Sports Round-Up

CRICKET

Barbados Tridents Win Caribbean Premier League

After the IPL, it is now the CPL that has taken the cricketing world by storm. St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and elected to field first. Opponents, Barbados Tridents scored 180/6 in 20 overs, thanks to De Villiers who scored 82 runs in 54 deliveries. On the other hand, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots succumbed to 155 runs in 20 overs. Jonathan Carter was the highest scorer with 46 runs. Finally, Barbados Tridents won by 25 runs. De Villiers was awarded ‘Man of the Match’.

Indian Cricket Team Treated To Innumerable Activities In The Caribbean

The Virat Kohli led Indian Cricket Team had a great time in the West Indies with snorkeling, diving and yoga activities, while their first match ended in a draw.

FOOTBALL

eder-portugal-258-2508748_478x359Eder Strikes During Extra-Time As Portugal Crowned Champions Of Euro 2016
After Portugal’s main man Cristiano Ronaldo got injured and needed to be carried off on a stretcher, no one expected his team to win. Getting his knee strapped, the skipper was back to motivate his team. Rui Patricio, was excellent as the goal keeper. France did not make the most of the opportunities laid in front of them. In the end, Eder struck a brilliant goal during extra- time and beat hosts France 1-0 in the Euro 2016 final, thereby winning their first major tournament. Ronaldo had tears of joy as he ran in to celebrate the victory with his team mates.

TENNIS

Wimbledon-Champions-DinnerSerena Williams Wins Wimbledon 2016
Tennis top seed Serena Williams won her 22nd grand slam title defeating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in an exciting high quality encounter in the women’s Wimbledon final.

Andy Murray Clinches Third Grand Slam Title
Star player Andy Murray edged passed his opponent Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) to win his second Wimbledon title.

Ace-of-oddsShah Khan Launches Sania Mirza’s Autobiography
Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’, SRK launched the autobiography of Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, titled ‘Ace Against Odds’. The book has been released by Harper Collins in India.

BASKETBALL

Klassen, Mcwhorter And Setty Added To Roster For Team Worcester Wolves In 2016-17
Worcester Wolves have made a smart move as they added Marek Klassen and forwards Deondre McWhorter and Trevor Setty to their roster for the next season. The club will be losing American forward Perris Blackwell while another forward, Pavol Losonsky will join a club in France.

PRO KABADDI

U Mumba Beat Jaipur Pink Panthers
Season 2 winners ‘U Mumba’ emerged victorious, as they beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 28-23 in an interesting clash.

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