Short Corner
Kaur first Indian woman to hit T20 century
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first woman from her country to smash a T20 international century on Friday as India defeated New Zealand by 34 runs on the opening day of the Women's World Twenty20.
Kaur battled cramps to lift India to a winning 194-5 at the Guyana National Stadium with Jemimah Rodrigues hitting 59.
She finally fell for 103 off 51 balls having hit eight sixes and seven boundaries.
In reply, the White Ferns could only reach 160-9 despite opener Suzie Bates providing a solid foundation with a top score of 67. --Afp
Imam cleared to rejoin team
Pakistani opener Imam-ul-Haq has been cleared to rejoin the team after undergoing scans on his injury on Friday.
"Imam ul Haq all scans clear. He joined the team and will remain under observation of team physio," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) tweeted.
Imam was forced to retire during the second one-day international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Friday after being hit by a short ball.
According to a source in the PCB, the doctors have advised Imam to rest for the next 72 hours. --Agencies
Pep 'prefers sex to coaching'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has laughed off a suggestion his coaching is "better than sex".
The comment was reportedly made by Paris Saint-Germain defender Dani Alves, who is currently promoting a documentary about his time at Barcelona playing under Guardiola.
Before Sunday's Premier League home match against Manchester United, a reporter asked Guardiola for his reaction at a press conference, prompting him to respond: "I prefer the sex -- by far."
Brazilian star Alves, referring to Barca's late winner against Chelsea in the 2009 Champions League semi-final, said: "It is because of moments like this that we all love football. The only thing that beats it is sex." --Afp
Pakistan pick Shaheen for NZ Tests
Pakistan's selectors Saturday included teenage pace sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi in a 15-man squad for the first two of the three Tests against New Zealand starting in Abu Dhabi next week.
The 18-year-old has been in a devastating form in the ongoing one-day series in United Arab Emirates, taking 4-46 and 4-38 in the two matches so far. The third and final one-day international is in Dubai on Sunday. --Afp
Smith, Warner play together for first time since ban
Banned opener David Warner shared a home field with Steve Smith for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal Saturday, but he didn't last long as Steve Waugh's son claimed his wicket.
The two appeared for their respective Sydney club teams in a game at Coogee Oval also featuring Shane Watson and with Test great Waugh and bowling legend Mitchell Johnson watching from the grandstands.
Both players were given a warm reception by a bumper crowd and spent time signing autographs and posing for pictures, with no sign of animosity towards them, according to cricket.com.au.
Warner's Randwick Petersham was sent in to bat by Smith's Sutherland and he spanked two boundaries before cutting a ball from Austin Waugh to backward point on 13.
Smith fared better when his turn came to bat, compiling 48 before being stumped. Former Test all-rounder Watson overshadowed them both with a 41-ball 63 to help Sutherland win by three wickets. --Afp