QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Rishabh Pant is appointed Delhi Capitals skipper for IPL 2021 page 14 WEDNESday, March 31, 2021 Qatar bounce back to draw 1-1 with Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Shane Long (L) and Qatar’s Abdelaziz Hatim vie for the ball during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 friendly at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, on Tuesday. On right, Qatar’s goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb blocks off a challenge. While James McClean scored for Ireland in the 4th minute of the match, Qatar got the equaliser through Mohammed Muntari (No. 11) in the 47th minute. Al Annabi had defeated Luxembourg 1-0, and Azerbaijan 2-1 in their earlier friendlies in Hungary. (Pics: AFP) 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum holds first Sport Values Forum France’s forward Kylian Mbappe takes part in a training session at the Grbavica stadium in Sarajevo, on Tuesday, on the eve of the FIFA QNA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group D match between Bosnia Doha Herzegovina and France. (AFP) The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (3-2-1 QOSM) Mbappe can’t be organized on Monday the first Sport Values Forum under the theme “Comparing the Past satisfied with France to the Future” in partnership with several organizations, in- cluding the Ministry of Culture performances, says and Sports, Qatar University, Sustainable Development Plan Aspire Academy, Qatar Olym- in sports and youth, and the coach Deschamps pic Committee and the Olym- areas in which the practice of pic Academy. youth and sport contributed to DPA for choice in terms of options The Forum aims at promot- development, and youth par- Berlin across the field, not least in at- ing a culture of sports ethics ticipation in the youth clubs tack where Ousmane Dembele among community members and centers in the country. Kylian Mbappe cannot be and Kingsley Coman are bat- and introducing them to the For his part, Director of satisfied with his performanc- tling for a starting spot. most important international Qatar Olympic and Sports es in France’s opening two Coman started the disap- sporting moments throughout Museum Abdullah Yousef Al World Cup 2022 qualifiers, ac- pointing draw with Ukraine history, spreading knowledge Mulla presented an overview cording to head coach Didier but was left out against Ka- and information on Olym- HE Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali speaking at the Sport Values Forum noted of the Museum, its objectives Deschamps. zakhstan in favour of Dem- pic and sports values, and the importance of values which stem from correct perceptions encouraging for the community’s creative and divisions, and the Sports The Paris Saint-Germain bele, who made the most of his strengthening the relations abilities, noting that promoting these values is one of the goals of sports in the society. Museum Library. forward played 77 minutes of chance with the opening goal. and interdependence between Meanwhile, Assistant Pro- the 1-1 draw with Ukraine and “They are players some- sporting institutions in Qatar. fessor of Sport Management just over half an hour in the what in the same profile - yet Speaking at the opening the at Qatar University Dr. Senaid 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan they are not the same,” Des- Forum, HE Minister of Culture Al Marri presented a paper on without finding the net. champs said. “They are both and Sports Salah bin Ghanem promoting the Qatari culture He attempted seven shots dribblers capable of taking op- Al Ali highlighted the impor- through sport, the concept of across those two Group D fix- ponents out of the game. tance of sports in the State of culture in the Qatari society and tures, finding the target from “Ousmane can speed past Qatar because of its significance the concepts of sports culture. three of them, including a pen- opponents and go fast without in building human awareness In turn, President of Qa- alty that was saved by Alexan- the ball. Kingsley can play both to be qualified for constructive tar Women’s Sports Commit- dr Mokin on Sunday. sides, even if he has a prefer- work, and its ability to strength- tee (QWSC) Lolwa Hussein Al Mbappe’s goal-scoring re- ence, just like Ousmane.” One en community cohesion among Marri discussed the State of cord with Monaco and PSG player France will have to all groups and achieve psycho- Qatar’s attention to women’s has not quite been matched make do without against Bos- logical and mental immunity sport, which has witnessed a at international level, having nia-Herzegovina is defensive for everyone, explaining that great development over the managed 16 goals in 41 ap- midfielder