Sunday 2 April 2017

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Tennis: Federer downs Nadal to win Miami Open

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MIAMI (AFP) - Roger Federer defeated long-standing rival Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4 to win the Miami Open on Sunday and continue his outstanding start to the year.Since returning from his six month injury lay-off, the 35-year-old Federer has also won the Australian Open and Indian Wells and he heads into a self-imposed break before the French Open as, once again, the dominant presence on the ATP Tour.Federer has beaten Nadal in all of those events this year and has now won his last four meetings between the pair.Its been a fabulous couple of weeks, said Federer after his victory before announcing he would take a nearly two month break before the French Open in late May.Im not 24 any more so things have changed in a big way and I probably wont play any clay court event except the French, he said.Nadal was playing in his fifth Miami final but remains without a win in the Masters series event.Although Nadal still has a 23-14 advantage in the meetings between the two, dating back to their first match in Miami in 2004, Federer now has a 10-9 lead on hard courts.The first set was a tight affair with both players having their opportunities to break. But it was not until the eighth game and 10th break point of the set that one of them was able to get ahead.Nadal could only find the net from a Federer backhand and the Swiss grabbed a 5-3 lead and held the next game to secure the first set.Federer pinpointed his saving of break points in the first game and at 3-3 as crucial moments in the contest.It was totally key, Federer said. He looked good from the get-go. He was playing big tennis, stepping in and doing all the right things.A bit more luck on his side and the wrong decisions by me at that moment and it could have turned very quickly. It was a very intense first set.There has always been a marked contrast between Federer and Nadals styles and with time it has become further accentuated.Nadal was working hard in the 83 degrees afternoon heat, thrusting himself into his shots while the elegant Federers poise appeared almost casual.The second set took an almost identical path, albeit with fewer openings to break for both players until Federer again pounced, to grab a 5-4 lead when Nadal went long returning a fine backhand.Maybe if you didnt see the match and just saw the score you might think it was some sort of straightforward match with a couple of breaks. But that is not the full story, Federer said.He had his chances in the first and the second it was close and I think on the big points today I was just maybe a little bit better ... it just fell that way., added the Swiss, who showed some signs of tiredness after his gruelling three-set win over Nick Kyrgios in Fridays semi-final.I was more in fight-mode today, just trying to stay afloat. Physically and emotionally it has been a draining week, I think I did very well, he said.Nadal was left to stomach a third defeat in three finals so far this year following a loss to Sam Querrey in Acapulco and Federer in Australia. But he said he felt in good form heading into the clay season, where he has enjoyed so much of his success.I think I am close to what I need to be. I am at a very high level of tennis and I believe I am ready to win titles, he said.Im playing enough well to fight for everything I think. I have good hopes that Im going to be ready for Monte Carlo. Always when I am playing that well, on clay always helps a little bit more for me.I am very excited about playing back on clay again, he said.

Football: Neymar hits 100 as Barca remain on Madrid's tails

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MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona made light of the suspended Lionel Messis absence to remain just two points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid as Neymar netted his 100th goal for the club in a 4-1 win at Granada.Earlier, Madrid consolidated their advantage at the top thanks to goals from Karim Benzema, Isco and Nacho to beat Alaves 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid still also have a game in hand and the two will meet at the Bernabeu in three weeks time.The games after an international break are always special because the players travel a lot and accumulate tiredness, said Barca boss Luis Enrique.Playing away from home makes it even more difficult, but we overcame those problems very well.Barca could have used Messis precision in front of goal as they passed up a host of chances in the first-half at Nuevo Los Carmenes.Luis Suarezs first attempted chip over Ochoa came back off the underside of the bar before the Mexican denied Suarez with three saves in as many minutes.The Uruguayan did eventually make the breakthrough when he sent a lovely dinked effort over the helpless Ochoa from Jordi Albas through ball.Granada sent on Chelsea loanee Jeremie Boga at the start of the second-half and he took just five minutes to level as his pace proved too much for Barcas cumbersome backline before finishing low into the far corner.However, Barca retook the lead 13 minutes later when this time Suarez turned provider for Alcacer to net just his fourth goal since joining from Valencia in August.Any chance of a Granada revival was ended when Uche Agbo was shown a second yellow card eight minutes from time.Seconds later Barca make the game safe when Ivan Rakitic drilled into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.And Neymar rounded off the win with his 100th goal on his 177th appearance when he tapped home Alcacers cross at the far post.At the Bernabeu, the European champions were grateful to Alaves wastefulness in front of goal as they moved a step closer to a first title in five years.Playing every three days you cant always play perfectly for 90 minutes, said Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.We were having problems, we werent playing well and then all of a sudden Cristiano (Ronaldo) gets the ball, passes it to Isco and he controls and scores.That is what this team has. We know that at any moment we can hurt the opponent.Real suffered an injury blow inside 10 minutes when Raphael Varane experienced a recurrence of a hamstring injury and had to be replaced by Carvajal.Rafa has damaged the same area as before, it isnt as bad as three weeks ago and we hope it is nothing major.The hosts opened the scoring just after the half hour mark as Dani Carvajals burst of pace took him to the by-line and he picked out the unmarked Benzema to smash into the far corner.Madrids rhythm was disrupted by the half-time whistle, though, as Alaves were the better side for large spells of the second-half.Deyverson headed over from point-blank range from Theo Hernandezs cross before Mendez passed up the visitors best chance when he slotted wide when unmarked at the back post.Manu Garcias flicked header also then dipped just beyond Kiko Casillas far post as the Santiago Bernabeu crowd became restless.However, Isco settled their nerves when he rocketed Ronaldos through ball into the roof of the net from a narrow angle.And Nacho gave the scoreline an unjustified gloss when he tapped into an empty net after Fernando Pacheco made a brilliant save to tip Bales free-kick onto the bar.Earlier, Sevillas slump continued as they were held 0-0 at home by Sporting Gijon to remain in fourth behind Atletico Madrid due to an inferior head-to-head record.

