Daily Archive: Monday, June 10, 2019

Articles published on Monday, June 10, 2019

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Yuvraj Singh, India’s middle-over batting lynchpin in two World Cup triumphs, retired from international cricket with immediate effect today  although he will look to play on in Twenty20 leagues around the world.

Robert Persaud

Robert Persaud still tightlipped on role in oil blocks awards

Facing growing questions about his role in the awards of oil exploration blocks in the waning days of the PPP/C administration in 2015, former Minister of Natural Resources Robert Persaud yesterday said he has nothing to hide but remained tightlipped on the rationale behind his advice to grant the prime offshore acreage to two unproven companies.

President of the GCF, James Bond (left) and Vice-President, Frankie Farley

GCF to host elections on July 21

After last holding elections in 2017, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) is set to elect office bearers on July 21 at Olympic House, Lililendaal while a new constitution is expected to be tabled along with a five-year plan.

Nadal’s record-breaking 12 French Open final victories

 (Reuters) – Factbox on Rafael Nadal’s French Open final wins after he beat Dominic Thiem for the second year running yesterday to become the first player to win the same Grand Slam title 12 times, edging ahead of Margaret Court’s 11 Australian Open crowns: 2005 – beat Mariano Puerta (Argentina) 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 7-5 Rallied from a set down to beat fellow left-hander Puerta and become the first player to win the French Open title in his main draw debut since Mats Wilander in 1982, setting in motion an unprecedented run of success in the tournament.

Trump defends Mexico migration deal and pledges more detail

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump defended his administration’s deal with Mexico against criticism that there were no major new commitments to stem a flow of Central American migrants crossing into the United States, and said yesterday more details would soon be released.