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London far in the tournament. I'm doing AFP well so hopefully I keep it up," he said. afael Nadal suffered Roger Federer reached his fresh Wimbledon mis- 50th Grand Slam quarter-final ery yesterday as the and 15th at Wimbledon with a two-time champion 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win over Grigor crashed to a stunning Dimitrov. R6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 fourth Seven-time Wimbledon round defeat against Luxem- champion Federer will face either bourg's Gilles Muller. Canada's Milos Raonic, the sixth Just weeks after winning his seed, or German 10th seed Alex- 10th French Open title, Nadal was ander Zverev for a place in the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani condemned to his fifth exit before semi-finals. the quarter-finals in his last five Raonic defeated Federer in (centre), International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (third visits to Wimbledon. the semi-finals at Wimbledon in right) and the IOC Executive Board members pose for a photograph after signing The 31-year-old Spaniard, 2016. an agreement yesterday. finally worn down by Muller after Federer, 35, is also the sec- four hours and 48 minutes on ond oldest man to make the Court One, hasn't won Wimble- quarter-finals at Wimbledon don since 2010 and last made the behind Ken Rosewall who was QOC extends support quarter-finals in 2011. 39 when he reached the last- Defending champion Andy eight in 1971. Murray reached a 10th succes- "I'm thrilled to be back in the sive Wimbledon quarter-final quarters again," said Federer who to Olympic Movement yesterday. took his record over Dimitrov to Top seed Murray eased to a 6-0. Lausanne, Switzerland around the world. Sport spreads solidarity 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 6-4 win over "It's very special to be in a The Peninsula and hope, promotes a healthy lifestyle and France's Benoit Paire, who was 15th quarter-final here." brings communities together. trying to make the last eight for Querrey, the US 24th seed Luxembourg's Gilles Muller he Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) “We are committed to supporting the the first time at a tournament he who knocked out Novak Djoko- celebrates after scoring against yesterday confirmed a donation to IOC in the valuable work they are doing to once described as greatly "dis- vic in 2016, made the Spain's Rafael Nadal during their Tthe International Olympic Commit- improve the quality of life of young refugees pleasing" him. quarter-finals for a second suc- men's singles fourth round match of tee (IOC) to support initiatives that aim to around the world through sport. We share World number one Murray cessive year with a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), the 2017 Wimbledon Championships provide global assistance to the refugee the belief that having a safe space to be able will face Sam Querrey, who he 6-3, 6-7 (13/11), 6-3 over in London yesterday. Muller won 6-3, crisis. to practice and play sport is a basic human leads 7-1 in career meetings, for unseeded Kevin Anderson of 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. Speaking about the donation, QOC Pres- right and we hope that this contribution a place in the semi-finals. South Africa. ident Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said: helps to promote sport as a tool for peace "I thought I played well. "The Qatar Olympic Committee believes sport and inclusion in society, and has a positive Maybe a couple of sloppy serv- WIMBLEDON RESULTS has the power to transform the lives of dis- impact on the lives of young people glo- ice games in the first set but that MEN'S SINGLES: FOURTH ROUND placed and disadvantaged young people bally,” Sheikh Joaan said. was by far the best I'd hit the ball so far in the tournament. So I'm 'Marin Cilic (7), Croatia, def. Roberto Bautista Agut (18), Spain, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. really pleased with that," said 'Andy Murray (1), Britain, def. Benoit Paire, France, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4. Murray. 'Sam Querrey (24), United States, def. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (11), Only Roger Federer and 6-3. Jimmy Connors (11 each) have 'Tomas Berdych (11), Czech Republic, def. Dominic Thiem (8), Austria, 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. reached more consecutive Wim- 'Milos Raonic (6), Canada, def. Alexander Zverev (10), Germany, 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 bledon quarter-finals than ' Roger Federer (3) def. Grigor Dimitrov (13) 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 Murray. 'Gilles Muller (16), Luxembourg, def. Rafael Nadal (4), Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. "Two weeks ago I was rest- ing, I was also a little bit WOMEN'S SINGLES concerned. When you're having 'Garbine Muguruza (14), Spain, def. Angelique Kerber (1), Germany, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. issues a few days before a big 'Svetlana Kuznetsova (7), Russia, def. Agnieszka Radwanska (9), Poland, 6-2, 6-4. event, it's frustrating," said Mur- 'Jelena Ostapenko (13), Latvia, def. Elina Svitolina (4), Ukraine, 6-3, 7-6 (6). ray who has now made the 'Magdalena Rybarikova,Slovakia, def. Petra Martic, Croatia, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. last-eight in 24 of his last 26 'Venus Williams (10), United States, def. Ana Konjuh (27), Croatia, 6-3, 6-2. appearances at the majors. 'Johanna Konta (6), Britain, def. Caroline Garcia (21), France, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4. "I've managed it well and I 'Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, 7-6 (3), 6-2. ' think I've played some good stuff. CoCo Vandeweghe (24), United States, def. Caroline Wozniacki (5), Denmark, 7-6 (4), 6-4. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) delegation, led by the SC That was the best I've played so Secretary General Hassan Al Thawadi, pose for a photograph during their recent tour to Russia. Venus wins, Kerber crashes out Russia visit provides knowledge