Football: Madrid open up five-point lead over Barca

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MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid moved five points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga despite a lacklustre performance as goals from Karim Benzema, Isco and Nacho secured a 3-0 win over Alaves on Sunday.Benzema volleyed home Dani Carvajals cutback for the opening goal just after the half hour mark.However, the European champions were grateful to Alaves wastefulness in front of goal after the break as Deyverson and Edgar Mendez passed up huge chances to equalise.Isco eventually made the game safe five minutes from time before Nacho rounded off the scoring moments later.Barcelona can close back to within two points with victory at Granada later on Sunday.Playing every three days you cant always play perfectly for 90 minutes, said Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.We were having problems, we werent playing well and then all of a sudden Cristiano (Ronaldo) gets the ball, passes it to Isco and he controls and scores.That is what this team has. We know that at any moment we can hurt the opponent.Zidane had handed a rest from the start to a host of his stars involved in international duty over the past week as captain Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and James Rodriguez were left out.Yet, Zidanes plans were undone inside 10 minutes when Raphael Varane suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury and had to be replaced by Carvajal.Rafa has damaged the same area as before, it isnt as bad as three weeks ago and we hope it is nothing major.Zidane did name his first-choice front three as Ronaldo and Gareth Bale flanked Benzema.All three fired off target from the edge of the box as Madrid started brightly, but they had to wait 31 minutes for the opener.Carvajals burst of pace took him to the by-line and he picked out the unmarked Benzema to smash into the far corner.Madrids rhythm was disrupted by the half-time whistle, though, as Alaves were the better side for large spells of the second-half.Deyverson headed over from point-blank range from Theo Hernandezs cross before Mendez passed up the visitors best chance when he slotted wide when unmarked at the back post.Manu Garcias flicked header also then dipped just beyond Kiko Casillas far post as the Santiago Bernabeu crowd became restless.However, Isco settled their nerves when he rocketed Ronaldos through ball into the roof of the net from a narrow angle.And Nacho gave the scoreline an unjustified gloss when he tapped into an empty net after Fernando Pacheco made a brilliant save to tip Bales free-kick onto the bar.Earlier, an unsettling week for Sevilla ended with another disappointing result as they were held 0-0 at home by Sporting Gijon, leaving them fourth in La Liga on Sunday.In the wake of Sporting director Monchis decision to leave the club after 17 years, Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli cast doubt on his future before kick-off with Argentina reportedly interested in hiring him to salvage their floundering World Cup qualifying campaign.However, Sampaolis stock has fallen in recent weeks as Sevillas winless run stretched to five games in all competitions despite dominating for 95 minutes at the Sanchez Pizjuan.A draw is far more valuable for Sporting at the other end of the table as they move to within five points of safety in 18th.

