Shakib banned for abusing umpire
Dhaka: Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was handed a one-match ban over a double foul-mouthed outburst during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier league (BPl) Twenty20 competition. Shakib, who has a history of disciplinary problems, was found guilty of uttering abusive language after dismissing Sylhet Super Stars batsman Dilshan Munaweera while playing for his Rangpur Riders team on Thursday. He was also convicted of directing offensive and abusive language towards umpire Tanvir Ahmed in the 13th over of Sylhet's innings when an appeal against rival batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was turned down. Shakib, who was also fined around $250 on Friday, was suspended by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for six months last year for a "severe attitude problem" although the punishment was later reduced after he apologised.
ATK rout Pune 4-1 to enter semis
Kolkata: Iain Hume struck his second hat-trick of the season as defending champions Atletico de Kolkata became the first team to seal a semifinal berth following their 4-1 rout of FC Pune City in the Indian Super league at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan. The former Canadian International, who had scored a hat-trick in Mumbai, did an encore with his stunning goals in the ninth, 47th and 83nd minutes before Adrian Mutu (86th) pulled one back for the visitors. Substitute Dejan lekic, who was brought in place of Sameehg Doutie, sealed the issue with his goal in the dying minutes (90+4th) for their superb win in front of packed turnout of 48,721.
Fed Cup to stay alive: AIFF
New Delhi: : The All India Football Federation on Friday decided to bring Federation Cup back into the calendar next year, saying the top-eight I-league teams would compete in the tournament. The AIFF had scrapped the tournament from its calender during the current season as it was felt that the event has lost its sheen due to the co-existence of I-league and ISl. The decision to bring it back into the fold was taken at the AIFF executive committee meeting.
Shweta pips Vani to win in Jaipur
Jaipur: Pune's Shweta Galande held her nerves to pip Gursimar Badwal and Vani Kapoor in a thrilling three-way playoff on the 9th hole to win the season ending 18th leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour 2015. The Rs5,00,000 event culminated at the Rambagh Golf Club. Overnight leader Shweta Galande carded 1 over 72 on the final day to claim her second pro title.