Indian women draw 1-1 with Vietnam
Hanoi: The Indian women's football team played out a 1-1 draw with hosts Vietnam in the second FIFA international friendly on Wednesday. Thai Thi Thao put the hosts in the lead in the 39th minute at the National Training Centre ground before India came back strongly in the second half to equalise through Ranjana Chanu in the 57th minute. India had lost the first international friendly 0-3.
Dhoni unlikely to commentate
New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is unlikely to make his commentary debut in the Day-Night Test between India and B’desh, sources close to the former skipper said. Host broadcaster Star Sports has sent a proposal to the BCCI on Dhoni commentating in the landmark game but the board is yet to respond. “There is no way Dhoni can commentate,” a source close to the player said when asked about the possibility of him being behind mic. As per existing constitution, Dhoni commentating would also amount to conflict of interest.
Cummins rested for final T20I
Perth: Right-arm Australia pacer Pat Cummins has been rested for the third and final T20I against Pakistan set to be played tomorrow. According to a report in cricket.com.au, Cummins didn't join the squad that flew down from Canberra to Perth, and instead went to Sydney. “We've got so much cricket on, he (Cummins) plays a lot of it so when you get a little opportunity rather than taking the long flight to Perth he's going to stay here, recover and get prepared for the Test series,” Australia coach Justin Langer said on Wednesday.
U-19 team suffers 0-2 defeat
Al Khobar: India began their 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification campaign on a disappointing note as they suffered a 0-2 defeat against Uzbekistan here on Wednesday. After a goal-less first session, the Uzbeks scored twice in the second half to pick up the three points. India play hosts Saudi Arabia at the same venue on Friday.
Verona get 1 game partial stadium closure
Milan: Italian club Verona were on Tuesday given a one-match partial stadium closure for monkey chants from their fans directed at Brescia forward Mario Balotelli during a Serie A game . Serie A's disciplinary commission on Tuesday said the chants “were clearly perceived, in addition to the player, also by the federation representative positioned nearby.” The commission found “after these cries... there were also cries of support followed by long applause”. As a result they ordered that a section known as the “Poltrone Est” in the Bentegodi Stadium, which can host around 3,500 spectators in the 30,000-capacity ground, be closed for one match.