Football: Respite for Wenger as Arsenal hold Man City

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LONDON (AFP) - Arsenal earned beleaguered manager Arsene Wenger a measure of respite by twice hitting back to hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Pep Guardiola twice saw his City side go ahead, through Leroy Sane and then Sergio Aguero, but Arsenal twice responded via goals from Theo Walcott and Shkodran Mustafi.Victory would have been a welcome tonic for Wenger, who has come in for heavy criticism from Arsenals fans, but after four defeats in five Premier League games, the point was welcome.His side remain seven points below City, who occupy the fourth and final Champions League berth, in sixth place, but they retain a game in hand on them.City were prevented from reclaiming third place from Liverpool and eating into Chelseas advantage following the leaders shock 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace.But City, who have now drawn their last three league games, will have an opportunity to close to within eight points of the summit when they travel to Chelsea on Wednesday.Wenger again faced protests from some Arsenal fans, this time in the form of an advertising van parked outside the ground and leaflets about the launch of a NoNewContract social media campaign.Citys team featured the novelty of Jesus Navas at right-back, but there was nothing new about the huge boulevards of space they found between the members of Arsenals back four.It took City less than five minutes to draw blood as Kevin De Bruynes hopeful pass from deep inside his own half sent Sane scampering clear.The Germany winger outpaced Hector Bellerin and skipped past David Ospina -- deputising in goal for the injured Petr Cech -- before rolling in his eighth City goal.When De Bruyne bent a low shot against the post and David Silva forced Ospina to parry with the rebound, Arsenal looked set for a long afternoon.They worked a foothold, however, with Mesut Ozil putting a tame shot straight at Willy Caballero, Nacho Monreal lashing over from a corner and Alexis Sanchez curling centimetres wide.It took a last-ditch sliding challenge from Fernandinho, meanwhile, to prevent Sanchez applying the finishing touch to Ozils flick.Wengers men equalised in the 40th minute when Gael Clichy played Walcott onside from Mustafis header and the England man bundled a shot past Caballero.But in testament to Arsenals recent travails, parity would exist for just 131 seconds.De Bruynes dart into the box was halted by the sliding Laurent Koscielny, but Silva collected the loose ball and laid it off to Aguero, who crashed a low, angled drive beneath Ospina.Koscielny was forced off by injury at the break, with Gabriel taking his place, while Guardiola tightened things up by introducing Yaya Toure for Raheem Sterling and moving De Bruyne out to the right.Arsenal had threatened in first-half stoppage time, Walcott stabbing over from Sanchezs pass, and eight minutes into the second half they levelled when Mustafi rose to head in Ozils corner.While Wenger sent on Olivier Giroud and Alex Iwobi for Walcott and Danny Welbeck in search of a third goal, it was City who came closest to finding a winner.Ospina was obliged to save from a booming Fernandinho drive and a header by Aguero, who had also headed wide from Navass cross moments before Walcotts equaliser.City wanted a penalty in stoppage time after the ball brushed Monreals arm as he attempted a stooping header, but referee Andre Marriner said no.

Football: Rampant Celtic roar to Scottish title

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EDINBURGH (AFP) - Celtic were crowned Scottish Premiership champions for a sixth consecutive season as Scott Sinclairs hat-trick inspired a 5-0 demolition of Hearts on Sunday.Brendan Rodgers side, now 25 points clear of second-placed Aberdeen, set a new Scottish top-flight record as the earliest ever champions after wrapping up first place with eight games still to play.Sinclair struck twice in the first half before Stuart Armstrong and Patrick Roberts netted after the interval at Tynecastle.Sinclairs third, via the penalty spot, put the seal on the 48th Scottish title triumph in Celtics illustrious history.Celtic are unbeaten in all 30 league games this season, winning 28 times.Having already won the Scottish League Cup and with a Scottish Cup semi-final against Glasgow rivals Rangers looming, Celtic could land the domestic treble in former Liverpool boss Rodgers first season in charge.The win probably typified how theyve been for the majority of the season. The professionalism theyve showed, the attitude and determination and style in which theyve played, Rodgers said.We knew it was going to be a tough game but the style and the intensity of our play was admirable.To win a pressure game like that as convincingly as we did is an absolutely remarkable achievement by the players.English winger Sinclair added: It was great. I think with the big games I enjoy the pressure.Its great to come away and win the championship.Aberdeens 7-0 win over Dundee on Friday had delayed the title party and meant Celtic needed a win against Hearts to clinch the championship this weekend.They burst out the traps and Callum McGregor had the ball in the net after just two minutes but the midfielder was offside when he was picked out by Sinclair.Hearts recovered and Jamie Walker fired wide from 20 yards before Isma Goncalves cut in from the left and tested Craig Gordon with a thumping strike that the keeper gathered at the second attempt.Two quick-fire goals from Celtic turned the game on its head.Sinclair took out three defenders as he played a give-and-go with Roberts and then lashed in a fierce strike high into the roof of the net leaving Jack Hamilton with no chance in the 24th minute.Sinclair grabbed a second just three minutes later.Only in the starting line-up due to an injury to French striker Moussa Dembele, Roberts was again the provider.He jinked past a challenge before playing a superbly weighted pass through to Sinclair, who took two touches before drilling a low effort past Hamilton.Celtic had the ball in the net again in the 51st minute when a sliding Tasos Avlonitis diverted a low James Forrest effort into his own net, but an offside flag went up against Sinclair, who was waiting to tap home for his hat-trick.The travelling Celtic support didnt have to wait long as Armstrong made it 3-0 in the 55th minute.Kieran Tierneys ball from the left was dummied by McGregor allowing the Scottish midfielder Armstrong time and space to send an unstoppable strike into the bottom corner.Roberts got the goal his play deserved in the 61st minute.The on-loan Manchester City star collected a pass at the edge of the box before sending a curling effort into the top corner.Sinclair sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.He won the spot-kick after he was brought down by Avlonitis and the 28-year-old expertly despatched his effort past Hamilton for his 21st of an impressive debut season in Scotland.

