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Asia Cup: India secure victory over Sri Lanka after Super Over showdown
India defeated Sri Lanka in a Super Over following a tense fight in the Asia Cup 2025’s last Super Fours’ match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh held his nerves calm in the Super Over to power India to an enthralling victory over Sri Lanka.
Arshdeep, who finished with the figures of 46/1, was handed the ball by India captain Suryakumar Yadav for the Super Over and the left-arm pacer conceded only two runs and picked up as many wickets.
He dismissed Kusal Perera on the first delivery before getting Shanaka caught at deep third-man on the penultimate delivery.
In response, India comfortably chased down the three-run target on the first delivery of their Super Over as Suryakumar hit Wanindu Hasaranga towards the extra cover and ran three to lead his side over the line.
Earlier, the 2022 champions needed three runs off the final delivery with experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka on strike and Harshit Rana bowled a back of the length delivery, angling into the stumps, which was belted away towards the long-on, where Arshdeep Singh fumbled.
The fielding error allowed Sri Lanka to comfortably take two runs, while the third could have been possible, but Shanaka desperately dived while finishing the second and Sri Lanka eventually had to settle for a couple.
Sri Lanka were in a decent position at the start of the final over as they needed 12 with centurion Pathum Nissanka on strike.
The right-handed opener, however, fell on the first delivery of the decisive over, which dented Sri Lanka’s chances and ultimately prevented them from chasing down the target.
Nissanka remained the top-scorer for Sri Lanka with 107 off 58 deliveries, studded with six sixes and seven fours.
He was also involved in an anchoring 127-run partnership for the second wicket with fellow top-order batter Kusal Perera, who made a notable contribution with 58 off 32 deliveries, smashing eight fours and a six.
The Men in Blue, however, got off to a shaky start to their innings as Maheesh Theekshana got Shubman Gill (four) caught and bowled in the second over with just 15 runs on the board.
In-form Sharma then registered a one-sided 59-run partnership for the second wicket with captain Suryakumar Yadav, who fell victim to Wanindu Hasaranga in the seventh over after scoring a cautious 12 off 13 deliveries.
Sharma was then involved in a brief partnership with Tilak Varma until Asalanka drew curtains on his blistering knock in the ninth over.
The left-handed opener remained the top-scorer for India with a swashbuckling 61 off 31 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries, including two sixes.
Following his departure, wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson and Varma retained India’s momentum by putting together 66 runs off 40 deliveries during their fourth-wicket partnership, which culminated with the former’s dismissal in the 16th over.
Samson remained a notable contributor to India’s total with a 27-ball 39, featuring three fours and a six.
The Men in Blue then suffered another setback in the next over when Dushmantha Chameera got Hardik Pandya caught and bowled to bring the total down to 162/5.
Meanwhile, Varma stood his ground firm and ensured a strong finish to India’s innings with an unbeaten half-century, scoring 49 not out from 34 deliveries, laced with four fours and a six.
He was supported by all-rounder Axar Patel, who scored an unbeaten 21 off 15 deliveries, comprising one six and a four.
For Sri Lanka, Theekshana, Chameera, Hasaranga, Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka picked up one wicket apiece.
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted none of his gestures in Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 LaLiga win against Girona were aimed at the referee after he was sent off in a heated finale.
Flick received a yellow card in stoppage time after appearing to clap at match official Jesús Gil Manzano and was then immediately shown a second booking for his reaction to the caution.
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“Frenkie [de Jong] was there and I said [while clapping] ‘OK come on Frenkie,'” Flick explained in the post-match news conference.
“It was not a reaction for the referee.”
As a result of being dismissed, Flick is likely to have to serve a touchline ban for next weekend’s top-of-the-table Clásico against Real Madrid.
He could be set for an even longer ban, though, if his celebration after Ronald Araújo’s 93rd-minute winner, which came after he was sent off, is deemed punishable.
Flick ran back towards the pitch after the goal, making a provocative gesture with his arms, although he says it was not aimed at anyone.