London also advanced Monday, while Plisk- Ostapenko led Svitolina 5-3 in the AP ova lost in the second round. second set, but was broken and forced transfer opportunity to Qatar Williams will next face French into a tiebreaker. She finally won by ive-time Wimbledon champion Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in converting her eighth match point. The Peninsula 2008 UEFA Champions League final Venus Williams (pictured) won, the quarterfinals. The 20-year-old Ostapenko had never before been between Manchester United and Chelsea. Fand top-ranked Angelique Ker- Latvian, who won her first tour-level past the third round at a major tour- Supreme Committee for Delivery & Mohamed Al Mulla, SC Project Man- ber lost. title at Roland Garros last month, beat nament prior to this year's French Legacy (SC) delegation, led by the SC ager, Competition Venues, said: “The visit Williams, who last won the title fourth-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 Open. She was the first woman to win ASecretary General Hassan Al Tha- provided valuable learning and knowledge at the All England Club in 2008, (6) on Court 12. her debut tour-level title at a Grand wadi, attended the 2017 Confederations sharing opportunities for our team to take advanced to the Wimbledon quarter- Slam tournament since 1979. Cup final in Russia earlier this month. back to Qatar. Russia is only a year away finals by beating 19-year-old Anaa At Wimbledon, Ostapenko is into The visit allowed SC employees to from hosting the World Cup and it was great Konjuh 6-3, 6-2 yesterday. the quarterfinals for the first time. observe and experience a major FIFA event, to see the operational elements involved Williams is playing at the grass-- However, she won the girls' title at and benefit from knowledge sharing oppor- in hosting this tournament." court major for the 20th time in herer the All England Club in 2014. tunities with the 2018 FIFA World Cup During the visits, SC employees shared career, with her Wimbledon debutut Two-time Grand Slam champion organisers. information about Qatar’s legacy plans, coming a few months before Konjuhh Svetlana Kuznetsova, Magdalena Ryba- The SC also took part in the ESSMA including Generation Amazing, and gave was born. rikova, CoCo Vandeweghe and Johanna European Stadium Tour 2017, where del- updates on stadium progress. They also Kerber, who reached the Wim-- Konta also advanced to the quarter- egates visited the Spartak Stadium (Otkritie learned about Russia’s preparations, includ- bledon final last year but lost too finals. Kuznetsova was the first to finish Arena) in Moscow, which hosted the third- ing infrastructure developments and Serena Williams, was beaten by Gar-r- her match on Monday, beating place play-off between Portugal and sustainability projects. bine Muguruza on No. 2 Court, 4-6,6, Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4. Mexico. Members of the SC’s Corporate Social 6-4, 6-4. Rybarikova, who beat Pliskova in Day two included a trip to the Responsibility (CSR) Division also attended With the loss by Kerber, eitherer the second round, defeated Petra 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium in Mos- the Football for Hope Forum in Kazan. Simona Halep or Karolina Pliskovaa Martic of Croatia 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 and cow which will host the 2018 FIFA World Football For Hope is FIFA’s flagship CSR will take over as the top-rankedd advanced to the Wimbledon quarter- Cup final. The Stadium has previously programme and aims to deliver social pro- player after the tournament. Halepp finals for the first time. hosted the 1980 Olympic Games and the grammes in communities across the world. SPORT 11 JULY 2017 TUESDAY 21 Mercedes: Hamilton is still in the fight

Spielberg, Austria AFP Force India see Formula One ercedes team chief Toto Wolff has issued a rallying cry for Lewis moving to a franchise future Hamilton's title Mbid after another dose of bad luck cost him points in Sunday's Spielberg, Austria make it less geographically specific and appeal Austrian Grand Prix. Reuters to global sponsors. The Austrian boss, who saw A range of companies using the name "Force Valtteri Bottas claim his second orce India believe Formula One is mov- One" were recently registered in Britain using win of the year for Mercedes and ing in the direction of a franchise future the London address of co-owner Vijay Mallya. move into contention for the Funder new owners Liberty Media and the Mallya is currently fighting an extradition drivers' championship, said Silverstone-based team want to be ready for it. battle with India over unpaid loans tied to his Hamilton had suffered from a "Liberty are making very clear indications defunct Kingfisher Airlines. The businessman, run of misfortune. of where they want to take the sport and that who has not left Britain since March last year, "In my opinion Lewis had all could well lead to either long-term licences or has repeatedly dismissed the charges against the bad luck that you can have," franchises," deputy principal Bob Fernley told him. He has said his current legal situation has Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton attend a drivers' press he told reporters. Reuters at the Austrian Grand Prix. nothing to do with any team name change. "We've let him down with conference after the qualifying session of the Formula One "That to me is where it should be going "What we are looking at is positioning the the head-rest, we've let him Austria Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, on because that then locks in the teams," he added. team...in order to be able to make sure they (the down with the gearbox. Now it's Saturday. Formula One's current commercial agree- shareholders) are in line