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Chatara the Zim star as Pakistan crash to sorry loss
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His world shattered, Sree vows to overcome crisis, stage comeback
Dhawan to captain Sunrisers in CLT20
IOA mess a shame, says Shiv
Jeev Milkha, Chowrasia miss cut in KLM Open
Chiragh drops to tied fifth
Sanam in final
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Yuvi keen to reclaim lost ground
Bangalore, September 14
All eyes, however, will be trained on how Yuvraj, who has been out of favour in the recent times, handles the team as a captain against the West Indians. The left-hander, who battled and won over cancer, would be aiming to get back into the reckoning.
Yuvraj is more often seen as a brutal force in limited overs cricket than in Tests with his ability to hit the ball clean and long. Yuvraj aside, India A has its share of stars. Unmukt has scored 164 runs at an average of 48 with 94 being his highest in the three ODIs against New Zealand A, while Robin Uthappa has also scored a century in the lung-opener.
The Under-19 World Cup-winning captain would look for another good show from his bat to help his team get a good start.
Uthappa, who is in ODI exile, would be hoping to produce another sparkling show after the opening ODI ton to catch the eyes of national selectors given that a limited overs series against West Indies and South Africa is in sight. Yuvraj will be hoping for Uthappa and Chand to dazzle in the opening ODI to give a boost to the middle-order, which came good in the last two ODIs against New Zealand A with the likes of Kedar Jadhav and Mandeep Singh rising to the occasion.
Jadhav has delivered consistently, making unbeaten 30, 37 and 57, respectively in the last series. The Maharashtra batsman will be hoping to get a chance to go up the order to showcase his talent.
Yusuf Pathan, who has been provided another lifeline by selectors, will hope to recover from his steep fall since the 2011 World Cup. He is a powerful and aggressive right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler.
“PK and Irfan ruled out of the India A team for the one-day games vs WI 'A', due to injuries. Replacements are Siddharth Kaul and Vinay Kumar," BCCI tweeted.
BCCI also tweeted that Kerala cricketer V.A. Jagadeesh has been added to the India A squad for the second and third four-day games.
Jaydev Unadkat, who did well during India's tour of Zimbabwe, will aim to continue using this series to put out his best and make a strong case for himself in the senior team. The West Indies A, on the other hand, who performed well during their home series against Sri Lanka A in June, will aim for improvement, starting with the first
ODI.
A number of young West Indian players will try to grab the opportunity to show their skills, especially with the senior team set to tour India next month. Kieran Powell has been handed the reins of captaincy and head coach Junior Bennett has high hopes from the from Nevis. Kieran Powell has been handed the reins of captaincy and head coach Junior Bennett has high hopes from the left-handed opener from Nevis.
Besides Powell, the side includes the likes of vice-captain Veerasammy Permaul, Andre Russell, Andre Fletcher, Devon Thomas, Kirk Edwards, Nikita Miller and Narsingh Deonarine, all of whom have featured in the senior team.
— PTI LIVE ON STAR SPORTS: 9AM Squad
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Chatara the Zim star as Pakistan crash to sorry loss
Harare, September 14 Chatara's Test-best figures of five for 61 proved the crucial difference despite an unbeaten 79 by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq. The two-match series finished tied at 1-1 after Pakistan won the first Test at the same venue by 221 runs. Resuming at 158 for five, Pakistan suffered an early blow when Chatara trapped Adnan Akmal leg before wicket with only five runs added. Akmal, who made 20, went back to a ball which angled in towards his stumps. Abdur Rehman scored 16 in a seventh wicket partnership of 34 with Misbah, who was content to continue to bat watchfully, as he had done on the fourth afternoon, before Rehman was caught behind off Tinashe Panyangara. Chatara returned to the attack and immediately claimed the wicket of Saeed Ajmal in almost identical fashion to the way he dismissed Akmal, with the batsmen going back to a ball which cut back sharply and hit him on the pads. Misbah faced 161 balls in reaching 58 at lunch. He stepped up the pace after the interval, keeping the strike with singles in the first two overs from Chatara and Brian Vitori, then taking 11 runs off an over from Chatara, including two boundaries. Two more fours came from Vitori's next over. The second four off Vitori meant, however, that Junaid had to face the second new ball, which was taken with 26 runs needed. Chatara had Junaid caught at gully with the fourth delivery. Last batsman Rahat Ali edged a single off the next delivery. Seeking to retain the strike, Misbah pushed the last ball of the over into the covers but sent Rahat back as Hamilton Masakadza swooped to pick up the ball. Rahat was unable to regain his crease and was run out comfortably, sparking exuberant celebrations by the Zimbabwe players. (Read: Misbah laments batting woes) Zimbabwe have won only 11 Test matches of the 94 they have played, with the latest, this historic one against a much stronger and touted Pakistan side. This is Zimbabwe's third Test win over Pakistan. In fact they have come a full circle having garnered their first ever Test win - by an innings and 64 runs - against this very opposition in 1994-95 season. (Pakistan drop to sixth in ICC Test rankings).
