U-19 Boys Cricket: EGH bowlers help guide team to final
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Sep 29: Defending a low total of 79 was no problem for East Garo Hills District Cricket Association as they defeated Shillong Cricket Association A by 18 runs in the second semifinal of in Salpara, Mendipathar.It will thus be an all-Garo Hills final tomorrow between EGH and Tura DCA. Ayushman Rabha bowled a sensational spell of 8 overs for 4/7 as SCA-A rattled the EGH batters badly, dismissing them for a mere 79 in 28.2 out of an available 40 overs. It could have been so much worse for the batting side but thanks to Lensbirth N Marak’s run-a-ball 35, EGH had something to bowl at. The other Shillong bowlers to shine today were Charm Marbaniang (3/12 in 7 overs) and Angkit Tamang (2/12 in 4.2 overs). Along with Ayushman, this trio of bowlers, with the wicketkeeper and fielders also playing their part, ensured that East Garo Hills went from 45/1 at the fall of the second wicket to 79/10, losing 9/34. Lensbirth’s 35 proved decisive as SCA-A struggled with the bat too. Bilgrak G Sangma (3/7 in 6.1 overs), who proved almost impossible to score off, Jeristho R Marak (3/9 in 4 overs) and Gulgul Sangma (2/20 in 8 overs). The fielders were on top of their game in the all-important knockout fixture too and Lensbirth played his part in two run outs.In the end, only Angkit could manage 12, the highest score for SCA-A. SCA-A were all out for 61 in 23.1 overs.
Igor Stimac names 26 probables for Merdeka Cup
NEW DELHI, Sep 29: Eliminated from the Asian Games, Indian men’s team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday named a list of 26 probables for the Merdeka Cup to be played in Malaysia from October 13-17.The Merdeka Cup will be a four-team affair with hosts Malaysia, Palestine and Tajikistan being the other teams.To be played on the knockout basis, India will take on hosts Malaysia in the second semi-final on October 13. Palestine and Tajikistan will play the first semi-final.The final list of 23 players, who will travel to Malaysia, will be announced in the second week of October.The 26 member probable list are as follows: Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith and Dheeraj Singh.Defenders: Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Lalchungnunga, Akash Mishra and Subhasish Bose.Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Suresh Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Rohit Kumar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Udanta Singh, Vikram Pratap Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Liston Colaco and Nandhakumar Sekar.Forwards: Sunil Chhetri and Manvir Singh. (PTI)
Royal Challengers Bangalore announces Mo Bobat as Director
BENGALURU, Sep 29: RCB has appointed Mo Bobat as the Director of Cricket ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.Bobat has been with the England Cricket Board (EC) for 12 years and has been the Performance Director since 2019. He has played a crucial role in helping to establish England’s revolutionary approach that has seen them dominating the opposition and lifting the T20I and ODI World Cups as well as delivering a pulsating Ashes performance.Bobat and RCB head coach Andy Flower have previously worked together with England, and now, coming together once again, they will look to recreate glorious days at RCB. (IANS)