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Sports Wrap: Steve Smith leads Aussie charge, Shashank Manohar quits as ICC chairman
UPDATED: Mar 18, 2017 08:18 IST
Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 178 while Glenn Maxwell hit his maiden hundred as Australia posted 451 in their first innings of the third Test against India in Ranchi. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers with his 8th five-wicket haul. In reply, India were at 120/1 at stumps, trailing by 331 runs. Lokesh Rahul fell after scoring his fifth half-century. Moving on, Shashank Manohar resigned as the International Cricket Council chairman citing personal reasons. Manohar, a former BCCI president, told India Today that his decision has nothing to do with the ongoing tussle between the ICC and the BCCI regarding the financial reforms.
In badminton news, Star Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu lost their respective quarterfinal matches to crash out of the All England Badminton Championships.
In Tennis news, Reigning Australian Open champion Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets at Indian Wells. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic crashed out of tournament after losing to Nick Kyrgios.
Now, for some news from the world of football: Monaco knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League after sealing a thrilling victory by away-goals in the round of 16. Atletico Madrid also reached their fourth straight quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Chelsea beat a 10-man Manchester United team 1-0 to move into the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
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