Ranji Trophy: Jayant’s 5-for helps Haryana take control

Rajkot: Off-spinner Jayant Yadav returned with a five-wicket haul as Haryana dismissed defending champions Saurashtra for 145 to take control of their Ranji Trophy Group A match on the opening day here today. In reply, Haryana were 122/1 in 33 overs at stumps. Brief scores: Saurashtra: 145 in 55 overs (Pujara 49; Jayant 5/42) vs Haryana: 122/1 in 33 overs (Ankit 68*).

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Auckland
New Zealand sour Shaheen Afridi’s captaincy debut

Shaheen Afridi’s debut as Pakistan’s T20I captain ended in a 46-run defeat against New Zealand in the series opener. Put in to bat, New Zealand racked up 226/8. New Zealand then bowled out the visitors for 180 in 18 overs.

Munich
Bayern Munich sign Eric Dier from Tottenham

Eric Dier is joining his old Tottenham teammate Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England defender signed for Bayern on a six-month loan through to the end of the season Thursday. agencies