Golf: Henley rolls to Houston Open win, Masters berth

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Russell Henley powered to victory in the US PGA Tour Houston Open on Sunday to secure the last invitation to the Masters.Henley lit up the Golf Club of Houston course, firing 10 birdies in a seven-under-par 65.His 20-under-par total of 268 tied the 72-hole scoring record established by Phil Mickelson in 2011 and gave Henley a three-shot triumph over overnight leader Kang Sung of South Korea, who had two birdies and two bogeys in his even-par 72 for 271.It hasnt quite hit me yet that Ive earned a spot to the Masters, said Henley, who started the week ranked 117th in the world.Americans Luke List and Rickie Fowler shared third on 272, List carding a final-round 68 as Fowler signed for a two-under 70.Henley began the day four shots off Kangs lead. He birdied five of his first eight holes and by the time he was done his double-bogey from a bunker at the par-three ninth was barely a blip in his round.I tried to go into it with the mentality that I could do it and win it, Henley said afterwards. And I started to believe it.He had already pulled into a tie for the lead when he strung together three birdies in a row at the 13th, 14th and 15th. He tapped in to take the lead at 13 after lagging his first putt from 98 feet. He drained a 36-footer at the par-three 14th and tapped in again at 15.Henley added one more birdie before a finishing bogey that made no difference as Kang was unable to find a birdie on the back nine.Russell just played it great, Kang said. He putted really well, made almost everything. Hes been putting really well since yesterday and last few days, and then I havent been putting really well, not like the first two rounds. That was the big key, I think, the putting.The third victory of Henleys career, and his first since 2014, earned him the final invitation to the Masters, the first major of the year that tees off on Thursday at Augusta National.Fowler, whose third-round charge was derailed by a bogey, double-bogey finish on Saturday, fell out of contention with a double bogey and a bogey in his first four holes.He had five birdies, including three on the back nine, but by that time Henley was out of reach.Argentine veteran Angel Cabrera was never in contention, but he delivered the spectacle of the day with his hole in one on the 226-yard ninth hole, his last of the day.