— Agencies Score board Zimbabwe 294 and 199 Pakistan 230 (Ist Innings) Pakistan (2nd Innings) Manzoor c Waller b Utseya 54 Hafeez c Vitori b Chatara 16 Ali b Chatara 0 Younis b Vitori 29 Misbah not out 79 Shafiq c Mutumbami b Utseya 14 Akmal lbw b Chatara 20 Rehman c M’bami b Panyangara 16 Ajmal lbw b Chatara 2 Junaid c Waller b Chatara 1 Rahat run out (Panyangara) 1 Extras 7 Total (all out; 81 ovs) 239 Fall of wickets: 1-30 2-46 3-90 4-100 5-133 6-163 7-197 8-214 9-238 10-239 Bowling Panyangara 16-3-43-1 Vitori 22-5-69-1 Chatara 23-2-61-5 Utseya 19-2-62-2 Masakadza 1-0-2-0 Pak’s shame
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His world shattered, Sree vows to overcome crisis, stage comeback
Stating that he felt very sad on hearing the BCCI’s decision announced yesterday, Sreesanth said, “The BCCI action is the biggest setback in my life and I am disappointed. I will try to overcome the crisis and make a strong comeback.”
Sreesanth said he did not know why he was being “framed” in this situation.
“I can tell that I have not done anything wrong,” Sreesanth told reporters here.
The fast bowler said he was at a loss to understand why the BCCI took such a decision on this issue. “The only consolation for me now is that I am at home, not in a jail,” he said. Sreesanth said he had been playing international cricket for the last nine years, but he never got any support from anyone. “I did not get any support these years. I expected this time, which did not come,” he said.
I am happy truth has come out: Harmeet Singh
Another tainted cricketer Harmeet Singh is happy that he has got a reprieve.
“Obviously it's a huge relief," Harmeet said. "More importantly, I am happy that the truth has come out. I had always maintained that I have had no role to play in all these activities. And I am thankful to the disciplinary committee for taking my honest stance into consideration."
Harmeet said Friday's hearing was “easy and comfortable”. “There was no pressure on to say things. They knew my version [as per Sawani's report] but just wanted to get some of the things clarified.”
Harmeet said, "I have not stopped training even for one day, ever since I came back [to Mumbai] after giving my statement to the police. I know the only thing that would help people forget this episode is once I start performing on the field, and I am ready for that."
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi said: “I would like to think that Harmeet now has a clean page before him to work on.This is a bloody good eye-opener for him. No one can mollycoddle him now. He is a grown up adult and will have to work his way up.” he said.
— PTI
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Modalities of Asia Cup discussed
Chennai, September 14 The tournament, to be held from February 24 to March 8, has gone to Bangladesh after India, who had earlier agreed to host it, backed out citing a packed international schedule. Bangladesh had hosted the last edition of the tournament in 2012. The tournament host was announced during ACC's meeting in April and the details were discussed in today's meeting here, according to ACC sources. The BCCI also explored the possibility of hosting an ODI tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka later this year. BCCI to discuss HotSpot at ICC meet in Dubai BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya on Saturday said the Board would discuss Warren Brennan's observation on HotSpot technology at the ICC's chief executive's meeting on September 16 and 17. "(Board secretary) Sanjay Patel would discuss Brennan's observation that protecting coatings on bats prevent edges being detected. The Board will discuss whether the observation is right or not," Jagmohan Dalmiya said in Kolkata. — PTI
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Dhawan to captain Sunrisers in CLT20 New Delhi, September 14 The dashing left-hander has been in phenomenal form ever since he made his Test debut against Australia in March this year. In his first Test, Dhawan scored 187 runs off 174 balls, a knock which became the fastest ton scored by any batsman on Test debut. Hyderabad will play in the qualifying stage of the CLT20 and will fight for a spot in the main tournament alongside Faisalabad Wolves, Kandurata Maroons and Otago. Meanwhile, Faislabad Wolves would be touching down in Chandigarh on Sunday morning. — PTI
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IOA mess a shame, says Shiv
“I feel extremely sad. I have signed the petition which was started by Abhinav Bindra and I have also sent it to 1000 people. I think sports should not suffer because of politics. It is a biggest shame," Kapur told reporters here. "Golf is becoming an Olympic sport in 2016. It is a big step. It has been my dream to win an Olympic gold as I had also won Asian Games gold in 2002. It is a big opportunity," he added. The 31-year-old Kapur is one of the finest golfers in the country and he showed that once again at the British Open when he made his first ever cut at a major tournament in July. "It was a great learning experience. I was lucky I could play my best golf with the world watching. It was a proud moment for me to see my name at the leaderboard and I hope next time I can win the title," he said at the sidelines of the launch of Ballantine team-Am Golf Challenge 4 to be held in Vietnam. Asked about India not hosting the only European tour event -- Avantha Masters next year along with the Kensville Challenge tour, Kapur said: "It was unfortunate and a big setback but it would be unfair to expect people to shell out so much money at a time when the rupee is dwindling. “It will make it a bit difficult for Indian golfers to qualify for European tour but then it is just one tournament and to qualify one needs to be more consistent. I am sure we will tide over this bad time,” he said.
