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DT 26 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 Murray gallops towards top ranking • AFP, Shanghai Andy Murray demolished Roberto Bautista to win the Shanghai Masters without dropping a set as he edged closer to Novak Djokovic’s world number one ranking yesterday. The Wimbledon and Olympic champion won seven points in a row in the first-set tie-break and he broke Bautista three times in the second to win his third Shanghai title 7-6 (7/1), 6-1. The rampant Murray is now on a 10-match winning streak in which he has won 20 straight sets, including last week’s similarly impressive victory at the China Open in Beijing. But most importantly, the world number two slashes the gap to just 915 points from the out-of-sorts Djokovic, who was shocked by Spain’s Bautista in the semis. “I believe I can get there. I definitely believe I can get there. These last few months have proved that to me,” Murray said of the top ranking. “I may never get another chance to be number one, so I’ll give it my best shot to do that while I have the opportunity.” Nineteenth-ranked Bautista, who was playing his first Masters final, said it was clear how much Murray wanted to secure the top spot. “I think I can see it in his eyes. He’s really focused on getting number one,” the Spaniard said. Murray’s first serve of the match was a thumping ace and he took a grip on the opening set at 3-3 when Bautista netted a backhand to lose the first break point of the match. But Murray, serving at 5-4, lost three set points and got in a tangle on a drop shot to hand Bautista his first break point, which he converted with a strong forehand. The Briton slammed three consecutive aces for 6-6 and he dominated the tie-break, reeling off seven points in a row and taking the set with a sizzling backhand return. A string of Bautista errors put Murray a break up at the start of set two, but to his obvious frustration he gave it straight back with a miscued forehand. But Bautista twice double-faulted to go a break down before handing over yet another break, making victory a formality for Murray who tucked away his first championship point.• Sport Kohli anchors India to 6-wicket win • AFP, Dharamsala Bowlers set up India’s comprehensive six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international as batting mainstay Virat Kohli anchored the hosts’ chase in the low-scoring encounter in Dharamsala yesterday. The hosts, who were chasing a modest 191 for victory, rode on the 60-run stand betwen Kohli (85 not out) and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to canter home in 33.1 overs. But it was the bowling led by debutant medium-pacer Hardik Pandya (3-31) and Amit Mishra (3- 49) that helped topple New Zealand for a lowly 190 and set the platform for the big win. New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell checked India’s brisk start after getting Rohit Sharma lbw for 14 1ST ODI NEW ZEALAND 190 in 43.5 overs (Latham 79*, Southee 55, Pandya 3/31) lost to INDIA 194/4 in 33.1 overs (Kohli 85*, Rahane 33, Dhoni 21) by six wickets Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni en route to their 60-run stand during the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Dharamsala yesterday INTERNET Great Britain’s Andy Murray returns to Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut during their Shanghai Masters final yesterday REUTERS after the batsman missed a fuller delivery while trying to flick it on the leg side. Ajinkya Rahane did not last long after losing his opening partner as he was caught behind off James Neesham for 33, his knock laced with 4 fours and 2 sixes. Kohli then put on 40 runs with Manish Pandey (17) as the duo looked to stabilise the chase at the picturesque Dharamsala ground. Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi had Pandey walking back to the pavilion as the visitors made a valiant attempt to make inroads into the Indian middle order. But Kohli stayed firm to record his 37th ODI fifty in 172 games as the prolific scorer hit 9 fours and a winning six during his 81-ball stay at the crease. Returning paceman Tim Southee gave Kohli a reprieve on 60 after he dropped a caught and bowled chance, but the hosts were in the driving seat by then. A mix-up between the two onfield batsmen resulted in Dhoni being run out for 21 but the wicket proved to be a mere hiccup in India’s road to victory. Earlier the visitors managed to get close to