N’Golo Kante, who sport has many social and cul- past years, noting the Commit- pearances for Les Blues. has returned to Chelsea with a tural dimension in the State of tee’s support to a number of But despite acknowledging hamstring injury. Qatar, especially when it relates sporting programs in the state. that there is room for improve- “We know his importance,” to the youth, rather than being The second session of the ment from Mbappe, Deschamps Deschamps said of Kante’s ab- just an activity that maintains Forum discussed a number of does not believe the 22-year-old sence. “When he is available, the body and the mind. topics, including the relation- is low on confidence. H“ e can- of course I prefer to have him HE the Minister noted the The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, which will open at Khalifa International Stadium later this ship between sport and disa- not be satisfied with what he has in the team, and that is the importance of values which year, is the first museum in the Middle East dedicated to displaying sporting achievements. bility, Olympic values, govern- done so far,” Deschamps said same for his team-mates. stem from correct perceptions ance between the past and the ahead of Wednesday’s trip to “He is an importance play- encouraging for the commu- in the electoral process within is a vivid example of the role of to sports and Olympic values present, and the role of media Bosnia-Herzegovina. er for us, but he is not avail- nity’s creative abilities, noting clubs, which is subject to val- Qatar Museums in developing, throughout history, such as in promoting sport values. “He was not very leggy in able on Wednesday and I have that promoting these values is ues and urges young people to sustaining and strengthening excellence, respect and friend- The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic the first game. He was much lots of other players.” Mbappe one of the goals of sports in the take responsibility. a cultural infrastructure in the ship, with a special focus on and Sports Museum, which better off against Kazakhstan is another fitness doubt for society. For his part, CEO of Qa- State of Qatar, making it a vi- the Arab and Islamic identity. will open at Khalifa Interna- and had chances. Of course France after hobbling off HE the Minister added that tar Museums Ahmad Musa Al tal center for arts, culture and During the first session of tional Stadium later this year, he wants to score more goals against Kazakhstan, but Des- ethics in the contemporary Namla said that Qatar Olym- education in the Middle East the Forum, Director of Youth is the first museum in the Mid- and create them.” Asked if the champs is not ruling the for- world are extended to many pic and Sports Museum offers and the world, noting that the Affairs Department at the dle East dedicated to display- penalty miss against Kazakh- ward out of the Bosnia match. areas such electronic commu- a wonderful journey through Museum will show the world Ministry of Culture and Sports ing sporting achievements. stan has affected Mbappe, De- “Anthony has a little prob- nication, freedom, criticism the history of sports from its the close connection between Maha Issa Al Rumaihi gave In order to encourage physi- schamps said: “No, I don’t feel lem with his knee, but we can- and expression, all of which inception until the modern Qatar and the world of sports, a presentation on building cal education activities and it has. It happens to everyone. not make a decision on his young people can learn when era, as the State of Qatar is and will feature interactive the youth and the community achieve wellness for all, the “I know Kylian well. He inclusion today,” Deschamps they join sports clubs, noting preparing to welcome visitors exhibition spaces and inspira- through sport, highlighting the Museum uses the most inno- can, over a match or a period said. “He is not at his best the keenness of the Ministry from different parts of the tional collections. role of youth in building the vative technology to organize of time, have a spell of efficien- and will not participate in the of Culture and Sports on em- world during its hosting of the Al Namla said that the first society, the role of sports in rich exhibitions narrating the cy that is a little less good than training session tonight, but powering the youth and giving 2022 FIFA World Cup. edition of the Sport Values Fo- empowering and developing history of sport in Qatar and usual.” Deschamps is spoiled we will take stock tomorrow.” them the right to participate He added that 3-2-1 QOSM rum highlights topics related the youth, the interest of US around the world. Sports Wednesday, March 31, 2021 13 Champions League Luis Enrique defends set for reform, ‘compromise’ short tinkering as Spain look of Super League

