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India thrash Singapore 10-0, enter semis of Women’s Hockey World League http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d6

India thrash Singapore 10-0, enter semis of Women's Hockey World League - Sports Pedia Vandana Katariya scored four goals, including a hat-trick as India continued its impressive run and spanked lowly Singapore 10-0 to storm into the semifinal of the Hero FIH Women's World League Round 2 at New Delhi on Thursday. Vandana (17th minute, 48th, 56th, 57th) scored four field goals, while Poonam Rani (4th), Navjot Kaur (6th), Anupa Barla (19th), Deepika (32nd), Rani Rampal (35th) and Jaspreet Kaur (51st) also registered their names in the scoresheet to steamroll the hapless Singapore girls in the one-sided quarterfinal encounter at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. [ 190 more words. ]

World Cup, New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live: Mahmudullah ton powers Bangladesh to 288 http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d4

World Cup, New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live: Mahmudullah ton powers Bangladesh to 288 - Sports Pedia Mahmudullah remains not out on 128 off 123 balls. Fantastic innings from him. Back-toback centuries for him and Bangladesh have posted a competitive total on the board. Boult bowled a brilliant spell forst up and scalped to early wickets. But then Sarkar and Mahmudullah got together, saw off the tough period and added 90 runs for the third wicket. Mahmudullah took over the reins after Sarkar's departure and played a terrific innings. [ 22 more words. ]

Sangakkara: No U-turn on retirement http://wp.me/p5a6yd-d0

Sangakkara: No U-turn on retirement - Sports Pedia Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed that he will not reconsider his decision to retire from ODIs following the conclusion of the ongoing World Cup. On Wednesday Sangakkara became the first player to score four consecutive ODI centuries and record 500 ODI dismissals, but despite this he believes he is making the right decision. With Sangakkara having scored 105 not out against Bangladesh, 117 not out against England, 104 against Australia and 124 against Scotland, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews revealed that he had been "on my knees begging" Sangakkara to carry on playing ODIs after the World Cup. [ 154 more words. ]

ICC World Cup 2015: Shami Ahmed credits Shoaib Akhtar For helping him http://wp.me/p5a6yd-cT

ICC World Cup 2015: Shami Ahmed credits Shoaib Akhtar For helping him - Sports Pedia Crediting Shoaib Akhtar for bringing back rhythm in his bowling, India pacer Mohammad Shami has said the former Pakistan speedster’s advise to shorten the run-up helped him increase his pace. “The recent change in the run-up has surely increased my pace. So I am continuing with it and hoping that it pays dividends. I did have a chat with Shoaib (Akhtar) bhai and he suggested that I should reduce my big strides. [ 299 more words. ]

Saina Nehwal's All England loss dashes a billion Indian dreams
Saina Nehwal’s All England loss dashes a billion Indian dreams
“Olympic bronze medallist Saina, who has been competing at the All England since 2007, had never lost to the Spaniard and...