sign in sign up
<<
Home , Abdur Rehman (cricketer), Anwar Ali (cricketer), Junaid Khan (cricketer), Nasir Jamshed, Sharjeel Khan, Sohail Tanvir

SPORTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013 drops Jamshed from T20 squad

LAHORE: Pakistan yesterday dropped struggling open- matches. He was replaced by Sharjeel, another 24-year 2-1, their first series win in South Africa. Mohammad Pakistan and Sri Lanka will also play five one-day er and included uncapped Sharjeel Khan old left-hander who has yet to represent Pakistan. Hafeez will lead the T20 squad. Paceman Mohammad and three Tests in UAE, for which squads will be named for a match against Afghanistan and two Also left out are , and Irfan was ruled out due to injury. later. T20 squad: (), Ahmed games against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates lat- . Malik and Razzaq were part of Pakistan play Afghanistan in a T20 game on Sunday Shehzad, Sharjeel Khan, , Umar Amin, er this month. Jamshed, 23, struggled in the twin series Pakistan’s squad to South Africa but were sent back in Sharjah-the first-ever T20 between the two nations. , , Zulfiqar Baber, Bilawal against South Africa in the UAE and then in South after suffering injuries. Pakistan drew the two-match Pakistan then play Sri Lanka in two T20s on December Bhatti, , , , Saeed Africa, scoring 18 and 19 in the last two Twenty20 T20 series 1-1 but won the three-match one-day series 11 and 13 in Dubai. Ajmal, Harris Sohail. — AFP Rockets hold on to beat Spurs 112-106

SAN ANTONIO: Houston held on against San Antonio’s furious second-half rally to beat the Spurs 112-106 on Saturday, closing the gap between the Southwest Division rivals to 1-1/2 games. In the day’s other impor- tant games, Minnesota also held strong at the finish to win at Dallas, the much-improved Washington downed Atlanta, and Brooklyn deepened Memphis’ home-court woes. Houston’s James Harden scored 31 points and Chandler Parsons had 25 to lead five Rockets in double KUUSAMO: (L-R) Magnus Krog, Joergen Graabak, Mikko Kokslien and Haavard Klemetsen figures. Tony Parker had 27 points for the Spurs, who of Norway celebrating the victory of Nordic Combined relay at FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic have lost two of three after a 13-1 start. The hosts Opening in Kuusamo, yesterday. — AFP outscored Houston 39-26 to open the second half but could not make up the entire deficit. Minnesota’s Kevin Martin had 27 points with some Vonn putting off knee key late basket, helping the Timberwolves beat Dallas 112-106. Kevin Love had his usual double-double for surgery in comeback the Timberwolves, who snapped a three-game losing streak. VAIL: Lindsey Vonn is delaying further sur- championships in February. Martin made two free throws with just under six min- gery on her right knee for as long as possible “Just trying to ski solid,” she said. “I’m not utes left to put Minnesota up 94-90. Ricky Rubio then in hopes of skiing at the Sochi Olympics. trying to do race runs. I’m trying to build into had a steal that led to a long fast-break jumper by Vonn partially tore one of her reconstructed it. Not push it too hard. But I was still be able Martin, who later beat the shot clock with a jumper and knee ligaments during a crash in training two to be aggressive and confident in what I’m then added a 3-pointer. That stretched the lead to 103- weeks ago at Copper Mountain. She is seeing doing so that when I get up to Lake Louise I 92, matching its largest, with 3:12 left. All five starters if she can ski without another operation can hopefully have a good feeling right scored in double figures for Minnesota, which had lost because that would all but end any chance of away.” As she rehabbed the knee the off- five of its previous six games. defending her Olympic downhill title in season, Vonn was anticipating a return for the Monta Ellis scored 26 points for the Mavericks. February. nearby Beaver Creek races this weekend. She Washington’s John Wall had 26 points and 12 assists to Vonn says she likely would be proceeding was on pace, too, before her wipeout at the lead the Wizards to a 108-101 win over Atlanta. Trevor in the same way even if this weren’t an speed center in Copper Mountain in which Ariza scored 24 points and made five 3-pointers for the SAN ANTONIO: Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons passes around San Antonio Olympic season. “I probably would’ve done she partially tore her ACL. Spurs shooting guard Danny Green, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game what I’m doing right now, test it out,” Vonn Vonn said it’s been difficult to watch Lara Wizards, who finished with eight wins in November for Saturday, in San Antonio. — AP said after a training session at Vail on Sunday. Gut of Switzerland win the downhill and the first time in 29 years. “If I felt like it was possible to keep skiing, I super-G races on a new course Vonn was very Paul Millsap had 23 points and 10 rebounds for probably would’ve. Either way, at the end of much look forward to trying out before the Atlanta, which cut an 18-point, third-quarter deficit to NBA results/standings the season, I have to reconstruct the ACL. 2015 world championships. two with 9:42 left, but could not get closer. Brooklyn’s “So it’s kind of like, might as well see how “Frustrating to miss the race,” Vonn said. Joe Johnson scored 26 points