‘When they’re hot, they’re really hot. We have to find ways of trying to cool them down’ New Zealand’s Mitchell WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 Santner on Pakistan

QREC renews Qatar Goodwood WORLD CUP Festival sponsorship till 2024 PAGE 15 NEW ZEALAND VS PAKISTAN

STANDINGS TEAM P W L T NR PTS AUSTRALIA 7 6 1 0 0 12 Finch to the fore as Aussies NEW ZEALAND 6 5 0 0 1 11 INDIA 5 4 0 0 1 9 ENGLAND 7 4 3 0 0 8 BANGLADESH 7 3 3 0 1 7 SRI LANKA 6 2 2 0 2 6 crush England, make semis PAKISTAN 6 2 3 0 1 5 WEST INDIES 6 1 4 0 1 3 SOUTH AFRICA 7 1 5 0 1 3 AFGHANISTAN 7 0 7 0 0 0 Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. Big strike was brought back to take a key WI legend Lara and duly obliged with a thunderbolt , his admitted to 18th wicket of the tournament, Mumbai hospital that ended Ben AFP Stokes’s 115-ball MUMBAI Five-wkt haul for innings of 89, including eight WEST Indies legend fours and two Brian Lara was admitted to a sixes. hospital in Mumbai Tuesday AFP after complaining of chest LONDON pain, Indian media reports Mitchell Starc and sources said. AUSTRALIA Aaron The 50-year-old Trinidadi- Finch hit a hundred before left- an was rushed to hospital after arm quicks Jason Behrendorff he complained of discomfort and Mitchell Starc shared nine during a promotional event, as the reigning cham- the Press Trust of India (PTI) pions thumped England by 64 news agency said, quoting a runs at Lord’s on Tuesday to source close to the player. book their place in the semi- “He is fine and will be finals of the World Cup. discharged soon,” the source Finch made exactly 100 in told PTI. a total of 285-7 before England Lara is in Mumbai to take slumped to 221 all out with 32 part in events organised by balls left. Star Sports, the official broad- The recalled Behrendorff casters of the ongoing cricket took 5-44 – his first five-wicket World Cup. “He complained haul in a One-Day Interna- of chest pain and uneasiness tional – while Starc became the this morning and was sent for leading bowler at the tourna- a routine check-up. He is fine ment with 19 scalps thanks to a now,” a source at the broad- haul of 4-43. caster, who asked not to be For England, who entered named, told AFP. the showpiece event as the top- One of the best batsmen ranked side in ODI cricket, this of the modern era, Lara holds was a second straight defeat two world batting records -- after their shock 20-run loss to the highest ever Test score of Sri Lanka. 400 and the highest The host nation, bidding to first class knock of 501 that win a first World Cup title, can Australia captain celebrates his century against England at Lord’s in England’s star all-rounder reacts after being cleaned up by a yorker from he scores in English county still qualify for the semi-finals London on Tuesday. Finch topscored for his side with an exact 100. (AFP) Australia paceman Mitchell Starc at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Tuesday. (AFP) championship in 1994. The but they are likely to need to former skipper retired in 2007 beat at least one of India and in nine balls. and Jos Buttler (25) repaired SCOREBOARD 123 as too many of England’s after a dismal West Indies New Zealand in their remain- Joe Root was plumb lbw to some of the damage with a AUSTRALIA ENGLAND pacemen, with the exception of campaign in the World Cup. ing two group games. an inswinger for eight before fifth-wicket stand of 71. A. Finch c Woakes b Archer 100 J. Vince b Behrendorff 0 Chris Woakes, dropped short. “There are teams that England captain Buttler was well caught D. Warner c Root b Ali 53 J. Bairstow c Cummins b Behrendorff 27 The skipper’s exit sparked you have confidence playing (four) fell into a hooking trap by , running U. Khawaja b Stokes 23 J. Root lbw b Starc 8 a late flurry of wickets but Aus- S. Smith c Archer b Woakes 38 E. Morgan c Cummins b Starc 4 against but I have had plenty of when a top-edge was held safe- round and staying just inside G. Maxwell c Buttler b Wood 12 B. Stokes b Starc 89 tralia had enough runs. Both Snookered: Murphy low scores against England as ly by Pat Cummins at fine leg. the deep square leg M. Stoinis run out 8 J. Buttler c Khawaja b Stoinis 25 Warner, the World Cup’s lead- flops in Open golf bid well,” said man-of-the-match Australia, who had lost off . A. Carey not out 38 C. Woakes c Finch b Behrendorff 26 ing run-scorer, and Finch. 