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Russia open: Sourabh Verma beats Koki Watanabe to clinch men’s title
Former national champion Sourabh Verma clinched his first title of the season after defeating Koki Watanabe of Japan 19-21, 21-12, 21-17 in the finals of the USD 75,000 Russia Open Tour…
India has abundance of quality fast bowlers, says Ishant Sharma
Unlike yester years, India now has a pool of eight to nine fast bowlers who can win a Test match in any conditions, feels experienced fast bowler Ishant Sharma. The 29-year-old, with 238…
India’s Lakshya Sen wins Asian Junior Badminton Championship title
Indian badminton rising star, Lakshya Sen clinched the Asian Junior Championships title after defeating Junior World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Jakarta on Sunday. Facing the top seed and…
Thailand Open: PV Sindhu advances into the semi-finals
Ace Indian shutter PV Sindhu advanced into the semi-finals beating Soniia Cheah of Malaysia in straight sets at the 350,000 Thailand Open badminton tournament on Friday. The second seed…
Indonesia Open: Birthday girl Sindhu advances into quarter-finals; Saina knocked out
It was a perfect 23rd birthday celebration for Olympic medallist PV Sindhu who marched-off to the quarter-finals with a straight game victory over Japan’s Aya Ohori at the $1.25 million…
Indonesia Open: Srikanth crushes out in the opening round; Sindhu advances
Defending champion Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the opening round but Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarter-finals with a thrilling win at the $1.25 million…
Indonesia Open: HS Prannoy stuns legend Lin Dan, Saina Nehwal advance
HS Prannoy got his campaign to a flying start after stunning two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan 21-15, 9-21, 21-14 at the $1.25 million Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Tuesday. The eight…
Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth lose in semi-finals
PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had to face agonising defeats in respective Malaysian Open semi final clashes. PV Sindhu lost 15-21, 21-19, 11-21 to Tai Tzu Ying who holds the world number…
Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance into the semi-finals
Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth marched their way into the semi-finals of the $700,000 Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Both Sindhu and…