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Mason hopeful Kane will be fit for League Record stand for Shanto, Mominal Cup final puts Bangladesh in charge of first Test Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 163 and Mominul Haque’s 127 help Bangladesh reach a formidable position Mouth-watering snacks bring Harry Kane Slow day in Pallekele ends• with Bangladesh AFP | London holding all the aces Being a bit more patient, leaving nterim manager Ryan IMason hopes Tottenham AFP | Colombo a few more balls, Hotspur’s talismanic striker cutting out certain 11 Harry Kane will have recov- joy to Yemen during Ramadan Test hundreds have been scoring areas. He ered in time from an ankle In Yemen, Sambusas are a much-loved tradition and a business opportunity for those who know how to make the best ones ajmul Shanto and skip- (Shanto) has played scored by Mominul Haque injury to face Manchester per Mominul Haque put a fantastic innings. City in Sunday’s League Reuters | Sanaa Non a record stand of 242 I am really pleased Cup final. as Bangladesh reached an im- Kane missed Spurs’ posing 474-4 on day two of the with him. He has stand of 50 and played some come-from-behind 2-1 vic- t the thought of breaking worked really hard his Ramadan fast with opening Test against Sri Lanka cheeky shots to frustrate the Sri tory over Southampton on a snack of sambusa, a yesterday. on his game in Lankan bowlers. Wednesday after picking A Shanto took his maiden Test the last couple of Mushfiqur hit a scoop shot up an injury in last week’s deep-fried savoury pastry tri- century to 163 while Mominul over the wicketkeeper’s head 2-2 draw with Everton -- angle popular in Yemen, Issa KNOW WHAT months off ’s me- al-Shabi’s face lights up with joy. weighed in with 127 as they BANGLADESH COACH RUSSELL Jose Mourinho’s last game On a street in the capital San- shared Bangladesh’s best ever DOMINGO dium-pace bowling. before his dismissal. aa, bustling with shoppers stock- partnership for the third Najmul Shanto (left) and Mominul Haque talk during the match The final session was inter- Mason, at 29 the youngest ing up on tasty treats for iftar, the Sambusa stuffed with in Tests. hundred -- remarkably it was rupted briefly for rain and then ever Premier League man- meal observant Muslims have vegetables or meat Both were dismissed but they tight Sri Lankan bowling. his game in the last couple of his first outside Bangladesh -- called off again due to bad light ager, has been put in charge after sunset during the Islamic are found across the were Sri Lanka’s only successes The left-handed Shanto, who months.” by cutting a wide from after just 7.5 overs. until the end of the season month of fasting, Shabi grins and as , 43, and was dropped on 28 on Wednes- After a wicketless first ses- Dhananjaya de Silva for four. With 25 overs lost in the day, and stands one win away Middle East and are wicketkeeper-batsman Liton day, batted for close to nine sion, Shanto finally fell to La- De Silva finally removed the play will resume 15 minutes ear- from being the unlikeliest his eyes shine in anticipation. a cousin of the South “The sambusa is a beautiful Das, 25, added 50 before bad hours, hitting 17 fours and one hiru Kumara after lunch, giving who edged to Lahiru ly on day three. of men to end Tottenham’s food, and tastes delicious,” he Asian samosa light chewed up the last 90 min- six. away a return catch to the pace Thirimanne at first slip. Left-arm quick Vishwa Fer- trophy drought. says, jabbing the air with his utes of the day’s play to force an “Being a bit more patient, bowler. “I think Mominul understands nando said it was tough grind Juande Ramos was the hand for emphasis. “Especially singer, sitting down with family early close in Pallekele. leaving a few more balls, cutting It marked the end of a mara- his game really well. He is a very for the bowlers on the last Spurs manager to de- so during this blessed month.” and friends to share sweets for The tourists resumed the day out certain scoring areas. He thon stand which also equalled calm person,” said Domingo. wicket. liver silverware in the 2008 Ramadan brings out a zeal iftar. on 302-2 with Shanto well set on has played a fantastic innings,” the best third-wicket effort at “He is meticulous in his “We didn’t get as much sup- League Cup. among Muslims everywhere for For those with a sweet tooth, 126 and Monimul on 64. Neither said Bangladesh coach Russell the venue set by the Pakistan preparation. I think he is a fan- port