10 of their previous 11 ODIS Stokes defiantly hit Glenn P. Cummins c Buttler b Woakes 1 Moeen Ali c Carey b Behrendorff 6 were booed as they entered and M. Starc not out 4 A. Rashid c Stoinis b Starc 25 LONDON: Former snooker “It was nipping around first against England, were in com- Maxwell for two sixes in three Did not bat: Jason Behrendorff, J. Archer c Warner b Behrendorff 1 exited the field following their world champion Shaun Murphy thing. We were as tight as we plete charge with the hosts now balls but, shortly before com- Extras: (lb4, w4) 8 M. Wood not out 1 recent return from year-long and ex-international cricketer could be and then took advan- 26-3. pleting his fifty, the all-rounder TOTAL: (For 7 wickets, 50 overs) 285 Extras: (lb5, b1, w3) 9 bans for ball-tampering. Sean Ervine failed to make tage of any width.” England have surged to the pulled up with a calf injury. Fall of wickets: 1-123 (Warner), 2-173 (Khawaja), TOTAL: (All out, 44.4 overs) 221 Finch went to his century 3-185 (Finch), 4-213 (Maxwell), 5-228 (Stoinis), Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Vince), 2-15 (Root), 3-26 the cut as they swapped the England’s reply saw them top of the ODI rankings on the Starc was brought back 6-250 (Smith), 7-259 (Cummins). (Morgan), 4-53 (Bairstow), 5-124 (Buttler), 6-177 thanks to a misfield by Woakes cue and bat for golf clubs in lose a wicket off just the sec- back of aggressive run-scoring to take a key wicket and duly : Woakes 10-0-46-2 (1w); Archer 9-0-56-1 (Stokes), 7-189 (Moeen), 8-202 (Woakes), 9-211 but next ball he miscued a hook qualifying for the British Open ond ball of their chase, with the but the worry for Morgan’s obliged with a thunderbolt yor- (1w); Wood 9-0-59-1 (2w); Stokes 6-0-29-1; Ali 6-0- (Archer), 10-221 (Rashid). off Jofra Archer and Woakes on Monday. Both were eligible 42-1; Rashid 10-0-49-0. Bowling: Behrendorff 10-0-44-5 (1w); Starc 8.4-1-43- struggling James Vince – only men is that too many of their ker, his 18th wicket of the tour- Toss: England; Man-of-the-Match: Aaron Finch 4; Cummins 8-1-41-0 (1w); Lyon 9-0-43-0; Stoinis held the catch at fine leg. to enter qualifying thanks to a playing because Jason Roy top-order appear to know only nament, that ended Stokes’s Result: Australia won by 64 runs. 7-0-29-1 (1w); Maxwell 2-0-15-0. The skipper faced 116 balls, scratch handicap, but on this was out with a hamstring in- one way to bat. 115-ball innings of 89, includ- with 11 fours and two sixes evidence will not be rivalling jury – bowled by a Behrendorff Jonny Bairstow, for exam- ing eight fours and two sixes. effectively ended the contest. Earlier Finch, dropped on in his second century of this the tour professionals in their inswinger. ple, fell next to a careless hook Stokes’s dismissal left Eng- Starc ended the match when he 15, and fellow opener David World Cup following his 153 adopted sport. (AFP) Starc then took two wickets off Behrendorff before Stokes land 177-6 in the 37th over and dismissed . Warner (53) shared a stand of against Sri Lanka. Qatar’s Ambassador to Singapore hosts national tennis team ahead of Davis Cup

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stressed the fact that tennis and Malaysia. SINGAPORE became popular in Qatar as Qatar have been drawn in the federation hosts a large Pool B. The matches will be THE Ambassador of Qatar to number of international ten- played at the OCBC Arena in Singapore HE Abdullah bin nis events including Qatar Singapore on round-robin ba- Ibrahim al Hamar held a din- ExxonMobil Open and Qa- Asia/Oceania sis with two pools of 4 teams ner banquet in honour of the tar Total Open which attracts (Pool A (Vietnam, Kuwait, delegation of Qatar’s national world stars. Qatar have been drawn in Sri Lanka, Singapore) and B tennis team ahead of their He wished all success to Pool B of Davis Cup 2019 (Iran, Qatar, Syria, Malaysia). campaign in 2019 Davis Cup. the Qatari national team for Asia/Oceania Group III. The winners and runners-up On this occasion, HE Al the Davis Cup. The matches will be played at will qualify to Group II. Hamad stressed on the impor- Qatar are competing in the the OCBC Arena in Singapore The matches will be played tance of the tournament which Asia/Oceania Group III for a on round-robin basis with two on Wednesday, 26 June to features the participation of fifth consecutive year. pools of 4 teams (Pool A Friday, 28 June. The play-off our national tennis team. The team consists of play- (Vietnam, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, matches will be played on Sat- He also hailed the great ers Mubarak Shannan Zayed, Singapore) and B (Iran, Qatar, urday 29 June as follows. sporting boom in Qatar under Rayane Alami, Mousa Zayed, Syria, Malaysia). The winners The head of Qatar’s del- the leadership of the Amir HH Rashed Nawaf with Sultan and runners-up will qualify to egation to the event Ahmed al Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Khalfan al Alawi as the captain. Obaidly thanked Qatar’s Am- Thani, where many sporting Qatar, who made their Da- Group II. bassador to Singapore HE Ab- accomplishments have been