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Nadeem breaks List A bowling world record with sensational spell
Jharkhand spinner Shahbaz Nadeem Thursday broke a two-decade-old world record for best bowling figures in List A cricket, with an incredible haul of 8/10 against Rajasthan in the Vijay Hazare Trophy here. Left-armer Nadeem, who has been knocking on the doors of the Indian team for a while now, ran through the Rajasthan batting to end a sensational spell. Rajasthan were all out for 73 runs in 28.3 overs with Nadeem's final figures reading 10-4-10-8. The previous best was also in the name of an Indian in Delhi left-arm spinner Rahul Sanghvi, who achieved figures of 8/15 against Himachal Pradesh in a 1997-98 match. Sanghvi appeared in just one Test for India, back in 2001 against Australia. The 29-year-old Nadeem has played 99 First-Class matches, taking 375 wickets at 29.74. He has taken 124 wickets at the List A level in 87 games besides 89 scalps in 109 T20s. He has been a consistent performer for Jharkhand in all formats including the four-day Ranji Trophy. He was recently part of ...
Injured Pandya ruled out of Asia Cup
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup with an acute back injury and Deepak Chahar is likely to be his replacement. Chahar will be landing here on Thursday, a BCCI source confirmed to PTI. Pandya not taking further part in the tournament was expected after he was stretchered off the field during the group league encounter against Pakistan on Wednesday. The incident took place in the 18th over of the Pakistan innings when the all-rounder was bowling his fifth over. It was the fifth delivery and Pandya, after completing the follow through, immediately felt his lower back and lay on the ground in considerable pain. He was unable to get up and was stretchered off. He was then taken for medical examination. Later, the BCCI tweeted that Pandya was suffering from an acute lower back injury. Pandya ended with figures of 4.5-0-24-0 after Babar Azam's catch was dropped by Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the batsman was on 32.
Arthur blames under pressure batsmen for heavy loss against India
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has blamed his team's batsmen for the heavy loss against India in an Asia Cup match, saying they could not handle the pressure and played well "outside" of their roles. Pakistan made a disastrous start, losing two wickets for three runs before getting all out for 162. India chased down the modest target in 29 overs for a thumping win on Wednesday. "We sort of batted outside our roles, which was very disappointing. Imam-ul-Haq, it's not his role to be running down to Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third over. It's not Sarfraz's (Ahmed) role to be hitting over the top and getting caught out there. We've got X-factor guys whose role it is to do that," said Arthur. "If Fakhar (Zaman) gets out playing that way, it's OK. If Asif (Ali) gets out like that, it's OK, because that's his role. But the other four batsmen certainly need to take responsibility." The South African felt the occasion got the better of the batsmen. "(It was) the pressure that told on Imam. As I ...
Secret behind Jadhav's wicket-taking art: Not bowling in the nets
Part-time spinner Kedar Jadhav has a knack of picking up crucial wickets and the Indian batsman attributes his golden touch to not bowling much in the nets. Jadhav, who has made a comeback after recovering from a hamstring injury, made a compelling contribution of three wickets in the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Wednesday, picking up three wickets with his deceptive side-arm action. "I don't bowl much in the nets. Honestly, I just bowl a couple of overs in the practice session before a match. I think if I try and work on my bowling in the net sessions, then whatever is there it might get broken. So I stay in my limit," said Jadhav, who has featured in 42 ODIs. Jadhav also recalled how former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to hand him the ball in an ODI against New Zealand back in 2016, revealed the bowler in him. "Ever since Dhoni bhai asked me to bowl in that New Zealand match, my life has completely changed," he said. Asked to pinpoint a reason for his wicket-taking
Bale on target as holders Real Madrid down Roma
Gareth Bale scored as Real Madrid moved on from the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with a 3-0 win over Roma on Wednesday to confidently launch their pursuit of a fourth successive Champions League title. Isco curled in a terrific free-kick just before half-time at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Bale powering in a second and Mariano Diaz striking late as Real made a convincing start to their Group G campaign. "I thought the performance was very good tonight; the only disappointment was that we didn't score more," said Bale, who struck for the fourth time in five matches. "Real Madrid will always be Real Madrid, no matter who leaves. We keep on trying to win, keep on trying to score goals." Julen Lopetegui fielded 10 of the 11 players who began the 3-1 victory over Liverpool in last season's final, with Bale -- the two-goal hero after coming off the bench in Kiev -- taking the place of the departed Ronaldo. Keylor Navas was selected in goal ahead of close-season ...
