QPlay: Mustafa Kamal’s Grudge, Ind-Pak Nail-biter Semifinal Draw
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1. Srinivasan Scripted the 2015 World Cup Quarterfinal: Mustafa Kamal
Former ICC President still holds a grudge against former ICC Chairman N Srinivasan. In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN, the former ICC President from Bangladesh has alleged that Srinivasan had single-handedly scripted India’s win over Bangladesh in the 2015 world cup match in March.
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2. World Hockey League: India-Pak End Semis Battle in a 2-2 Draw
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan ended the World Hockey League semi-final match in a 2-2 draw. Ramandeep Singh scored two fine goals at the KHC Dragons Stadium in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday.
Asian Games champions India were threatening to score a late match-winner when their strikers thrice took shots at the rival citadel in the last three minutes during a surcharged encounter played at a brisk pace.
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3. Well-Heeled Wimbledon Needs a Touch of McEnroe Attitude
Watching a grey-haired, smart-suited 56-year-old John McEnroe speak with mature insight about all-things tennis, it seems odd to think that many feel that what the sport needs is a dose of the “superbrat” attitude of the brash New Yorker’s youth.
McEnroe is still the number one off-court draw at the All England Club which, as a “bunch of 70-year stiffs”, once snubbed him by refusing to award him the usual honorary membership after his maiden singles victory in 1981.
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4. Sepp Blatter Says He Hasn’t Resigned as FIFA President
Sepp Blatter has told Blick, a Swiss newspaper, that he has not quit as FIFA President.
That has led to, not entirely unfounded, speculation that he may try and hold on to his beloved seat as the head of FIFA, international football’s governing body, which in recent times has been gripped by a massive corruption scandal.
I have not resigned, rather I am offering my mandate at an extraordinary congress.
– Sepp Blatter according to Blick, a Swiss newspaper
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5. Satnam Singh Bhamara: Indian Creates NBA Draft History
The 19-year-old centre, who was the 52nd overall pick, stands 7ft 2in tall and will play for the Dallas Mavericks, who were champions in 2011, as reported by BBC Sport.
According to a report in The Indian Express, Satnam Singh Bhamara wasn’t sure the Dallas Mavericks, or any other NBA franchise, would pick him. He had no inkling that he would be the first Indian draft in the world’s richest sporting league that, on an average, pays its players $4.9 million for a season.
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