vis Cup debut in 1992, have dullah bin Ibrahim al Hamar achieved in all fields, the recent played in Asia/Oceania Zone The 2019 Asia/Oceania for his support to the Qatari being the participation of the Group II on three occasions. Group III is being hosted by national team. national football team in the In 2018, Qatar won three Singapore and is joined by Al Obaidly said the players 2019 Copa America in Brazil. of their five ties at the Asia/ teams from Vietnam, Iran, Ku- will do their best to qualify for The Ambassador also Oceania Zone Group III event. Ambassador of Qatar to Singapore HE Abdullah bin Ibrahim al Hamar with Qatar tennis team members. wait, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Syria Davis Cup Group II. 14 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Sports Cavani praises Uruguay’s Our players need to learn as much as they can, with great humility, respecting ‘mentality’ in Chile win their opponents and understanding that they AFP managed a little bit better than can develop our football. RIO DE JANEIRO our opponents,” he said. – Hajime Moriyasu More so than avoiding URUGUAY demonstrated a Colombia, Tabarez was most winning attitude and mental- pleased that Uruguay will get an ity in their 1-0 Copa America extra day of rest ahead of their success over Chile on Monday quarter-final, against a Peru side that gave them top spot in that has had two extra days to Group C, match-winner Edin- recover from their pool efforts, son Cavani said. on Saturday in Salvador. Uruguay began the game Chile will face Colombia in second place in their pool the day before in Sao Paulo. behind the reigning champions “One extra day of rest is Japan coach and facing a dauting potential useful, it’s important, be- quarter-final tie with Colombia, cause we’re on the limit,” said the only side to go through the Tabarez. group stage with three wins. Chile’s Colombian coach Moriyasu says But Cavani’s header eight Reinaldo Rueda, who was minutes from time from Jona- jeered by many of his team’s than Rodriguez’s cross pro- fans when his name was an- Copa exit a pelled Uruguay above Chile and nounced before the match, into, what looks on paper at said his side were beaten by least, an easier last eight chal- “Uruguay’s strength” – their learning process lenge against Peru. aerial game. “In some moments we “Undoubtedly, it was a played well, in other moments very close game. We knew AFP tal final in the United Arab less well, but always with the about our opponents’ quality, BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL Emirates, again failed to win (right) attitude and mental- with a well defined system, a a match in their second Copa ity we were able to snatch the Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani scores the winner against Chile during their Group C match of 2019 Copa America difficult style in terms of their JAPAN coach Hajime Mori- America participation. game,” said the 32-year-old, championship at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. (REUTERS) aerial game,” he said. yasu said his team would However, they did im- who scored his 48th goal for “But we played very well, learn from their Copa America prove drastically on their his country. “We wanted to win the de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw. we showed character, we heartbreak after missing out opening match -- a 4-0 thrash- But the Paris Saint-Ger- group without knowing what stadium. Veteran coach Oscar Tab- showed discipline.” on a place in the quarter-finals ing by Chile -- in drawing their main forward insisted thoughts would come next, to show a Captain Diego Godín said arez admitted there was little Still, defeat was hard to following Monday’s 1-1 draw next two games against Uru- of a potentially easier quarter- good image in the group and this win “is important for confi- between the two sides. take. “We lost, that’s tough with Ecuador. guay (2-2) and Ecuador. final draw played no role in continue with this attitude,” he dence, to rediscover the feelings “It was a keenly contested on the players’ motivation,” Shoya Nakajima gave the “It’s a shame that we Uruguay’s approach. said following the match at Rio after Japan” in which they were match with few spaces. We said Rueda. Blue Samurai a 15th minute couldn’t progress to the next lead in Belo Horizonte while stage, we need to improve,” substitute Daizen Maeda had said Moriyasu. a late chance to win it when “Football is improving in put through one-on-one Japan and in Asia in a gen- Cameroon begin AFCON Djokovic has sympathy for Nadal with goalkeeper Alexander eral manner. We’ve managed Dominguez. to play good matches against title defence with a win Angel Mena’s equalizer strong teams from all over the over Wimbledon