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The Hampshire Academy pulled off arguably their best win since they joined the Premier set when they beat Havant, the defending champions, by 70 runs on a strip that favoured the spin bowlers the longer the match went on.Indeed, the slow bowlers captured 14 of the 18 wickets that fell during the day’s play – Charlie van der Gucht (4-41) and Mitchell Stokes (3-36) producing telling performances after leggie Ian Hilsum had removed two of Havant’s top guns.The result was a massive setback to Havant’s already slim chances of retaining the title, but a real feather in the cap of the Young Hawks who thoroughly deserved their win.Havant were, though, without broken-fingers victim Richard Hindley, the wounded hero of Hampshire’s County Championship victory over Glamorgan.Hindley spent a bizarre day signing autographs and doing radio interviews – though he would have much preferred to be in the thick of the action !Put into bat on a softish surface, the Academy began positively with a 52-run partnership between Peter Hammond (31) and Alex Richardson who, along with Hawks skipper Alex Morris, both departed inside three overs.Hampshire team manager Paul Terry watched boundary-side as Tom Burrows (45) and Kevin Latouf (27) batted sensibly to see the Academy through to lunch at 108-3.But, as early as the 37th over interval, Havant were beginning to concern themselves at the help their own slow men were getting.Latouf was well taken down the leg-side by Steve Snell, while Burrows became the first of three victims for Phil Loat within five runs of a deserved half-century.Stokes (18) struck several meaty blows but, when the Academy dipped to 183-8, Havant fancied their chances of wrapping up the tail.Talented Shanklin teenager David Griffiths had other ideas, striking a series of terrific shots, including two huge sixes over mid-wicket, in an undefeated 35 that wrested the initiative away from Havant and put the youngsters in the driving seat.But Griffiths did not bowl as well, suffering at the hands of fellow Islander Snell as Havant, despite losing two early wickets, quickly posted 53-2.Academy coaches Tony Middleton and Giles White looked on with anguish as Havant feasted on several overs of indifferent and mediocre bowling.But, having reached 87-2, Havant lost their way – and their wickets – with the off-spin of Stokes proving hugely effective.Van der Gucht appeared to be struggling to land the ball in the right area – but the left-arm spinner, who has fought back so courageously from the serious injuries he sustained in a road traffic accident almost two years ago, was later to strike a series of crucial blows.Struggling against the turning ball, Havant plunged from 87-2 to 114-6 before losing their last four wickets – three of them to Van der Gucht – for just eight runs. They were 154 all out.

Australian and Queensland cricket legend Allan Border was last nightelevated to the Board of Queensland Cricket, filling the void left bythe sudden death last month of Peter Burge.The former Test captain was elected as the replacement for Burge at lastnight’s ordinary meeting of the members at Queensland CricketHeadquarters at Albion.Speaking last night, Border, 46, said he was delighted to be able toextend his contribution to cricket to a new level.”Cricket has been very good to me and I am looking forward to continuingto be a part of the game here in Queensland,” he said.Queensland Cricket President John McKnoulty and Board Chairman DamienMullins warmly welcomed Border’s election to the Board.Mr Mullins said that as was the case with Burge, Border brought a wealthof cricket experience to the Board.Border’s achievements in the sport include the following:

• He played 156 Tests for Australia, the world record for the most Tests.
• He scored 11,174 Test runs, also a world record, and has a Test average of 50.56.
• Captained Australia in 93 Test matches, winning 32 of them, and 178 one day internationals, winning 107 of those.
• Played 385 first class matches, scoring 27,131 runs at an average of 51.38, between 1976-77 and 1995-96.
• Was a member of the first Queensland team to win the Sheffield Shield in 1994-95.
• Captained Queensland on 41 occasions.
• Has been a National selector for the past three seasons.
• He coached Australia to India and Sharjah in 1997-98 and has coached Australia ‘A’ and the Australian Youth team.
• He is Australia’s representative on the influential ICC Cricket Committee – Playing, and has been an ICC Ambassador to developing regions, including visits to Papua New Guinea, South Korea and the Pacific Islands.
• He is club patron of Brisbane XXXX Grade club Valley.

Border will be in Perth this week for the Third Orange Test betweenAustralia and New Zealand as part of his duties with the Australianselection panel.