respectability thanks to a 71-run stand between opener Tom Latham (79 not out) and Southee. • Murray romps to third Shanghai Masters title • Reuters, Shanghai Andy Murray powered his way to a third Shanghai Masters title by beating Spanish 15th seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(1) 6-1 in yesterday’s final to close in on Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings. Bautista Agut beat world number one Djokovic in the semi-final on Saturday but was brought back down to earth by three-times grand slam champion Murray, who converted all his four break points to wrap up the match in one hour 37 minutes. Murray, who won the China Open in Beijing a week ago, is now 915 points behind Djokovic in the Race to London rankings, with a chance of surpassing the Serb and finishing the year in top spot. With three tournaments remaining on Murray’s 2016 schedule, the season-ending Tour Finals in London could play a pivotal role in deciding who finishes at the top of the standings at the end of the year. Murray, however, was less than optimistic over his chances of usurping Djokovic and said the 12-times grand slam champion was still “the best player in the world.” • Marsh’s hamstring setback ahead of Test • AFP, Sydney Australia opener Shaun Marsh is in doubt for next month’s first Test against South Africa with a hamstring injury suffered in a domestic cup match this weekend. Marsh, who missed Australia’s recent ODI tour of South Africa with a broken finger, was inconvenienced during his innings of 70 against Tasmania. WA Cricket described Marsh’s injury as a “low grade tear”. “Marsh will return to Perth where he will undergo rehabilitation with a view to being available for selection for the opening Test of the three-match series against South Africa at the WACA Ground next month,” WA Cricket said in a statement yesterday. Marsh returned to the Test side for the final match in Sri Lanka, replacing Joe Burns, and scored 130 - his second Test century in as many matches after a career-best 182 against West Indies last December. The first Test begins in Perth on November 3, leaving Marsh less than three weeks to prove his fitness. Burns and Usman Khawaja, who were both dropped in Sri Lanka, are in line to replace Marsh should he be unavailable for selection. •
Sport 27 DT MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 QUICK BYTES Siddikur finishes joint 57th in Macau Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman concluded his Venetian Macao Open campaign at joint 57th position, tied alongside four others, following the fourth and final round yesterday at Macau Golf and Country Club. Siddikur carded two-over-par 73 in the fourth round to finish with an overall score of two-over-par 286, 18 shots behind champion Pavit Tangkamolprasert of Thailand. The 31-year old golfer from Madaripur hit three bogeys against a single birdie yesterday and collected $3,575 for his efforts. –TRIBUNE REPORT Marquez wins season as Rossi, Lorenzo crash Marc Marquez grabbed his third world championship by winning the Japan Grand Prix yesterday with rivals Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo crashing out in a stunning surprise. The 23-year-old Honda rider became the youngest man to win three premier-class world championship titles with three more races remaining in the season. –AFP Thai league cancelled The Football Association of Thailand yesterday said it will meet clubs to explain its decision to scrap the season with three matches to go following the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The king died on Thursday aged 88, sparking anguish among an adoring public and a prolonged official mourning period. –AFP Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah celebrates after taking the wicket of West Indies batsman Miguel Cummins on the fourth day of their first day-night Test at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the Gulf Emirate yesterday AFP Yasir joint fastest to 100 Test scalps as WI all out for 357 • AFP, Dubai Pakistan’s leg-spinner Yasir Shah became the second joint-fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in all Test cricket on the fourth day of the first day-night match against West Indies in Dubai yesterday. The 30-year-old dismissed West Indian tail-ender Miguel Cummins to complete 100 wickets in his 17th Test match, the fastest Pakistani to the milestone. England’s right-arm medium-pacer George Lohmann reached 100 Test wickets in just 