seedings gripe on 35 minutes and teenage world.” AFP chael Ngadeu and Ambroise sensation Takefusa Kubo’s Ecuador’s goalscorer ISMAILIA, EGYPT Oyongo, midfielder Arnaud REUTERS good thing that Wimbledon is potential injury-time winner Mena said he felt proud of his Djoum and forward Christian LONDON the only one with its own seed- being ruled out by VAR meant team but bitter at missing out STEPHANE Bahoken scored Bassogog. ing formula.” Japan came up short. on the next round. two minutes after coming off the Georges Mandjeck, who SPANIARD Rafael Nadal re- Nadal lost a semi-final epic “They’re learning to com- “What I take away is the bench to seal a 2-0 win for de- came off the bench during ceived support from Wimble- to Djokovic last year but in his pete with top level oppo- team’s attitude after the loss fending champions Cameroon the 2-1 title-decider triumph don champion Novak Djokovic previous five appearances he nents,” said Moriyasu, who in the first game,” he said, re- over Guinea-Bissau Tuesday in over Egypt in Gabon, was also on Tuesday after criticising the never got past round four. brought a mostly under-23 ferring to a 4-0 humbling by the Africa Cup of Nations. included by coach Clarence unique seedings formula used Wimbledon top seed Djok- team to Brazil as several clubs Uruguay. There was little to excite the Seedorf. by the grasscourt Grand Slam ovic said he could understand refused to release regular first “A lot changed for the small crowd in Egyptian city The best chance of a goal- which gets underway at the All Nadal’s frustration. choice players. second match and the team Ismailia until the five-time tro- less, uninspiring opening half at England Club on Monday. Novak Djokovic speaks to the media “It’s their rules and you have “Our players need to learn played the football it is capa- phy-holders struck twice within the Ismailia Stadium came after Nadal looks set to fall victim recently ahead of Wimbledon. (AFP) to respect it although it’s a little as much as they can, with ble of. We had chances but did three minutes midway through 31 minutes when Bassogog bal- to the formula which tweaks bit surprising to be honest,” the great humility, respecting not convert them today. the second half. looned wide a Karl Toko Ekam- the seedings based on previous er Federer and four-time win- Serb said at the Boodles exhibi- their opponents and under- “More importantly, the at- Giant defender Yaya Ba- bi cutback. form on grass, with the 33-year- ner Djokovic to get his hands tion event on Tuesday. standing that they can develop titude and pride we displayed nana nodded Cameroon in front The second half was me- old expected to be seeded third on the trophy for a third time. “Roger is the greatest of our football.” were paramount.” on 66 minutes and forward Ba- andering along with no hint of behind top-ranked Djokovic “Wimbledon is the only all time and has won the most This squad will at least And the 31-year-old said hoken struck from close range a goal until Cameroon netted and Roger Federer despite be- tournament of the year that Wimbledon titles of any player form the basis of the under-23 his goal was scant consolation. three minutes later in Group twice within three minutes to ing world number two. doesn’t follow the ranking,” in history and if any player de- team that competes in next “We are eliminated and F, which includes Benin and swing the match in their favour. Wimbledon, which will the 33-year-old Nadal told serves it it’s him. But at the same year’s Tokyo Olympics. sad. It’s great to score goals, Ghana. From a corner, Banana announce the seedings on Spanish TV station #Vamos time it’s Nadal that he is taking But it was an inglorious but it didn’t help much. We Cameroon were the fifth of soared in the middle of the goal- Wednesday, is the only one of on Tuesday. over (from as) the second seed exit for Asia’s two guest par- leave with a sour taste.” the six top seeds after Egypt, Ni- mouth to nod powerfully into the four Grand Slam tourna- “It’s their choice. Either so it’s surprising to be honest.” ticipants in South America’s Defender Arturo Mina felt geria, Senegal and Morocco to the net off Guinea-Bissau de- ments not to stick rigidly to way, being second or third The top 32 players on the flagship tournament. Ecuador had deserved more. win their opening match at the fender Rudi Silva. the ATP and WTA rankings. seed, I have to play at the best ATP ranking list, who are pre- Asian champions Qatar “Japan sat back in de- tournament while Tunisia were The goal ratted the outsid- With Nadal, seeking a first level to aspire to the things sent at Wimbledon, will take finished bottom of Group B fense, we controlled the game. surprisingly held by Angola. ers and they fell further behind Wimbledon title for nine years, I aspire to. It is better to be the seeded places, but a for- with one point from three I think they managed two or The Cameroon line-up in- when a cross struck a defender seeded three it would mean he second than third, but if they mula using results on grass for games, while the team they three chances, but we were cluded four starters from the and fell invitingly for Bahoken would most probably have to consider that I have to be third the past 24 months can change beat in February’s continen- superior,” he said. 2017 final -- centre-backs Mi- to fire past Mendes. beat eight-time champion Rog- I will accept. I don’t think it’s a the order.