ScorecardFile photo – James Faulkner took three wickets before stepping up with the bat•PA Photos

Twenty-year old Sam Heazlett struck a century on first-class debut after which Queensland declared their first innings despite a deficit of 104.Batting at No. 3, Heazlett made 129 came off 248 balls, with 17 fours, and was assisted by Jason Floros in a 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Although they could not push ahead despite batting 122 overs, the momentum from their lower-order resistance seeped into their bowling. Tasmania, in their second innings, slumped to 4 for 38 before unbeaten 30s from Jake Doran and James Faulkner redressed the damage and stretched their overall lead to 204 by stumps on the third day in Hobart.Earlier in the day, resuming from an overnight score of 2 for 117, Queensland lost Marnus Labuschagne for 8, by Xavier Doherty. Nathan Reardon was also undone by the left-arm spinner before Heazlett and Floros mounted resistance. Contributions from wicketkeeper Chris Hartley (46) and No. 8 Jack Wildermuth (19) took Queensland past 300. Doherty and Faulkner collected three wickets each while Andrew Fekete claimed a couple.

The warning signs that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is preparing for a crisis unlike any other he has had to face so far as manager of the club are building.

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all have their contracts up at the end of next season, and as of today, there has been no progress in negotiations.

Striker Divock Origi’s departure will be a little more imminent too – with his own contract expiring at the end of this campaign, while there could be interest in back-up winger Takumi Minamino who has impressed in the limited cameos he has been given.

With Liverpool potentially heading into next season and beyond a little light in the attacking department compared to now, the club have been linked with a number of names ahead of the transfer window – with the latest being Leeds winger Raphinha.

What’s the news?

Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the Reds’ interest via Twitter yesterday, also claiming that other clubs are also interested, saying: “Barcelona are interested in Raphinha alongside Premier League clubs, including Liverpool – Chelsea wanted him, now in stand-by. Barça already discussed about Raphinha with Deco. 

“No talks yet with Leeds – as price depends on their PL future and potential buy out clauses.”

He can become a potential superstar

At just 25-years-old, Leeds have seemingly pinned a lot of their Premier League survival hopes on the Brazilian – which while puts huge pressure and responsibility on his shoulders, it is also a big compliment to him and his ability.

Despite sitting 16th in the table right now, Raphinha has once again impressed greatly, scoring nine goals in 27 league appearances, as well as creating three more – but having missed five key chances and created nine big chances, his totals for the season should be more.

A technically gifted “magician” according to teammate Dan James, the former Rennes star guarantees excitement.

That’s evident by the fact he ranks in the top 5% among players in his position across Europe’s top five leagues and continental competitions for dribbles attempted per 90 (5.35), top 3% for nutmegs per 90 (0.48) and top 11% for progressive passes per 90 (5.16).

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While it’s difficult to replace any of Salah, Mane or Firmino, Raphinha would definitely be able to get the Kop on their feet regularly and being valued at just £36m by Transfermarkt, he could potentially represent good value for money.

Keeping in mind his dazzling qualities on the ball, he could forge quite the partnership alongside the likes of January signing Diaz and 17-goal Diogo Jota – as Klopp prepares Liverpool for the future.

In other news: Fewer touches than Alisson: LFC lightweight who completed 0 dribbles let Klopp down

	Matthew Bell’s awful misjudgement gave Ryan Sidebottom his first wicket © Getty Images