Cycling: Gilbert finally wins Tour of Flanders

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OUDENAARDE (AFP) - Belgian champion Philippe Gilbert carried his bike over the line above his head as he won the prestigious Tour of Flanders for the first time on Sunday with a remarkable solo breakaway.Gilbert, 34, attacked alone with 55km of the 261km race to go and held on to win as world champion Peter Sagan and Olympic gold medallist Greg Van Avermaet crashed 17km from the end of the cobbled classic.Van Avermaet, the in-form rider this spring, picked himself up to take second place ahead of Gilberts Quick Step Floors team-mate Niki Terpstra but the crash with Sagan and Oliver Naesen potentially robbed the race of a grandstand finish.Instead, Gilberts audacious solo breakaway paid dividends.Victory in Flanders added to the 2012 world champions impressive resume that includes stage wins at all three Grand Tours and victories in two other Monument races -- Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Giro di Lombardia.Gilbert has also won major one-day classics including Amstel Gold, Fleche Wallonne and Clasica de San Sebastian, but this victory tops the lot.It was his seventh participation at Flanders and first for five years having previously come third in 2009 and 2010.But while a BMC team-mate of Belgian compatriot Van Avermaets he was forced to ride the Ardennes classics rather than the cobbled ones.He was part of a group of 14 riders who broke clear of the peloton around 90km from the finish as another team-mate, three-time Flanders winner Tom Boonen, accelerated up the iconic Muur climb.Both Van Avermaet and Sagan were caught out and left in the peloton, which quickly lost a minute.They had started to close in when, with 55km to go and on the second ascent of the 2.2km-long Oude-Kwaremont climb, Gilbert turned on the after-burners and broke clear on his own.A crash took out Belgian Sep Vanmarcke, third in 2014 and last year, also taking down Briton Luke Rowe and forcing Maciej Bodnar off the road.It slowed the breakaway allowing Van Avermaet and Sagan, amongst others, to catch the breakaway group.But Gilbert remained out front on his own with a little over 30 seconds.The Belgian champion stretched out his lead to over a minute but he had a long way to go solo to try to hold off a group containing many of the favourites and strongest riders in the race.On the Taaienberg climb at 37km from the finish, Boonen suffered a mechanical problem that ended his chances while Sagan and Van Avermaet went on the offensive.They formed a seven-man chase group just under a minute behind as Gilbert hit the third and final ascension of the Oude-Kwaremont climb with 18km left.Sagan attacked on that climb with only Van Avermaet and Naesen able to follow but suddenly, the world champion clipped the barriers separating riders from fans and went down, taking his two companions with him.Those three looked the only ones capable of catching Gilbert and their crash left the Belgian free to ride to victory.Van Avermaet did manage to climb back on his bike and form a chase trio with Dylan Van Baarle and Terpstra, who was merely sitting in behind the other two chasers.Gilbert was tiring but with only two men working behind to try to catch him, the gap was too much to close.Van Avermaet took the sprint finish for second leaving him to wonder what might have been without his crash.

Karachi: Security guard killed in firing incident

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KARACHI (Dunya News) – According to details, some unidentified persons opened fire in Gulberg area of Karachi on Sunday and shot dead a security guard.Police sources said that the deceased was identified as Muhammad Khan. Sources further said that Muhammad Khan was killed during a robbery attempt.On the other hand, police have conducted an operation in Rizvia area and arrested two accused. Police sources said that arms and narcotics were also recovered from their possession.

Punjab police will wear new olive green uniform from today

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LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab police’s old uniform of black shirt and khaki pant has been replaced by olive green uniform kits after 59 years, Dunya News reported.Punjab police will perform their duties while wearing new olive green uniform from today (Monday).At least 42,000 uniform kits have been provided to the Punjab police for the purpose. Police officials have termed the new uniform as excellent on more comfortable.

Lahore: Fire caused by gas leakage claims one life

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LAHORE (Dunya News) – According to details, fire erupted in a house due to gas leakage in Allama Iqbal Town area of Lahore on Sunday due to which 32-year-old Naved was burnt alive.Police sources said that the fire broke out when Naved light a cigarette in the washroom which intensified very quickly and he was burnt alive on the spot.

Sheikhupura: Three killed in firing on UC chairmans car

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SHEIKHUPURA (Dunya News) – According to details, chairman Union Council-38, Imran Rehmat Dogar along with his supporters was returning to his home in Khanpur when his opponents opened fire at his car, killing two of his gunmen and a pedestrian on the spot.Six other people including Imran Rehmat Dogar, Sufian, Usman, Rajab, Zain and Zahid were also critically wounded in the attack.Police and Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Our foreign policy is weak because Pakistan always used for proxy wars: Fazl

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NOWSHERA (Dunya News) – Talking to media on Sunday in Nowshera, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that world powers always used Pakistan for proxy wars due to which our foreign policy remained weak, Dunya News reported.Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that our relationship with China changed into economic friendship after 70 years. He further said that Pakistan’s bright future is associated with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)The JUI-F chief further stated that Pakistan’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir is very clear and firm. He further said that some countries do not support Pakistan on Kashmir issue because of their economic ties with India.