Al Duhail to hold pre-season camp in Portugal UNOCT, ICSS sign agreement to prevent & counter terrorism at major sporting events

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK force communities’ resilience, NEW YORK which is key to prevent the spread of violent extremism THE United Nations Office of conducive to terrorism. We Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) are pleased to launch a new and the International Cen- initiative that will contribute tre on Sport Security (ICSS) to better support Member through ICSS INSIGHT, have States in addressing both are- signed an agreement, at the as and we are grateful to have United Nations Headquarters ICSS as an important partner in New York to prevent terror- of this endeavour.” ism in major sporting events. Chairman of the Interna- This new agreement will tional Centre for Sport Secu- foster cooperation around mat- rity, Mohammed Hanzab, in ters related to preventing and Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha a statement commented, “We countering terrorism, particu- Alya A. al Thani (centre), Massimiliano Montanari, CEO ICSS INSIGHT, feel honored to start this col- Amir Cup champions Al Duhail will travel to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon from July 1 to July 26 for larly with regard to the protec- and UNOCT Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov during the laboration with UNOCT, and their training camp in preparation for the 2019/2020 season. Al Duhail will start the season with the tion of vulnerable targets. agreement signing event at the UN Headquarters in New York. to offer our assistance in the AFC Champions League round of 16 clash against rivals Al Sadd on August 6. Both teams will then The agreement aims at development and promotion clash again for the Qatari season-opener Sheikh Jassim Cup on August 17. promoting the implementa- mote sports and its values to agement of sports and other of advanced international ap- tion of the United Nations prevent terrorism and violent major events; therefore, we proaches to enhance the secu- Global Counter-Terrorism extremism. welcome this cooperation be- rity of major sporting events, Strategy and enhancing Permanent Representa- tween the UNOCT and ICSS,” a common good for the inter- Courtside public-private partnerships tive of the State of Qatar to the she said. national community.” in preparation, and during, United Nations, HE Sheikha Commenting on the sign- ICSS INSIGHT CEO Mas- Bucks’ Antetokounmpo named NBA Most Valuable Player major sporting events and Alya A. al Thani, was present ing, Vladimir Voronkov, similiano Montanari said: other international sporting at the signing ceremony, wel- Under-Secretary-General of “Protecting major sporting MILWAUKEE Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for competitions coming the partnership. the United Nations Office of events means protecting all the 2018-19 regular season on Monday. The 24-year-old from Greece wept as he accepted the honor As a result, UNOCT and “The State of Qatar as- Counter-Terrorism said; “On the socio-economic opportu- at the glitzy NBA Awards show broadcast from Santa Monica, California, becoming the youngest MVP ICSS, which is a global, non- signs high priority to sports the one hand, Security Coun- nities these events can gener- since Derrick Rose was the youngest winner ever in 2011. for-profit organization based as a means for peace and cil Resolution 2396 (2017), ate. At the same time, major Antetokounmpo beat out 2018 MVP James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder in Doha, will convene interna- development and, being a calls on Member States to sporting events are unique forward Paul George for the honor. Antetokounmpo, in his sixth season with the Bucks, averaged 27.7 tional and regional events, de- reputable venue for many protect vulnerable targets, laboratories of innovation points and 12.5 rebounds as he led Milwaukee to the best regular-season record in the league with 60 velop tools, guidelines and ca- international and regional including in the context of also in the security field and wins and 22 defeats. “I want to thank my team, my teammates,” Antetokounmpo said. “It takes more pacity-building programmes sports events, can offer valu- major sport events. On the are able to generate long-term than one person to win 60 games. Every time I walked to the locker room I saw my teammates were to enhance the security of ma- able contribution and stand- other hand, sports can also forms of international and ready to fight, they were ready to go to war with me.”