Trendsetter of the day
Tim Southee’s first delivery of the day, to England’s overnight stalwart, Stuart Broad. Broad’s 42 had helped rescue England from their mid-innings nadir of 147 for 6, but in a portent of collapses to come, he was unable to push on when play resumed. Southee found the perfect line and length, and a hint of away movement, and Brendon McCullum did the rest. Twenty-four balls later, England’s innings was all over, and the teenaged Southee led his side from the field with figures of 5 for 55, the best by a New Zealand debutant for more than 50 years. As he did so, he was thrown the match ball for safekeeping, which he rammed deep into his pockets. As well he might after that sort of effort.Misjudgement of the day
There is a bet doing the rounds among the Kiwi journalists that Matthew Bell will not pass 30 at any stage in the series. Today he batted as if he was in for a cut of the winnings, with the most ludicrously awful misjudgement since the England media manager losthis middle stump to Matthew Hoggard on the eve of the Test. The ball did swing appreciably, but quite why Bell thought it wise to shoulder arms to a straight one is anyone’s guess. In the event, he was cracked on the kneeroll plumb in front of middle, and sent on his way for a second-ball duck.Flighty fifty of the day
Stephen Fleming’s fifty-to-hundred conversion rate has been a source of wonder, frustration and bemusement all throughout his 14-year Test career. He’s somehow managed to pass 7000 Test runs (and rack up three big double-centuries) without taking his centuries tally into double figures. Today’s innings, however, showed just how this could be possible. For the best part of a session, Fleming was invincible. He cut and drove the new ball with disdain, and threatened single-handedly to carry New Zealand to an impregnable total. But then, just as thoughts began to drift to a fairytale finish, Fleming wrenched the situation back to reality. A half-cocked waft outside off stump, and off he ambled for a microcosmic 59.Bowling spell of the day
Amid the mayhem, one man stood tall like a beacon of rectitude. Ryan Sidebottom has been the stand-out seamer on either side in this series. Defiant in defeat in Hamilton, quietly competent while the young guns starred in Wellington, and now the indisputable leader of the line in Napier. He bowled without a break all the way from lunch to the close of the innings, taking 6 for 37 in 14.4 overs, and 7 for 47 all told. They were the best figures by an England bowler since a certain Steve Harmison took 7 for 12 in Jamaica four years ago, and they carried his series tally to a remarkable 23 wickets at 14.21, more than double the next most prolific bowler, Chris Martin (10).Catch of the day
It was an unremarkable lob to mid-off from an unremarkable tailender, Jeetan Patel, but the man beneath the catch was relieved nonetheless. Monty Panesar has had nothing less than a shocker in the field this series, and the roar that greeted his achievement was not merely English excitement at another wicket falling. Even in his moment of triumph, however, Monty managed to mess it up a touch. As his long fingers closed around the ball, he somehow managed to cut the tip of his left index finger – which could prove troublesome when his turn comes to bowl. Off he sprinted to the dressing-room to see the medics, almost before the batsman had managed to leave the crease.Swipe of the day
England’s positive intent was their downfall in the first innings, but Michael Vaughan wasn’t about to let any such bad vibes cloud his judgment. This pitch was a belter when he assessed it on the first morning, and despite a five-session scoreline of 421 for 20, a belter it remained. So when Chris Martin banged in a good-length delivery just outside off stump, Vaughan had a monstrous mow at it, and almost swung himself off his feet as he aimed towards the midwicket floodlights. Unfortunately for him, the ball zipped a little quicker off the track than he’d expected, and brushed the shoulder of the bat to complete an underwhelming Test for England’s captain.

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How they were out

Scott Styris filled Michael Mason’s boots effectively and took 4 for 43 © Getty Images

For the second time in five days, New Zealand’s well-oiled bowling attack turned in a clinical bowling display, beating Bangladesh by nine wickets, and giving their team a foothold in the semi-finals of the World Cup. A target of 175 was never going to pose too many problems, not with Stephen Fleming sealing the nine-wicket win with an assertive century, his second in World Cups and eighth overall.Carrying on from where they had left off against West Indies, New Zealand’s varied pace attack refused to let up. Shane Bond’s incisiveness was complemented by Jacob Oram’s awkward lift and Scott Styris’s dibbly-dobblies as they snaffled ten wickets between them. Bangladesh’s batsmen came unstuck for the second match in a row – a frenzied collapse against Australia was followed by a lacklustre capitulation today – despite enjoying their best opening stand of the tournament. None of the top four converted their starts, giving it away when set, and left the underbelly exposed to the incisive New Zealand attack.Javed Omar, making his World Cup debut 11 years after his first ODI, and Tamim Iqbal, the youngster, provided Bangladesh the unhurried start they required, adding 55 in 16.4 overs. But Oram’s double-strike instigated a steep slide. Oram stuck to a back of a length, extracted uncomfortable bounce and hardly gave the batsmen room to maneuver. Tamim was once struck on the chest, being followed by a short one after trying to charge down the track, and, barring one aggressive crack across the line, couldn’t break free that often. He fell trying an overambitious scoop-paddle, dragging his back foot out of the crease and watching Brendon McCullum, standing up, whip off the bails in quick time. Omar edged a short one a couple of overs later and all their good work began to come apart.Bond opened up the floodgates with a couple of wickets on returning for his second spell before Styris, who bowled Mason’s quota of overs after he was injured, mopped up the tail with his nagging seamers. Aftab Ahmed’s dismissal typified Bangladesh’s day: mistiming a loft off Styris when well set, and holing out to long-off. Habibul Bashar joined in operation surrender, attempting a non-existent second run and being beaten by a direct hit from Oram, a sharp flat hit from deep third man.Saqibul and Mushfiqur had no answer to Bond detonators, losing their stumps by playing around full deliveries, before Mohammad Ashraful and Mashrafe Mortaza fell to Styris. It took a 34-run tenth wicket stand between Mohammad Rafique and Syed Rasel to lend the total some respectability.A target of 175 was always going to be within New Zealand’s range and they went about hunting it down with the ease associated with a stroll in the park. Fleming went about his business in a composed manner, putting away the wayward deliveries, clipping effortlessly off his pads and handling the left-arm spinners with ease. He shimmied down the track towards the latter part of his innings, lofting three sixes with minimum fuss.Giving him support was Hamish Marshall, in the side for the injured Lou Vincent. He took some time to get into his stride, especially against the fastish left-arm spin of Abdur Razzak, but finished with a flurry of fours. He grew in confidence as his innings went on and completed the match with a big six off part-time legspinner Ashraful .Their 134-run partnership had taken just 20 overs and was similar to the hammering Bangladesh received at the hands of Australia just a few days ago.