to lead the Nets to a 97- Washington 108, Atlanta 101; Cleveland 97, Chicago 93; Brooklyn 97, Memphis 88; long it holds up. Not a lot of options. In the “Definitely with this current situation, there Minnesota 112, Dallas 106; Houston 112, San Antonio 106; Utah 112, Phoenix 104; 88 win over Memphis. Brook Lopez added 12 of his 20 Milwaukee 92, Boston 85. end, surgery is going to have to happen.” On was no way I could’ve skied that bumpy, in the fourth quarter for the Nets, who led by as many a chilly morning, Vonn took two warmup steep course. I know it was the right decision. as 16 points in the fourth quarter, saw that advantage Eastern Conference Western Conference runs followed by three aggressive passes That gives me a peace of mind. I’m trying to sliced to just one, but steadied to take the win. Quincy Atlantic Division Northwest Division through the super-G course in her race suit, look forward to Lake Louise and cheer for my Pondexter returned after missing two games to score a W L PCT GB Portland 13 3 .813 - hugging the corners tight and looking quite team.” Toronto 6 9 .400 - career-high 22 points for the Grizzlies, who have lost Oklahoma City 11 3 .786 1 fast. Afterward, she said her surgically Asked if she planned to attend the giant Boston 7 12 .368 1 Denver 9 6 .600 3.5 four in a row at home. repaired knee felt “really good.” slalom race on Sunday, Vonn said, “Oh, no. “My Philadelphia 6 11 .353 1 Minnesota 9 9 .500 5 Cleveland’s Andrew Bynum and Dion Waiters each So much so that Vonn will travel to Lake family is leaving so I’m spending a couple of Brooklyn 5 12 .294 2 Utah 3 15 .167 11 Louise, Alberta, this week for downhill train- extra hours with my family. Then, I’m going to scored 20 points as the Cavaliers held off a late rally and NY Knicks 3 12 .200 3 Pacific Division ing on a course she usually dominates. If pack up and get ready for Lake Louise.” Vonn beat Chicago 97-93. Utah rookie Trey Burke had the Central Division LA Clippers 12 5 .706 - Indiana 15 1 .938 - training goes well, she will race for the first needs three wins to match Austrian great biggest game of his NBA career, scoring 20 points to LA Lakers 9 8 .529 3 Chicago 7 8 .467 7.5 time since tearing ligaments in her right knee Annemarie Moser-Proell’s record of 62 victo- lead seven Utah players in double figures as the Jazz Golden State 9 8 .529 3 during a high-speed accident at the world ries in World Cup races. — AP defeated Phoenix 112-104 to post their first road victory Detroit 6 10 .375 9 Cleveland 5 12 .294 10.5 Phoenix 9 8 .529 3 of the season. Milwaukee 3 13 .188 12 Sacramento 4 10 .286 6.5 Milwaukee ended an 11-game losing skid by beating Southeast Division Southwest Division Boston 92-85, with O.J. Mayo rebounding from a poor Miami 13 3 .813 - San Antonio 14 3 .824 - game by scoring 22 points to lead the Bucks. Atlanta 9 9 .500 5 Houston 13 5 .722 1.5 Washington 8 9 .471 5.5 Dallas 10 8 .556 4.5 Cavaliers 97, Bulls 93 Charlotte 8 9 .471 5.5 Memphis 8 8 .500 5.5 Center Andrew Bynum had 20 points, 10 rebounds Orlando 6 10 .375 7 New Orleans 7 8 .467 6 and five blocks as the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a home victory over the Chicago Bulls. Big-man Bynum, who missed the 2012-13 campaign with knee issues, Test series could define showed flashes of his best form as he recorded his first double-double of the season and helped the Cavs end a five-game losing skid and improve to 5-12 for the sea- McCullum’s future son. WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s test series with his side’s progress, the fans’ patience against West Indies could define captain for positive results is starting to be tested. Timberwolves 112, Mavericks 106 Brendon McCullum’s future with the Hesson’s side do have a handy pace Shooting guard Kevin Martin finished with a game- aggressive batsman battling a chronic trio in Tim Southee, Trent Boult high 27 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped back injury and reports suggesting he is and Neil Wagner with Doug Bracewell, a three-game losing skid by picking up a rare road vic- contemplating retirement. when fit, a fourth seaming option who tory. The Dallas Mavericks lost for only the second time The 32-year-old McCullum returned could easily be shuffled into the front-line at home this season, but it was their second consecu- home early from the tour of Bangladesh three if required. tive defeat after blowing a 17-point lead at Atlanta on to receive treatment on his back, which Corey Anderson is likely to fill the all- Friday. has bothered him for more than two rounder’s slot for the series though his TOKYO: Men’s under 100kg class winner Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic (2nd L) pos- years. The Dominion Post reported earlier bowling has been hampered by a rib es with silver medalist, Kyle Reyes of Canada (L) and bronze medalists, Tuvshinbayar Nets 97, Grizzlies 88 this week that McCullum had two pro- injury and the composition of the side Naidan of Mogolia (2nd R) and Cyrille Maret of France (R) on the podium in the Grand- Guard Joe Johnson scored a game-high 26 points as truding discs in his back and was suffer- could be determined by what kind of Slam Tokyo 2013 judo tournament in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies for just ing from arthritis and taking painkillers to pitch is unveiled. get through games. Many