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Dominguez thrilled to coach Uruguay's Nacional
Eduardo Dominguez, introduced as the new coach of Nacional, said that joining one of Uruguay's big football clubs was "a small dream" come true.
Venus Williams beats sister Serena in exhibition match
Venus Williams prevailed over younger sister Serena 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 in an exhibition match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
Smith, Warner's form in T20 leagues key to World Cup selection :CA
Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts on Friday Steve Smith and David Warner's performances in the upcoming T20 leagues around the world will play a vital role in deciding the banned duo's selection in next year's World Cup squad. Both Smith and Warner will be competing in the Bangladesh Premier League followed by the Indian Premier League in the coming year and Roberts said CA will keep a close eye on their forms in the T20 events. "We'll obviously take their form in those tournaments into account, so that will be important to watch," Roberts was quoted as saying by ABC Radio. "There's got to be consistency, fairness and justice in our selection criteria and so that's our focus on making the road as smooth as possible," he added. Smith and Warner were handed year-long bans by CA for their role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March. While serving his one-year ban, Smith has participated in several T20 competitions, including in Canada and the Caribbean, in a ...
Melbourne Test: India lead Australia by 346 at stumps
India posted 54 runs for the loss of five in their second innings to take the lead by 346 runs against Australia on the third day of the third Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.With the lead of 292 runs in the first innings, Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal came out to crease to take guard for India. Soon after a steady start, the Indian openers took the lead cross over into the 300-run territory.To get an early breakthrough, Pat Cummins dismissed Vihari for the second time in the match. On a nasty short ball, Vihari (13) lobbed the ball off the shoulder of the bat to Usman Khawaja at gully.After bouncing out Vihari, Cummins had both of India's first-innings top-scorers caught for ducks at leg gully.As Cheteshwar Pujara chipped the ball at leg gully, Marcus Harris caught it. In the same over, as captain Virat Kohli played a loose shot, the ball went straight into the hands of Harris. With a significant dent, India were in trouble on 28 runs for the loss of ...
Tons from Latham, Nicholls give New Zealand colossal lead
Centuries from Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls put New Zealand in line for a defining victory over Sri Lanka Friday in the second Test with a 659-run second innings lead and the tourists losing early wickets in their record chase. New Zealand, who led by 74 on the first innings, declared their second innings on day three in Christchurch at 585 for four with Latham scoring 176 to go with his unbeaten 264 in the drawn first Test. Nicholls was not out on a career best 162 with healthy contributions from Jeet Raval (74) and Colin de Grandhomme (71 not out). Sri Lanka at stumps were 24 for two with Dinesh Chandimal on 14 and Kusal Menis on six. Victory for New Zealand would give them a fourth consecutive series win for the first time after wins over the West Indies, England and Pakistan in the past year. With more than two days left, Sri Lanka had reason for patience but lost both openers -- Dimuth Karunaratne without scoring and Danushka Gunathilaka (four) -- in the first two overs. No team
3rd Test: India bolster lead to 346 despite Cummins heroics (Roundup)
Pacer Pat Cummins picked up four wickets in eight balls to reduce India to 54/5 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test after Jasprit Bumrah's career best figures of 6/33 helped the tourists dismiss Australia for a meagre 151 here on Friday.
We're always reminded that we cheated: Jones on ball-tampering scandal aftermath
Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's recent statements on the ball-tampering scandal have added to the constant reminder that the Australians "cheated", former cricketer Dean Jones said lambasting the two players' "attempts to garner sympathy". While Bancroft has blamed the incident on David Warner, who is also banned, Smith said it was a result of the "win at all cost" culture promoted by Cricket Australia's (CA) top officials. Jones, writing for 'The Age' newspaper here, felt the two players should have kept quiet, served their bans, which are ending soon, and tried to earn back their places in the side. While Smith and Warner's one-year bans end in March, Bancroft's nine-month suspension concludes in the next few days. "These interviews are almost as bad as the fine grade of sandpaper the players used to scratch the ball. Why am I so upset with these interviews? Everywhere Australian players go around the world, we are always reminded that we have cheated," Jones said. "It feels like
3rd Test: India bolster lead despite Cummins heroics
India slumped to 54/5 in their second innings even as they opened up a lead of 346 runs at the end of the third day of the third cricket Test against Australia here on Friday.
