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Proteas thrash Aussies in 3rd Test
Star pacer Morne Morkel bagged five wickets in the second innings as South Africa defeated Australia by 322 runs on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here on Sunday.
Afghanistan win ICC World Cup Qualifier
Afghanistan beat West Indies by seven wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, at the Harare Sports Club, on Sunday.Off-spinner Mujeeb Rahman upstaged Rashid Khan's world record of fastest to 100 ODI wickets while opener Mohammad Shahzad produced a sparkling half-century, in the final match.Mujeeb returned figures of 9.5-0-43-4, including three wickets in four balls of his last over, as the Windies were skittled out for 204 in 46.5 overs after electing to bat first.Shahzad stroked his second successive half-century while hitting a 93-ball 84 with 11 fours and two sixes to steer his side home with 9.2 overs to spare.These stellar performances came after 19-year-old Rashid Khan, the world's number-one ranked ODI bowler, had become the fastest bowler to 100 ODI wickets. He achieved the feat in his 44th ODI when he dismissed Shai Hope to beat Australia's Mitchell Starc's record in 52 ODIs.This is Afghanistan's first major ICC title after they had finished second to Ireland
Hockey Punjab win Senior Men National C'ship
Hockey Punjab were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2018 (A Division), on Sunday after they beat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board in the final match, at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium here.In the well-fought encounter, Hockey Punjab came back from a goal down to defeat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1. The latter who had taken an early lead in the match as Gurjinder Singh converted a Penalty Corner in the 3rd minute to settle the early nerves for his team, but Hockey Punjab made a comeback in the last seven minutes of the match, scoring two goals in the 53rd and 60th minutes of the match which were both scored by Sarvanjit Singh.It turned out to be a difficult defeat to take for Petroleum Sports Promotion Board as they conceded the second goal in the last minute of the match.On the other hand, Hockey Punjab, who had won the Bronze medal in last year's edition, were delighted to have finished as the Champions of ...
Serbia, Luxembourg support Morocco's bid for 2026 FIFA WC
Rabat, March 25 (IANS/MAP) Serbia and Luxembourg have vowed their support to Morocco's bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Smith steps down, punished by ICC over ball tampering issue (Intro Roundup)
Steven Smith stepped down as Australia captain for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa and was penalised by the ICC on Sunday in the wake of the ball-tampering controversy.
We believe we can win World Cup - Afghan skipper Stanikzai
Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai said his side will head into next year's World Cup aiming to lift the trophy, after capping a remarkable recovery in qualifying by thrashing the West Indies in today's final. Both Afghanistan and West Indies had already made sure of their places in the 2019 World Cup by topping the 10-team qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe. Mohammad Shahzad starred as the Afghans laid down a marker ahead of the tournament in England and Wales by romping to a seven-wicket win. "This victory will give us the required boost to work extremely hard over the next 14 months and like the other nine sides, will arrive in England and Wales firmly believing we can win the World Cup," said Stanikzai. Afghanistan had looked set to miss out on a second straight World Cup appearance after slumping to three straight defeats in the group stage of qualifying, but Sunday's final win made it five straight victories as they qualified with help from results elsewhere. "This is nothing ..