are hoping it will offer the their second win in their last nine games. Memphis nev- The first match of the three-test series bowlers more assistance than the er had a second-half lead but pulled within one-point on his home ground at University Oval in the hosts played England on earlier this Bring it on, Root early in the final quarter, before fading to drop their Dunedin begins on Tuesday and will be year. fourth straight home game. his 80th test since he made his debut West Indies enter the test series hav- tells Johnson against South Africa in 2004. ing been hammered by an innings in Wizards 108, Hawks 101 Apart from the physical discomforts both matches in India and having only ADELAIDE: England batsman Joe Root illness leaves number six Root and number Point guard John Wall had 26 points and 12 assists, McCullum faces, the series should define played four tests in total in 2013. yesterday challenged Australian pace five as possible first-drop players swingman Trevor Ariza scored 24 and the Washington his first year in charge of the team and Prior to their series loss in the subcon- spearhead Mitchell Johnson to “bring it on” for England in Adelaide. Wizards survived a chaotic second half to beat the whether they have moved forward under tinent, however, Darren Sammy’s side in this week’s second Ashes Test in Uncapped pair and all- Atlanta Hawks. Washington never trailed during the his leadership. He was promoted to the had won six successive test matches, Adelaide. Root, a contender to be promot- rounder are pushing for the final three quarters, led by 18 points in the second half, captaincy late last year when coach Mike which began with a two-test sweep ed to the number three spot in the vacancy in the top six, with Ballance and made 12 three-pointers to fend off multiple Atlanta Hesson replaced Ross Taylor, which against New Zealand in mid-2012. absence of Jonathan Trott, said it was excit- appearing to have the edge after his 55 for rallies. resulted in a highly embarrassing public The visitors will be hampered by the ing to face Johnson’s thunderbolts at the England against the Chairman’s XI in Alice relations crisis for New Zealand Cricket. absence of aggressive opening batsman first Gabba Test. Springs on Friday. The former wicketkeeper impressed , who returned to the Bucks 92, Celtics 85 The 22-year-old Yorkshireman said he “It doesn’t really matter to me,” Root with his aggressive and inventive tactics Caribbean to receive treatment on a ham- was putting faith in his ability to prepare as said, commenting on where he will bat. Milwaukee shooting guard O.J. Mayo scored 22 against England at home earlier this year string injury. well as possible for another barrage from “Just to represent my country regardless of points as the Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak and resolute batting that solidified the Off-spinner and the left-arm speedster. “It was probably opening, three, five, six, it’s been brilliant. with a home victory over the Boston Celtics. Long-range lower-middle order as the side came part-time spinner have close to it, yeah,” Root told reporters when “If I get the chance to do it, it will be a great shooting proved a big difference as the Bucks made 8- within one wicket of sealing a series- also been sidetracked with a visit to Perth asked if Johnson’s 150 kmh (93 mph) offer- experience. of-17 three-pointers, while Boston went just 4-of-19 clinching victory in the third test at Eden to undergo bio-mechanical analysis of ings were the quickest he had encoun- “I’ll just be making sure I prepare well from beyond the arc. Park. New Zealand, however, have failed their bowling actions after being report- tered. “It’s great. That’s why you play Test over the next couple of days and go into to win a test under McCullum’s captaincy ed to the International Cricket Council. cricket, is to get into battles like that, to get that Test match, whether it be three or five, though they have drawn five of their nine was added to the squad into confrontations like that and try to be I’m comfortable and confident and ready Jazz 112, Suns 104 successful in those situations. to go regardless of the situation.” The Utah Jazz picked up their first road win of the tests under his watch, which suggests in case either were banned from bowling, “Bring it on on Thursday. It should be Root scored two in England’s 136 all out season by beating the Phoenix Suns, a day after losing they are becoming more competitive. with the 25-year-old off-spinner a proven good fun.” Johnson was the man of the in their first innings in Brisbane and was to the same team at home. Rookie point guard Trey The hosts, however, have not won a thorn in New Zealand’s side. match in Brisbane with nine match unbeaten on 26 in the second, as the Burke hit a big three-pointer to give the Jazz an eight- test series against anyone other than He has played just five tests since mak- Bangladesh or Zimbabwe since they beat ing his debut against England in 2012 for 103 and scores of 64 and 39 . tourists crashed to a total of 179 and a 381- point lead with 1:13 remaining as Utah improved to 3- The departure of Trott with a stress-related run defeat.—Agencies the West Indies at home in 2006 and and taken 15 wickets, 12 of those were 15 overall and 1-9 on the road. — Reuters while McCullum has said he is pleased against New Zealand. — Reuters