with where the future about time to fight back and ments with teams run to 2020 and Liberty, who of Formula One is going," said Fernley. hopefully that's going to happen in the race because he was suf- without winning a race." Twenty took over the sport in January, are drawing up "Obviously India limits where we go. in Silverstone." fering from the car and the tyres, points behind is 20 points," said a road map for the future without divulging "The value is in the name, like LA Lakers or The luckless Hamilton was he didn't have a great time with Hamilton. much detail. New York Yankees. They become tradeable deprived of a near certain vic- the gear-box troubles and the "It's not great. But it could A spokesman was not immediately availa- programmes." tory in last month's Azerbaijan headrest. have been 30... I don't think ble for comment. Management have already Grand Prix when he was forced "So it's about time that this there's a call for me to do any- said they want a fairer distribution of revenues to pit for repairs to a loose changes. The momentum goes thing else than I'm already to help smaller teams become more competi- head-rest and had to start Sun- in the other direction... Lewis is doing. tive and prevent them from folding for financial day's race at the Red Bull Ring still right in the fight. "It's not like the team aren't reasons, as many have in the past. from eighth on the grid due to A deflated Hamilton was in on my side or they're not McLaren's executive director Zak Brown an unscheduled gearbox downcast mood after Sunday's working hard or I'm not push- spoke of the "franchise value" of teams when change. race, but is certain to recover his ing them hard enough. I just he discussed a range of issues at the weekend Championship leader and poise and be back to his best for have to keep driving the way I and pointed out that he could not recall the last four-time champion Sebastian his home race this week when have been and hope things get time an NFL team went bust. Vettel of Ferrari finished second he will bid to put recent setbacks better." Fernley said such a US-style system would and extended his lead ahead of behind him. Vettel, who declared that also lock in the value of "tradeable assets", with the Briton to 20 points, with Bot- Vettel's good fortune - in Bottas was 'un-human' if he had 10 teams the ideal number and any would-be tas 19 points adrift in third. escaping a heavy sanction for reacted to the lights out to new entrants having to buy into the existing "I feel that he didn't have a his 'road rage' attack in Baku deliver his perfect start from franchises. Force India's driver Sergio Perez drives great time most recently," said and profiting from Hamilton's pole position, appears to be With that in mind, Force India were mull- during a practice session at the Austrian Wolff. difficulties - has enabled him to enjoying a streak of good ing removing "India" from the team name to Grand Prix in Spielberg on Friday. "He didn't have a great time enlarge his advantage, but fortune.

Pittsburgh Schauffele wins Greenbrier Classic Pirates' rout Los Angeles Schauffele, who is of Ger- allowed me to win this week." Chicago Cubs AFP man, Japanese and Chinese Streb shot a one-under 69 ancestry, began and ended his and finished in solo second ander Schauffele fired a final round with birdies. His while American Jamie Love- New York three-under 67 to come approach on the par-four first mark, who shot a 69, and third Reuters Xfrom behind and win the landed close to the pin then spun round leader Sebastian Munoz Greenbrier Classic by one stroke backwards leaving him with an of Colombia tied for third at rancisco Cervelli hit a and claim the first USPGA Tour easy two foot putt to get to 12-under 268, two shots back of grand slam and Andrew victory of his career on 12-under. He closed with a four Schauffele. FMcCutchen followed Sunday. foot putt on the par-three 18th. Munoz shot a disappointing with a home run in a 10-run Schauffele, who has been on After an emotional celebra- two-over 72 as the 24-year-old first inning in the Pittsburgh a roll since contending at the tion on the 18th green, rookie was trying to go wire-to- Pirates' 14-3 rout of the Chi- 2017 US Open, finished with a Schauffele said he needed to wire and also join Camilo cago Cubs on Sunday to 14-under par 266 total to edge take some time by himself to Villegas as the only Colombians conclude the first half of the fellow American Robert Streb reflect. to win on the USPGA Tour. season. by one shot after Streb managed "It is slowly sinking in. I had His final round stumble did McCutchen followed Cer- a 69 in the fourth round. a couple of moments to myself not come as a huge surprise as velli's third career grand slam "I am at a loss for words," in the locker room. It is an in its seven-year history, the with his 17th home run to Schauffele said after a win that incredible feeling," he said. Greenbrier Classic has never stretch the lead to 10 and earned him a berth in this He finished tied for fifth at had a first, second or third round knock Cubs starter Jon Lester month's British Open. "This has last month's US Open after a leader go on to win. out of the game with two outs changed my life. I need a little final round 69 that left him six Streb, Lovemark and Munoz in the first. Lester (5-6) bit of time to take it all in." shots back of winner Brooks had the consolation of also qual- allowed four earned runs and The 23-year-old Schauffele Koepka. ifying for the Open six hits in the shortest outing finished strong, making birdie "The US Open was a huge Championship at Royal Birkdale. of his career. on two of his final three holes moment in my career," he said. There were four spots available The Pirates sent 15 batters Xander Schauffele poses with the trophy after the final round on The Old White course in "One of biggest stages and to tie for players among the top 12 to the plate. Jose Osuna deliv- of The Greenbrier