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How they were out

Simon Jones triggered the collapse taking two wickets in his opening spell © Getty Images

England’s bowlers, Simon Jones in particular, cranked up the pace andspectacularly turned an impending draw into a 238-run victory by routingCCI President’s XI in only 26.2 overs on the final day at the BrabourneStadium in Mumbai. Their effort came after Marcus Trescothick and IanBlackwell notched up fifties to boost England’s second-innings score to265.After playing most of the game with a practice-match attitude, Englandwere confident that 36 overs were enough to wrap up a win and bowled withdefinite intent. Jones, who in the first innings bowled with a MarkEalham-esque run up and pace, shared the new ball with Matthew Hoggard,bowled at a much faster clip and extracted appreciable bounce. He struckin his first over, trapping Robin Uthappa on the crease and snared VinitIndulkar with one that rose, to finish with 2 for 9 from five overs.Andrew Flintoff induced an edge off Sahil Kukreja’s half-hearted prod andat one stage bowled with four slips and two gullies. Hiken Shah took threeboundaries off Liam Plunkett before he played down the wrong line and losthis off stump.The President’s XI folded without a fight, losing their lastfive wickets for eight runs. They were no match for Stephen Harmison’ssteep bounce. Both Wilkin Mota and Kshemal Waingankar edged deliveriesthat got big on them from just short off a length to slip to 71 for 8.Monty Panesar and Ian Blackwell chipped in with two wickets apiece asEngland completed a very satisfactory victory after getting all thebatting practice they were looking for.The early-morning atmosphere was relaxed and the intensity was almost zeroas the batsmen approached the game with little more purpose than a netsession. Having missed the first innings due to illness, MarcusTrescothick made his recovery count. He had signed off in style on thesecond day, carting Aniket Redkar for four consecutive fours off the finalover, and he carried on in the same vein on the third day, lookingcompletely at ease against the fast bowlers. He pulled Abid Nabi forconsecutive fours to get going and followed up with crisp back-foot punches off Waingankar.On 44, he had a stroke of luck when Vinayak Samant dropped an edge offWaingankar but Trescothick didn’t let it faze him. He had a couple ofuncertain moments against Hitshu Bachani – surviving a bat-pad appeal andmissing a couple of sweeps – but replied with authority by lofting himover long-on for six and following up with a sweep for the same result.Blackwell followed up his four-wicket haul on the second day with ahalf-century and if he didn’t have a foot in the Test eleven before, hecertainly has one now. Blackwell treated Swapnil Hazare with disdain,slapping him to the point and midwicket fence and not bothering withanything wide. Hazare had a lot of aggression in his body language but waswoefully short of it in his bowling and was soon taken off. Blackwellswept the spinners powerfully to and over the midwicket boundary andshowed that he could hit straight as well with three hoicks that cleared theropes comfortably. But he tried one too many and holed out to long-on offHitshu Bachani on 59.Apart from Trescothick, Blackwell and Geraint Jones, who scored 30, none of the others got going. Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan and Flintoff were all out to soft dismissals. Jones was stumped trying to charge down the track to Redkar in the first over after lunch and Trescothick holed out soon after. Blackwell and Plunkett, who made 26, posted 65 runs forthe ninth wicket and pushed the score to 265.How they were outCCI President’s XI
Robin Uthappa lbw Simon Jones 4 (6 for 1)
Vinit Indulkar c Andrew Flintoff b Simon Jones 0 (6 for 2)Sahil Kukreja c Geraint Jones b Andrew Flintoff 12 (35 for3)
Hiken Shah b Liam Plunkett 21 (38 for 4)Hrishikesh Shende c Marcus Trescothick b Monty Panesar 8 (59 for5)
Wilkin Mota c Geraint Jones b Stephen Harmison 17 (67 for 6)
Vinayak Samanth c Shaun Udal b Monty Panesar 6 (71 for 7)
Kshemal Waingankar c Geraint Jones b Stephen Harmison 0 (71 for8)
Abid Nabi c Marcus Trescothick b Ian Blackwell 0 (75 for 9)
Swapnil Hazare c Shaun Udal b Ian Blackwell 0 (75)
England
Kevin Pietersen run out Munish Ansari 10 (36 for 2)
Michael Vaughan c Vinit Indulkar b Kshemal Waingankar 13 (67 for3)
Andrew Flintoff c Samant b Munish Ansari 5 (79 for 4)
Geraint Jones st Vinayak Samant b Aniket Redkar 30 (147 for 5)
Marcus Trescothick c Hitshu Bachani b Aniket Redkar 88 (162 for 6)
Ian Bell c Robin Uthappa b Nilesh Kulkarni 15 (194 for 7)
Shaun Udal lbw Aniket Redkar 0 (199 for 8)
Ian Blackwell c Wilkin Mota b Hitshu Bachani 59 (264 for 9)
Liam Plunkett c Wilkin Mota b Hitshu Bachani 26 (265)