DPA Watzke recently told the Ruhr Frankfurt Nachrichten paper that “the deciding reason why I am in for winning formula The Champions League is favour of the Swiss model is up for reform which is to stop that it appears to be the only DPA short of a closed Super League way to prevent a Super League Barcelona but gives the big clubs more of European top clubs.” The games and certainty to be rep- additional games will help Spain coach Luis Enrique said resented. teams compensate big losses he would not be pressed into Fan organizations are not they have all suffered dur- finding a settled eleven ahead amused while Bayer Leverkus- ing the coronavirus pandemic of his team’s third World Cup en chairman of the board Fer- while at the same time howev- Group B qualifier against Ko- nando Carro has spoken of “a er even further blowing up the sovo on Wednesday. compromise.” busy match calendar. Asked about public opin- The executive committee Fans object what they ion wanting fewer rotations in of the ruling body UEFA was dismiss as even more money the Spain team, Luis Enrique to make a decision Wednes- spinning instead of making the said: “I can’t pick my team ac- day but said on Tuesday this game more sustainable, with cording to what Paco, Manolo is postponed until the next Germany’s Pro Fans speaking and Lucas think. meeting on April 19, report- of “a slap into the face of fans “I’m the coach and I have a edly over a dispute around - across Europe.” And Ronan track record and have to pick the distribution of commercial Evain, executive director of the team I think is right for rights income. Football Supporters Europe each game.” Proposed is a Swiss model (FSE), told Deutsche Welle: The Spain coach said he was reform under which the elite “In the current financial cli- referring to the media as op- event is expanded from 32 to mate, it’s going to be difficult posed to the public and added: 36 teams from 2024 onwards, for people to afford more and “I don’t know any coach who al- until 2033, according to Ger- more games. ways picks the same eleven and man broadcasters ARD. “We’ll potentially lose who always wins with that.” All teams would be in one whole generations.” A Cham- Spain need to find goals league instead of eight groups pions League expansion would against Kosovo and should but don’t play against every however be in line with that of welcome back La Liga’s top other team but against teams the European championships scoring Spaniard. drawn based on the previous from 16 to 24 teams in 2016 Villarreal’s Gerard Moreno season’s results for eight or 10 and that of the World Cup from has been rested for the last two group games. Then follow the 32 to 48 teams from 2026. games after turning up lacking knock-out stages as now, from Carro admitted to be a foot- fitness after injury but now the last 16. ball romantic himself enjoying looks ready for action. Spain’s coach Luis Enrique plays with a ball during a training session at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar Showings over the past the old European Champions “Until he was a 100 per 2022 qualification match against Kosovo. (AFP) 10 years are also taken into Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup and cent we were not going to risk account which gives the top UEFA Cup knock-out events Gerard Moreno. “We have a different sort MidfielderSergio Cana- keeps us all on our toes that we were still among the favourites clubs a certain degree of assur- - which however is no longer He trained well yesterday of player and I am happy with les was also asked about his know at any moment we can for this summer’s Euro 2020. ance to be represented - short realistic. and if he trains well today he the players that I have.” coach’s reluctance to settle on be called up to play a part.” Canales said: “There are of a completely closed league. “Of course we must ur- will play,” Luis Enrique said. Spain started with a disap- a smaller group of players. He was also asked if a lot of strong teams and we “Two years ago there gently listen to the needs of “We don’t have one player pointing 1-1 draw at home to “The coach is the best Spain’s 6-0 Nations League count ourselves in that group. were ideas and demands for the fans and take into account who waits in the area and we Greece and needed a last-gasp placed person to decide what win over Germany last No- “But there are no easy a closed league as well as for that the Bundesliga very much try to service him so he scores winner to rescue a 2-1 win at players are right for any par- vember meant that, despite a games and with one lapse you weekend fixtures. We man- lives from its fan and stadium lots of goals. Georgia last time. ticular game,” he said. “It also