Classic held at the Old White TPC in White White Sulphur Springs, West for fifth was huge for me men- who were not already qualified ered a two-run double, Jordy Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on Sunday. Virginia. tally. It gave me confidence and for the year's next major. Mercer hit a two-run single and Josh Bell added an RBI single while the Cubs com- mitted two errors. It was the Pirates' highest-scoring NZ to keep lion's share of bumper tour profits inning since they put up 10 in the seventh against Colorado on May 17, 2009. Wellington selling out every game which and helped fill their stadiums. "We've ended up with a lot Meanwhile, Jerad Eick- AFP was our budgeted expectation, "We consider the income more younger players playing hoff turned in a solid outing so we should be on track. There that the south generates from this series than we would have in his first start since June 17 ew Zealand Rugby were no red flags, that's for a Lions tour as a really impor- planned for, but they'll be better and Philadelphia hit six home revealed yesterday that sure," he told Fairfax New tant part of equalising what for it," he said. runs, two coming from Nthe British and Irish Lions Zealand. is an inequitable distribution "That experience will be Freddy Galvis, in a win over series is set to deliver a bumper The loss-making organisa- of money when we tour north banked for the 2019 Rugby San Diego. profit, but ruled out sharing tion has previously said that and they tour south in a nor- World Cup and will be The Phillies, whose six more of it with the four nations profits from the tour were cen- mal year," he said. invaluable." homers were the most they whose players made up the tour- tral to its plans to break even by Tew did not reveal NZR's Former All Blacks and Lions hit in a game since 2004, ing team. 2020, a point Tew reiterated. profit projections but the amount coach Graham Henry said the snapped a five-game losing NZR chief Steve Tew said the "It will be a big income spike is almost certain to be more than Lions tour showed that the New streak and San Diego saw its 10-match tour was virtually a this year, but it needs to be the NZ$20m the organisation Zealanders' main threat in 2019 stretch of five wins in six sellout, with 342,000 tickets sold spread out over a number of banked after the last tour in would come from the northern games disrupted before the as tens of thousands of Lions years of expenses," he said. 2005. hemisphere, not the south. All-Star break. New Zealand's No 8 Kieran fans poured into New Zealand Tew did not believe income- While disappointed that He said the Wallabies and Elsewhere, Carlos Correa for an event that only happens sharing arrangements needed the three-Test series ended in Springboks were struggling but Read reacts during the third hit two home runs and had a once every 12 years. to be revisited, saying the All a draw, Tew said the number the Lions had showed how to rugby union test match career-best five RBIs and "It's a bit early in terms of Blacks did not receive a share of of talented youngsters who pressure the reigning world against the British and Irish Brad Peacock pitched six wrapping up costs and income, revenue when they toured emerged was a good sign for champions, particularly on Lions at Eden Park in Auckland scoreless innings as Houston but we were very close to northern hemisphere nations the future. defence. on Sunday. defeated Toronto. 22 SPORT TUESDAY 11 JULY 2017 India to name head coach after discussion with Kohli

Mumbai Laxman, who chose Kumble for same set for the time being." recommendation. "We will Reuters the job. Kumble's original contract explain to him that the coaches The CAC interviewed Indi- expired with the India's Cham- want to function in a certain he Cricket Advisory ans Ravi Shastri, Virender pions Trophy campaign, but the way and make sure that every- Committee of the Indian Sehwag and Lalchand Rajput, former leg-spinner was tipped body is on the same page before board (BCCI) inter- Australian Tom Moody and Eng- to get an extension after lead- we make the announcement, Tviewed five candidates lishman Richard Pybus to fill the ing the country to 12 victories in because once we make the for the head coach's post yes- vacant position, the BCCI said 17 tests with just one loss. announcement it has to be till terday but said it will name Anil in a statement. Kumble, India's most suc- the (2019) World Cup." Kumble's successor only after India toured West Indies for cessful bowler, also guided the Former Test all-rounder consulting Virat Kohli a limited-overs series without team to one-day international Shastri was appointed team (pictured), who is in the United a head coach and could con- series wins over New Zealand director after head coach Dun- States. tinue with the set-up for their and England with losses com- can Fletcher's term came to an Former captain Kumble visit to Sri Lanka, starting on July ing only in a series end following India's semi- stepped down as coach last 26. against the West Indies and in final defeat at the 2015 World month after falling out with "We feel there is no hurry at the Champions Trophy final, Cup in Australia and New skipper Kohli despite enjoying the moment," former India cap- where they lost to Pakistan. Zealand. a successful run during his year tain Ganguly told reporters. "We want to speak to Virat Moody has previously in charge. "Sri Lanka tour is in a week's Kohli once he is back from coached the Sri Lankan national Last year the BCCI formed time, the board headed by (sec- America, all three of us along team and in the Indian Premier the CAC, comprising former retary) Amitabh Choudhary and with the respective people con- League while Pybus had roles players Sachin Tendulkar, (Chief Executive) Rahul Johri cerned," Ganguly said, adding with the Pakistan, Bangladesh Sourav Ganguly and VVS will probably continue with the that Kohli has made no and West Indies teams.