from the wicket as we Mason’s chances of em- particular memory-laden foods. Ali Abd whisks a bowl of eggs found the going easy on another Domingo. pair of Shan Masood and Younis tastic Test batsman.” thought,” said Fernando. “We ulating the Spaniard would Sambusa stuffed with vege- into a cloud before adding flour stiflingly hot day, with the run “I am really pleased with him. Khan in 2015. Mushfiqur and Liton then felt it was dry underneath and improve considerably if tables or meat are found across and vanilla. Tins of his yellow rate grinding along against some He has worked really hard on Mominul reached his 11th Test stood firm to put an unbeaten it’s now a batting wicket.” Kane is fit to lead the line. the Middle East and are a cousin rawani cake are baked in a of the South Asian samosa. In wood-fired furnace before be- Yemen, they are a much-loved ing cut and drenched in aromatic tradition and a business oppor- syrup. Torre nominated for World Hall of Fame tunity for those who know how The draw of sweets from Marcial eager to compete in Delhi slugfest to make the best ones. one particular shop he rates TDT | Manila TDT | Manila “People compete to get the highly brought Muhammad Akram al-Kebsi serves dessert dishes of rawani and baklava for guests after the iftar meal best sambusa,” Shabi says, add- al-Bina from his house on egendary Eugene Torre of ing that shops known for their For Yemenis able to spend, the perience. resume their fast at dawn, re- of the main meals. People crave the edge of town into central lympic qualifier Eumir Fe- Lthe Philippines has been cleanliness, the skill of their staff joy of a crispy sambusa, spongy These traditional treats, en- fraining from eating or drinking them after fasting, after the fa- Sanaa. Olix Marcial has expressed nominated for the World Chess and the quality of their ingredi- rawani or syrupy baklava is at joyed at iftar, keep people go- throughout the day. tigue, exhaustion and thirst,” “The sweets are awesome. his desire to take part in the Hall of Fame by the World ents fill with jostling customers. the heart of the Ramadan ex- ing through the night until they “You can consider them as one says Fuad al-Kebsi, a popular Trust me!” he says, beaming. Asian Elite Men and Women Chess Federation (FIDE), be- Boxing Championships set coming the first male from Asia from May 21 to 31 in New Delhi to be given such an honor. despite the alarming COVID-19 The 69-year-old Torre, who situation in India. holds the distinction as Asia’s “If I have to spend on my own first , expressed to fight in New Delhi, I will,” utmost delight at being granted said the 25-year-old Marcial, such honour. Filipino jawacracker who has “I’m very proud to be the first already launched his pro ca- Asian male player to be hon- reer with a win in December ored with this,” said of his FIDE last year. nomination. “That tournament is very im- Torre – who became a Grand- portant for my Olympic prepa- master at the age of 22 in 1974 rations. I only fought once the after winning the silver medal last year, while my potential in the 21st in opponents in Tokyo have fought Nice, France – said it is a good at least four times already.” development for players in this The Philippine Sports Com- part of the world to be recog- Torre is joining an elite list of chess legends mission (PSC) declined to fund nized for their achievements in Marcial ... one of the Philippines’ brightest hopes for an Olympic gold medal A worker cuts the dough of pastry sheets of sambusa snacks during the holy A baker takes dishes of rawani dessert out of a wood-fired oven during the holy Yemeni singer, Fouad al-Kebsi and his brother Akram, sit with guests for the iftar the national team’s stint in New the sport of chess. ances – 25 from 1970 to 2018 month of Ramadan in Sanaa month of Ramadan in Sanaa meal at their family house during the holy month of Ramadan in Sanaa Delhi because of the enour- the rank of Airman First Class “It’s a welcome development including 23 as a player. mous infections India has been in the Air Force. that Asians are being recog- BETTER The Filipino woodpusher recording every day. Instead, Marcial said that he has got- nized in chess despite the fact joined Polish-Argentine GM the PSC agreed to extend its That tournament is ten in touch with the Associa- that we are young in the sport Miguel Najdorf and GM Judit Ramadan cooking assistance to the team’s training very important for my tion of Boxing Alliances in the compared to the Russians, KNOW