Sports News

mumbai-boy-prithvi-shaw-breaks-indian-batting-record-of-highest-individual-score

Mumbai boy Prithvi Shaw breaks Indian batting record of highest individual score

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): A school boy in Mumbai was being hailed as the next Sachin Tendulkar after he scored a record 546, while batting in a domestic competition. Prithvi Shaw, who is also the captain of the Under-16 Mumbai team, surpassed the record of Dadabhoy Havewalla, who scored 515 in 1933-34, which was the previous highest by an Indian in any form of registered competitive cricket. Shaw who idolizes Tendulkar said that although he does not believe in copying the batting style of the 'little master', he does admire his honesty. Shaw's current coach, Rajeev Pathak said that people in cricketing circles have already started to take notice of this young boy, while praising his student for showing tremendous patience and skill. Nov 21, 2013
World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand draws game seven against Magnus Carlsen

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand draws game seven against Magnus Carlsen

Chennai, Nov 19 (ANI): Indian grandmaster and defending champion, Viswanathan Anand was relieved as game seven against challenger Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw at World Chess Championship. Addressing a post-match conference, Anand said that he was unable to mount pressure on his opponent. Unperturbed by the draw, 22-year-old Carlsen said that he was still at an advantageous position as he retained his lead. The eighth match will be played on November 19. Nov 19, 2013
Prev 2242 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250 2251 Next