“It was against no one,” he said. “Maybe it was about our game, the performance we made. I never go against anyone.
“For me, it’s football. It’s emotion. I also say nothing about the referee. It’s his decision. I accept it. It’s not against him, the clapping the hands.”
Flick said he did try to speak with Gil Manzano but that the referee didn’t want to talk.
“I tried to say something to him, but he didn’t speak with me,” he added.
“It’s like that. It’s OK. He goes his way. I accept it. He’s the referee.”
Barça had lost their last two games — against Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla — heading into Saturday’s Catalan derby but started well against Girona, taking the lead through Pedri in the 13th minute.
Girona levelled soon after through a bicycle kick from Axel Witsel and could have scored more before the break, while Barça also came close when a Marcus Rashford free kick hit the bar.
Barcelona improved in the second half, but it took until the 93rd minute for them to clinch the three points when centre-back Araújo, deployed off the bench as an emergency striker, turned home a De Jong cross.
“Before we made this change, I spoke with Ronald,” Flick said. “I said ‘Do you think you can play this?’ And he said ‘Yes.’
“I am really happy for him. He always plays with his whole heart for this club; this team. It was amazing.
“Ronald is really good in training in front of goal. It was about the feeling that maybe he can change this match.”
Araújo, meanwhile, said his teammates laughed when he told them he would score as he prepared to enter.
“Everyone knows I played as a striker [when I was younger],” he told reporters. “I think if I played as a striker I could score a lot more goals [laughs].
“When the boss asked me about coming on there, I had absolutely no doubts. When I was putting my shirt on I said ‘If I come on, I’ll score a goal.’
“Everyone laughed and then I scored. I work hard to be able to play, so I am really happy.”
Barça return to Champions League action on Tuesday when they host Olympiacos, before travelling to Madrid next Sunday in LaLiga.
Flick’s side moved to the top of LaLiga with the win over Girona, but Madrid will leapfrog them again with a win against Getafe on Sunday.
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Jesús Montero, a former top prospect with the New York Yankees who ended up mostly playing in the majors for the Seattle Mariners, has died. He was 35.
The Yankees announced the Venezuela native’s death on social media.
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New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero (83) at bat during their spring training against the Washington Nationals at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 5, 2011. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)
“The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our sincerest condolences to his family & loved ones,” the Yankees said.
Montero was involved in a motorcycle crash in Venezuela earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe that was set up to pay for his hospital bills, according to the New York Post. He was put into a coma and later died.
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Seattle Mariners first baseman Jesus Montero (63) watches his three-run homer against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Safeco Field on Sept. 16, 2015. (Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports)
Montero was ranked as high as No. 3 in Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus’ top prospects before the 2011 season. He made his debut for the Yankees’ Rookie League team when he was just 17. He hit .280 with three home runs in 33 games.
He played in 18 games for the Yankees in 2011. He was traded to the Mariners in January 2012 as part of a deal that landed Michael Pineda and Jose Campos in pinstripes.
Montero was with the Mariners from 2012 to 2015. In 208 games, the catcher and designated hitter hit .247 with a .668 OPS and 24 home runs.
New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero (83) during their spring training against the Washington Nationals at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 5, 2011. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)
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He was with the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles after his time with the Mariners was finished, but never saw time at the major league level for either team.
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The action continues on this exciting weekend across Europe!
Sunday’s action began with Aston Villa coming back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur, with Morgan Rogers scoring a stunning goal and Emiliano Buendia netting the winner for the visitors.
Then the attention turned to the headline fixture: Liverpool vs. Manchester United, one of the Premier League’s biggest matches of the season and a highlight across the continent. It did not disappoint.
Bryan Mbeumo had the visitors in front after just 62 seconds, and Liverpool would spend the ensuing 76 minutes searching for an equalizer, one Cody Gakpo eventually found. The jubilation on Anfield would be short lived, though, with Harry Maguire heading in the winner just six minutes later.
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