slow start in qualifying, they can lose a game.” aged to prevent it, and it ap- culture,” Carro said. pears also through our strong “But we also have to accept and unanimous position as the that football has become a bil- Bundesliga,” Carro told dpa. lion dollar business and that “It was important for us different countries, leagues Westbrook in triple-double NBA record that qualifying for a Euro- and clubs have different inter- pean event will continue to be ests. DPA been achieved only six times via national leagues, and that “This needs to be bundled Berlin since 1963-64 in the NBA, and weekends are reserved for na- and ultimately a compromise Westbrook has had four such tional leagues.” Borussia Dort- to be found that is acceptable Russell Westbrook took an games, with Magic Johnson mund CEO Hans-Joachim for all parties.” NBA record in his stride af- and Rod Strickland the other ter landing a dazzling triple- two players on that list. double in the Washington Earlier in March, West- Wizards’ 132-124 win over the brook also became the first Indiana Pacers. player in franchise history to Chelsea CL quarter-final Former MVP Westbrook record at least 35 points, 15 had 35 points, 14 rebounds rebounds and 10 assists in a legs to be played in Seville and 21 assists, becoming the game. first player in NBA history New team-mate Chandler with at least 35 points, 10 re- Hutchison, formerly of the DPA leg matches involving FC Porto Serbia’s forward Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates with teammates after bounds and 20 assists in the Russell Westbrook of the Chicago Bulls, was impressed London and Chelsea FC, will now both scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 same game. Washington Wizards. with his first experience of be played at the Estadio Ramon qualification aganist Azerbaijan in Baku on Tuesday.( AFP) The 32-year-old said: “One having Westbrook on his side. Both legs of Chelsea’s Cham- Sanchez-Pizjuan in Seville. thing I always cherish and en- myself, and always continue Hutchison scored 18 pions League quarter-final “The dates of the matches joy about this game is that you to give everything I have and points, his second-highest against Porto will be played in (April 7 and April 13) and the Mitrovic’s latest double earns get to go out and compete. One pride myself on being (able haul in a game behind the 21 Seville, the ruling body UEFA kick-off times (9pmCET) will thing I always pride myself on to) create some consistency points he scored for the Bulls said on Tuesday. remain the same. Serbia win in Azerbaijan is making sure I leave it out on for my team-mates.” Speaking in January 2020 - which also Covid-19 travel restric- “UEFA would like to thank the floor every single night. about his rebounding ability, came in a clash against the tions mean the match can- FC Porto and Chelsea FC for DPA over Ireland. “I’ve been blessed with Westbrook said: “Being athlet- Pacers. not take place in Portugal, so their support and close co- Berlin And goals in the 16th and an opportunity to be able to ic helps me being able to get it, Hutchison said of West- Porto’s home leg will be next operation, as well as the Por- 81st minutes on Tuesday put do that and I don’t take it for but I don’t know if anybody’s brook: “He just commands an Wednesday with Chelsea’s tuguese Football Federation, Aleksandar Mitrovic con- Serbia in a strong position granted. Along those lines, dif- better at my size at rebound- energy that’s extremely con- taking place six days later. The Football Association, the tinued his heroics for Serbia with seven points from three ferent records and different ing the basketball consistent- tagious. You see and you hear UEFA said: “UEFA is able Royal Spanish Football Fed- with a crucial double to de- games despite Emin Makhmu- things may happen. ly.” Scoring 20 or more points, and you read all sorts of things to officially confirm that the eration and Sevilla FC for their liver a 2-1 win in Azerbaijan dov’s penalty levelling for “But one thing I always grabbing 10-plus rebounds about how he is as a player and UEFA Champions League assistance and agreeing to and take his side provisionally Azerbaijan on the hour. do is stay humble, stay true to and at least 20 assists has as a person. quarter-finalfirst and second- stage the matches.” top of World Cup qualifying Portugal can match Ser- Group A. bia’s seven points when they The 26-year-old Mitrovic later visit Luxembourg and became Serbia’s highest ever will go top on goal difference scorer with their first goal in a with a three-goal victory. 