World Archery lifts suspension on India

Kolkata

World Archery has given a conditional relief to the Archery Association of India (AAI), meaning the Indian archers will now be allowed to participate in the international events under the national flag. In a letter addressed to the newly-appointed AAI president Arjun Munda, WA secretary general Tom Dielin announced the executive board’s decision to lift the ban on India. “I am pleased to announce that through an electronic vote the WA executive board has decided to conditionally lift the suspension of the AAI,” Dielin said in his letter. The world body had suspended AAI in August after both Arjun Munda and BVP Rao got elected as presidents in elections conducted by rival factions simultaneously in New Delhi and Chandigarh in June last year. — TNS

HARARE
Lakmal shines in Lanka’s 10-wkt win over Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal (in pic) claimed four scalps to help dismiss Zimbabwe cheaply as Sri Lanka wrapped up a 10-wicket victory on the final day of the first Test at the Harare Sports Club. Resuming on 30/0, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 170 in their second innings, leaving Sri Lanka to knock off 14 runs for the win. Lakmal took 4/27 in 20 overs as he ripped through the top-order with Zimbabwe losing three quick wickets.

Brief Scores: Zimbabwe: 358 and 170 (Williams 39, Taylor 38; Lakmal 4/27, Kumara 3/32); Sri Lanka: 515/9 decl. and 14/0 (Karunaratne 10*)

New Delhi
Siva, Chauhan apply for BCCI selector’s post

Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has applied for a position in the national selection panel along with former off-spinner Rajesh Chauhan and left-handed batsman Amay Khurasiya. The last date for applying is Friday, January 24.

Chennai
Chennaiyin FC beat Jamshedpur 4-1 in ISL

Chennaiyin FC boosted their top-4 hopes after an emphatic 4-1 win over Jamshedpur FC in their Indian Super League match. A terrific brace from Nerijus Valskis (13th, 74th) and fine strikes from Andre Schembri (42nd) and Lallianzuala Chhangte (87th) helped Chennaiyin register their third win on the bounce. Sergio Castel (71st) scored for Jamshedpur FC.

Bagan beat NEROCA FC, remain on top of table

Kolkata: I-League leaders Mohun Bagan registered an emphatic 3-0 victory away from home against Neroca FC at the Khuman Lampak Stadium here today. Nongdamba Naorem gave Mohun Bagan the lead in the 27th minute before creating the second goal for Papa Diawara in the 53rd minute. Substitute Komron Tursunov added the third.

Man U fall, Spurs rise

London: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United were labelled an “embarrassment” for their shock 2-0 defeat at Burnley, while Tottenham boosted their top-4 prospects with a 2-1 win over Norwich on Wednesday.

Testing times for Barca and Real Madrid

Madrid: La Liga’s heavyweights were both given a scare by third-tier opponents in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as Barcelona needed two late goals to beat Ibiza 2-1 and Real Madrid dug deep for a 3-1 victory over Unionistas de Salamanca. — Agencies