Steady Shehzad guides Pakistan to series win

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PORT OF SPAIN (AFP) - Ahmed Shehzad made a welcome return to form in guiding Pakistan to a series-clinching seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth and final match of their T20 International series at the Queens Park Oval on Sunday.Facing a modest target of 125, the opener stroked his way to 53, ensuring there were to be no alarms as the visitors rebounded from a heavy defeat suffered the day before which gave the West Indies hope of squaring the series.Shehzad put on 70 for the second wicket with Babar Azam (38) to eliminate any prospect of the home side pulling off the upset. However both fell to the pace of Kesrick Williams with victory in sight and it was left to the experienced pair of Shoaib Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed to formalise the result with an over to spare.Excellent seam bowling by Pakistan limited the West Indies to 124 for eight batting first and set the stage for the batsmens romp to victory to complete a 3-1 series triumph and claim a potentially significant psychological advantage ahead of the three-match one-day international series in Guyana starting on Friday.Hasan Ali and Rumman Raees, replacing fellow left-arm seamer Sohail Tanvir from the previous match, displayed admirable accuracy and discipline, combining for three important wickets and also delivering three maiden overs.It is the first time ever that Pakistan managed to bowl as many as three maidens in a T20 international and also the first occasion the West Indies, the reigning World T20 champions, conceded three maidens when batting in the games shortest format.Despite struggling to cope with the intense early afternoon heat, Ali returned the outstanding figures of two for 12 from his four overs, including two maidens. He breached the defences of Marlon Samuels and Jason Mohammed to leave the home sides innings in ruins after they had started brightly.I made a greater effort to bowl wicket-to-wicket and got the results this time, said Ali after receiving the man of the match award. There was also a bit of reverse swing and that helped me as well.Leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who suffered alongside the other bowlers as opener Evin Lewis blazed 91 in pacing the home side to a seven-wicket win in the third match to keep the series alive, also responded superbly in this critical final match.He claimed two for 16 off his four overs, including opener Chadwick Walton for a top score of 40 after Imad Wasim had earlier accounted for Lewis for just seven. Khan finished with 10 wickets in the series and earned the man of the series award.Yesterday I bowled a bit too quickly, he explained after collecting his award. The coach (Mickey Arthur) advised me to slow it down a bit today and it got the results.With his side tottering at 83 for seven, captain Carlos Brathwaite effected a bit of a repair job with an unbeaten 37, although the inadequacy of that final total was put into context by Pakistans response.We just batted poorly and once again our middle-order failed us, said the disconsolate skipper. We keep talking about doing the right things and having the right attitude but we need to get the results that are deserving of a greater effort.

England's Hameed faces anxious wait after injury

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LONDON (AFP) - England batsman Haseeb Hameed faces a nervous wait to discover the extent of the hand injury that forced him to retire hurt during his opening first-class game of the season for Lancashire.Hameed, who made a solid start to his England career during their tour of India, withdrew after facing 23 balls in Lancashires game with Cambridge MCCU on Sunday.The 20-year-old has been taken for a scan on his hand and will hope the damage isnt severe enough to stop him making a strong start to the English county season.Hameed scored 219 runs in three Tests against India before a finger injury forced him out of the final match of the five-game series, which England lost 4-0.He hit an unbeaten 59 from 156 deliveries while batting with a broken finger during the third Test in Mohali.Hameed also played three matches for England Lions in Sri Lanka in February, but managed just 78 runs in six innings.