2-2 comeback draw with Por- In Group H, Ioannis Pit- Knicks ‘out-muscled’ in rock fight with Heat tugal last time out to build on tas gave Cyprus a 1-0 win over a brace in the 3-2 opening win Slovenia. TCA/DPA Tom Thibodeau. mirably filled the role of rim New York Julius Randle returned to protector. He appeared to in- New York’s lineup after miss- jure his shoulder in the first The Knicks had the opportu- ing the previous game with quarter but still managed to nity, for the first time in their a thigh contusion, dropping block three shots in the first No fans allowed for remaining unexpectedly strong season, to a respectable 22 points with half, including a dunk attempt climb three games over .500. eight boards. But the Knicks from Miami rookie Precious matches of QNB Stars League They had a chance to win their (24-23) shot just 41 per cent, Achiuwa. fourth straight for the first including 10-for-36 from be- Noel ranks in the NBA’s Tribune News Network not to allow fans to attend the time in over a calendar year. yond the arc, and managed a top-5 in blocked shots. He fin- Doha remaining matches of 2020-21 It looked good for New paltry 15 assists as a team. ished with four on Monday but season QSL.” York until halftime, despite Bam Adebayo owned the couldn’t cope with Adebayo. The Qatar Stars League “It may be noted that the the paucity of offense. But paint and the glass, finish- “Nerlens does everything (QSL) has announced fans QSL is following the latest de- then Jimmy Butler turned ing with 20 points and 18 we ask him to do. He’s young. will not be allowed to attend velopments and co-ordinating to alpha dog and the Knicks rebounds (including five of- He loves playing defense ... “ the remaining matches of the with the authorities concerned couldn’t counter, falling Mon- fensive). It turned disappoint- Taj Gibson said. QNB Stars League, which will to take appropriate decisions,” day night to the Heat, 98-88, ing for the Knicks in the third “He protects the rim all the resume this Saturday with the statement added. without much of a fight in the quarter, when Butler took over time. He doesn’t back down round 20 matches. The QSL also announced second half. and the Heat turned a seven- from anybody trying to dunk QSL said in a statement: the venues and kick-off times In the words of birthday point deficit into an 11-point the ball. He goes up for the “Following the latest develop- for the last three weeks (20, boy Clyde Frazier, who turned advantage. block and blocks it most of the ments and decisions taken by 21 and 22) of 2020-21 season 72 on Monday, the Knicks That was all the difference time.” the Supreme Committee for QNB Stars League. were out-muscled and out- in such a low-scoring game. Heat guard Goran Dragic Crisis Management and Minis- All six Week 20 matches hustled. The first half was more Derrick Rose #4 of the New York Knicks drives to the net against the played for the first time in five try of Public Health to contain will be played on one day (3rd Butler finished with 27 reminiscent of the Heat- Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Monday in New York City. games because of a back injury the coronavirus pandemic and April, 2021) due to the inter- points over just 34 minutes, Knicks battles over 20 years The Knicks lost to Heat 98-88. (Getty Images/AFP) and looked rusty, scoring just in order to preserve the health national commitments and carrying the Heat to a three- ago, at least on the scoreboard. just four in the second, but With Mitchell Robinson four points in 24 minutes. But and safety of everyone during hectic schedule in the month game season sweep of New The Knicks had zero as- still led, 43-36, heading into out indefinitely because of a Miami had all it needed with this period, the QSL decided of April. York and his former coach sists in the first quarter and the break. broken foot, Nerlens Noel ad- Butler. 14 Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Sports

FIA President Jean Todt meets officials, visits Museum of Islamic Art and Qatar Motorsport Academy

Jean Todt, the President of the International Automobile Federation Jean Todt, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), and (FIA) and Peter Bayer, FIA, Secretary-General, visited the Museum Abdulrahman Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and of Islamic Art on Tuesday. They were accompanied by Abdulrahman Motorcycle Federation, met with Nasser Ghanem Al Khelaifi, Chairman of Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation the beIN Media Group and Paris Saint-Germain Club on Tuesday. During Jean Todt, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), visited the Qatar Motorsport (QMMF) and Amro Al Hamad, Executive Director, QMMF. They all later the meeting, a number of issues of common interest were discussed. Academy -- Digital Center for Motorsports and the Karting School in Qatar, on Tuesday. attended the FIA MENA Sport Regional eCongress.

