B’desh-SA day 3 washed out
Dhaka: Heavy rain washed out the entire third day of the second and final test between Bangladesh and South Africa on Saturday. Match officials called off play at 3:05 pm (0905 GMT) as the rain continued. No ball has been bowled on the last two days, making a win for either side unlikely with two days left. Bangladesh is 246-8 in their first innings. The first test ended in a draw after last two days were washed out.
Chinappa in Melbourne Final
Melbourne: India’s star player Joshana Chinappa on Saturday stormed into the Final of the $15,000 Victorian Open squash event. The third seeded Indian defeated Australia’s Christine Nunn, the eighth seed, who had accounted for the top seed Rachael Grinham earlier in the competition. Christine could not rise up to challenge the Indian national champion and went down in straight games 11-7, 11-5, 11-9. Joshana will play second seed line Hansen of Denmark for the title.
Defendant in FIFA case in court
New York: A sports marketing executive pleaded not guilty in a US court on Friday in the racketeering and bribery case that has hit international football. Alejandro Burzaco became the third of 14 defendants charged in the FIFA investigation to appear in federal court in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege the defendants plotted to arrange bribes of more than $150 million — tied to the award of broadcasting and hosting rights for the World Cup and other tournaments — over a 24-year period. Burzaco spoke only to tell the judge he understood the charges and his rights under US law, and to enter his plea.
Ghosal back in Squash Top 20
New Delhi: India’s top male player Saurav Ghosal on Saturday returned to the top 20 of PSA men’s rankings for the first time since November last year, moving two spots to 19th position. Malaysian star Nicol David continues her reign at the top of women’s rankings for the 109th consecutive month while 24-year-old Egyptian Mohamed El Shorbagy is celebrating a 10th consecutive month stay on top of the men’s section. India’s Dipika Pallikal maintains her 18th place in the women’s rankings while Joshana Chinappa is at 28th spot.
U Mumba maintain winning run
Patna: Young Bhupender Singh turned out to be the hero for U Mumba as he powered his team to a thrilling 27-22 win over Dabang Delhi in the second edition of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on Saturday. U Mumba were down 20-21 with less than six minutes to go. But then Anup Kumar got the all-important all-out with two victims to send his side up 24-21 with the clock showing four minutes to go. Dabang Delhi led 14-11 at the half-way stage. After clinching their seventh win in a row, U Mumba now are at the top with 35 points, a tally which is sure to give them a last four berth. Dabang Delhi earned a point to go up to 16 and maintain their fourth position.