England beat Zimbabwe claim historic series win Australia in Hambantota, Sri Lanka Women's AFP Drought ends

ikandar Raza starred with Allrounder Raza World Cup the bat and ball to help stars to help visitors Zimbabwe edge out Sri clinch their maiden London Lanka by three ODI series win in Sri AFP and clinch a historic Sseries victory in the fifth one-day Lanka and first enny Gunn held her nerve international yesterday. overseas triumph in at the finish as England Taking the series 3-2 in Ham- eight years. Jinflicted reigning champi- bantota, the 11th-ranked ons Australia's first defeat of Zimbabwe registered their maiden the Women's World Cup with series win in Sri Lanka and first must be jumping around back a dramatic three-run success overseas triumph in eight years. home. We knew we're playing at Bristol on Sunday. Off-spinner Raza claimed three good enough cricket to put them Victory came down to a wickets to restrict the hosts to under pressure." tense last over that saw Gunn 203-8 after Zimbabwe elected to Earlier the Pakistan-born defend 16, including six off field first. Raza, who opened the bowling for the last ball when Australia's He then anchored a tense the visiting side, returned with Jess Jonassen failed to clear chase with an unbeaten 27 as the impressive figures of 3-21 at the the rope. visitors won with 71 balls to spare. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Zimbabwe cricketers pose for photographers after victory in the fifth one-day Australia, chasing 260, Zimbabwe opener Hamilton Masa- Stadium. international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka at the Suriyawewa Mahinda Rajapakse finished on 256 for eight. kadza top-scored with a fluent 73 Raza, named man of the International Cricket Stadium in the southern district of Hambantota, yesterday. Victory gave England before rookie off-spinner Akila match, was complemented by Cre- their first World Cup win over Dananjaya struck back with four mer, who took two wickets with SCOREBOARD arch-rivals Australia in 24 wickets to rattle the Zimbabwe his wily leg-spin, most notably the the 42nd over before Gunaratne SRI LANKA ZIMBABWE years. middle-order. prized scalp of his opposite and Dushmantha Chameera (18 N Dickwella c Moor b Chatara...... 3 H Masakadza c Kulasekara b Malinga ...... 73 It also saw England The visitors slipped from 137-1 number Angelo Mathews (24). not out) put on an unbeaten D Gunathilaka lbw Williams ...... 52 S Mire b Gunaratne ...... 43 replace Australia at the top of K Mendis c Cremer b Raza...... 1 T Musakanda c Hasaranga b Dananjaya ...... 37 to 175-7 -- losing six wickets for "Raza is a definite weapon with 50-run stand for the ninth . U Tharanga b Raza ...... 6 C Ervine lbw Dananjaya ...... 2 the table on net-run rate, both 38 runs -- but Raza and skipper the new ball. I was hoping for a Paceman Tendai Chatara drew A Mathews c Masakadza b Cremer ...... 24 S Williams c Mendis b Dananajaya ...... 2 sides now having won four Graeme Cremer (11 not out) hung breakthrough or two and he gave first blood after getting opener A Gunaratne (not out) ...... 59 S Raza (not out) ...... 27 and lost one of their first five W Hasaranga c Cremer b Raza ...... 0 M Waller c&b Malinga ...... 1 on for an unbeaten 29-run stand us that in the powerplay," Cremer Niroshan Dickwella -- who came N Kulasekara b Cremer...... 5 P Moor c Mendis b Dananjaya ...... 1 group matches. as the perennial underdogs said. into the match with two succes- A Dananjaya c Musakanda b Waller ...... 7 G Cremer (not out) ...... 11 England and Australia erupted in celebrations. Sri Lanka suffered from a lack sive centuries -- caught behind for D Chameera (not out) ...... 18 Extras (LB-2, W-4, NB-1) ...... 7 each remain on course for the "Happy that Sikandar came to of partnerships but opener three. Extras (B-5, LB-7, W-16) ...... 28 Total (for 7 wkts in 38.1 overs) ...... 204 semi-finals, with all eight Total (for 8 wkts in 50 overs) ...... 203 Fall of wickets: 1-92, 2-137, 3-148, 4-152, 5-165, the party. It turned around very Danushka Gunathilaka (52) and The wicket also pulled the Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-13, 3-31, 4-78, 5-119, 6-120, 6-172, 7-175. sides involved in the tourna- quickly but happy we pulled it off Asela Gunaratne (59 not out) hit brakes on Sri Lanka's rampaging 7-126, 8-153. Bowling: Malinga 10-0-44-2; Kulasekara 3-0-25-0; ment playing each other once

in the end," an elated Cremer said gritty half-centuries to steady the opening starts in the previous one- Bowling: Raza 10-1-21-3 (1w); Chatara 9-1-49-1 (4w); Gunaratne 4-0-23-1; Dananjaya 10-1-47-4; Hasaranga in the group stage, with the