Leno to make Arsenal debut in Europa League opener
Bernd Leno has been challenged to make the Arsenal goalkeeper's jersey his own after Unai Emery confirmed the German will make his debut against Vorskla Poltava on Thursday. Leno is yet to feature for Arsenal since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the close-season. Petr Cech has played every minute in goal under new Arsenal manager Emery so far. But former Chelsea star Cech has not been without his critics as he has struggled to adapt to Emery's demands to play out from the back. Leno is more adept with the ball at his feet and Emery has confirmed the 26-year-old will get his first outing as the Europa League campaign begins at the Emirates Stadium. Asked if Leno would be in the team, Emery said: "Yes. He is going to play in the starting line-up. "In our planning with our goalkeeper we have spoken with Javi Garcia, the goalkeeping coach. We need with Leno to give him a chance and the minutes of the game." Several clubs -- including Arsenal under Arsene Wenger -- have used the Europa ..
Man City given Champions League wake-up call by Lyon
Manchester City assistant manager Mikel Arteta admitted the English champions were handed a wake-up call in a shock 2-1 home defeat by Lyon to start their Champions League campaign on Wednesday. Arteta took charge for the evening with Pep Guardiola serving a touchline ban for being sent-off in last season's quarter-final exit to Liverpool. And Guardiola could only watch on in horror as Lyon punished a sloppy first 45 minutes from the pre-tournament favourites through Maxwel Cornet and Nabil Fekir. Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back in an improved second-half performance, but couldn't prevent City slumping to their first defeat of the season. "When you are not at the races at the start of a game in the Champions League after, it doesn't matter how good you are, it is too late," said Arteta. In contrast to their stunning domestic form, City have now lost their last four Champions League games. A decade into their stewardship, winning the competition for the first time may remain the holy
Allegri bemoans lack of VAR after Ronaldo sees red for Juventus
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri lamented the lack of a Video Assistant Referee after Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off on his Champions League debut for the club against Valencia on Wednesday. A tearful Ronaldo was shown a red card in the 29th minute at the Estadio Mestalla for an altercation with Valencia defender Jeison Murillo. Juve still won the game 2-0 thanks to two penalties from Miralem Pjanic. The decision by German official Felix Brych looked harsh. Murillo tracked Ronaldo into the box and as the players tussled, Ronaldo appeared to kick out at his opponent, who fell to the ground. Ronaldo then wafted his hand at Murillo's head, gesturing for him to stand up. It remains to be seen how UEFA judge Ronaldo's offence, and subsequent dissent, but he is set to miss at least the next European game at home to Young Boys on October 2. After that comes the more threatening double header against Manchester United. "I can only say that VAR would have helped the referee make the right ..
Pogba propels Man United to victory against Young Boys
Paul Pogba's brilliant opening goal was the catalyst as Manchester United overcame a difficult start to beat Young Boys 3-0 in Bern in their opening Champions League game on Wednesday. Skipper Pogba struck to cut down the Swiss champions in their prime before he then doubled United's lead from a penalty just before the break. The France star also set up the third goal for compatriot Anthony Martial in the second half, as Jose Mourinho's side safely negotiated this fixture on the synthetic surface at the Stade de Suisse. "I can understand the reasons why we didn't start the game very well, why we took 20 to 25 minutes to be in control," said Mourinho. "They know how difficult it is for opponents to play on this pitch, so they force a little bit and they create some problems, but the goal changed everything and after that we were totally in control and it was nice to start with the victory." Of Pogba's performance, the manager added: "If he starts arriving in possible scoring positions .