Can Yuvraj pull off some heroics as Punjab attempt to storm the bastion of Indian cricket?© AFP

Yuvraj Singh, who was the 12th man in the ongoing second Test between India and Pakistan, will now turn out for Punjab in their Ranji Trophy semi-final at Mumbai, starting on March 18. Mohammad Kaif will fly to Kolkata to replace Yuvraj and would take the field if necessary.This is the first time Punjab have entered the semi-finals since 2001 and face a stern test against the defending champions Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai have not lost a single game at home since 2001, when, fittingly, they lost to Punjab in the quarter-finals. Mumbai, though, have been unstoppable in the last three years and barring a minor blip against Madhya Pradesh earlier this season, where they conceded the first-innings lead, they have cruised through without any trouble.Yuvraj, though, has consistently shown the ability to lift sides that he turns out for – both Punjab and North Zone – and his presence would surely be a boost for a much-improved Punjab. Gagandeep Singh, Amit Uniyal and VRV Singh comprise a potent pace attack and Mumbai’s batting brigade might just be put to test for the first time this season.Hyderabad take on Railways in the other semi-final in Delhi. Hyderabad will be without the talismanic presence of VVS Laxman, who boosted them to the knock-out stage, but Ambati Rayudu and Daniel Manohar, two talented youngsters, may just pick up the baton. Railways, though, start as favourites with a number of their players leading Central Zone to the Duleep Trophy triumph earlier this month. Their fortunes will hinge on Jai Prakash Yadav and Sanjay Bangar, both capable of tilting the scales with both bat and ball.The semi-finals of the Plate Group also gets underway on the same day. Haryana play Jharkhand in Chandigarh while Himachal Pradesh host Services at Dharamsala. The finalists will be promoted to the Elite Group next season.