Australian players' body concerned about use of stump microphones
The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has expressed concerns over the use of stump microphones, with its chief Alistair Nicholson saying it doesn't want players to get unnecessary sanctions for "unintentional and accidental" on-field conversations. According to media reports here, the ACA has already aired its reservations on stump microphones to broadcasters. The ACA said it's not against the use of stump mics but wants clarity over the "rules of engagement". "I wouldn't say we're not happy. (Players are) aware things can potentially unintentionally be picked up whether it's accidental swearing or things like that," Nicholson was quoted as saying by Melbourne-based radio station 'SEN'. "We're conscious we don't necessarily want players to be slapped with code-of-conduct fines when they really are working as hard as they can to bring that element of the game through that we've never had. "It's more caution than negativity but very much wanting to embrace it." The stump ...
Cummins' four for leave India tottering at 54/5 in 2nd innings
India were tottering at 54 for five in their second innings at stumps on day three of the third cricket Test against Australia here on Friday. India are now leading Australia by 346 runs with five wickets in hand and two full days play remaining. Debutant Mayank Agarwal, who struck a half-century in the first innings, was batting on 28 and giving him company was Rishabh Pant on 6. Pat Cummins (4/10) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia in the second innings. Australia were earlier bowled out for 151 in their first innings in reply to India's 447 for seven declared. Brief Scores: India 1st innings: 443/7 declared & 54 for 5 in 27 overs (Mayank Agarwal 28 batting, Rishabh Pant 6 batting; Pat Cummins 4/10). Australia 1st innings: 151 all out in 66.5 overs (Tim Paine 22; Jasprit Bumrah 6/33).
Test recall will be tough: Peter Handscomb
Australian wicket-keeper batsman Peter Handscomb, who made an immediate impact in the Big Bash League (BBL), said that he doesn't expect a Test recall after being dropped from the third Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).While announcing that the 27-year-old player will be replaced by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, Test captain Tim Paine had indicated that Handscomb would be back for the fourth Test in Sydney."It is always nice for him (Tim Paine) to say that. It is going to be a tough call on their behalf as well," International Cricket Council quoted Handscomb, as saying on Thursday."Mitch Marsh is probably going to have to play if it is flat and spinning, we are going to need another bowler. And the other batters are batting really well. To come back in the side off the back of one T20 hit is a tough call, but I will put my hand up and work in the nets and hopefully something comes of it," he added.Playing against Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG),
Melbourne Test: Australia all out, India 292-run lead
India bowled out Australia on 151 runs on the third day of the third Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.The hosts started the day trailing by 435 runs for no loss. Within the span of four overs, openers Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris, who were stranded on five and three respectively on the second day, were sent back to the pavilion.Finch searched for a flick square on the leg side, however, he chipped an Ishant Sharma delivery in the air and debutant Mayank Agarwal caught the ball at short midwicket. Finch walked on 8, leaving his side on 24 for the loss of one.As Jasprit Bumrah produced a short ball at the chest of Harris, the batsman hooked the ball and Ishant, who was present at the long leg boundary, caught a simple catch and sent Harris back on 22.Australia got Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh in the middle following the dismissal of its openers.To get a major breakthrough, Ravindra Jadeja, who replaced Umesh Yadav for the third Test, dismissed Usman Khawaja ...
Smith and Warner will be welcomed back with open arms, says Finch
Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch feels the banned duo of Steve Smith and David Warner will be "welcomed back with open arms" despite doubts that the former vice-captain may be dumped. Smith and Cameron Bancroft recently opened up about the infamous ball tempering incident that shook world cricket in March. The duo made it clear in their recent interviews that Warner was the instigator of the ill-fated plan in Cape Town. Some ex-players including former captain Ricky Ponting interpreted the comments as effectively making Warner the fall guy with Michael Slater saying that it would be difficult for the explosive left-hander to return to the team. "When Davey and Steve are ready to be allowed to come back and play cricket for Australia and their states I think from my point of view, they'll be welcomed back with open arms," Finch was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. Finch added that both Smith and Warner would earn their Australian recalls when they return in three ...
Inter travel to Empoli without fans as racism, violence mar Christmas
Inter Milan travel to Tuscany side Empoli on Saturday without their fans after racism and violence overshadowed Christmas football in the Italian league. Police in Florence said that visiting Inter supporters would not be allowed to attend this weekend's match against promoted Empoli with the away stand closed. It follows violence before Wednesday's clash against Napoli at the San Siro which resulted in a fan's death, with the game overshadowed by racist chanting towards Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly. For the second consecutive year Serie A has broken with tradition, playing matches over Christmas and the New Year like the English Premier League. The initiative has proved a big hit with the public attracting fans en masse to stadiums. But the worst was reserved for the game which should have been the highlight of the Boxing Day fixture list in Italy between title-chasing Napoli and Inter Milan at the San Siro. An Inter supporter was killed after being struck by a car amid ...