Japan thrash Didn’t know what the DLS Mongolia 14-0 Delhi Capitals appoint Pant score was, it kept changing on the scoreboard: Mahmudullah as captain for IPL 2021 ANI itors weren’t able to capitalise Napier on the start given by Soumya ANI and Mohammad Naim but Mumbai Bangladesh skipper Mah- the skipper backed his side to mudullah has admitted the come back stronger. Delhi Capitals on Tuesday visitors didn’t know what tar- “First five overs we were announced wicket-keeper get they were chasing against on track but we didn’t fin- Japan’s Yuya Osako (L) and Ken batsman Rishabh Pant as the New Zealand in the second ish well enough. Naim and Matsubara celebrate a goal captain of the side for the up- T20I on Tuesday. Soumya batted really well. We during the FIFA World Cup Qatar coming season of the Indian The game between New didn’t capitalise on the balls 2022 Asian Zone Goup F quali- Premier League (IPL) 2021 Zealand and Bangladesh was we missed. fication match against Mongolia which gets underway from halted due to bizarre reason as “There are some chances at Fuku-ari stadium in Chiba on April 9. there was no revised target for that we need to capitalise and Tuesday. (AFP) Pant will step in as cap- the visitors when they started we might get a win,” said Mah- tain for the 14th edition of their chase. When the second mudullah. DPA the tournament, for the in- innings resumed, it looked “In T20 sometimes you Frankfurt jured Shreyas Iyer, who has like Bangladesh had to chase get a good a start, sometimes hurt his left shoulder during 148 in 16 overs after the target you don’t. But both batting Japan continued their im- the recently concluded India- was adjusted as per the DLS and bowling, you must fin- pressive march to the 2022 England ODI series. method. ish well. As a batting unit we World Cup in Qatar on Tues- “I would like to wish But after 1.3 overs, play can take some positives in this day by racking up a compre- Shreyas a speedy recovery,” was stopped and the umpires game and come back strong,” hensive 14-0 victory over Mon- said DC Chairman and co- took custody of the ball as he added. golia with Werder Bremen owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will step in as captain for the 14th edition of Indian there was confusion regard- An all-round bowling striker grabbing a hat-trick. on the occasion. Premier League for the injured Shreyas Iyer. ing the target Bangladesh was performance from New Zea- The match was nominally “Under Shreyas’ captain- chasing. Play was halted for land neutralised the effect of Mongolia’s home game but cy, our team reached newer themselves. This is a tremen- “There is no doubt that this season. I am sure he will almost five minutes and after Soumya’s fighting half-century due to the pandemic it was heights, and he is going to be dous opportunity for young Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and be a talismanic leader and will some number crunching, it and helped the Kiwis register played behind closed doors in missed immensely. In his ab- Rishabh, who is coming off batting will be missed this be donning this new cap with came to the fore that Bangla- an easy win over Bangladesh Chiba, near Tokyo. sence, the franchise has col- successful stints against Aus- year, and we hope to see him pride,” Raina tweeted. desh has to chase 170 runs in in the second T20I. Japan have reached every lectively picked Rishabh to tralia and England which will back on the field soon,” said 16 overs. The third and final T20I World Cup since 1998 and have lead the team this year. While no doubt give him the con- team co-owner Mr Parth Jin- Bumrah joins Mumbai “I think there was a bit of (dead rubber) will be played in won five out of five, scoring 27 it has come under unfortu- fidence needed to take on a dal, “Delhi Capitals as a team Indians squad, sweats it confusion because we didn’t Auckland on Thursday. without conceding, in the sec- nate circumstances, it is a tre- new role that comes with a plays a passionate and fearless in quarantine know what the DLS score was, Scores: New Zealand 173 for ond round of Asian qualifying. mendous opportunity for him lot more responsibility. The brand of cricket, and Rishabh Mumbai Indians pacer it kept changing on the score- 5 (Phillips 58*, Mitchell 34*, They will progress to the next to grow further. I wish him all coaching group is excited to Pant embodies that best. The Jasprit Bumrah might be in board. It can happen in the Mahedi 2-45) beat