WEDNESDAY-SEPTEMBER 09, 2020 Sport 05 Afghanistan bans coach Noor Mohammad Brilliant Noor Ali, young for five years on corruption charges KABUL: The Afghanistan hammad Lalai with the refer- offences, including “fixing or Cricket Board (ACB) has ence to ‘work’ being a request contriving in any way or oth- Atal hand Eagles first win banned domestic-level coach to assist with the spot-fixing erwise influencing improper- Noor Mohammad ‘Lalai’ from in a few matches in the men- ly, or being a party to any all forms of the game for five tioned tournament,” the ACB agreement or effort to fix.” years after he was found guilty said in a statement. “Under the “This is a very disappoint- of approaching a national team provisions of the Code, Mr. ing and serious offence where player to spot-fix matches. Mo- Noor Mohammad chose to ad- a domestic level junior coach hammad is a domestic assis- mit the charges levied against is involved in the corruption tant coach with the Kapisa prov- him and agreed to the sanc- of a high-profile domestic ince side and a full-time coach tions by ACB in lieu of an Anti- game in SCL 2019.” with Hampalana private acad- Corruption Tribunal hear- The ACB offered “grate- emy. ing.” ful appreciation” to the nation- His act was reported by the The development comes al Player who reported Noor national team player, who was three months after the ACB Mohammad displaying “true approached for corruption but banned wicketkeeper-batsman bravery and professionalism”. has not been named by the Shafiquallah Shafaq for six “He recognized it for what it ACB. years on match-fixing allega- was, rejected it and reported “The charges relate to the tions. Giving details of the it. He then supported our in- Shpageeza Cricket League charges against Noor Moham- vestigation and subsequent (2019), a national team player mad, the ACB said that the tribunal,” the statement read. X was approached by Noor Mo- coach was found guilty of four The Kabul Times KABUL: A brilliant half- Rahmanullah Gurbaz won the while Nangialay Kharoty took Young batsman Sediq Atal also century by senior batsman toss and opted to field first. The two. Pacer Nijat Masood was played a tremendous innings Noor Ali Zadran and terrific Knights put 163/6 on board as economical and took a wicket as Ayobi Kabul Eagles were knock by young Sediq Atal Mohammad Shahzad and Na- as well giving away only 17 home losing 6 wickets in the ensured Ayobi Kabul Eagles jeeb Tarakai provided Knights runs. process. secure their first victory of the with an explosive start scor- In response, Kabul Eagles The 5th match of Etisalat Etisalat Shpageeza Cricket ing 22 and 32 runs respective- chased the target of 164 in 19 4G Shpageeza Cricket League beating Hazrat Ltd. ly while Left-handed batsman overs as senior batsman Noor League will be played between Mis-e Ainak Knights by 4 Shahidullah Kamal top-scored Ali Zadran scored a great half- DG Bost Defenders and DFI wickets in the fourth match of with a half-century scoring 58 century while their skipper Band-e Amir Dragons today the tournament. off 51 runs. Eagles’ spinner Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored afternoon. Earlier, Eagles’ skipper Zia Akbar took three wickets a knock of 21 at the opening. The Kabul Times Miami Dolphins' Jakeem Ryan Fraser LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for Grant provides insight on Tua agrees to 62 points as Lakers beat Rockets to level series Tagovailoa and Chan Gailey Miami Dolphins wide re- man I absolutely love his per- and tell guys when they're join LeBron James and Antho- than two minutes later, a Ra- in a variety of ways on 15-of-24 ceiver Jakeem Grant is al- sonality," said Grant in an ex- wrong even if they're a 10-year ny Davis combined for 62 points jon Rondo pull-up gave the shooting. Markieff Morris ready getting used to receiv- clusive interview with Sky vet." Newcastle and 21 rebounds as the Los An- Lakers a 96-94 advantage, be- scored 16 points off the bench. ing orders from Tua Sports. "Down to earth guy, It's testament to the charm geles Lakers resisted a second- fore Alex Caruso found James James Harden finished Tagovailoa, with the rookie smooth guy, loves to laugh, love and popularity alongside his Ryan Fraser has agreed a half rally to defeat the Hous- for a one-handed, alley-oop with 27 points and seven assists. quarterback having displayed to joke and he's also a leader. exquisite talent that such as- deal to join Newcastle and is ton Rockets 117-109 and