International Sports News
World Badminton Standings
Saina Nehwal has jumped 4 places and has secured 12th position. She was on 16th position before the World Badminton Championship. P .V. Sindhu has secured her 4th position. Kidambi Srikant had jumped 2 places to 8th position. Ajay Jayram and B. Saipraneeth are on 16th and 17th positions respectively.
World Cup Football Qualifier
Portugal won against Ireland with score line of 5-1 in World Cup Qualifier in Europe Continent. Chirstiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick in the match. Ronaldo has surpassed Great Pele in the number of goals scored in international matches.Pele has scored 77 goals and now Ronaldo has 78 goals in his record.
In other qualifier Switzerland won against Andorra 3-0 in a rain interrupted match. Portugal and Switzerland are on 1st and 2nd position respectively. Portugal has 21points while Switzerland has 20 points.
India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series
Sri Lanka’s acting skipper Lasith Malinga has given a hint of retirement. He told Media that he will decide about his retirement after the series with India. He further said ,after the series I will check if my body is supporting me to play or not.Malinga has taken 300 One Day International wickets.
FIFA Women’s Football rankings
Indian Women football team is on 56th position in World.
In Asian team rankings, Indian Women team is on 12th position which is its best till date.