22 Tuesday, October 10, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Tuesday, October 10, 2017 23 Coaching Harry Kane return ‘wasn’t my dream’ nominated for Ballon d’Or Hamilton teases Vettel London arry Kane has been named on the 30-name Shafiq, Sarfraz Hshortlist of players in contention to win the 2017 edition of the Ballon d’Or. France Football, who organise the event over Malaysia crash following a split from Fifa, are releasing the names of those nominated in groups of five Suzuka Hamilton as an example, in a After his title rival’s bizarre the other drivers in attendance. throughout the day yesterday. ewis Hamilton was the centre video published on the Formula collision with Lance Stroll on Hamilton also used the briefing Kane joins the likes of Neymar, Philippe of attention in the pre-race One website on Sunday following the slow-down lap following the to question Whiting over the Jupp Heynckes (file pic) Coutinho, Robert Lewandowski and Luis drivers’L briefing at the Japanese the Brit’s Suzuka triumph. Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton Ferrari star taking his steering Munich Suarez in already being announced. Grand Prix after Romain Grosjean A bemused Hamilton was insisted that driving so slowly wheel with him away from Dubairevive Pakistanaround on the crease, even upp Heynckes has said he The Tottenham Hotspur and England questioned the Brit’s seat-belt left admitting he had removed there wasn’t a need to the Ferrari following the Stroll hasing 136 at Abu Dhabi, batting way outside leg Jnever dreamed he would forward has had an extraordinary year in front removal celebration. seat-belts to celebrate wins on keep the seat- belts collision. CPakistan lost what stump to one delivery, and come out of retirement to take of goal, scoring 43 times in 37 appearances Hamilton had celebrated an more than once occasion, before on ‘unless The race director stated that seemed to be an un-losable used the sweep to fruitful charge of Bayern Munich for a for club and country, including the winner unexpected victory in Singapore questioning Grosjean on why he you’re drivers are advised to leave Test. Having been 52 for 5 in effect. At times in this series, fourth time. in both of England’s matches over the recent by undoing his seat-belt and needed clarification on the matter. Sebastian’ steering wheels inside the car the pursuit of 317, they have Sarfraz has been overtaken by Heynckes, 72, takes over international break. leaning out the cockpit to wave to The world championship leader - drawing to aid marshalls in moving now left themselves a chance reckless impulses. Not in this from Carlo Ancelotti, sacked Kane’s exploits recently led Pep Guardiola to supporters. used the subject over the safety a ripple of them, but with Vettel’s car was of winning what appeared to innings. Like Shafiq, he was after the Champions League describe Tottenham as “the Harry Kane team”, Grosjean raised concerns over of seat-belts to tease Sebastian laughter so badly damaged there was be an unwinnable one. In a opportunistic, but calculated. defeat at Paris Saint-Germain with his record of more than a goal per game whether drivers were allowed Vettel, who he leads by 59 points from all no need to in that instance. series that has been enlivened They ran quick singles into the last month, and is in charge this year good enough to rival the likes of Lionel to perform such actions, citing in the drivers’ standings. (dailymail.co.uk) by a flood of dramatic twists, infield, but Sarfraz repeatedly until the end of the season. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. the final session of day four sent Shafiq back when he felt He will take training on He helped Spurs to a second-placed finish saw another one: an unbroken a run was too risky. Monday as preparations begin in last season’s Premier League and third place partnership of 146 between Towards the second for his first game in charge at after seven games so far in 2017/18. Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz half of the session, Dinesh home to Freiburg on Saturday. In September, Kane said he hoped to use the Ahmed. Chandimal spread his fields, The coach took charge of the Champions League to break into the world’s Sri Lanka still have five and the pair progressed with final Bundesliga match of his elite players. wickets to get. Pakistan 119 increasing ease. previous spell against Borussia “I have said before I want to break into that runs to square the series. If Asad Shafiq plays a shot (Picture courtesy: icc-cricket) Between the 50th and Monchengladbach in May that world-class bracket, to do that you have to play the visitors break through, it 65th overs of the innings, for year. well in the Champions League,” he said. will be the first time since despondence in Pakistan’s, but backward square leg fence, the singles and twos began example, they scored 70 risk- And speaking at his “The Champions League is a big stage – all 2010 that Pakistan have following a wicketless night before carving Dilruwan to flow. Midwicket, fine leg, free runs. Shafiq moved past unveiling, he said: “If I recall the best players in Europe, if not the world, are been defeated in the UAE. If session, it was Pakistan who through point a few overs long-on - these areas were all fifty with a cut off Suranga my last news conference in here. And to be the best you have to produce Pakistan get across the line, it appeared the more hopeful later, but when Shafiq had mined