Rahul Dravid came to England intent upon doing justice to his role as one of Scotland’s overseas professionals, which was evident in his visible disappointment when he was out for 25 in his first game in the National Cricket League, against Hampshire. He made a first-ball duck in a tour game against Pakistan, but then unleashed a majestic 120 not out against Somerset. Scotland still lost that match, a scenario which was repeated a few days later against Nottinghamshire, when Dravid’s 129 not out wasn’t enough to earn them an upset victory. Dravid remained in sublime form, but the quality of his team-mates meant that his back was against the wall throughout the season.
Scotland averagesAugust 28 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Sussex by 1 wicketDravid’s superb season with Scotland ended in disappointment, as Scotland batted first and Dravid made just 1. His fellow overseas pro, Jon Kent, also failed to reach double figures, and Scotland ended up with 191 in their 31 overs. Sussex won by the Duckworth-Lewis method after rain stopped play, though they were precariously placed at that stage, with just one wicket in hand and 19 runs to get.
Scorecard ReportAugust 26 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Northamptonshire by 8 wicketsDravid made 24 off 45 as Scotland batted first and were skittled out for 119. Northamptonshire got there easily, for the loss of just two wickets.
ScorecardAugust 6 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Northamptonshire by 75 runsDravid scored a magnificent 114 – his third century of the season – but, like his two previous hundreds, this one was in a losing cause as well, as Northamptonshire triumphed by 75 runs. Dravid knock was laced with eight fours and a six, and came off just 102 balls, but with little support from the rest of the batsmen, the target of 320 was way beyond Scotland’s reach.
Scorecard ReportAugust 4 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Hampshire by 7 wicketsJust the previous day Dravid and Jon Kent had won Scotland a game, and here again they added 103 runs to lift Scotland to 225 for 5 in their 45 overs. Dravid made 81 off 99 balls, with eight fours. John Crawley’s 83 not out won Hampshire the match, but Scotland’s overseas pros had, once again, gained them some respect..
Scorecard ReportAugust 3 National Cricket League
Scotland beat Sussex by 6 wicketsA magnificent victory for Scotland, fashioned by its overseas pros, Dravid and Jon Kent. Chasing 270, Scotland added 57 for the first wicket, before three wickets fell without the addition of a run. Dravid and Kent then added 167 runs before Dravid was out for an efficient 69, off 79 balls, with seven fours. Kent stayed unbeaten with 115 as Scotland won by six wickets.
Scorecard ReportJuly 9 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Lancashire by 10 wicketsScotland sank to yet another defeat, with Dravid making a bright 26 off 30 balls before being caught behind off fast bowler John Wood, who took 4 for 22 as Scotland laboured to 168 in their allotted 39 overs. Lancashire got there with ten overs, and as many wickets, to spare.
Scorecard ReportJuly 7 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Durham by 114 runsShoiab Akhtar blew Scotland apart with four early wickets after Durham made 267. Dravid evaded Shoaib’s menace, but made only 5, the fifth man out with Scotland’s score on just six. Scotland’s lower order salvaged some pride by taking the score to 153, but all in all, it was an awful outing for both Dravid and Scotland.
ScorecardJuly 6 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Nottinghamshire by four wicketsDravid played a sublime innings of 129 not out, but like his previous century for Scotland, this too went in vain. Coming to the crease at 7 for 2, Dravid paced his innings masterfully as wickets fell around him. At 40 for 4, Scotland were in dire straits, but Dravid, hitting 14 fours and four sixes, counter-attacked magnificently on a wicket that offered generous assistance to the fast bowlers. Scotland finished on 222 for 7 in their 45 overs, and were in the hunt for a while, until Chris Cairns took the game away for Nottinghamshire with an unbeaten 65.
Scorecard ReportJune 17 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Middlesex by 112 runsMiddlesex made 255 and Scotland was never in the game, slipping to 36 for 5. Dravid was lbw to Ashley Noffke for 6. None of Scotland’s top five made it to double figures.
Scorecard ReportJune 15 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Somerset by 1 wicketDravid made a magnificent 120 not out off 97 balls to take Scotland to a commanding 296 for 4 in their allotted 45 overs. The quality of their bowling was appalling though, and Somerset overhauled the target with five balls and one wicket to spare. Dravid’s innings was magnificently paced: his first fifty came off 57 balls, his next fifty off 34, and he reached his hundred with a six. In all, Dravid hit 10 fours and three sixes.Scorecard ReportJune 7 Tour match
Scotland lost to Pakistan by 1 wicketDravid made a first-ball duck – caught behind of Shabbir Ahmed, as Scotland, asked to bat after Pakistan won the toss, made 169. Pakistan made a meal of the chase, eventually squeaking through by just one wicket.
Scorecard ReportJune 1 National Cricket League
Scotland lost to Hampshire by 7 wicketsDravid seemed upset with himself when he was out for 25, off 41 balls, and with good reason. With his dismissal, Scotland could make no more than 201 in their 45 overs, which was not enough to hold off Hampshire. Robin Smith made 82 not out as Hampshire won with two overs to spare.
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Chasing a nigh-impossible 469 for victory, Jammu & Kashmir foundthemselves at 128/3 on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy league matchagainst Delhi at the Feroze Shah Kotla grounds in Delhi.The home side, overnight on 46/1, were propelled to a good total of316/4, a score that enabled them to declare and push for a win.Skipper Mithun Manhas, batting first with Pradeep Chawla (52) and thenwith Sohail Rauf (81) made 128 off just 132 balls, with 18 fours andone six.The Delhi batsmen scored their runs in a hurry, with the 316 comingoff 59 overs in just 242 minutes, leaving the visiting bowlinghapless. Jammu & Kashmir were, at the close of play, staring down thebarrel at 128/3. Kavaljit Singh on 54 and Guru Pratap Singh on 6 werethe batsmen at the crease.