Monday, December 14, 1998
India struggle past Chinese wall
It took a disputed (by the Chinese) goal for India to pull off an unimpressive 2-1 victory in a decisive pool B league match at the Asian Games men's hockey competition on Sunday. The success ensured India a berth in the semifinals along with Korea, both having nine points apiece and scheduled to meet on Monday to decide the 1-2 rankings in the pool.
Bedevilled England down for the count
Australia finished the third day of the third Ashes cricket Test against England in a very strong position. At close, Australia had scored 150 for one in their second innings for a lead of 314. Earlier, resuming at the overnight score of 160 for three, England were bundled out for 227, Naseer Hussain staying unbeaten on 89.
Yousaf Yohanna slams century
Yousaf Yohanna scored an elegant maiden Test century to give Pakistan a 142-run first innings lead on the fourth day of the second Test against Zimbabwe yesterday. At stumps, Zimbabwe had made 48 for no loss in their second innings after Pakistan declared with their first innings score on 325 for nine.
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