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S/Africa refuse chance at history

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa gave up on the chance to set a new world record in chasing down 458 for victory against India on day five of the first test at the Wanderers yesterday, falling eight runs short as they settled for a draw in the closing overs.

NZ beat West Indies in third test, win series

(Reuters) – Kane Williamson completed his second half-century of the match to take New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in the third and final test against West Indies and seal the series 2-0 after lunch on the fourth day on Sunday in Hamilton.

CALYPSO COLLAPSE!

(Reuters) – New Zealand openers Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford safely negotiated their way to the close of play on the third day of the third test against West Indies yesterday after their bowlers had set up a likely victory with a destructive display.

Devon Forde

Defending champs book quarter-final spot

Defending champions Sunburst Camptown defeated Winners Connection 3-0 to book their quarterfinal spot when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA)/Banks Beer Cup continued at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda on Friday.

I need more runs, says Australia opener Rogers

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Australia have wrapped up the Ashes two tests early, but opening batsman Chris Rogers still feels on shaky ground ahead of the fourth test in Melbourne without a century to his name in the series.

India close in on win but S Africa retain hope

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – India are closing in on a famous victory at the Wanderers after South Africa went to stumps at 138 for two on the fourth day of the first test yesterday, with the hosts needing another 320 runs in their bid to chase down a world-record victory target of 458.

Umar Gul

Pakistan draft in Gul for Sri Lanka series

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Experienced pace bowler Umar Gul could make his international comeback next week following a nine-month injury break after being drafted into the Pakistan squad for the one-day series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates.

NZ chasing 122 for victory after skittling Windies for 103

(Reuters) – New Zealand openers Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford safely negotiated their way to the close of play on the third day of the third test against West Indies on Saturday after their bowlers had set up a likely victory with a destructive display.

GOA $$ to help with encamping of boxers

After receiving early Christmas and New Year’s monetary gifts from the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) on Wednesday, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) and the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) have already made plans on how to utilize their funding.

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