ICC fines Shakib, Riaz for on-field altercation

Dhaka

Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Pakistani paceman Wahab Riaz were fined Sunday for a heated on pitch argument during the final day of the drawn first Test.  Hasan and Riaz had 30 percent of their match wages docked for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during the Test in Khulna, the ICC said in a press release on its website. "Posturing and finger pointing in each other's face is not what we expect from two senior international players," the ICC quoted match-referee Jeff Crowe as saying. "International cricketers should always remember that they are being watched and followed by millions and, therefore, need to always control their emotions and demonstrate respect," he added. 

Mangaluru

Jaiveer beats Asian Games medallist Naveen for gold       

Asian Games bronze medalist Naveen Kumar was pushed to second spot by his Army teammate Jaiveer Singh in the men's 3000m steeplechase on the third and penultimate day of the Federation Cup Athletics Championships here today. Jaiveer won the race in 8:48.56, leaving Naveen (8:49.38) yards behind. Maharashtra's Sachin took the bronze in 8:58.13 at the Mangala Stadium. It was a sweet revenge for Jaiveer, who after winning back-to-back gold medals in 2012 and 2013, lost it to Naveen last year. Both Jaiveer and Naveen (8:49.38) crossed the Athletics Federation of India norm of 8:49.95 set for the Asian Athletics Championships in China (June 3-7).

Shillong

Royal Wahingdoh FC defeat Salgaocar SC 4-2 in I-League      

Seityasen Singh scored a hat-trick as Royal Wahingdoh FC edged past visiting Salgaocar SC 4-2 to narrow down the gap with table toppers Mohun Bagan FC in their Hero I-League encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here today. Singh opened with an early goal in the 11th minute and then added two more goals in the second half as Royal Wahingdoh FC beat the Goans in their last home match of the season. The other goal was scored by Densill Theobald in the 60th minute. While Douhou Pierre netted the first equaliser in the 56th minute, Darryl Duffy scored the consolation goal for Salgaogar in the 83rd minutes of the match.— Agencies

Hyderabad

SRH still got a lot of hard work to do: Moody 

Buoyed by the win against table-toppers Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody said his team still has quite a distance to go and will need to continue the momentum in its remaining games. "We have got lot of hard work ahead of us. This is just one step towards where we want to be, that's the final four. It's an important step. The next one against KKR is equally important. The conditions are going to be very different from what we experienced today," he said. Moody complemented captain David Warner. "He (Warner) has batted exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Again today, he set the pace for us with the bat. He plays fearlessly. He plays smartly. He puts pressure on the opponent.” — PTI

Istanbul

Federer wins Istanbul Open

Roger Federer won the inaugural Istanbul Open on Sunday, beating third seed Pablo Cuevas 6-3 7-6 (11) for his first clay title in three years. The world number two took his 85th ATP World Tour title to end a long drought on clay dating back to the 2012 Madrid Masters, which was played on a slick blue surface. “It’s been a while since I won a title on clay,” said the jubilant Swiss after receiving a hero’s welcome all week in Istanbul. “It’s been a pleasure playing here.” Federer has now won titles in 19 different countries. 

San Francisco

McIlroy in Match Play semis

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy moved on to a WCG Match Play semifinal showdown with world No. 5 Jim Furyk after beating Paul Casey in their extended quarterfinal at TPC Harding Park on Sunday. Having gone 21 holes Saturday before darkness halted play, McIlroy took out an under-the-weather Casey with a birdie on the 22nd hole, their first of Sunday. Casey ran through the par-five in two shots into some thick rough and couldn’t get his flop shot onto the green. McIlroy only needed to put in a two-foot effort to move on. — Agencies

Warsaw

One dead, 14 police hurt in football rioting in Poland  

A man died after being hit by a rubber bullet and 14 police officers were injured in clashes that erupted during a Polish league football match in the south of the country. Supporters of the local Concordia Knurow team yesterday stormed onto the pitch during the first half against Ruch Radzionkow, with the home team trailing 4-1. — Agencies