level slam. Eric Gordon scored 24 points, zero hesitancy in undertaking "There's been plenty of sertiveness so early on is ap- set to undergo a medical on their Western Conference The run extended to 23-9, including a 6-of-12 mark from a leadership role on the team times where I've got reps with plauded by a teammate. Monday. semi-final at 1-1. with a Davis driving finish giv- three-point range, and PJ Tuck- this offseason. him and he's like 'alright Ja- Winning over the locker The Scotland internation- James narrowly missed a ing the Lakers a 113-101 lead er recorded 18 points and 11 Behind the infectious keem we've got to speed this up, room can often be one of the al has been a free agent since triple-double, finishing with 28 with less than four minutes to rebounds. Russell Westbrook smile and universally-hailed we've got to go' and things like most daunting and defining his Bournemouth contract end- points, 11 rebounds and nine play. struggled, making just four of personality is a stern compet- 'man I'm coming to you, just challenges faced by a young ed in June, when he opted assists. James said following Game 15 shots and committing seven itor embracing expectations as get open I'm coming to you' and quarterback entering the against signing an extension to What began as a Lakers 1 that his team had needed live turnovers. the man to lead a new era for so it's been times like that league, but the first-round play at the Vitality Stadium blowout turned tight in the sec- action to adjust to the Rockets' The Lakers built a 16-point the Dolphins over the next where I know he's going to be a pick's introduction appears to upon the restart of the Premier ond half. The Lakers led by as speed. Early on Sunday night, first-quarter lead by holding decade and beyond. promising player in this have been seamless. League season. many as 21 points early in the the Lakers were the team dash- the Rockets to a 3-of-15 start The Alabama product is league. The presence of Fitzpatrick Fraser has been linked with second quarter, but needed to ing through the open court for from the floor and forcing five unlikely to start against the "I'm going into my fifth has no doubt aided the transi- a move to West Ham and Crys- survive the Rockets' surge af- 16 fast-break points in the first turnovers. The Lakers also got New England Patriots in week year and he's just a rookie and tion from college and afforded tal Palace but after having face- ter intermission. quarter. The Lakers were much a massive jolt from their bench one and may have to be patient he's telling me 'hey Jakeem, I Tagovailoa the added luxury of to-face discussions with Steve The Lakers outscored the more successful Sunday in the period. Morris went 4- for his chance as he learns need you to be here or there' time to ease himself in follow- Bruce on Friday, he has decid- Rockets 27-17 in the fourth against a Rockets defense that of-4 from three-point range to behind the experience of Ryan and I'm like 'hey man I know, ing his recovery from last No- ed his future lies on Tyneside. quarter, flipping a 92-90 deficit entered Sunday as the NBA's score 12 points and Rajon Ron- Fitzpatrick. I've been doing this for a while vember's hip surgery and amid The 26-year-old will under- into an eight-point win. A James best in the playoffs. The Lak- do dished out six assists in six Nevertheless, what's been now, I know exactly where I a learning period disrupted by go a Newcastle medical on the turnaround jumper to give the ers shot 56.6 per cent from the minutes. clear to see in training camp need to be'. the coronavirus pandemic. same day as Callum Wilson, Lakers a 117-109 lead with 32.3 field and scored 54 points in Lakers starting center JaV- is the mindset of a man eager "For him to get on me as New offensive coordinator who landed in Newcastle on seconds to seal the win. the paint. They also scored 27 ale McGee went to the locker to ensure he is ready when the the quarterback and as a young Chan Gailey has been another Sunday and is set to join the Sunday's fourth quarter points off 17 Rockets turnovers. room with left ankle pain late time comes to make his bow. player, I think that he's defi- key figure to not only club in a £20m deal. was a turnaround from Fri- Davis took advantage of the in the third quarter and did not "He's very smart, elusive, nitely not scared to take that Tagovailoa, but also Grant as Fraser was keen to know if day's Game 1, when the Rock- Rockets' 'micro-ball' style return.