(AFP) jor sporting events and pro- ards for the successful man- help engage youth and rein- multisectoral cooperation.” Sports Wednesday, June 26, 2019 15 QREC renews Qatar Goodwood Festival sponsorship till 2024 Partnership enhances Qatar’s equestrian sport’s standing and realises QREC’s vision: Issa al Mohannadi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A new step has been taken, reflecting Qatar’s success in sponsoring global horseracing events and asserting its abil- ity to occupy its well-deserved standing at the most famous racing level worldwide. It has been announced that Qatar, represented by the Qatar Rac- ing & Equestrian Club (QREC), renewed its sponsorship of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The annual mega event has been held at the iconic racecourse for over 200 years. The renewal of the spon- sorship was announced during a meeting held between QREC Chairman Issa bin Moham- med al Mohannadi and the Duke of Richmond, owner of Goodwood racecourse, in presence of QREC CEO Nasser QREC Chairman Issa bin Mohannadi (second left) and Charles Gordon-Lennox (second right), the 11th bin Sherida al Kaabi. Duke of Richmond, owner of the Goodwood Racecourse, shake hands following the signing of the Under the renewed spon- sponsorship renewal agreement. A vibrant and colourful view of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. sorship contract, QREC will continue to sponsor the Fes- tar in such a global event. sorship over the last five years iconic racecourses worldwide. to enter into an agreement of Qatar Goodwood Festival is round is the HH The Amir tival up to 2024 as the initial has benefited Qatar in general The Festival involves the first this type with the organisers of the first of its kind for Qatar’s Sword (Gr1 P/A), which is run sponsorship term will expire Main goal achieved and Qatar’s equestrian sport race or round of the Doha an event that has been held for equestrian sport and horserac- at QREC Racecourse in New in early August this year with QREC Chairman Issa bin in particular because it pro- Triple Crown for pure Arabi- over 200 years. ing in the United Kingdom. Al Rayyan in February. the fifth edition of the five-day Mohammed al Mohannadi moted the name of Qatar in ans, which is in line with the “However, the conviction The Festival features the The Qatar Goodwood Fes- Festival. The very first edi- commented on the renewal of such international gatherings. QREC’s vision. that Qatar, represented in Qatar International Stakes tival also features some of the tion of the Qatar Goodwood the sponsorship: “Based on “It has also helped foster “Goodwood racecourse of- QREC, is fully committed to (Gr1 P/A), which is the first top races for thoroughbreds, Festival was launched in late our experience over five years our relations and cooperation ficials realise that the Qatari such investment has been the round of the Doha Triple including the Qatar Goodwood July and early August 2015. at the Qatar Goodwood Fes- with horse organisations in the sponsorship has contributed key to the renewal and contin- Crown. The second round is Cup (Gr 1), the Qatar Sussex The huge success of the Qatar- tival, the agreement to renew United Kingdom. Besides, it immensely to adding extra uation of the sponsorship up held through the Qatar Ara- Stakes (Gr 1), the Qatar Nas- sponsored Festival over the Qatar’s sponsorship realises enhances Qatar’s commitment brilliance and thrill to the to 2024, which is a significant bian World Cup (Gr1 P/A) on sau Stakes (Gr 1), the Qatar last few years has motivated one of the objectives of QREC to purebred Arabian racing famed Festival. With top races benefit to Qatar’s equestrian the same day of the Qatar Prix Lillie Langtry Stakes (Gr 2), Goodwood racecourse to re- that Qatar has its well-de- with races run at the world’s run in presence of the world’s sport,” Mohannadi added. de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris- the Qatar King George Stakes new the sponsorship and con- served standing worldwide. In top level and at Goodwood as top horse owners and breed- It is worth mentioning that Longchamp in early October (Gr 2) and the Qatar Gordon tinue the partnership with Qa- fact, the outcome of this spon- one of the most important and ers, it was not an easy matter Qatar’s sponsorship of the while the third and the final Stakes (Gr 1). ‘Thriving’ Kiwis wary Need to strike early blows to unsettle New Zealand, says of unpredictable Pak bowling coach Mahmood