Cremer 10-1-23-2 (1w); Mpofu 6-0-36-0; Williams 10- 6.1-0-45-0; Chameera 4-1-16-0; Gunathilaka 1-0-2-0. following their win. home side. day internationals against the 0-41-1 (3w); Waller 5-0-21-1 (1w). Result: Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by three wickets. top four qualifying for the "This win is very special, fans The hosts slipped to 153-8 in visiting African side. knockout phase. Lewis joins elite company as Windies beat India in T20 Jamaica SCOREBOARD Reuters INDIA V Kohli c Narine b Williams ...... 39 pening batsman Evin Captain Root hails Cook S Dhawan (run out) ...... 23 Lewis smashed 12 sixes R Pant c Walton b Taylor ...... 38 Oin an unbeaten century D Karthik b Samuels ...... 48 as West Indies beat India by nine M S Dhoni c Samuels b Taylor ...... 2 K Jadhav c Narine b Williams ...... 4 and Ali after Test success wickets in a one-off in Jamaica on R Jadeja (not out) ...... 13 Sunday. R Ashwin (not out)...... 11 London sharp spin and Root, asked for his view of an Extras (LB-6, W-6) ...... 12 AFP Lewis upstaged hometown Total (for 6 wkts in 20 overs) ...... 190 extraordinary day's play, told reporters: "I think hero Chris Gayle by compiling Fall of wickets: 1-64, 2-65, 3-151, 4-156, 5-156, what it does tell us is how well guys played last 125 not out off 62 deliveries, a 6-164. ew England captain Joe Root praised the night -- Cooky, Keaton (Jennings) and Gary run rate of more than two per Did not bat: K Yadav, M Shami, B Kumar parts played by predecessor Alastair (Ballance). ball as he scored the third- Bowling: S Badree 4-0-31-0 (1w); J Taylor 4-0- NCook and all-rounder Moeen Ali after his "That 100 runs coming into today, I think highest total in a T20 31-2 (1w); K Williams 4-0-42-2; C Brathwaite first Test as skipper ended in a thumping 211- they made the wicket look a lot easier than it international. 2-0-26-0 (3w); S Narine 3-0-22-0; M Samuels run win over South Africa at Lord's on was -- and probably it was worth double." 3-0-32-1. West Indies won with nine WEST INDIES Sunday. "They need a lot of credit, and obviously the balls to spare, making 194 for Off-spinner Ali took six for 53 as South Africa, way Moeen and the rest of the guys bowled West Indies' Evin Lewis C Gayle c Doni b Yadav ...... 18 one off 18.3 overs in reply to E Lewis (not out) ...... 125 set 331 for victory, collapsed to 119 all out inside today was brilliant." India’s 190-6 at Sabina Park in celebrates scoring a century M Samuels (not out) ...... 36 37 overs with more than a day to spare as Eng- With left-arm spinner selected Kingston, Lewis clinching the during the T20 match against Extras (B-5, LB-2, W-8) ...... 15 land went 1-0 up in this four-match series. His as much for his ability to keep things tight as victory in style by sweeping India at the Sabina Park Total (for 1 wkt in 18.3 overs) ...... 194 return gave Ali overall figures of 10 for 112 -- the take wickets, Ali had the freedom to attack at spinner Ravindra Jadeja over the Cricket Ground in Kingston, Fall of wicket: 1-82. first 10-wicket match-haul of his 38-Test career. Lord's. Jamaica on Sunday. Did not bat: C Walton, K Pollard, R Powell, C boundary rope. Brathwaite, S Narine, J Taylor, S Badree, K Wil- Although Root struck a brilliant 190 in Eng- "That's when he's at his best, when he is The 25-year-old Trinidadian liams land's first innings 458, it was Ali who received aggressive," said Root. became the third player to score the World Twenty20 15 months Bowling: B Kumar 4-0-27-0; R Ashwin 4-0-39- the man-of-the-match award after he made 87 "He was outstanding." two T20 international centuries, ago, compiled a relatively sub- 0 (w-2); M Shami 3-0-46-0 (1w); K Yadav 4-0- in that same innings to accompany his bowling Root added: "If you ask Mo, he'll always tell after Gayle and New Zealander dued 18 off 20 balls, while 34-1 (3w); R Jadeja 3.3-0-41-0 (2w). feats at Lord's. England lost seven wickets before you he feels he's a batter that bowls. Brendon McCullum. Marlon Samuels chipped in with Result: West Indies won by nine wickets lunch on Sunday's fourth day after resuming "The great thing about our top seven is we Only Australians Aaron 36 not out. West Indies might on 119 for one. But with opener Cook, England's have two really good bowling options (in Ali Finch (156) and Glenn Maxwell have become easy-beats in test “Five games in a row, in the all-time leading Test run-scorer, making 69 and and pace bowling all-rounder Ben Stokes). (145 not out) have recorded cricket, but they showed on ODIs, I didn't do well but I kept wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow 51 they still com- "That's a real luxury, and it's great to see higher scores. Sunday they are a different in believing in my ability and piled 233 in their second innings. In total, 19 him (Ali) being so positive when he got the Gayle, in his first appearance the shortest version of the sport, today I came out trumps,” wickets fell Sunday on a Lord's pitch taking opportunity ... it just gives us great depth." for West Indies since they won especially with the bat. Lewis said. TUESDAY 11 JULY 2017 SPORT 23

ayayayayayayayDoha to host 23rd Asian Athletics Championship Russia approves anti-doping plan to clean up image