for valuable runs, and Lakmal. (espncricinfo) Monchengladbach, I had come your best against the best.” (telegraph.co.uk) would be their third 300-plus outfit. Sarfraz and Shafiq played himself in, he quickly the cover boundary proved to terms with the thought that chase against Sri Lanka in four had navigated an immensely became the dominant figure productive for Shafiq as well. my coaching career was over. years. difficult period more-or-less in the stand. Sarfraz stayed largely leg BRIEF SCORE “It wasn’t my dream to ever Late in the twilight session, perfectly. Off his 26th ball, Shafiq side, hitting only two further Pakistan 262 and 198 for 5 (Shafiq come back as a coach. I received Dilruwan Perera had claimed Sarfraz had been the more waltzed down the pitch to boundaries in the day, after 86*, Sarfraz 57*) need 119 to beat many offers from top European three wickets inside 10 proactive batsman early on launch his first boundary, those early momentum- Sri Lanka 482 and 96 (Mendis 29, clubs, and also for work as a TV deliveries, to spark elation in the partnership, nailing a hitting Dilruwan over mid- shifting blows against the Wahab 4-41, Sohail 3-1) expert, but I turned them all in the Sri Lanka camp and flat sweep off Herath to the on. Almost immediately, spinners. As ever, he flitted down.”(espn)

Hong Shuai, Greenkeepers get revenge Kong cruise into second round Hong Kong needed 1 hour 57 minutes to defeat the Open wo Chinese players and world No. 303 Lee Lee Ya-Hsuan of Chinese TWang Qiang cruised into the second Taipei 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the opening match of round of the 2017 Hong Kong Open the tournament. Lewis Hamilton (file pic) yesterday. “The second set was kind of dodgy, Eighth seed Zhang soared into the but the way I came out in the third is how second round I want to play. I tried to be aggressive and with ruthless managed to come up with some good efficiency, as forehands. I really enjoy my time here in Palmer seeks new pastures after Renault axing she disposed Hong Kong and this is a really great crowd. Suzuka 2018, he told Sky Sports TV that he of Japanese Thank you all for coming out today!” said From (L) Gilespie, Armstrong, Evans, Hobday and Love olyon Palmer said farewell to did not know. qualifier Stosur. the Renault team on Sunday and “When I’m sat on the plane on the Kurumi Nara Former NCAA champion Nicole Gibbs DT News Network bunker and hole 11 where Jprobably to Formula One as well. way back home, probably it will sink 6-0, 6-0 in less of the United States, world-ranked 113rd, Manama the flag was surrounded by The underperforming Briton is in that certainly I won’t be driving than an hour. came from a set down to beat qualifier busy Friday at the several other holes. being replaced by Spaniard Carlos for Renault again and maybe not in “I did really well Valentini Grammatikopoulou of Greece, ARoyal Golf Club (RGC) Barry Hobday, Ronan Sainz for the remaining four races Formula One again,” he said. today. Before coming 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 to move on to round two. kicked off with the annual Armstrong, Andrew Love of the season and left the Japanese “I’m out and that’s Formula One. in Hong Kong, I did not Australian Lizette Cabrera, world No. Greenkeepers Revenge event and Todd Gilespie shot an Grand Prix with no more points These things happen. It’s a shame set any goals. Now winning 146, saw off qualifier of which gives the agronomy amazing score of nett 54.9 than the eight he arrived with. but I’ll move on. There’s plenty to the first round gave me more Japan 7-5, 6-3 to set up a clash with either team the opportunity to set to lift the trophy. Hilde and All of those were scored in one life out there and I’m about to find confidence to do better. I’m very defending champ of up the course in any which Stan Kwik and Ann and race, in Singapore where he was out what it is.” happy to have won today and I look Denmark or of Canada way they like, giving them Kevin Hudon (57.7) came in sixth out of just 12 finishers, leaving Renault had announced on forward to the next match.” said Zhang, in round two. the chance to get ‘revenge’ second place. 15 other complete blanks. Saturday that they and Palmer, son who just claimed the WTA Guangzhou World No. 3 of Ukraine on the members of the Royal Director of Agronomy, Palmer managed only one point of former racer Jonathan, had agreed Open title two weeks ago. leads the field as the top seed at the 500,000 Golf Club. William Evans was on hand in all of 2016 when Renault had just a parting of the ways. World No. 48 Wang took only 53 U.S. dollars WTA International Series Some of the most notable to give out prizes, which taken over the failing Lotus team “I’m feeling alright,” said the Joylon Palmer (file pic) minutes to defeat Chang Kai-Chen of event, which takes place from October 7 set up holes included hole included two rakes, some and were struggling with an non- 26-year-old former GP2 champion, penalties were applied and ended the team still the best for the future, Zhang Shuai (file pic) Chinese Taipei 6-3, 6-0. to 15 at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. 9, where the flag was in the paint and a drop zone sign. Harry Kane (file pic) competitive car. who started his last race from 18th up in 12th. Carlos the best and we go our Early, of Australia (Xinhua) When asked about his plans for place after engine-related grid “I respect the decision and wish separate ways.” (Reuters)