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ALL-ROUNDER Mitchell PAKISTAN must win their Santner believes New Zea- early battles against New Zea- land’s unbeaten run at the land if they are to overcome an World Cup has been a tri- in-form Kiwis unit in Wednes- umph of collective skill, but day’s World Cup match at he said they will be tested by Edgbaston, according to bowl- an unpredictable Pakistan ing coach Azhar Mahmood. side in their next match on After Sunday’s compre- Wednesday. hensive win over South Af- The Kiwis are currently rica at Lord’s, Pakistan know at the top of the table with they still need three wins from 11 points from six matches, their last three group-stage with captain Kane William- matches to have a chance at a son winning plaudits for semi-final spot. racking up 373 runs at an av- The 2017 Champions Tro- erage of 186.50. phy winners showed signs of resurgence against the Pro- Pakistan’s Imad Wasim holds the ball as he takes part in a training teas, with openers Fakhar Za- session at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. (AFP) man and Babar Azam adding Groundstaff work on a rain soaked pitch at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, the eve of the ICC World 81 for the first wicket and fast wickets with the new ball. And runs in nine overs in a defeat Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand. (AFP) bowler Mohammad Amir tak- when we bat, we need to get by India at Old Trafford and ing his wickets tally to 15 for runs up front. was subsequently dropped playing their part. West Indies in tight finishes. Santner said it was far the tournament. “If we can get our disci- against South Africa. “You want everyone to “You look at our side as a from straightforward to pre- Mahmood was pleased pline right like last game - in “I think everyone in crick- step up at different times whole, we’re quite a scrappy pare for a game against Pa- with Pakistan’s all-round dis- batting, bowling and fielding - et, whether you’re a batsman throughout the tournament, side, and we pride ourselves kistan, who also stunned play heading into the busi- then we can beat any side.” or bowler, goes through good and I think that’s what we’ve on winning those little mo- pre-tournament favourites ness end of the tournament Amir’s knack of picking up and bad form,” Mahmood found so far,” Santner told a ments, like I guess we have England earlier this month. but warned his players it will wickets with both the new and added. news conference on Tuesday. been, and saying that, we “I guess we’ve seen early count for nothing if they do old ball has been key to Paki- “So he’s low on confidence. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner “We haven’t relied on could have been on the oth- in this tournament they’ve no take their chances in the stan’s qualification hopes. But he’s running in, and work- a few guys to do the bulk of er end of a couple of those taken down big sides. They opening powerplays against Mahmood believes the ing hard on and off the field. But with only West In- the work, but in saying that, games,” Santner added. took down England and took New Zealand. 27-year-old’s form after a dif- It’s just a matter of getting dies scoring more than 250 being on the winning side in A resurgent Pakistan side down South Africa the other “They are a very strong ficult start to 2019 could be a wickets, and he’ll be back. against New Zealand, and tight encounters gives the claimed a comfortable win day,” Santner said. side and have won all their reference point for other bowl- “The same thing happened fast bowlers whole squad confidence.” over South Africa at Lord’s on “When they’re hot, they’re games,” Mahmood told a news ers in the dressing room, espe- with Amir, you know. After the and Trent Boult combining New Zealand’s campaign Sunday, and they must now really hot. We have to obvi- conference on Tuesday. cially fellow paceman Hasan Champions Trophy, he was to take 22 wickets, Santner has been built on a string of beat the Kiwis at Edgbaston ously find ways of trying to “They’ve got match win- Ali. struggling - but still bowling feels it has been an all-round close wins, having edged out to keep alive their chances of cool them down when they’re ners in their side, so it’s go- Ali has come under heavy well. Now you can see that he’s effort with each member Bangladesh, South Africa and qualifying for the semi-finals. like that.” ing to be crucial for us to take criticism after conceding 84 having a good time.”