Bangladesh round, which offers qualifica- the best in his new role.” work with him, and we can’t Delhi team has played an im- quarantine but the fast bowler game,” said Mahmudullah af- 142 for 7 (Sarkar 51, Naim 38, tion to Qatar, if they defeat My- On his new role, Rishabh wait for the season to get portant role in his growth as is leaving no stone unturned ter the game. Southee 2-21) by 28 runs (DLS anmar at home on June 3. said, “Delhi is where I grew started.” a cricketer, just like he has to get into the groove ahead of Mahmudullah feels the vis- method). Japan’s Takumi Minamino up, and where my IPL journey Speaking on the latest played an equally important the IPL. scored goals in the 13th min- began six years ago. To lead development, Shreyas Iyer role in the growth of the Delhi Pace spearhead Bumrah ute, Yuya Osako scored three this team one day is a dream said, “When I sustained the team. I wish Rishabh and the missed the last two Tests goals in the 23rd and 55th I’ve always harboured. And shoulder injury, and Delhi team good luck.” and the whole white-ball leg minute and the second minute today, as that dream comes Capitals needed a leader for Delhi Capitals will be- against England as he had of extra time, Daichida Kam- true, I feel humbled. I am truly this edition of the IPL, I had gin their IPL 2021 campaign taken leave for his marriage. ada 26th minute, Heidimasa grateful, especially to our team no doubt that Rishabh would against Chennai Super Kings While the 27-year-old Morita in the 33rd minute, owners, who considered me be the best man for the job. (CSK) at the Wankhede Sta- cricketer is in quarantine, the and Mongolian Kash Erden capable enough for this role. He has all my good wishes to dium in Mumbai on April 10. pacer has begun preparations by accident in his team’s goal With an amazing coaching make amazing things happen for the IPL 2021. Bumrah on in the 39th minute, and Shaw staff, and a plethora of accom- with our absolutely incred- Pant will be a talismanic Tuesday shared a glimpse of Inagaki scored two goals in the plished seniors around me, I ible team. I’m going to miss leader: Raina his workout routine. “Quar- 68th and third minutes of the can’t wait to give my absolute the team tremendously, and Former Indian cricketer antining and getting those match’s stoppage time, Junia best for Delhi Capitals.” will be cheering for them Suresh Raina feels wicket- reps in,” he tweeted. Ito two goals in the 73rd and Meanwhile, Delhi Capi- throughout.” keeper batsman Rishabh Pant Every individual will be 79th minute, Kyogo Furuhashi tals head coach Ricky Pon- This will be Rishabh would be a talismanic leader tested multiple times during two goals in the 78th and 87th ting, said, “The previous Pant’s debut as IPL captain. for Delhi Capitals. “Heartiest this period, and upon return- minutes, and Takuma Asano two seasons under Shreyas’ The 23-year-old wicketkeep- congratulations to @Rishabh- ing the negative results, they Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah is bowled out during the second T20 in the first minute of extra time leadership have been incred- er-batsman has captained Pant17 on being named the will be allowed to commence against New Zealand in Napier on Tuesday. (AFP) from the match. ible, and the results speak for Delhi’s state team in the past. captain of @DelhiCapitals for outdoor training sessions. Tsitsipas tops Nishikori Barty and Osaka progress into QF in Miami as round of 16 beckons DPA streak in Miami to nine matches Berlin Andreescu stuns with miracle winner against Muguruza after coming out on top against DPA 7-6 (8-6) 6-3. the former world number one. Berlin Russian fourth seed World number two Naomi Canadian Bianca Andreescu early in the final set, that had there. It’s really showing, and “Playing against Vika you Rublev made light work of Osaka and defending champion on Monday hit a shot so good everyone talking. I want to continue like that have to be ready right from the Stefanos Tsitsipas battled Fucsovics 6-2, 6-1 in just 52 Ash Barty advanced to the quar- that she had to wait until she “That point, I went for it,” because that’s when I play my first point,” Barty said. “I felt through to the Miami Open minutes. ter-finals of the Miami Open. got off the court to actually Andreescu said after the win. best tennis.” (WTA) like I did that well in the first set round of 16 and he was joined Rublev leads the ATP Tour Osaka reached the last see how it happened. “I