Maharashtra boys, Manipuri girls shine on Day 1 of Youth National Boxing C'ship
Maharashtra boys came out all guns blazing as they won most of their bouts while in the women's department Manipuri girls ruled the roster, on the second day of the 2nd Youth National Boxing Championships being held at the National Boxing Academy.Maharashtra's winning streak started courtesy of Kailash Yadav (45 kg) when he romped past Shaikh Mohd Fezan of Gujarat with a score of 5-0. Fezan couldn't adjust to Yadav's speed as he went down looking for cover.The run continued with Ajay Pendor's win over Nagaland's Krishna Kumar Mote in the flyweight (52 kg) category. Maharashtra's bantamweight boxer, Rohit Chavan, then extended the run by a unanimous decision after he fought tooth and nail against Kerala's Jonathan Johny.However, Chandigarh's Anshul Punia (46-49 kg) and Services Sports Control Board's (SSCB) Akash (64 kg) outpunched Maharashtra's Shivaji Gadem and Tushar Bisane, respectively.In the women's section, Manipur's Heikrujjam Monika Devi (56 kg) had it easy against Telangana's
Australia's day of shame ends in 322-run rout
Australian cricket's day of shame ended in a crushing 322-run defeat by South Africa on the fourth day of the the third Test at Newlands today. Set an unlikely 430 to win, Australia were bowled out for a paltry 107, with fast bowler Morne Morkel taking five for 23. It was a fittingly dismal end to the match for Australia after they were caught up in a ball-tampering scandal on Saturday which sent shockwaves through the sport. Skipper Steve Smith was subsequently banned for one match by the ICC, just hours after he and vice-captain David Warner had stood down from their positions for the remainder of the match. "It's been a horrible 24 hours -- I want apologise to our fans and those back home," said stand-in skipper Tim Paine. The Australians had already woken to bruising criticism from their own chief executive and prime minister, as well as condemnation from around the cricket world. It followed the admission by Smith and young batsman Cameron Bancroft that they had deliberately ...
Biglia stresses importance of ball possession against Spain
Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia on Sunday highlighted the importance of ball possession against Spain in their upcoming friendly football match, to be played at Wanda Metropolitano stadium on Tuesday.
ICC World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan stun Windies in final
Afghanistan extended their fairytale run as they upset the West Indies by seven wickets in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Harare Sports Club here on Sunday.
Cape Town, Mar 25 (AFP) Scores on the fourth day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands today.
Scores on the fourth day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands today. South Africa first innings: 311 Australia first innings: 255 South Africa second innings (Overnight 238-5) A. Markram c Cummins b Starc 84 D. Elgar c Smith b Cummins 14 H. Amla c Bancroft b Cummins 31 A. de Villiers c S. Marsh b Hazlewood 63 F. du Plessis lbw b Lyon 20 T. Bavuma c sub (Handscomb) b Hazlewood 5 Q. de Kock c Paine b Cummins 65 V. Philander not out 52 K. Rabada st Paine b Lyon 20 K. Maharaj c Cummins b Lyon 5 M. Morkel c Khawaja b Hazlewood 6 Extras (B-4, LB-1, NB-1, W-2) 8 Total (all out in 112.2 overs) 373 Fall of wickets: 1-28, 2-104, 3-151, 4-196, 5-201, 6-269, 7-324, 8-354, 9-362, 10-373 Bowling: Starc 23-5-98-1, Hazlewood 25.2-5-69-3, Cummins 27-5-67-2, Lyon 31-2-102-3, Smith 1-0-6-0, M. Marsh 5-0-26-0 Australia second innings: C. Bancroft run out (Du Plessis) 26 D. Warner c De Villiers b Rabada 32 U. Khawaja c De Villiers b Maharaj 1 S. Smith c Elgar b Morkel 7 S. ...
Afghanistan thrash Windies to win World Cup qualifying final
Mohammad Shahzad starred as Afghanistan laid down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup by romping to a seven-wicket thrashing of the West Indies in today's qualifying final in Harare. Leg-spin sensation Rashid Khan became the fastest bowler ever to reach 100 one-day international wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for 204, before big-hitting opener Shahzad smashed 84 as Afghanistan knocked off the runs with 9.2 overs to spare. Both Afghanistan and West Indies had already made sure of their places in the 2019 World Cup by topping the 10-team qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe. West Indies star Chris Gayle capped a poor personal tournament as he was dismissed for only 10 by 16-year-old leg-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who finished with 4-43. Rovman Powell hit 44 as the two-time World Cup winners recovered to at least pass 200. Rashid, 19, dismissed Shai Hope to take his 100th ODI wicket in only his 44th game, beating the previous record held by Australia's Mitchell Starc by eight
Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row
India spinner Harbhajan Singh today slammed the ICC for letting off Australian opener Cameron Bancroft with only a fine of 75 per cent of his match fee and not a ban, despite his role in the ball tampering scandal in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Harbhajan recalled the 2001 South Africa Test where five Indians -- Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, Shiv Sunder Das and Deep Dasgupta, apart from him, were banned for at least a Test by match referee Mike Denness for various offences. He also referred to the 2008 Sydney Test against Australia, infamously described as Monkey gate, where he was banned for three Tests for an alleged racial slur against Andrew Symonds. "wow @ICC wow. Great treatment nd FairPlay. No ban for Bancroft with all the evidences whereas 6 of us were banned for excessive appealing in South Africa 2001 without any evidence and Remember Sydney 2008? Not found guilty and banned for 3 matches.different people different rules," he ...