Pak win 4th T20I against WI by 7 wickets

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(Web Desk) – Pakistan has fourth T20I against West Indies on Sunday in Port of Spainin Queen’s Park Oval.Pakistan have won the series by 3-1.SquadsWest Indies- Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Evin Lewis, Chadwick Walton, Marlon Samuels, Jason Mohammed, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Samuel Badree, Kesrick Williams.Pakistan - Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Kamran Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali.Pakistan innings:Overs 19.0Pakistan are 127 for 3. Won the series. WI defeated.Overs 18.0WICKET Babar Azam goes on 38. Pakistan are 118 for 3. Williams claims the wicket Powell takes the catch. Sarfraz comes to pitch. Malik dropped by Mohammad. 7 runs required off 12 balls.Overs 17.0Pakistan are 115 for 2. RR: 6.76 RRR: 3.33. No boundary in this one. Sunil manages a good over.Overs 16.0OUT Shehzad completes fifty and goes back immediately after. Bowled by Williams. 50 up for Ahmed Shehzad in this over, hits FOUR to Williams. Pakistan are 110 for 2. 15 runs needed off 24 balls. Malik on the pitch.Overs 15.0Jason Mohammad takes the ball around the wicket. Third umpire sought to dismiss Babar Azam; NOT given. Pakistan are 102 for 1.RR: 6.80 RRR: 4.60. Only 5 runs conceded in this one.Overs 14.0Two SIXs Shehzad and Azam hit Badree. Duo complete fifty partnership. Pakistan are 97 for 1. RR: 6.92 RRR: 4.66. 14 runs off this over. Three sixes in innings so far. Badree delivers his most expensive over in T20Is.Overs 13.0Sunil Narine delivers. Shehzad and Babar Azam going strong. Pakistan are 83 for 1. Just 4 runs off the over. RR: 6.38 RRR: 6.0. There has been only one six in this innings so far. No boundary this over.Overs 12.0FOUR by Azam on 11.3. Pollard runs to save boundary; fails. Brathwaite suffers on delivery. Crowd cheers. Tight running between the wickets on 12.6 for two runs. Pakistan are 79 for 1. RR: 6.58, RRR: 5.75. Overs 11.0Boundary, FOUR to Narine by Shehzad at 10.2. Pakistan are 70 at the loss of 1.Current partnership: 30 runs. 9 runs off Sunil Narine over. RR: 6.36, RRR: 6.11Overs 10.0Brathwaite takes the ball. Pakistan are 61 for 1. No boundary for Pakistan this time again. RR: 6.10 RRR: 6.40 Only 4 runs off this over. Babar Azam and Shehzad going good. However, second overs goes without a boundary.Overs 9.0Pakistan are: 57 at the loss of 1. RR: 6.33 RRR: 6.18 No boundary for Pak this time. Babar Azam playing at 10, Ahmed Shehzad playing at 26. Samuels succeeds in not conceding a boundary.Overs 8.0Badree concedes a boundary at hands of Shehzad; FOUR on 7.3. 7 runs off this over. Pakistan are: 50 for 1. RR: 6.25, RRR: 6.25. 75 runs needed off 12 overs.Overs 7.0WICKET this over. Akmal gone at 6.2 bySamuels. Pakistan are 43 for 1. Partnership runs: 40. Babar Azam walks in. Runs off over: 4. Babar Azam contributes 3.Watch the dismissal:Overs 6.0Shehzad hits consecutive FOURs 5.4 and 5.5. Holder suffers. Pakistan are 39 at the loss of none. RR:6.50, RRR: 6.14. Runs off this over; 11. Shehzad playing at 18, Akmal at 20.Overs 5.0Pakistan are: 28 for noneBoundaries: NoneBowler: Narine bowls a relatively good over this timeRR: 5.60RRR: 6.46Overs 4.0Pakistan are 27 for no loss. Akmal takes one in the ribs but good to play. RR: 6.75 RRR: 6.12.FOUR by Akmal. Williams suffers at Pakistan hands. Akmal is relentless this innings.Overs 3.0Big over, 13 runs off Badree deliveries. RR: 7.33, RRR: 6.05. Pakistan 22 for no loss. Shehzad and Akmla going strong. Pakistan looks promising at the moment. 10 by Akmal, FOUR at 2.2 and SIX at 2.3Overs 2.0Runs scored: 5, Total: 10 for no loss, Partnership; Ahmed Shehzad and Akmal. RR: 5.0, RRR: 6.38 Akmal at 4, Shehzad at 6. One boundary, a FOUR by Akmal, conceded by HolderOvers 1.0Ahmed Shehzad and Kamran Akmal open for Pakistan. Badree takes the ball for attack. 