Arsenal, Man City double header tests Liverpool's new tag as title favourites
Halfway towards ending a 29-year wait to win the Premier League, the next seven days will test Liverpool's title credentials to the fullest, starting with Arsenal's visit to Anfield on Saturday. For a long time a new year visit to Manchester City on January 3 had the makings of a title decider, but Liverpool now have margin for error with a six-point lead at the top of the table. Tottenham are Liverpool's closest challengers with City slipping down to third and seven points adrift after three defeats in their last four league games. That is more than the six points Liverpool have dropped all season so far as Jurgen Klopp's men remain unbeaten. "What we said as well is that we want to create our own history. We are the first Liverpool team in the Premier League to be unbeaten in 19 matches -- a little history and a nice step," said Klopp after a 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle on Boxing Day. Much more significant history awaits, particularly if Liverpool are still unbeaten come the end of a
Bumrah's career-best haul sinks Australia; gives India 292-run lead
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah shone with the cherry, taking six wickets to skittle Australia out for a paltry 151, and help India gain a massive 292-run first innings lead on day 3 of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Friday.
De Grandhomme whacks whirlwind 50 for New Zealand
All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme hit a record fastest 50 for New Zealand Friday as they continued to build a colossal total in the second Test against Sri Lanka. De Grandhomme, with six fours and a six to his credit, brought up his half century in 28 deliveries. New Zealand were 538 for four in their second innings, leading Sri Lanka by 617 runs. The previous fastest 50 for a New Zealander was in 29 balls by Tim Southee against England 10 years ago. The world record fastest 50 was scored by Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq in 21 balls against Australia.
Tons from Latham, Nicholls as New Zealand post 535-run lead
Centuries by Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls gave New Zealand a colossal 535-run second innings lead over Sri Lanka at tea on day three of the second Test in Christchurch on Friday. New Zealand were 461 for four with Latham out on the last ball before the adjournment for 176 leaving Nicholls unbeaten on 110. No team has ever scored more than 418 in a successful fourth innings run chase. New Zealand, holding a 74-run lead on the first innings, resumed day three at 231 for two. They added 96 on the third morning and a further 134 in the middle session. Left-hander Latham, whose unbeaten 264 in the drawn first Test is the top score in all Test cricket this year, continued his purple patch as he persevered with grim determination through 370 deliveries. For the most part, it was a near faultless innings, although he was dropped by Dushmantha Chameera on 32 and survived an lbw review on 75 after Sri Lanka took the new ball in the second over of the day. Then, on the stroke of tea, Chameera .
Kyrgios says bitten by spider ahead of Brisbane title defence
Temperamental Australian star Nick Kyrgios revealed on Friday he was bitten by a spider over Christmas ahead of his defence of the Brisbane International. The fiery 23-year-old posted a short video on his Instagram account showing him with what appeared to be a drip in his arm and being treated by medics. "This spider bite outta contro," a caption to the video said. He added to his nearly one million followers: "Got a spider bite on my foot. Christmas different every year." Local reports said he spent the festive season in a Canberra hospital but was still on track to be in Brisbane for the tournament that starts on Monday. Kyrgios finished his season early in October after an elbow injury forced him out of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Returning home to prepare for 2019, the world number 35 admitted last month he was working through mental health issues that had plagued him throughout the year. "I'm starting to see some psychologists and trying to get on top of my mental health," he ...
Scoreboard on day three of the third cricket Test between India and Australia here on ...
Scoreboard on day three of the third cricket Test between India and Australia here on Friday. India 1st Innings: 443 for 7 decl in 169.4 overs Australia 1st Innings: Marcus Harris c I Sharma b Bumrah 22 Aaron Finch c Agarwal b I Sharma 8 Usman Khawaja c Agarwal b Jadeja 21 Shaun Marsh lbw b Bumrah 19 Travis Head b Bumrah 20 Mitchell Marsh c Rahane b Jadeja 9 Tim Paine c Pant b Bumrah 22 Pat Cummins b Shami 17 Mitchell Starc not out 7 Nathan Lyon lbw Bumrah 0 Josh Hazlewood b Bumrah 0 Extras: (B-4, NB-1, W-1) 6 Total: (all out in 66.5 overs) 151 Fall of wickets: 1-24, 2-36, 3-53, 4-89, 5-92, 6-102, 7-138, 8-147, 9-151, 10-151 Bowling: Ishant Sharma 13-2-41-1, Jasprit Bumrah 15.5-4-33-6, Ravindra Jadeja 25-8-45-2, Mohammed Shami 10-2-27-1, Hanuma Vihari 3-2-1-0.