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Jeev Milkha, Chowrasia miss cut in KLM Open
Amsterdam, September 14 Jeev carded 71 and 70 and missed the cut by two. Miguel Angel Jimenez and Pablo Larrazabal took a one-shot lead into the weekend as they aim to emulate Seve Spaniards Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal by winning at Kennemer Golf and Country Club. Simon Dyson (63) and Oliver Fisher (65) and Frenchman Julien Quesne (65), who all climbed to eight under par are tied third. Dyson is aiming to claim a record fourth title, whilst Fisher - celebrating his 25th birthday - is in need of a big week as he bids to retain his playing privileges.
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Man U labour past Palace
London, September 14 Van Persie netted his third goal of the season on the stroke of halftime, converting a penalty after referee Jon Moss had sent off Palace defender Kagisho Dikgacoi for bringing down Ashley Young in the area at Old Trafford. United, who had seen two earlier penalty appeals waved away, took until the 81st minute to double their advantage when Rooney, wearing a thickly wadded headband after cutting his head in training, curled in a free kick from 25
metres. New signing Marouane Fellaini started on the bench but joined the fray in the second half and his combative presence helped to contain Palace’s limited ambitions on the break. United have seven points from their opening four matches and promoted Palace three. Ozil shines for Arsenal, City misfire at Stoke Mesut Ozil gave Arsenal fans a glimpse of his creative talents in a comfortable 3-1 win at Sunderland, but Manchester City’s glittering frontline misfired in a goalless stalemate at Stoke City. Arsenal threw 42 million-pound signing Mesut Ozil into the fray for his debut at Sunderland and he set up the opener for Olivier Giroud before Aaron Ramsey continued his excellent form by scoring twice in the second half. Tottenham Hotspur’s Gylfi Sigurdsson scored twice as they beat Norwich City 2-0. Newcastle United’s Hatem Ben Arfa scored one and created another in a 2-1 win at Aston Villa. Hull City against Cardiff City and Fulham against West Bromwich Albion both ended 1-1. — Reuters
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Chiragh drops to tied fifth
Taipei, September 14 Defending champion Gaganjeet Bhullar (74) also slipped from overnight tied ninth to 22nd, while Rahil Gangjee (76) slipped from overnight 22nd to tied 47th. For the third day in a row, Chiragh, who is suferring from cold and cough, birdied the first hole and looked set for another good round. However, he dropped shots on second and sixth and turned in one-over. On the back nine, he birdied 10th, but bogeyed 12th and 16th to finish with a 74.
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Furyk shoots PGA record low of 59
Lake Forest (USA), September 14 Furyk piled up 11 birdies, one bogey and an eagle at the par-four 15th as he rebounded in astonishing fashion from an opening 72 to post an 11-under total of 131 in the third of the PGA Tour's four lucrative FedExCup playoff events. The 43-year-old American hit a gap wedge to three feet on his final hole, the par-four ninth, and calmly sank the putt for a magical 12-under-par 59 to end a breezy day, tied at the top with compatriot Brandt Snedeker. "Pretty exciting day," Furyk said. "I guess the moment kind of struck me the most at No. 9 when I hit the wedge shot in there close, and the crowd erupted. It just hit me how many people had come over to that side to see the finish." In pursuit of his first victory on the US circuit since 2010 , Furyk was level with first-round leader Snedeker, who carded a 68. Zach Johnson (70) was alone in third at eight under.
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Sanam in final
New Delhi, September 14 The second seed Indian beat the American 6-3 3-6 7-5 in the semifinals. Sanam now faces top seeded Canadian Peter Polansky, who advanced to the summit clash after getting a walkover from Vijayant
Malik. Malik and Sanam had also conceded the doubles semifinal due to the former`s unspecified injury.
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