5 runs scored by greens in first over. 120 runs required from 19 overs. RR: 5.0, RRR: 6.31, FOUR by ShehzadWI innings:Lewis and Walton opened for West Indies while Hasan conceded a six in his first over of the innings. West Indies were 16 without a loss by the end of second over.Imad took the ball for third over and was hit a six on 3.1.2.3 FOUR, to imad by Walton2.4 Single for the Indies2.5 WICKET Imad celebrates. Lewis caught by Hasan AliW. Indies 27 for 12.6 Dot (Samuels walks in)3.0 27 for 13.1 No run, Rumman takes the ball (12 wickets in PSL)3.2 Dot, no run conceded3.3 No run3.4 No run3.5 No run3.6 No run4.0 WI 27 for 14.1 Wahab Riaz delivers at 146Kmh, 1 run4.2 Riaz to Walton, no run4.3 No run conceded4.4 Shoaib Malik drops Walton4.5 1 Run4.6 No run5.0 WI are 35 for 15.1 Rumman to Walton, no run5.2 Rumman Raees given a massive SIX5.3 No run5.4 No run conceded5.5 1 run5.6 Shadab Khan saves asingle, Lovely piece of fielding, says commentator6.0 WI are 42 for 16.1 Shadab Khan to Walton, 1 run6.2 No run6.3 SIX6.4 1 run given6.5 Shadab to Samuels, 1 run conceded6.6 Dot (Shadab conceded 8 off this over)7.0 WI are 50 for 17.1 Imad Wasim to Samuels, no run7.2 No run7.3 1 run7.4 Imad to Walton, 1 run7.5 No run, Samuels faces7.6 No run conceded (2 runs conceded)8.0 WI are 52 for 18.1 Shadab Khan takes WICKET Malik catches Walton, caught at long-on8.2 Fielding keeps a single away, Samuels faces (Mohammad walks in)8.3 Dot ball, straight in keepers hands, Sarfraz8.4 Shadab conceds a run (9 dots for Samuels off 12)8.5Shadab Khan to Mohammad, no run given8.6No run9.0 WI are 53 for 29.1 Imad to Samuels, no run9.2 Samuels plays Imad for 1 run9.3No run9.4Just a single9.5 Samuels faces, no run9.6 FOUR Samuels hits Imad10.0 WI are 59 for 210.1 Hasan Ali to Mohammad, No run, full ball an angled into pads10.2 No run conceded10.3 Good length for Hasan Ali, Mohammad couldn’t manage a run10.4 No run10.5 No run conceded10.6 WICKETJason ohammad goes, Hasan Ali strikes, Jason struggled entire over, says commentator11.0 WI 59 for 311.1 (Hasan walks off the field, may be exhuasted) Wahab Riaz takes the ball, no run, 130kmh to Samuels, Simmons at non-strikers11.2 To Simmons, no run conceded11.3 No run, Simmon takes time to settle11.4 1 run conceded11.5 SIX Samuels takes Riaz for a boundary (64metres)11.6 ANOTHER SIX12.0 WI are 73 for 312.1 WICKET Hasan Ali strikes, Simmons gone, Ali intercepts ball straight after delivery, throws to hit the stumps12.2 WICKET BOWLED Hasan Ali is the hot asset at the moment. Samuels gone. WI suffer12.3 ToBrathwaite, no run12.4 No run12.5 No run as WI struggle to keep up with RR12.6 No run conceded, Hasan Ali shines with this over13.0 WI are 73 for 513.1 Pollard manages a run off Shadab Khan13.2 1 run, Brathwaite plays, good length, writes crcinfo.com13.3 Pollard plays Shadab, no run13.4 No run given13.52 runs, Pollard plays13.6 No run14.0 WI are 77 for 514.1 Rumman takes the ball, Wahab Riaz saves boundary, Pollard plays for 2 runs14.2 Tight running between the wickets, 2 runs14.3 Brathwaite plays for a single, commentators call for more running bw the wickets14.4 WICKET Pollard goes This time for Pakistan is Rumman Raees, BOWLED14.5 Jason Holder walks in, Rumman bowls, 1 run14.6 1 run conceded15.0 WI are 83 for 615.1 No run,Shahdab bowls15.2WICKET Shadab strikes, Nawaz catches Holder15.3 Sunil Narine comes to pitch, Shadab delivers to Brathwaite for 115.4 Slip takes for Narine, No run15.52 runs conceded15.6 No run given16.0 WI are 86 for 716.1 Wahab Riaz to Brathwaite, 1 run16.2 1 run off Narines bat16.3 1 run conceded16.4 Another run conceded by Riaz16.5 FOUR Decent delivery but struck for boundary, Brathwaite hits, first boundary in 29 balls16.6 Hasan Ali fields to limit score to a single17.0 WI are 95 for 717.1 SIX Rumman Raees concedes17.2 Run off Rummans ball17.3 Narine plays Rumman for two17.4 1 run conceded17.5 Brathwaite plays Raees for a run17.6 2 runs18.0 108 for WI at the loss of 718.1 SIX Brathwaite hits WahabRiaz for a boundary18.2 No run18.3 Keeper misses, FOUR Edges off bat, Brathwaite is hitting Pak18.4 2 runs18.5 1 run18.6BOWLED Riaz sends Narine back. It is Timber Time19.0 WI are 121 for 8, 13 runs19.1 Brathwaite plays, no run19.2 1 run19.3 Hasan Ali to Badree, no run19.4 No run, Badree fails to connect19.5 1 run off Brathwaites bat19.6 Just a single off last ball20.0 WI close innings with 124 for 8
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