The first match is scheduled to be played on 5th January 2019 between the hosts UAE and Bahrain. The quadrennial tournament will also witness 24 teams vying for glory this time instead of the usual 16. Many of the Asian powerhouses have a perfect blend of youngsters as well as experienced players in their ranks. Both are equally pivotal for the success of a team and make it balanced....
UAE will be clear favourites for this clash on Monday and even the most ardent Indian football fan won’t have much optimism following the team’s poor showing in the friendly series with Pakistan last month. But Wim Koevermans’ side could draw inspiration from the result between the Under-22 sides of these two nations in 2012. India faced UAE in an Under-22 Asian Cup qualifier in Oman on June 28 2012 and managed to hold the West Asian nation to a 1-1 draw....
For the first time in history, the Asian Games are being held across two cities. While Jakarta will be the centre of the Games, Palembang and surrounding areas will also lend their hands in ensuring that this edition is a memorable one. Speaking of memorable, it is always the aim of the organizers to create an image, which can be easily associated with the event, in the present and the future....
After a below-par show in the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Indian athletes would look to regain the lost pride in the track and field events in the Asian Games starting here Friday. Athletics had contributed 12 medals in the previous edition of the Asian Games but matching that performance seems to be highly unlikely this time as the build-ups have been marred by curtailing of the squad and late clearance from both the ministry and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) which is a big distraction for the 56-member athletics squad....
Last year, for the first time since 1963, no rock-and-roll band had a No. 1 album. This is a queer factoid–mostly because it doesn’t count Bonnie Raitt as a rock band-but it’s a resounding one. Rap and computer-driven dance music have pushed orthodox rock into the margins. The success of the Black Crowes is a response to this. These guys are orthodox with a vengeance: they wear the red velvet pants and the scarves, and purse their lips just right, even when there isn’t a mirror in sight....
Earlier, the Marsh brothers hit beautiful centuries- second of the series for both of them - as Australia racked up a mammoth 649 before declaring and putting England in to bat. Mitchell Starc immediately sent Mark Stoneman back for a duck before Nathan Lyon ripped one past Alastair Cook and then had Malan trapped in front to reduce them to 4 down. Root and Bairstow stood firm till the end of the day for England....
Steve Smith was in inspired form with knocks of 144 and 142 as England, who had started well, were beaten by a humbling 251 runs. Joe Root’s men will be determined to bounce back and that opportunity will arrive this week as the second Test begins. We bring you the key Opta numbers ahead of the clash at Lord’s, which starts on Wednesday. 14 - It is 14 years since England last lost the opener in an Ashes series and went on to claim the urn....
Also read: IPL 2016, KXIP vs KKR Playing 11: List of Probable XIs for Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders Nehra has scripted a memorable return in the Indian team in the shortest format of the game and impressed all with his performances in the Asia Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup 2016. He was one of the best bowlers in the tournament and also earned a place in the ‘Team of the Tournament’....
Australian fast bowling legend Lillee had reached the milestone in 56 Test matches way back in 1981 and it took 36 years for another bowler to eclipse the record. Ashwin is also ahead of some of the illustrious names, who had completed the milestone in quick time. Among them are Muttiah Muralitharan (58 Tests), Richard Hadlee, Malcolm Marshall and Dale Steyn (61 Tests each). Ashwin is only the fifth Indian bowler to complete a career 300 wickets in Test cricket behind Anil Kumble (619), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417) and Zaheer Khan (311)....
Most people will experience ashy skin at some point in their lives. In general, this is due to factors such as the environment, weather, and dry or cool air indoors. Consistently going from heat to highly air-conditioned indoor spaces will also reduce the natural water or moisture from the skin. Other factors include lifestyle habits, illnesses, medications, and more. Symptoms There are general symptoms of ashy or dry skin and there are symptoms that will need attention from a healthcare professional....
In the prestigious tournament, Asian cricket fraternity will keep eyes on some players who can be the best of their categories. Bangladesh superstar Tamim Iqbal surely one of them who can finish the tournament as the best batsman. Tamim is one of the players who played a central role to establish Bangladesh as a strong ODI contester. Here we found some reasons why Tamim can make his name more famous in the Asian Cricket playing memorable cricket in Asia Cup:...
The defending champions, India come into this tournament, as the favourites to win it, for a record seventh time. However, the other teams are also very strong, especially Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. So the Indian team needs to be at their very best, throughout the tournament. The 16-member Indian team for the tournament was selected on 1st of September, 2018. India’s star player and regular captain, Virat Kohli has been given rest....
The tournament will be a historic occasion for Indian football as the national team participates in the competition for only the fourth time in history and only the second time in the last 38 years. The 2019 event is also the first time, India directly qualified for the event. The significance of the tournament for the sport in the country cannot be understated. It is paramount for a country like India to involve themselves against the Asian elite....
Stephen Constantine has always received flak from the fans for his baffling selection policy. Rather than rewarding players based on their recent form, he has stuck to the same tried and tested formula. Rahul Bheke is a prominent name missing from the squad. The 28-year-old versatile defender can play in all the positions of the back four with equal confidence. Moreover, he even has 2 goals and 1 assist. Not choosing a player who has 27 tackles and a staggering 62 clearances to his name from 11 matches will probably end up haunting Stephen Constantine later....
India are placed in a relatively easy group alongside hosts UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A. They play their first match against Thailand on January 6 and Chhetri feels it will be a tough task for the opposition from the word go. “All of us are super excited and thrilled right now. Apart from me and Gurpreet, it’s a first-time experience for all else. Everyone is ready to grab this opportunity,” he said....
“It is not that we personally like those sports and have included them. They have been winning medals and are expected to win at the Asian Games too. There were another 5-6 lesser known sports besides Pencak silat but we did not include them because they were not potential medal winners,” Batra told PTI today. Men and women football teams will not be traveling because they are “unlikely” to win medals while a 22-member Pencak silat squad (an Indonesian form of martial arts) will represent India at the August 18-September 2 Games in Jakarta and Palembang....
India has cleared a contingent of 543 athletes to compete in 34 sports at the sporting extravaganza. The Asian Games provide a chance for the Indian athletes to extend their dominance exhibited at the Commonwealth Games. It shall also function as an acid test for the preparations ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As the athletes gear up for the quadrennial event, let us have a look at the gold prospects for India at the Games across various sports:...
During the video, the streamer shared his wishlist of changes he would like to see Activision Blizzard implement in World of Warcraft, a game that he has criticized heavily and described as having a toxic community. With rumors of World of Warcraft Classic potentially getting a refresh circulating, Asmongold has decided to make it clear what Blizzard would have to do in order to lure him back. RELATED: Twitch Streamer Asmongold Reviews Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn Expansion...
The debate came days after de Blasio announced a new vaccination mandate for employees at almost all businesses in the city. The private sector mandate goes into effect on December 27, and affects tens of thousands of unvaccinated workers and around 184,000 businesses. New York City has also mandated vaccines for public sector employees and has made vaccination a requirement for those who want to dine out, attend events or participate in recreational activities....
However, which is better at agile methodology? Let’s take a look at how they compare to one another. Asana vs. Jira: Usage While Jira is perfect for small teams of software developers, Asana is a full-fledged project management tool that can help you run any kind of company, irrespective of size. However, if you’re an agile team, Jira is the more suitable option as it is built for every member of your software team....