Ronaldo sent off but 10-man Juventus ease past Valencia
Juventus believe they can win the Champions League with Cristiano Ronaldo, but they had to start by beating Valencia without him after he was controversially sent off on his debut in the competition for the Italian champions on Wednesday. A tearful Ronaldo left the pitch in disbelief in the 29th minute, having aimed a petulant, but seemingly harmless, kick at Valencia defender Jeison Murillo. The Portuguese player then made contact with Murillo's head while urging him to get up. Ronaldo dropped to the floor like the tournament was lost after German official Felix Brych brandished the red card but Juve showed more composure, Miralem Pjanic scoring twice from the penalty spot to clinch a comfortable 2-0 win. Valencia were even awarded a third spot-kick of the match deep into injury-time but Daniel Parejo missed. It remains to be seen how UEFA judge Ronaldo's offence, and dissent, but he is set to miss the next European game at home to Young Boys on October 2. After that comes the more .
Benfica old boy Sanches stars in Bayern win
Renato Sanches received a standing ovation from Benfica fans after he scored against his old club to inspire Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win in their opening Champions League fixture on Wednesday. Sanches, who has endured a torrid few years since leaving Benfica for Munich as an 18-year-old in the summer of 2016, capped a fine performance in Lisbon with the first goal of his Bayern career. "I'm so happy to have had a night like this in Lisbon, and I want to thank the Benfica fans," Sanches told Sky. "It was a very special moment for me and I enjoyed it a lot." The young Portuguese's second-half goal crowned a perfect Champions League debut in the dugout for Bayern coach Niko Kovac. Bayern took the lead after just ten minutes. Franck Ribery's cross found Robert Lewandowski in the box, and the Polish striker whipped the ball into the bottom corner. Ribery and James Rodriguez both snatched at chances to make it 2-0, but Benfica slowly found their way back into the game, and Eduardo Salvio ...
Djokovic to provide fire power for Team Europe at Laver Cup
The second instalment of the Laver Cup comes at just the right time for 14-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic who is back in top form after winning the US Open. Djokovic is making his debut in this week's three-day team event which has been dubbed the Ryder Cup of tennis although it lacks the tradition of golf's premier event. "I would like to play with (Djokovic)," said event founder and Team Europe star Roger Federer. "I hope he feels the same way." The exhibition event will take place on US soil for the first time this week when 12 of the world's top players square off against each other in a three-day team event in Chicago. The tournament begins Friday and pits a team of six of the best ATP Tour players from Europe against a six players from the rest of the world. Bjorn Borg's favoured Team Europe will try to defend their crown against Team World which will be captained by the legendary John McEnroe. Federer, Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin and Kyle ...
Scandal-hit Australia vow 'hard but fair' series against Pakistan
Skipper Tim Paine vowed Australia will play "hard but fair" against Pakistan they embark on their first Test tour since a ball-tampering scandal and with fresh controversy raging following allegations by England's Moeen Ali. The squad jetted out late Wednesday for their first Test series since the ill-fated tour of South Africa early this year, which led to 12-month suspensions for Steve Smith and David Warner and triggered an outpouring of public anger. Australia have five uncapped players in their squad for a tour in which they plan to adopt a more respectful culture and move away from the win-at-all-costs mentality blamed for the explosive ball-tampering row. "The Australian way has always been to play hard and fair and that'll be no different this series," Paine told reporters before departing for the United Emirates. "There's always a lot of eyes on the Australian cricket team wherever we play, so that will be no different, and this team is really clear on what's expected and our
'India will take revenge of Champions Trophy defeat by winning Asia Cup'
Few hours after India thrashed Pakistan in their Group A clash of the Asia Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president CK Khanna on Wednesday expressed optimism that the Men in Blue will take revenge of their defeat at the Champions Trophy final in England last year by winning the ongoing tournament.Talking to ANI, Khanna praised stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma and his team for clinching an impressive eight-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan."They have won by a huge margin. The way they have played today, I am sure they will win the Asia Cup and take the revenge of the Champions Trophy. This was a match-winning captaincy. We are happy with this big win."Lauding the performance of bowlers and batsmen, Khanna added, "Bhuvneshwar bowled really well, Bumrah got able to support. The openers, especially Shikhar Dhawan continued his good form. All of them played well as a team."Indian bowlers put up a sensational performance to bundle out the Pakistan side for 162 runs
Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma hails bowlers post crushing win over Pak
After notching up a convincing eight-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday heaped praises on his bowlers for not allowing the opposition to gain an upper hand during their Group A fixture at the Dubai International Stadium.Indian bowlers put up a sensational performance to bowl out the Pakistan side for 162 runs in 43.1 overs after the latter opted to bat first.While pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and spinner Kedar Jadhav scalped three wickets each for the team, Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets in the form of Faheem Ashraf and Usman Khawaja.Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, the 31-year-old said that the Indian bowlers learned a lesson after surviving a scare against Hong Kong in their opening group fixture on Monday."Right from the start, we were quite disciplined. (We) wanted to learn from yesterday's mistakes. (It) was a great game for the bowling unit, especially since we knew it won't be ...
