates got all out twice and also were 1-4 in the bonus point ratio. While Titans led their rivals 19-15 in raid points the only area where the Pirates excelled was in defense as they secured 10 tackle points as compared to the Titans’ seven.
In attack, Titans were led by Rahul Chaudhari (10 raid points, including nine touch points) and K Prashant Rai with six points that included five touch points while all-rounder Deepak Hudda secured five points in offence and defense combined.
For the losers, captain Sandeep Narwal was outstanding with his all-round effort that fetched him 11 points, including eight in attack. He was given good support by defender Sunil Kumar who got six tackle points but most others disappointed.
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U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

U Mumba overcame a fighting Bengaluru Bulls 36-30 in a thrilling summit clash to lift the second Star Sports Pro Kabaddi crown at a packed NSCI Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Starting the game as slight favourites, the Mumbai outfit had to stretch every sinew to get the better of their rivals from Bengaluru who fought tooth and nail but fell short at the end.
U Mumba came up with some magical play when the occasion demanded, especially in the closing stages of both sessions, to run out victors and take home the top prize of Rs one crore. The Bulls got Rs 50 lakh.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pro-kabaddi-league-2015-u-mumba-crowned-champions-after-thrilling-win-over-bengaluru-bulls-in-final/#sthash.tUbU13En.dpuf

Kumar Sangakkara: Full Script of an Emotional Farewell Speech

Kumar Sangakkara bid farewell to international cricket after the second Test between Sri Lanka and India

 

Your excellency, the President of Sri Lanka, the honourable Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, all the well wishers and the invitees, fans, all my friends, my family - who are all here, which is a rare occasion that all of us are together - Virat Kohli and the Indian team, Angelo and my team, I have got so many people to thank here. (Sangakkara Tells Sri Lanka to Play Fearless Cricket)
I will start off with my school - Trinity College, Kandy. Trinity College gave me a fantastic ground there in Kandy. It was an amazing school to go to. I owe a lot of who I am today to the grounding and foundation I got there. To all my coaches - I had so many because my father used to take me to so many coaches when I was young - a big thank you.
To all my past captains, to Sri Lanka Cricket, to all my team-mates, thank you very much for everything that you've done for me. The support that I received, the inspiration, the drive and the commitment you have shown, not just to the game but also to each other and to me, I value all very, very highly. I am going to miss all that chat we had in the dressing room. To Charlie and Suthami Austin, thank you very much for managing me. You've become much more than managing, you've become family. I know I haven't thanked you enough in the past but today I'd like to say a huge thank you to Charlie and Suthami for being friends and being my managers and most of all for making me the godfather of your beautiful children.
I didn't have to look far for inspiration (gets emotional). My parents are here. I didn't have to look far. I had amazing siblings. I am blessed with a wonderful family. I was blessed to be born as your children. When I look up at the box, people that I've known for 30 years, friends, family, everyone is here and to see that they love me is great and it will be my greatest achievement.
To all the Sri Lankan fans, this gives me immense pleasure to represent Sri Lanka. Finally to Virat and the Indian team, thank you for all the words and your kindness. And you guys over the years have been our toughest opponents. Doesn't matter if we've lost today, we'll try and beat you in the next match (smiles). Angelo and your team, you've got a wonderful team. I hope you try hard, don't be afraid to lose and keep the Sri Lankan flag flying high.

 

Kumar Sangakkara has finished his career with the fifth highest aggregate in Test history

India vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: Ashwin's 5/42 Scripts 278-Run Win for India to Level Series 1-1 

 

India dismissed Sri Lanka for 134 to draw level in the three-match series. Catch all the highlights here (Scorecard | Schedule | Photos):
1336 hrs (IST): That is all from the P. Sara Oval and it's down to the series decider at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo which begins on August 28.
1334 hrs (IST): He praises Kohli and the Indian team. "Thanks for kind words. Couldn't have asked more than tough cricket. Losses don't matter."
1332 hrs (IST): Sangakkara breaks down as he talks of his family. "My parents are here with me, they are my inspiration, you're amazing."
1331 hrs (IST): "I'll miss the dressing room. Chatting, laughing & talking about nonsense, will cherish the memories," he adds.
1328 hrs (IST): "I thank all my coaches. To all my teammates, thank you for all you have done for me," says an emotional Sangakkara.
1327 hrs (IST): Sangakkara comes to deliver his farewell speech. "I have so many people to thank, especially everyone here who took the time to come and watch the cricket," he says.
1323 hrs (IST): The Sri Lankan president offers Sangakkara the High Commissioner's post in the United Kingdom.
1320 hrs (IST): Kohli presents a signed Indian Test jersey to Sangakkara.
1318 hrs (IST): The likes of Gavaskar and Ranatunga are present as Sri Lanka honours Sangakkara for his service to the game.
1311 hrs (IST): The special ceremony to felicitate Sangakkara gets underway.
1259 hrs (IST): The presentation ceremony is over but now a special event for the retiring Kumar Sangakkara.
1256 hrs (IST): Virat Kohli is pleased with his team's performance. "Commendable effort to regroup so soon and putting up this show," he says.
1252 hrs (IST): Lokesh Rahul is the Man of the Match. "Very happy with this result and it will help us going into the final Test," says Rahul.
1250 hrs (IST): "I would like to thank Sangakkara for his contribution to Sri Lankan cricket. We can't thank him enough," says Angelo Mathews.
1248 hrs (IST): This is India's first Test win since July last year when they beat England at Lord's.
1238 hrs (IST): It's all over! Mishra removes Chameera and Sri Lanka crumble on Day 5. India have won the game by 278 runs. Kohli has his first Test win at the helm.
1231 hrs (IST): Play resumes and India looking for that final wicket to seal the issue.
1222 hrs (IST): This will be Virat Kohli's first win as Test skipper. He came close in Australia and in Galle in the last game, but it seems he will be third time lucky.
1215 hrs (IST): One session is enough to change a game and that's just what happened for India. In 21.3 overs, Sri Lanka lost 7 wickets for 58 runs. The hosts are staring at a massive defeat. Not the way Kumar Sangakkara would have wanted to end his international career.
1205 hrs (IST): India's last Test series win in Sri Lanka was in 1993. On their last tour in 2010, the series was drawn 1-1.
1158 hrs (IST): An early lunch has been taken. So some respite for Sri Lanka and India will look to finish it off once they come back on.
1154 hrs (IST): The good news is that is has stopped raining. It remains to be seen how soon play will resume.
1149 hrs (IST): The covers come on as rain stops play. The crowd cheers as only the weather can prevent a Sri Lankan defeat. Sri Lanka 130/9, Target: 413.
1144 hrs (IST): WICKET! Kaushal trapped leg before by Mishra. Sri Lanka 128/9, Target: 413.
1142 hrs (IST): The match could well end before lunch the way things are going. Sri Lanka 124/8, Target: 413.
1132 hrs (IST) WICKET! Ashwin has five as Karunaratne's vigil ends. Sri Lanka 123/8, Target: 413.
1120 hrs (IST) WICKET! Prasad tries to hit Ashwin into the stands but only skies a catch to Mishra. India on the verge of a huge win. Sri Lanka 114/7, Target: 413.