Moscow recommendations to get the Reuters The plan is part of suspension of RUSADA, Russia's Moscow's push to athletics federation, and the ussian Prime Minister overturn a ban on Russian Paralympic Committee Dmitry Medvedev yester- most of their lifted. WADA last month Rday approved a plan track-and-field announced it was allowing designed to stamp out doping, athletes competing RUSADA to plan and coordinate part of Moscow's push to rehabil- internationally. testing under the supervision of itate its tarnished sporting image international experts, saying the and overturn a ban on most of its agency had met some of the track-and-field athletes compet- international standards is requirements for its ing internationally. another objective. reinstatement. The measures, published on WADA, the World Anti-Dop- WADA told Reuters last the government's official web- ing Agency, suspended RUSADA week that RUSADA still needed site, include the creation of a after a report published in to do a number of things before new national anti-doping labo- November 2015 found evidence it could regain its accreditation, ratory and rolling out education of state-sponsored doping and including a "series of compli- President of Asian Athletics Association (AAA) Dahlan Al Hamad officially handing over the programmes to discourage the accused it of systematically vio- ance audits that WADA will AAA Flag to Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary-General and Qatar Athletics Federation use of performance enhancing lating anti-doping regulations. conduct in the coming months." President Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari during the closing ceremony of the 22nd drugs. Russian authorities deny WADA said it will publish Asian Athletics Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India on Getting existing national there was a state-backed dop- the remaining requirements for Sunday. Doha hosts the next edition of the Championship in 2019. anti-doping agency RUSADA ing programme, but have RUSADA to regain compliance fully compliant with pledged to follow international later this month. Qatar Olympic Rooney bids to revive career team to play Bangladesh after return to Everton friendly

London been fortunate to be a part of Everton's new signing, Fenerbahce, the spectacular Doha AFP one of the most successful English striker Wayne overhead kick against (Man- QNA periods in the club's history. Rooney poses for a chester) City and the countless ngland and Manches- "I have come back to Ever- photograph with his club match-winning performances he coaching staff of the national ter United's record ton because I believe (Everton shirt following a press in his time here? Olympic team will hold a goalscorer Wayne manager) Ronald Koeman is conference at Goodison "But after much discussion, Tfriendly match against Bangla- Rooney declared building a team that can win the club has decided to accept desh on Thursday, ahead of their Park in Liverpool himself 'ecstatic' something and I look forward his request to rejoin his boy- participation in the Asia Cup U-23 yesterday. Eafter completing a move back to playing my part in making hood team. qualifiers that will take place in Doha to Everton, the club where he that a reality for the club I have "He goes having created from July 15 to July 23. first starred as a teenager, on supported since a boy," added some of the most magical The final of Asia Cup will take Sunday. Rooney, who was five times moments in some of the most place in China in January 2018. The The 31-year-old -- who United's leading scorer and on successful years in the club's Qatari team resumed their training became a peripheral figure another occasion shared the history." on Sunday night under the leader- under Jose Mourinho last sea- honours with Cristiano Rooney, who had at one ship of coach Felix Sanchez, who will son -- signed a two-year Ronaldo. point been linked with a move be looking to put the finishing touches contract on a free transfer, Indeed Rooney said once to China before interest cooled, on his first 11. according to the BBC, bringing he met with Koeman he knew largely had a season to forget Thursday's match will be the final the curtain down on 13 trophy- there should be no other des- last year. for the Qatari team before facing laden years at Old Trafford. tination for his talents. He made just 15 Premier Turkmenistan on July 19 in the qual- Rooney -- whose move "I saw it in his eyes that he League starts -- and came on ifiers. They will then face India and comes the day after United wanted me to be part of his in another 10 -- and was a Syria on July 21 and 23 respectively. announced they had agreed team," said Rooney. non-used substitute in the The Qatari Olympic team held a terms with Everton over buy- Koeman said in Rooney -- League Cup win over South- friendly tournament lately with ing striker Romelu Lukaku who in his time at United won ampton and was sent on in the Uzbekistan and Kirgizstan. The -- will hope the switch revives among other trophies five Pre- 90th minute of the 2-0 victory coaching staff is keen on getting their his international career which mier League titles and a have any doubts about his when he asked to go back to over Ajax in