DDCA: HC restores selectors appointed by Mudgal

New Delhi
The Delhi High Court today lashed out at DDCA for "crossing its limit" and undermining the authority of Justice Mukul Mudgal by sacking the selectors appointed by him and said the cricket body's move "attracts contempt of court". Restoring the selection panel appointed by Justice Mudgal, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Deepa Sharma suspended the decision of DDCA and castigated it for "misconduct" saying it was "testing everyone's patience here" and their action was akin to "contempt of court". 

Hoshiarpur
FIFA coaching camp for women starts

A clinic for female coaches, organised by FIFA in collaboration with the Punjab Football Association started at the JCT football academy today. As many as 23 AFC 'C' certified female coaches are participating in the camp. Out of them four are from Manipur, three from Odisha, four from Karnataka, four from Bengal, five from Goa, two from Maharashtra, one each from Sikkim, Kerala and Gujarat. The camp is being conducted by Australia-based German coach Hestrine De Reus. — OC

Mumbai
MCA finds one-state one-vote unacceptable

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today adjourned its Special General Meeting that was convened to discuss the implementation of the Lodha panel reforms. One of the key points of reform, One State One Vote, has been unanimously rejected by the members.  

Harare
Zimbabwe rally after losing early wickets 

An unbroken century stand between Brian Chari and Craig Ervine gave Zimbabwe a solid start after Asela Gunaratne's maiden Test hundred had carried Sri Lanka to 504 on the second day of the second Test here today. Playing just his second Test, Gunaratne scored 116 to marshal the tail to good effect and frustrate the Zimbabwean bowlers, before his dismissal brought the end of the Sri Lankan innings on the stroke of tea. Brief scores: Sri Lanka: 504 (Dhananjaya 127, Gunaratne 116; Tiripano 3/91); Zimbabwe: 126/2 (Chari 60*, Ervine 60*; Herath 2/44)

Kolkata
IPL GC meet today to discuss 2017 season   

The IPL Governing Council will meet tomorrow to discuss the operational issues pertaining to the 10th season of the cash-rich league. Apart from BCCI president Anurag Thakur, secretary Ajay Shirke, GC chairman Rajeev Shukla, former India captain Sourav Ganguly, Punjab Cricket Association secretary MP Pandove are expected to be present. — Agencies

Sangrur
Kabaddi World Cup: Indian women enter semis

The Indian men's and women's teams registered comfortable wins in the 6th Kabaddi World Cup at Moonak in Sangrur district today. The Indian women defeated Mexico 35-21 to enter the semifinals. The Indian men defeated Sweden 58-45. In other matches, England defeated Canada 41-35, Sierra Leone thrashed Sri Lanka 70-6. The Iranian men defeated Argentina 72-27 to enter the semis. 

London
Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Roger Federer has fallen outside the world’s top 10 for the first time since 2002 but he could still win another Grand Slam title, according to former great Stefan Edberg. While Andy Murray’s rise to world No. 1 was the main talking point of Monday’s new ATP rankings, 17-time Major champion Federer’s slide to 16th was largely overlooked. “It becomes even tougher (to win a Major), he is not young any more but there is still hope. If there’s one who can do it, it’s Roger. But it will be an emotional challenge for him to come back next year,” Edberg said. 

Juba
At least 13 football fans killed in Sudan bar shooting

At least 13 people were killed when an angry football fan fired on others watching a match in a bar in South Sudan’s capital Juba, police said today. The death toll rose to 13 after some who were injured in the shooting during an English Premier League match on Saturday night died of their wounds. — Agencies