1114 hrs (IST): WICKET! Ishant gets rid of Mubarak for a duck. India look set to wrap things up. Sri Lanka 111/6, Target: 413.
1113 hrs (IST): WICKET! Thirimanne is sent back by Ashwin thanks to a sharp catch by substitute Pujara. Sri Lanka 106/5, Target: 413.
1102 hrs (IST): A productive session for India so far. Two wickets at the cost of just 34 runs from 13 overs. Sri Lankans playing for survival at the moment. Unless the momentum shifts, this could be the trend for the rest of the day. Sri Lanka 106/4, Target: 413.
1055 hrs (IST): Kohli juggling his bowlers well so that nobody has to bear extra load. Ishant back into the attack. Sri Lanka 102/4, Target: 413.
1044 hrs (IST): A close attacking field being maintained by Kohli as with Ashwin and Mishra bowling in tandem. India clearly looking to expose the lower order before lunch. Sri Lanka 100/4, Target: 413.
1036 hrs (IST): WICKET! Mishra gets rid of Chandimal as the latter tries to sweep but the ball disturbs the furniture behind. India breaking through the middle order. Sri Lanka 91/4, Target: 413.
1026 hrs (IST): Sri Lanka are faced with the third highest successful chase in Test cricket history. Their best chase was 352/9 vs South Africa in 2006. Sri Lanka 90/3, Target: 413.
1017 hrs (IST): The Lankans looking to get through the first hour. Losing Mathews early was a big blow and India will have their tails up as they aim to make further inroads into the hosts' batting line-up. Sri Lanka 82/3, Target: 413.
1008 hrs (IST) Chandimal has joined Karunaratne in the middle. Sri Lanka have been jolted early after a first-ball strike by Umesh. The hosts face as uphill task from here. Sri Lanka 72/3, Target: 413.

0959 hrs (IST): Players take the field and India will target a couple of early wickets. Umesh Yadav runs in for the first ball and WICKET! Mathews edges it to the keeper and Lokesh Rahul takes it gleefully. Sri Lanka 72/3, Target: 413.
0947 hrs (IST): All set for the final day's play in Colombo. Will Sri Lanka go for the win or try to force a draw? One thing for certain is that India are pushing for victory to draw level in the three-match series.

India were on top at the start of day four in the second Test at Colombo. All they needed was to extend their advantage and bat Sri Lanka out of the game. India did exactly that thanks to Ajinkya Rahane. In overseas conditions, his contributions have been pivotal for the team and he once again played a knock when the team needed it the most. His fourth Test century, all outside India, put them in the driver's seat and set Sri Lanka a target of 413.(Ishant Sharma Fined)
When Kaushal Silva fell to Ashwin, all eyes were fixed on Kumar Sangakkara. He got a guard of honour and looked in great touch by spanking three glorious boundaries. However, R Ashwin broke a million Sri Lankan hearts when he sent back the legend for the fourth time in this series. It brought an end to Sangakkara's glorious career and with his dismissal, Sri Lanka are staring down the barrel.('Sangakkara One of the All-Time Greats')
Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne ensured that there were no further problems until stumps. But, with Ashwin making life hard out there, the hosts face a massive task of saving this match on the final day.(Rahane's Ton Gives India Advantage)
The stars for India in this Test have been the bowlers. Ishant Sharma has contributed at vital times with the new ball while Amit Mishra has been lethal on this wicket. Mishra is the latest line of leg-spinners to trouble Sri Lanka after Imran Tahir and Yasir Shah and he will be the key along with Ashwin on the final day

 

SL v IND, 2nd Test Day 5 LIVE: Sanga farewell underway after Ashwin powers India to 278-run win

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Stats: India record biggest win over Sri Lanka India's triumph by 278 runs is their biggest over Sri Lanka in terms of runs in Tests.   Statistical highlights of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka that concluded in Colombo on Monday. # India’s triumph by 278 runs is their biggest over Sri Lanka in terms of runs in Tests, eclipsing the 259-run win at Ahmedabad in December 2005. # India have won five, lost seven and drawn eight out of 20 Tests played against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-test-stats-india-record-biggest-win-over-sri-lanka/#sthash.CX5Gdo1L.dpuf