the Europa League players into shape to reach the Asia also stalled last season. Champions League -- he was qualities. It's fantastic he's Everton," said Mourinho. final. Cup in China next year. "It is some time since I said buying a player with a surefire here." United vice-chairman Ed He first burst onto the that the only Premier League winner's mentality. Mourinho for his part said Woodward paid a handsome scene aged just 16 at Everton club I would play for other than "Wayne has shown me that he admired Rooney but under- valedictory tribute to Rooney. and went on to score 17 goals Manchester United was Ever- ambition that we need and that stood both his desire for "Wayne has been a fantas- in 77 appearances for the 'Tof- Three-way battle ton, so I am delighted that the winning mentality -- he knows playing more football and to tic servant to United since the fees', sparking then United move has happened," he said how to win titles and I'm really return to the club that nurtured moment he signed for us as a manager Alex Ferguson's for Liverpool's in a statement to the Press happy he's decided to come his talent. prodigiously talented, explo- interest. Association. home," said Koeman. "It is never easy to see a sive teenager some 13 seasons Ferguson managed to per- first choice keeper "Thirteen years ago I went "He loves Everton and he great player playing less foot- ago," said Woodward. suade the board to splash out to United with the intention of was desperate to come back. ball than he would like and I "Who can forget his story- £27m and the club was not to London winning trophies and I have He is still only 31 and I don't could not stand in his way book debut hat-trick against regret their investment. Reuters

iverpool goalkeepers Simon Mig- nolet, Lorius Karius and Danny Summer Lukaku pays gushing farewell to Everton LWard must all prove themselves and fight for a regular spot in the start- ing line-up, the Premier League club's transfer London Everton's Belgian striker Romelu manager Juergen Klopp said. AFP Lukaku heading the ball during Belgium international Mignolet window an English Premier League has been the preferred shot-stopper omelu Lukaku bid a football match against Chelsea for Klopp, playing 31 games last sea- fond farewell to Ever- at Goodison Park in Liverpool in son, with the German Karius limited ton as he contemplated to 16 games. The duo now face com- begins R this file photo. Romelu Lukaku life with Manchester United petition from Ward, a Wales officially completed his move following his move for a international. Doha reported £75m ($97m) trans- from Everton to Manchester Ward, 24, spent last season on loan QNA fer record deal between United yesterday, in a deal at Huddersfield Town and helped the British clubs. reported to be £75m ($97m) club gain promotion to the top tier, atar Football Associa- "I want to say a big thank a record deal between British making a crucial save in the play-off tion on Sunday you to all the people involved at clubs. final penalty shootout to help his side Qannounced that the Everton," the 24-year-old Bel- beat Reading. transfer window has opened gian international striker said. "That's very comfortable for the for teams participating in the "I want to thank the fans for manager, three really good goalkeep- 2017/2018 football season. your support throughout the ers," Klopp told the club's website. The summer period will four years we've spent together. (www.liverpoolfc.com) close on the end of Septem- "I can proudly say it was an "It is like it is and nothing is ber 30. The winter transfer honour to play in front of you." decided. They can all show how good market will begin on January Everton's record Premier they are. I don't want to bring doubt 1 of the following year. League goalscorer with 68 so that they start doubting. We have Each football club can posted his comments on Insta- three goalkeepers and they can all register 23 first-team players, gram from Los Angeles where staff at the stadium and train- you guys has been a pleasure made a tidy profit on having show what they are able to do, and and another 23 players for the he is on holiday with now ing ground thank you for and I'll take your advice bought him in 2014 from Chel- then we will see who will start." U-23 team. Each team can United team-mate Paul Pogba. making me feel home from the throughout the rest of my sea for £28m -- joins United All three keepers will have a also list six resident players, United's pre-season tour first day I walked in. career. after turning down the most chance to show their mettle during on the condition that one of is in serendipitous fashion "To technical staff thank "Thank you Everton foot- lucrative contract offered by Liverpool's pre-season campaign, the six is under 23 years of beginning in Los Angeles. you for helping me become a ball club." the Merseyside club at the end which starts on July 12 against non- age. Lukaku added: "To the better player. Working with Lukaku - who Everton of last season. league side Tranmere Rovers.