Briefly: Haris Rauf named ‘ICC Player of the Month’

Dubai: Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2024 after leading the Men in Green to a historic ODI series victory in Australia. Rauf was flawless in the three ODIs, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps to his name. He took centre stage as Pakistan celebrated its first ODI series win in Australia in 22 years.

Hangzhou

Treesa-Gayatri go down narrowly in thrilling opener

Indian women’s doubles team of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand put up an impressive fight before going down in three games against world No. 1 Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China in their Group A opening match of the BWF World Tour Finals here on Wednesday. Treesa and Gayatri, the only Indians to qualify for the season-ending tournament, lost 20-22, 22-20, 21-14 to Sheng and Tan, who had claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

New Delhi

Ajeetesh Sandhu posts 67 to open up three-shot lead

India’s Ajeetesh Sandhu posted a sizzling five-under 67 in the second round to open up a three-shot lead at the Rs 2 crore Vishwa Samudra Open here on Wednesday. Chandigarh-based Ajeetesh (69-67), who is playing at one of his favoured venues, the Delhi Golf Club (DGC), after a long time, signed a bogey-free card for the day to climb one spot from his overnight tied second place.

Malaga

Pranavi finishes 3rd, records career best performance in LET

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs registered her best pay day as she finished third in the season-ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España on the Ladies European Tour (LET) here. Playing in her first year on the LET, Pranavi rounded of the week with four-under 68 to total 14-under and sole third. Pranavi picked up 42,000 euros and rose to 17th on the LET Order of Merit.

Muscat

India lose to China 1-2 in Women’s Junior Asia Cup

Defending champions India suffered a 1-2 defeat to three-time winners China in their third match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. The match saw two green cards with the Indian duo of Chanu Khaidem Shileima and Phalke Vaishnavi Vitthal being at the receiving end. India will face Thailand in their fourth and final league match on Thursday. The semifinals are slated for Saturday, with the final scheduled for Sunday.