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India erred in Perth by not including spinner: Manjrekar
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels India made a mistake in not including a front- line spinner in the second Test that Australia won on Tuesday at Perth to square the four match series 1-1. He said the team management should take the blame for selections which have "back-fired. "(Australian spinner) Nathon Lyon is a great bowler, so we can't assume that a (Ravindra) Jadeja would have been as effective (as him). "But India, I think, made an error in going with four seamers, specially (with) Umesh Yadav and not Bhuvneshwar Kumar," Manjrekar, an expert with official broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks, told PTI. "If there was one spinner (in the team) there's always cracks and roughs, especially with left-handed batsmen in the opposition, to exploit. Jadeja could have been of more use than the fourth seamer", he said. "So, it was a selection error that may have also contributed to India eventually losing the match," explained the 53-year-old ...
Special One turns sour as Mourinho's dream job ends in sack
Jose Mourinho reportedly cried when he heard he had not been chosen as the heir to Alex Ferguson's throne at Old Trafford.Five years on, having finally landed his dream job, Mourinho's United tenure also ended in tears. The axe finally fell on the Portuguese on Tuesday, an increasingly inevitable divorce as Mourinho fell out with senior squad members, blamed his superiors for a lack of backing in the transfer market and oversaw a drastic deterioration in performances and results on the pitch. Sunday's 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool, which left United 19 points off the Premier League leaders after just 17 games, proved the final straw. After David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, a third manager sacked in four years suggests there is far more to be fixed behind the scenes at the world's richest club than a new name on the manager's door. Former club captain Gary Neville raged at a club "rotten to the core" when rumours over Mourinho's future first circulated and after the Liverpool ...
Kohli didn't boast, didn't belittle Paine: BCCI
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) Tuesday rubbished media reports in Australia which claimed that captain Virat Kohli bragged about being the best batsman in the world while ridiculing Tim Paine during the second Test in Perth. The two captains were consistently involved in banter during the match but both insisted that no line was crossed. Reports in Australia claimed that the world's No.1 Test and ODI batsman boasted about being the best in the business during the showdowns. The BCCI came out in support of Kohli, saying the statement attributed to Kohli was just hearsay and he never bragged about himself. "It is 'assumed' that Kohli said, 'I am the best player in the world and you are just a stand-in captain'. These claims were based on hearsay and the BCCI would like to bring into notice that no such words were spoken on the field by the Indian captain," BCCI said in a statement. "The BCCI got a clarification from the team management about the incident and would like to classify the .
Manchester United lose patience and sack Mourinho
Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after their worst start to a season in almost 30 years, the club announced on Tuesday. The 55-year-old Portuguese's last match in charge was the 3-1 defeat by Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday which left them 19 points behind their opponents. Mourinho's sacking comes just two-and-a-half years into his tenure and three years and a day since Chelsea sacked him just months after he had guided them to the title. Former player Michael Carrick, now a member of the coaching staff, is expected to take charge in an interim role but United said a caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the season. The club's worst start in the league since 1990 means even Mourinho's ambition of reaching the top four and a Champions League qualification spot is in danger. Despite United reaching the Champions League knockout stages -- they face an intimidating last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain -- a mix of the results, dressing-room ...
Manchester United sack coach Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has been sacked as the manager of English Premier League team Manchester United, the club announced on Tuesday.
MOCA claim JK Tyre Orange 4x4 Fury
The Manabhum Off-Roaders Club of Arunachal (MOCA) displayed strategic acumen and nerves of steel to claim the JK Tyre Orange 4X4 Fury title here on Tuesday.
Manchester United shares rise after manager Mourinho leaves club
LONDON (Reuters) - Frankfurt-listed shares in Manchester United climbed in early deals after manager Jose Mourinho left the Premier League football club, an indication investors welcomed the move after a dismal start to the season.
MOCA claim JK Tyre Orange 4x4 Fury
The Manabhum Off-Roaders Club of Arunachal (MOCA) displayed strategic acumen and nerves of steel to claim the JK Tyre Orange 4X4 Fury title here on Tuesday. The MOCA team, led by drivers Aditya Mei and Chow Ujjal Namshum and guided by co-drivers Chow Sujeewan Choutang and Chow Ingieng Mein, went all out in the Camp the River Stage to collect 100 points. Their main challengers, the Gerrari Off-Roaders, finished third for 90 points but suffered a big blow when they were penalised 30 penalty points for breaking a bunting. The team Chandigarh, powered by Gurmeet Singh (with Gurpratap Sandhu as navigator) and Kabir Waraich (with Yuvraj Singh Tiwana), gave it their best shot but that one mistake proved to be their undoing. They won the final Dambuk River stage to collect 100 points but the battle had already been lost. They, however, had the consolation of winning the first runners-up trophy and Rs 1.5 lakh. The deserving champions picked up the glittering winners' trophy as well as Rs 2.5 .
Jose Mourinho exits Manchester United post Liverpool defeat
Manchester United has announced that its manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect.In a statement, Manchester United thanked the Portuguese "for his work during his time" and "wished him success in the future.""A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club would conduct a thorough recruitment process for a new and full-time manager," the statement added.Mourinho's departure comes after the 'The Red Devils' made their worst start to a league season since 1990-91.Manchester United currently languishes in sixth place in the Premier League, following their 1-3 defeat at the hands of table-toppers Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
No change in Australian squad for last 2 Tests against India
After their emphatic win in the Perth Test, Australia have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two games of the ongoing four-match series against India.Australian opening batsman Aaron Finch, whose participation in the last two matches was in doubt owing to a finger injury that he sustained during the second Test, is also available for the remaining Tests. He was declared "fine" by Coach Justin Langer.National selector Trevor Hohns said that they want to carry the winning momentum to the last two matches as well, which is why no changes were made in the team."With Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle in the squad we believe we have enough fast bowlers to choose from, so we've made the decision to stick with the 13-person squad for the remaining two Test matches against India," Cricket.com.au quoted Hohns, as saying.Australian skipper Tim Paine asserted that more than the team it is the conditions that would decide the right combination for the remaining .
