Delhi Police XI ENTER YAMUNA TROPHY FINAL
New Delhi: Delhi Police XI has stormed into the Final of Yamuna Trophy — 2018, by defeating Advocates XI by 5 wickets. Batting first after winning the toss Advocates XI scored 128 runs in 20 overs. Ashish top scored with 38 runs while spinner Rajinder, Captain of DP XI took 4 wickets for 21 runs. Chasing 129 to win DP XI completed the task in 18th over with Amit scoring brisk 31 off 16 balls. Sachin for Advocates took 2 wickets but that was not enough and Harender took them home with 28 not out. They will now play NDMC XI in Final.
Indrajith to lead Tamil Nadu in ranji
Chennai: All-rounder Baba Indrajith was Monday named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. The state senior selection committee met here and named Indrajith as captain for the domestic season 2018-2019, a media release from Tamil Nadu Cricket Association here said. The Ranji squad for the season will be picked on October 24, it added. The 24-year-old Indrajith, twin brother of top-order batsman Baba Aparajith, replaces India discard Abhinav Mukund, who led the state last season. The stylish right-hander scored a century in the season-opening Duleep Trophy in Dindigul last month. "I am very happy to be named captain. It is an honour to lead Tamil Nadu.I am looking forward to the challenge of captaining the team," Indrajith said. Tamil Nadu opens its Ranji Trophy season with a match against Madhya Pradesh in Dindigul on November 1 in Elite Group 'B'.
Anand plays draw in Isle of Man Chess
Isle of Man: Former World Champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament here on Monday. Anand was on the verge of losing to 13-year old Raunak Sadhwani in the first round on Sunday and had to dig out some fine manoeuvres to stay in the game. In the second round also, the Indian continued to hunt for his form and again employed defensive approach towards the business end of the game. Upsets continued in the tournament with Indians involved in making most of the opportunities. At the top of the list in the second round was Grandmaster V Vishnu Prasanna, who got the better of nearly 200-points above rated Tamir Nabaty of Israel. Joining the celebration was Grandmaster-in-waiting Harsha Bharthakkoti, who put it across compatriot and higher ranked S P Sethuraman in what was probably the game of the day.
Spartak moscow sack coach Carrera
Moscow: Ten-time Russian champions Spartak Moscow announced Monday they had sacked Italian manager Massimo Carrera who led them to the Premier League title in his first season at the helm in 2017. Carrera was dismissed after the club's 3-2 loss at home to Arsenal Tula on Sunday. "The Spartak board of directors took a decision to relieve Massimo Carrera of his post," said a statement on the club's website. "The club thanks Massimo for the work he has done. But the results of the previous season have been found to be a failure as none of the objectives have been fulfilled. Meanwhile, the team's results and performance this season showed no signs of improvement." The club wished Carrera success in his future career. Carrera's assistant Raul Riancho has been named as interim coach.
Vieira's Nice continue to struggle
Nice: Patrick Vieira's Nice slumped to a fourth defeat in five home league games this season as Morgan Sanson's first-half strike fired Marseille to a 1-0 win in Ligue 1 on Sunday. It was a laboured performance from Nice, who sit 14th in the table and only two points above the relegation play-off spot, eight points adrift of fourth-placed Marseille. Vieira may need a good run of results if he is to keep his job long enough to take on former Arsenal and France teammate Thierry Henry when his side visit Monaco on December 8. "Unfortunately, tonight's match reflects our other home games," said Vieira. " Allan (Saint-Maximin), Mario (Balotelli) and Myziane (Maolida) have not been successful. In the last 30 metres there has been a lack of quality, we haven't always made the right choices."