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France's Simon wins first ATP title

Pune - Muslimchronicle

French veteran Gilles Simon rolled back the years on Saturday, claiming the ATP Maharashtra Open title with a straight-sets victory over second seed Kevin Anderson. The 33-year-old triumphed over the South African 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the Indian city of Pune to grab his first title since 2015. Anderson, the losing finalist in the 2017 US Open, was the favourite going into the showdownRead more

Cilic cruises into Maharashtra Open quarters

Pune - Muslimchronicle

Grand Slam winner Marin Cilic's preparation for the Australian Open got off to the perfect start Wednesday with an easy victory in the last 16 of the ATP Maharashtra Open. The world number six breezed into the quarter finals of the $550,000 tournament, held in the Indian city of Pune, with a straight-sets win over local wildcard Ramkumar Ramanathan. Cilic, the 2014 USRead more

Smith steers Pune to 7-wicket win over Mumbai

Dubai - Arab today

A brilliant captain’s unbeaten knock from Steven Smith (84n.o) and opener Ajinkya Rahane’s belligerent 60 ensured Rising Pune Supergiant a seven-wicket win with one ball to spare in the second match of the Indian Premier League at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Smith’s 84 off 57 balls had seven boundaries and three sixes. Through a breezy unbeaten knockRead more

ndia v Australia Test series: five flashpoints

Dharamsala - ArabToday

India clinched a hard-fought series against Australia 2-1 after winning the fourth and final Test in Dharamsala. Here are the main flashpoints of a tour which will be remembered as much for its controversies as its cricket: - Reviewgate - Emotions were running high after Australia won the opening Test in Pune, but visiting skipper Steve Smith set off aRead more

Australia's Mitchell Marsh faces nine months on sidelines after surgery

Melbourne - Arab Today

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh requires reconstructive surgery on his shoulder injury which will sideline him for up to nine months and end his hopes of participating in this year's Ashes series, local media reported on Monday. Marsh, a pace-bowling all-rounder, struggled with the shoulder injury throughout Australia's home summer and was ruled out of Australia's remaining two Tests in IndiaRead more

Stoinis gets nod for India on bowling strength

Bengaluru - Arab Today

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis was called up for Australia's two remaining tests in India on the strength of his bowling and previous performances in the region, interim chief selector Trevor Hohns said on Thursday. The uncapped Stoinis, who is playing a Sheffield Shield contest in Alice Springs for Victoria, has been named as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh andRead more

India's 'sweetest victory' best under my captaincy

Bengaluru - Arab Today

India captain Virat Kohli said the 75-run win against Australia in the second Test was the best under his captaincy, after his side fought back to level the four-match series at 1-1. Under Kohli, who was appointed full-time Test captain in 2015, India were unbeaten in 19 Tests before they were thumped by 333 runs inside three days in theRead more

Lyon floors India with eight-wicket haul

Bengaluru - Arab Today

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed career-best figures of eight for 50 to help Australia bundle out India for 189 on the first day of the second Test at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. It was the third batting meltdown in a row for the hosts, who were dismissed for 105 and 107 in the opening Test in Pune during aRead more

Tendulkar backs India to rebound in second Test against Australia

Bangalore - Arab Today

Sachin Tendulkar expects India to hit back hard in the second Test against Australia beginning Saturday in Bangalore after their shock defeat in the opening encounter. Australia's crushing 333-run win in the first Test in Pune last weekend was the tourists' first victory in India since 2004 and ended a 19-match unbeaten run for Virat Kohli's world number one team.Read more

India frugal with praise for Pune tormentor O'Keefe

New Delhi - Arab Today

Steve O'Keefe was instrumental in helping Australia record one of the most famous Test victories in recent times but hosts India have been quick to put their heavy defeat down to the pitch in Pune rather than the 32-year-old spinner's performance. Indian batsmen have built a reputation for their prowess against the turning ball over the years but left-armer O'KeefeRead more