16 Test matches in 1896 which still is a world record in Test cricket’s 140-year-old history. Australia’s Charlie Turner and Clarrie Grimmett and England’s Sydney Barnes each got to the milestone in their 17th Test. Shah, who made his debut at the same venue in October 2014, bettered off-spinner Saeed Ajmal who held the Pakistani record of fastest to 100 Tests wickets in 19 matches. Shah finished with 5-121 in the first Test as West Indies were dismissed for 357 in their first innings in reply to Pakistan’s big 579-3 declared. West Indies, resuming at 315-6, were dismissed for 357 on the fourth day. At tea Pakistan had lost two quick wickets and were 20-2 with Sami Aslam batting on 12 after Asad Shafiq was trapped leg-before by spinner Devendra Bishoo for five. That leaves Pakistan with an overall lead of 242 with eight wickets intact and five 1ST TEST, DAY 4 PAKISTAN 579/3d & 121/8 (Sami 44, Babar 21, Bishoo 6/47) lead WEST INDIES 357 (Bravo 87, Samuels 76, Yasir 5/121) by 343 runs sessions to take a lead in this three-match series. It was a double blow for Pakistan after opener Azhar Ali was dismissed leg-before by paceman Shannon Gabriel for two. Ali, who scored a career best 302 in first innings, was lucky to avoid a caught behind decision off Gabriel but was trapped leg-before the very next ball. But the day belonged to Shah who wrapped up the West Indies innings in quick time and also reached a milestone. • DAY’S WATCH FOOTBALL STAR SPORTS 4 12:50AM English Premier League Liverpool v Man United SONY ESPN 12:30AM Italian Serie A Palermo v Torino CRICKET TEN 3 5:30PM West Indies Tour of Pakistan 1st Test, Day 5 STAR SPORTS 1 6:30PM Indian Super League Pune v Kerala KABADDI STAR SPORTS 2 Kabaddi World Cup 2016 8:20PM Poland v Iran 9:40PM Australia v Bangladesh Rahmatganj keep flying • Tribune Report RESULTS BJMC 1-0 Soccer Club Kingsley 15 Rahmatganj 4-3 Brothers Union Krishna OG – 7, Benjamin 45+2, Didarul 90+1 Sohel 64, Kingsley 27, 76 Walson 22, A dramatic last-moment winner by substitute Didarul Alam took Rahmatganj MFS back to the top of the Bangladesh Premier League points table as they beat Brothers Union 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday. Another brilliant day was added to the ongoing fairytale run of the Old Dhaka outfit who moved a point clear of rising powerhouse Chittagong Abahani to the summit after the end of the 10th round. Rahmatganj head coach Kamal Babu had to field his playing XI without some key defensive players due to injury, including Sawkat Rasel, Mamun and Alauddin. The Old Dhaka outfit however, took the lead in the seventh minute after an own goal by Brothers defender Krishna Pada. Haitian forward Augustin Walson equalised the margin in the 23rd minute as his swept free-kick from just outside the box flew past Rahmatganj goalkeeper Al Amin. The Gopibagh club then found it easy to penetrate a depleted Rahmatganj defence on several occasions. Nigerian striker Nkwocha Kingsley dribbled past Eleta Kingsley in the left of the penalty area before calmly placing home at the near post to give Brothers the lead four minutes later. Rahmatganj returned to the game again in the added time of the first half as defender Eleta Benjamin restored parity from a glancing header following a Jatta Mustapha free-kick. Didarul seemed to seal victory in the 64th minute, heading home a Sohel Mia cross but Nkwocha levelled again in the 76th minute. Didarul though netted a spectacular winner moments before the final whistle with a curved strike from outside the box. Earlier in the day at the same venue, Team BJMC edged past Feni Soccer Club 1-0, thanks a 15th minute goal from captain Eleta Kingsley. • Algerian Mahrez favourite for African award • AFP, Johannesburg Hot favourite Riyad Mahrez of Algeria was among 30 nominees named Saturday for the 2016 African Player of the Year football award. The winger, who is equally efficient at scoring and creating goals, was a key figure for sensational 2015-2016 English Premier League title winners Leicester City. His efforts were acknowledged by fellow professionals in the most watched domestic football league in the world when they voted him EPL Players’ Player of the Year. Mahrez has been equally impressive for Algeria, who have been consistently among the top ranked African football nations for several years. It would be a shock if Mahrez is not named African Player of the Year in Abuja on January 5. •
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