just went for it. I and she gave me a few cheap er- by Andrey Rublev on Monday. with 18 victories this season eight at the WTA Premier event The 2019 US Open cham- didn’t look on the rors. Then through the second Greek star and second after eliminating the in-form for the first time in her career pion played her best match other side. I was she lifted her intensity. seed Tsitsipas got the better Hungarian, ahead of top seed thanks to Monday’s straight- since 2019 to defeat No.13 like, if I get it, I get it. If “I probably wasn’t sharp of 2014 US Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev (16-2). sets win over Elise Mertens. Garbine Muguruza 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 I don’t, I don’t. Because I was enough in those first couple Kei Nishikori in Miami. The result secured a third World number one Barty to advance to her first Miami not recovering after that. of games to be able to go with Rublev continued his win for Rublev over 29th seed overcame two-time grand slam Open quarter-final. “I felt my groin a little bit her, particularly with new balls. fine 2021 with a straight-sets Fucsovics this month. champion Victoria Azarenka in Under the lights on Grand- when I was running, so that’s When Vika is ahead and she’s demolition of Marton Fucso- “I was laughing, because a tough three-set battle in Mi- stand, Andreescu put in a kind of what I was paying a front runner, she’s the vics at the ATP 1000 tourna- of [the] situation and plus ami. vintage performance, making attention to, but then I turned very best in the world.” ment. Marton also told me, ‘I don’t Australian Open cham- key tactical adjustments after around and everyone is clap- Aryna Sabalenka In-form Aslan Karatsev, want to see you. I don’t want pion Osaka extended her win- the first set to defeat the win- ping for me. I’m, like, Oh, stands in the way of Barty however, bowed out following to see you’,” Rublev said, ning streak to a remarkable 23 ningest player on tour in 2021. that’s so nice. I made that. and the semi-finals after the a surprise loss to Sebastian cracking a laugh. “[It was] matches. There were perfectly feath- “It shows that I can get seventh seed trounced Marketa Korda. just a situation that [was] fun, Osaka defeated 16th seed ered drop shots, booming fore- to a lot of balls and every ball Vondrousova 6-1, 6-2. Despite a mid-match wob- and I feel sorry.” Mertens 6-3, 6-3 to stay hot hand returns, and savvy point counts really.” Fifth seed Elina Svitolina ble, Tsitsipas overcame Nishi- Awaiting Rublev is 2014 - Venus Williams, Serena Wil- construction throughout the 2 “I feel like this tourna- rallied past two-time Wimble- kori 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to reach the US Open champion and for- liams, Justine Henin and Aza- hour and 11 minute match. ment I’m just going with the don winner Petra Kvitova 2-6, fourth round. mer world number three Ma- renka are the only other players But there was one shot, hit flow and just having fun out 7-5, 7-5. Former world number rin Cilic, who beat Lorenzo with winning streaks of 23 or Svitolina made a slow four Nishikori forced a decid- Musetti 6-3, 6-4. more matches since 2000. Canadian Bianca Andreescu plays a shot during her match against Garbine Muguruza of Spain at the start against the red-hot ing set but Tsitsipas withstood For only the third time “It definitely feels very spe- Miami Open in Florida, United States, on Monday. ninth seed, but the 2018 WTA the Japanese’s comeback. this year, Australian Open cial,” four-time major winner Finals champion finished Tsitsipas, who hit 32 win- semi-finalistand Dubai Ten- Osaka said. “This is one of my week the last times that I have Sakkari is next for Osaka after In a rollercoaster battle, top strongly to progress. ners, will meet Lorenzo So- nis Championships winner favourite tournaments to play, played this tournament. But the 23rd seed saved six match seed Barty prevailed 6-1, 1-6, Anastasija Sevastova took nego for a place in the quar- Karatsev tasted defeat follow- and of course I’m sad I hadn’t I’m here now, and hopefully it points in her 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 against 14th seed Azarenka. down Ana Konjuh 6-1, 7-5 to set ter-finals after the 24th seed ing a 6-3 6-0 loss at the hands been able to get to the second will go well this time.” Maria win over Jessica Pegula. Barty extended her winning up a clash with Svitolina. defeated Daniel Elahi Galan of Korda.