Asian Cup qualifier: India reach Bishkek ahead of Kyrgyzstan clash
India's football squad reached here on Sunday for the final encounter in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualification round against Kyrgyzstan.
Smith steps down, punished by ICC over ball tampering issue (Roundup)
Steven Smith stepped down as Australia captain for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa and was penalised by the ICC on Sunday in the wake of the ball-tampering controversy.
Sandpaper Gate: Ashish Nehra appreciates Smith, Bancroft for admitting mistake
Reacting to the recent ball-tampering controversies in the ongoing South Africa-Australia Test series, former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra, while being critical of the incident, remained appreciative of Australian skipper Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's acceptance of their mistake."These kinds of incidents have happened even in the past. If the International Cricket Council (ICC) feels that Cameron Bancroft or Steve Smith have done something wrong, then definitely they should be penalised. If they have admitted their mistakes, then it's a great thing from their sides," said the Delhi-born former fast bowler.Steve Smith was handed a one-match suspension and fined 100 percent of his match fee following the ball-tampering incident during the third day's play against South Africa.Additionally, Australia opener Cameron Bancroft has been fined 75 percent of his match fee and handed three demerit points for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct.The incident took place during South ...
Punjab crowned National hockey champion
Hockey Punjab were crowned champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after they came from a goal down to defeat Petroleum Sports Promotion Board 2-1 in a well-fought encounter here today. Petroleum Sports Promotion Board had taken an early lead in the match as Gurjinder Singh converted a penalty corner in the 3rd minute to settle the early nerves for his team. However, Hockey Punjab made a comeback in the last seven minutes of the match, Sarvanjit Singh scoring two goals in the 53rd and 60th minutes. In the Bronze medal match, it was defending champions Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) who defeated Air India Sports Promotion Board 5-3 on penalties after the scores were tied at 1-1 after regulation time. RSPB had taken an early lead in the match in the 5th minute as Sayyad Niyaz Rahim scored a field goal to put his team in the lead. However, Air India showed character to fight back and scored the equaliser in the 17th minute through Shivender Singh. Both ..
Will look for a clean sweep against Sri Lanka, says Mithali Raj
After suffering their most embarrassing series defeat in recent times against Australia, India skipper Mithali Raj today said the team is looking to make amends by aiming for a clean sweep against hosts Sri Lanka in round three of the ICC Women's Championship. "We will definitely look for a clean sweep to get six points (in the next series) against Sri Lanka. It becomes very important that whatever ICC Championship matches that we play (from here on) against other teams to aim and play for those points since we have lost out on six points (against Australia) and we lost two points in South Africa," Mithali said. The Indian side won 2-1 win against South Africa in a three-match ODI series held in the Rainbow Nation before it was blanked 3-0 by Australia. "From the tour to South Africa we have got four points but we haven't managed to get even two points from the series against Australia (but) we still have other teams to go (play against). Now whenever we play against other teams it ...
Punjab beat PSPB in national hockey final, RSPB earn bronze
Punjab overcame Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) 2-1 in the final, while Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) defeated Air India Sports Promotion Board (AISPB) 5-3 via penalty shootout in the bronze medal playoff of the 8th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship (A Division) here on Sunday.
India U-16 boys win Hong Kong football tourney
The India U-16 team emerged champions in the Jockey Cup International Youth Invitational Football Tournament with a 4-2 victory over Hong Kong U-17 in the final here on Sunday.