Manchester United sack Jose Mourinho: club
Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after a dreadful series of results, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 55-year-old Portuguese's last match in charge was the 3-1 defeat by league leaders Liverpool on Sunday which left them 19 points behind their opponents. "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect," a club statement said.
Perth Test shows India's batting weaker than Australia's, says Ponting
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting reckons India's batting woes have outweighed their opponents after the visitors slumped to a massive 146 run defeat in the second Test. "I compared the two teams at the start of the series and I didn't think India could win here just because of the frailties of their batting and I think that's been highlighted this week," Ponting told cricket.com.au. The injury of Prithvi Shaw, which ruled him out of the entire Test series, was the first blow to India. The youngster had suffered a left ankle injury while attempting a catch in a practice game against Cricket Australia XI. Batsman Rohit Sharma and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin were also ruled out before the Perth Test. India have called opener Mayank Agarwal and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to bolster their batting. "They've had to call in another opener, they've brought in another all-rounder as well to try and bolster that middle order. They've got as much on their plate as the Australian boys have, ..
Derby between Alaves and Athletic ends in draw
Deportivo Alaves and visiting Athletic Club met in a Basque regional derby that provided plenty of action, but little in the way of quality football.
IPL: MI appoint Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations
The Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday inducted former left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations.
Ishant and Jadeja argue on field during second Test
Tension flared up between teammates Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja during a mid-game break on the fourth day of the second Test between India and Australia here. Ishant and Jadeja were engaged in a heated discussion before two other teammates, including Mohammed Shami, separated them. Though it did not look like a friendly discussion, the reason behind their argument was not clear. "It does seem pretty animated," former Australia captain Ricky Ponting had said. "There's lots of finger pointing. They were separated on a couple of occasions." While Ishant played in the first two Tests, Jadeja has been limited to drinks duty and substitute fielding at the Optus Stadium here. Jadeja didn't find a place in the playing XI, despite Ravichandran Ashwin's injury, with India going for a four-man pace attack in the Test. India lost the second Test by 146 runs after Australia wrapped up the tail in the morning session. The two teams will now move to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test beginning .
Lazio's winless streak continues with 1-0 loss to Atalanta
Lazio are without a victory in their last five matches after losing 1-0 to Atalanta in a Serie A contest where the video assistant referee (VAR) played a decisive role.
Madan recovers from nightmarish start, sits 10th in LET Q-School
Astha Madan recovered from a nightmarish start to card 74 and lie tied 10th after the second day of the Ladies European Tour's Final Stage Lalla Aicha Tour School here Tuesday. Madan, the leader in the field at 7-under 65 after first day, stumbled on a quadruple bogey on the Par-5 10th, her first hole of the day, and a bogey on the next, but she recovered well to take her two-day tally to 5-under 139. Among the other Indians, Tvesa Malik (69) improved from T-25th to T-12th at 4-under 140 while Diksha Dagar (71) is T-14th with a 36-hole total of 3-under 141. Vani Kapoor (76) is T-49th, while Sharmila Nicollet 75) is T-85th and Ridhima Dilawari (80) is T-95th, the same as Saaniya Sharma (77). Madan took a nine on the 10th hole at Palm Golf Ourika, but she recovered with four birdies on the back nine of the course, which was her front nine. She got her composure back and had four birdies which helped her get back to par. But she dropped two bogeys on the front nine of the course, which ..
Rashid Khan all set for BBL action
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan is all set to appear in the upcoming eighth edition of the Big Bash League starting December 19.The 20-year-old, who was the leading wicket-taker in the last edition of the Australian T20 tournament, had missed the final match with his team Adelaide Strikers due to national duties. But this time, the right-arm leg break bowler is hoping to make it through the final and playing the game as well."I'm totally here for the Big Bash. I have national commitments after the Big Bash, I'm fully available. I'm looking forward to making it through this year and getting to the finals and hopefully playing in a final," Cricket.com.au quoted Khan as saying.Spin bowlers were the leading wicket scalpers in the last edition of the T20 tournament which prompted the teams to put their money on spinners in this edition. Afghan teenager Mujeeb Ur Rahman, picked by Brisbane Heat, is an example of that.Brisbane Heat pacer James Pattinson said that Rahman is a world-class ...
Outgoing Pak hockey team manager advises PHF to appoint foreign coach
Pakistan hockey team manager Hasan Sardrar, who resigned from the post after his team's forgettable campaign at the recently concluded Hockey World Cup, has advised the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to appoint a foreign coach in order to build a strong side for the future."As my commitment [with the PHF] was till the World Cup, I have resigned from the post while suggesting the federation to hire foreign coach for national team if it wants to raise a strong outfit for future," Dawn quoted Sardrar, as saying.Former Pakistan hockey player Tauqeer Dar served as the coach of the national side for their World Cup campaign but resigned soon after his team's ouster from the prestigious tournament. Dar had taken over the position from Dutch hockey coach Roelant Oltmans who had stepped down from the post in September, this year.Sardrar acknowledged the contribution made by Oltmans to the national team and emphasised that Pakistan need a foreign coach to match the rising hockey standards."No
Dhoni to endorse luxury sports watch brand in India
Cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the India ambassador of Italian luxury sports watchmaker Panerai.