Rohit praises bowlers after win over Pakistan
Stand-in captain Rohit Sharma praised his bowlers after India thrashed arch rivals Pakistan by eight wickets in their Group A clash of the Asia Cup cricket tournament here on Wednesday.
Asia Cup: India overpower Pakistan by eight wickets
A strong bowling performance followed by some power-packed batting saw India thrash arch rivals Pakistan by eight wickets in their Group A clash of the Asia Cup cricket tournament here on Wednesday.
Asia Cup: India thump Pakistan by 8 wickets
India produced an all-round performance as they crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in their second Group A clash of the ongoing 2018 Asia Cup here at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.Chasing an easy target of 163 runs to win, India did not break much sweat and clinched the victory with 126 balls to spare.Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan gave a solid start to the Indian side as they notched up 52 and 46 runs respectively besides also accumulating a collective 86 runs for the first wicket.After the departure of the openers, Ambati Raydu (31) and Dinesh Karthik (31) remained unbeaten at the crease to drive the team towards a convincing victory.Earlier, Indian bowlers put up a sensational performance to bowl out the Pakistan side for 162 runs in 43.1 overs.While pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and spinner Kedar Jadhav scalped three wickets each for the team, Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets in the form of Faheem Ashraf and Usman Khawaja.Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with a ..
Our bowlers succeeded as they never factored in conditions: Rohit
India captain Rohit Sharma lauded his bowling department for producing an outstanding performance against Pakistan in conditions which weren't exactly bowling friendly. On a flat deck and in sultry heat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/15), Jasprit Bumrah (2/23), Kedar Jadhav (3/23) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/37) were on target a they dismissed Pakistan for 162. "Right from the start, we were quite disciplined. We wanted to learn from the mistakes which we made in the last game. Today was a great game for the bowling department because I knew the conditions weren't great for it. But we kept the conditions aside and did the job," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "We stuck to our plans. Lot of improvement from the last game, spinners kept it tight, got the odd breakthroughs. The bowlers took wickets early as well, in the first 10 overs was magnificent. It was important to do that because they have quality in there and we wanted to make sure not to make things easy for them," Rohit ...
India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in Asia Cup
India comprehensively beat Pakistan by eight wickets in an Asia Cup encounter Wednesday. Batting first, Pakistan were bowled out for 162 in 43.1 overs with Babar Azam contributing 47 and Shoaib Malik scored 43. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav took three wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets. In reply, skipper Rohit Sharma scored 52 off 39 balls while Shikhar Dhawan contributed 46 off 54 balls with India reaching the target in 29 overs. Brief Scores: Pakistan 162 in 43.1 overs (Babar Azam 47, Shoaib Malik 43, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/15, Kedar Jadhav 3/23) India 164/2 in 29 overs (Rohit Sharma 52, Shikhar Dhawan 46). India win by 8 wickets.