Polgar of as the 2020 camp in Thailand. Olympic preparations. Philippines (Abap) and sought Americans and Europeans,” he nominees of FIDE for the Hall in Marcial fought as a pro last I only fought once the for a coach to monitor his train- said. online proceedings held early December 16 in Los Angeles, ing. “We have a lot of Asian world this week. Sambusa beating American Andrew last year, while my “We’ll set up a training camp champions like Grandmaster Eugene Torre became The World Chess Hall of Whitfield in a four-rounder via potential opponents in in Zamboanga (Barangay Lun- Viswanathan Anand of India, Asia’s first Grandmas- Fame was established in 1984 Ingredients unanimous decision. Tokyo have fought at zuran) and hopefully one of my Xie Jun of China and Filipi - ter at the age of 22 in St. Louis Missouri, but it was Method 1 (14 ounce) package spring The Zamboanga City native least four times already coaches at ABAP could join me,” no US-based Wesley So (World in 1974 after winning in only 2001 when it inducted 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add roll wrappers said his main focus remains the EUMIR FELIX MARCIAL he said. Fischer Random Champion),” the silver medal in the the first five players nominat- onions, leek and garlic, and cook, stirring until the onions are 2 tablespoons olive oil Tokyo Games in July where Marcial said that there are no added Torre. 21st Chess Olympiad ed by FIDE, namely, Jose Raul transparent. Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway he will be looking to win the Airlines unannounced on plans yet for him returning to He follows Xie who was be- Capablanca of Cuba, Wilhem 2 pounds ground beef done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper. Mix in Nice, France 1 leek, chopped Philippines’ first ever Olympic Tuesday. They headed straight the Wild Card Gym although he stowed the honor in 2019. Steinitz of Austria, Robert well, and continue cooking until beef has browned. gold medal. to the Philippine Marine Base dismissed the possibility of him Torre has played for the Phil- James “Bobby” Fischer and 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2. In a small dish or cup, mix together the flour and 2 teaspoons ground cardamom Marcial returned to the Phil- in Cavite where they — along joining his national teammates ippines on Board 1 in 17 Chess dates for the 1984 World Chess Paul Morphy of the United water to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time, fold ippines last Wednesday from with trainer and manager Joven — especially fellow Olympic Olympiads and has steered the Championship by becoming States and Emmanuel Lasker 1 teaspoon salt into the shape of a cone. Fill the cone with the meat mixture, the US where he underwent Jimenez and sparring partner qualifiers Irish Magno, Nesthy PH squad in several Asian Team co-champion in the 1982 Toluca of Germany. 1 teaspoon pepper close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or a rigid six-month training at Jonas Sultan — will be quaran- Petecio and Carlo Paalam — in Championships, Asian Cities, Interzonal in Mexico. Among the other legends in 1 small onion, finely chopped filling are used up. 1 clove garlic, minced 3. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C) in a Freddie Roach’s Wild Card tined for six days. the training camp in Thailand. Asian Games and Southeast At the 2016 Chess Olympi- the Hall of Fame are Tigran 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour deep-fryer or deep heavy pot. There should be enough oil to Gym in Los Angeles. The four were very thankful “So far there’s no decision yet Asian Games. ad in Baku, Azerbaijan, he fin- Petrosian, Vasily Smyslov, 1 tablespoon water, or as needed submerge the wraps. Fry the Sambusa a few at a time until Marcial and International to the Philippine Navy for ac- if we’ll go back to the US. But all His peak rating went as high ished undefeated in 11 games on Mikhail Botvinik, Boris Spass- 1 quart oil for frying golden brown. Remove carefully to drain on paper towels. Boxing Federation super fly- commodating them at the Ter- my hard work, what I learned as 2580 in January 1983 and Board 3 at age 65. ky, , Alexander Al- weight champion Jerwin An- nate facility in Cavite. Marcial from there won’t go to waste,” was the first Asian to qualify He also holds the record of ekhine, Anatoly Karpov and cajas flew in via Philippine is also in the military holding said Marcial. into the Quarterfinal Candi- most Chess Olympiad appear- .