Indian eves depart
New Delhi: The Indian women's hockey team, led by forward Vandana Katariya, on Friday departed for Singapore to participate at the Asian Champions Trophy that will get underway from October 29th. The squad has been training at the SAI centre in Bhopal and will be competing at the tournament featuring continent's five best teams — Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia and India following a round-robin format, followed by the bronze and gold medal matches. Besides Katariya, defenders Sunita lakra, Namita Toppo and midfielder Rani Rampal will add the experience to the squad.
Younis leads Pakistan charge
Abu Dhabi: Younis Khan showed no signs of weakness after recovering from dengue fever to score a brilliant century as Pakistan dominated the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies here on Friday. The 38-year-old, who missed Pakistan's 56-run victory in the first Test in Dubai with illness, smashed 127 to carry Pakistan, who won the toss, to 304-4 at the close at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Younis finally holed out to deep mid-wicket off part-timer Kraigg Brathwaite after five hours at the crease, with fading light prompting the umpires to halt the day six overs before the scheduled close. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq was unbeaten on 90 — just ten runs short of his 11th hundred as Pakistan's batsmen dominated on a batting-friendly pitch.
Iqbal leads Bangladesh to 221-5
CHITTAGONG: Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal hit a patient 78 as Bangladesh posted 221-5 against England by stumps on day two of the first test on Friday. The hosts trail by 72 runs and could hope to gain a first-innings lead after bowling out England for 293 in the morning. In the middle were Shakib Al Hasan, on 31 not out, with nightwatchman Shafiul Islam yet to score after facing nine balls. "We are slightly at an advantaged position at the end of the second day," Iqbal said. "We will gain the upper hand if we can bat well in the first session. The wicket is not easy to play." England ruined Bangladesh's chance of taking complete control of the test by removing captain Mushfiqur Rahim on 48, just two overs before the end of play.
FC Goa taste win at last
MUMBAI:FC Goa breathed new life into their Hero Indian Super league campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mumbai City FC at Mumbai Football Arena, on Friday. Goa are still at the bottom of the league table despite pocketing their first win in five matches but the victory will give last year's finalists the confidence that they can soon climb up the table with two consecutive matches at home against Kerala Blasters and Delhi Dynamos. The win against Mumbai was possible due to a super strike by Richarlyson Felisbino in the 41st minute. Once Goa took the lead they shut shop in the second session to take the full points.