Lloyd wants players Shakib keeps flag flying for World Cup all-rounders to apply themselves AFP dia and New Zealander Rich- ib, a left-arm spinner and left- land and Colin de Grand- Stokes justify their places as AFP MANCHESTER ard Hadlee vied for top-dog handed batsman, has been homme chipping in. England batsmen or bowlers. LONDON status in the global game. the standout all-rounder. have a number of guys who “Hardik Pandya fits any ALL-ROUNDER Shakib Al Shakib, the world’s top- Former West Indies pace- are specialist bowlers but they batting position, the kind of CLIVE Lloyd has called on the Hasan is a rare talent who rated all-rounder in one- man Ian Bishop said such can also bat and that is what technique he has got. He can current crop of West Indies could command a place in day internationals, inspired players remained sought after. makes them such a strong bat at three, four, five, six or cricketers to add application to the Bangladesh team as ei- Bangladesh to a convincing “Everyone wants an Im- unit.” seven in different moulds at their talent after a disappoint- ther a batsman or a bowler in win over Afghanistan with ran Khan (the current Paki- India have unearthed all times as the situation de- ing World Cup campaign so far. an age of increasing speciali- his five wickets and 51 runs stan prime minister who led Hardik Pandya as a genuine mands and is a proper bowl- They have won just one of their sation in cricket. on Monday, matching Yuvraj his team to a 1992 World Cup all-rounder to follow in Ka- er,” Harbhajan said. opening six games in England. The 32-year-old has oth- Singh’s feat for India at the triumph) or pil’s footsteps but he is yet to “If you have all-rounders “West Indies could be one ers for company at the World 2011 World Cup. but they don’t fall out of the fire fully at the World Cup. like him or Ben Stokes, they of the best teams around -- Cup, including West Indies Shakib has scored 476 trees,” he said. England star Stokes made will fit in any squad, Test or they have the talent,” Lloyd captain Jason Holder and runs with two centuries and “Every team wants one his presence felt in a losing one-day. They are special- said in a column for the Inter- England’s Ben Stokes. three fifties in six games in of those (all-rounders). You cause against Sri Lanka when ists in both departments. national Cricket Council. But today’s all-rounders England and Wales and has don’t go out and buy those. he hit an unbeaten 82 and They are not bits-and-pieces “Had the West Indies bats- do not have the same profile also picked up 10 wickets. The core of the team is always bowled five overs for just 16 players. men turned some of those 50s, as they did during a golden Stokes and New Zealand’s built around the specialist Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan runs. “Hardik or Stokes can play 60s and 70s, 80s into hun- era in the 1980s when Eng- Colin de Grandhomme have but the all-rounder still has and Mushfiqur Rahim celebrate Former Indian spinner just as a batsman because dreds they would have been in land’s Ian Botham, Pakistan’s also caught the eye during the its place. taking an Afghanistan wicket in believes all- they are good enough and can a better position in the points Imran Khan, Kapil Dev of In- round-robin phase but Shak- “If you look at New Zea- Southampton on Monday. rounders such as Pandya and play just as bowlers.” standing.”