ACC T20 cup,Dubai

ACC Twenty20 Cup 2009

Results:

November 23rd 2009

Group A
Afghanistan v Singapore at Sharjah C.S.
AFGHANISTAN WON BY EIGHT WICKETS
Singapore won the toss and chose to bat
Singapore: 96 off 20 overs (H.Hassan 3-5, Nabi 3-19, S.Shenwari 2-10)
Afghanistan: 100 for 2 off 12.4 overs (K.Sadiq 68: D.Mulewa 2-14)
Man of the Match: Karim Sadiq (Afghanistan)

Group B
China v Saudi Arabia at Sharjah C.S.
SAUDI ARABIA WON BY 55 RUNS
China won the toss and elected to field
Saudi Arabia: 155 for 7 off 20 overs (M.Abdullah 63; L.Jian 3-19)
China: 100 for 7 off 20 overs (J. Shuyao 24, W. Lei 25;S.Ali 2-17, H.Anwar 2-23)
Man of the Match: Mohammad Abdullah (Saudi Arabia)

November 22nd 2009

Group A
UAE v Singapore at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
UAE WON BY 62 RUNS
Singapore won the toss and elected to field
UAE: 219 for 5 (M.Iqbal 67, A.Javed 115; P.Raja 2-21)
Singapore: 157 off 19.5 overs (B.Mendis 51, C.Ruwan 32; F.Ahmed 3-48, M.Tauqir 2-26, K.Khan 2-15, A.Raza 2-19)
Man of the Match: Amjad Javed (UAE)
Scorecard

Hong Kong v Saudi Arabia at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
SAUDI ARABIA WON BY 1 WICKET
Hong Kong won the toss and chose to bat
Hong Kong: 132 for 6 (R.Lamsam 53, I.Ahmed 28; H.Saeed 2-19, S.Ali 2-29)
Saudi Arabia: 135 for 9 off 19.3 overs (S.Ali 29, H.Anwar 21; N.Ahmed 2-25; I.Ahmed 2-24; M.Ahmed 2-28)
Man of the Match: Shoaib Ali (Saudi Arabia)
Scorecard

Afghanistan v China at Al Dhaid
AFGHANISTAN WON BY NINE WICKETS
China won the toss and chose to bat
China: 37 off 17.5 overs (S.Zadran 2-11, H.Hassan 4-5, M.Nabi 2-2)
Afghanistan: 40-1 off 4 overs (K.Sadiq 26*)
Man of the Match: Hamid Hassan (Afghanistan)
Scorecard

Group B
Bahrain v Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
OMAN WON BY 108 RUNS
Oman won the toss and chose to bat
Oman: 219 for 5 off 20 overs (G.Iqbal 34, Z.Ahmed 55, A.Ilyas 34; S.Ahmed 2-43)
Bahrain: 111 for 7 off 20 overs (A.Shahzad 43*; Z.Ahmed 2-22)
Man of the Match: Zeeshan Ahmed (Oman)
Scorecard

Kuwait v Qatar at Al Dhaid Cricket Village
KUWAIT WON BY 65 RUNS
Qatar won the toss and elected to field
Kuwait: 195 for 5 (K. Butt 25, Y. Idris 26, H. Mirza 28, S. Khalid 53*; R. Ali 2-29)
Qatar: 130 all out off 17.5 overs (H. Rada 24, R. Ali 25, S. Ahmed 29; K. Butt 2-28)
Man of the Match: Azmatullah Mohammed (Kuwait)
Scorecard

Malaysia v Nepal at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
MALAYSIA WON BY 6 WICKETS
Nepal won the toss and chose to bat
Nepal: 112 for 7 (M. Alam 31, G. Malla 22; N. Arifin 2-24, E. Azis 2-20, D. Muthuraman 2-17)
Malaysia: 113 for 4 off 17.2 overs (R. Madhavan 30, T. Kodikara 20, A. Faiz 40*)
Scorecard

ACC T20 cup,Dubai

Afghanistan won its opening game of the ACC Twenty20 Cup at Al Dhaid Cricket Village, Sharjah on Sunday by defeating China by nine wickets. China, playing its first international T20 match, put on a brave performance which was evident in its enthusiasm and strong fielding.

Electing to bat first, China batsmen choked under the Afghan pace attack losing crucial early wickets to be 11-4 in the fourth over. Hamid Hassan (4-5) produced an excellent bowling display to pick up quick early wickets and was well-supported by Shahpoor Zadran (2-11), Mohammad Nabi (2-2) and Samiullah Shenwari (2-1). China was dismissed for 36 with seven balls to spare with Song Jangyong (7 in 15 balls) and Ai Di (7 in 21 balls) top-scoring for the team.

In response, Afghanistan lost a quick early wicket with Noor Ali dismissed for nought off Wang Lei's (1-16) bowling. Karim Sadeq (26 in 12 balls) and Shahzad Mohammad (14 runs in 10 balls) then took advantage of the low total to finish the game in just four overs.

In the other game of the day, Kuwait beat Qatar comfortably by 65 runs to register its opening victory.

Put on to bat, Kuwait got a quick opening with openers Hisham Mirza (29 in 14 balls) and Yasser Idris (26 in 14 balls) powering the team to 76 in the sixth over before Rusharat Ali (2-29) dismissed both the openers. The batsmen kept the run-flow consistent with valuable contributions from Khalid Butt (23) and Azmatullah (19). Saad Khalid smashed an unbeaten half century to lift the Kuwaiti total to 195-5 in 20 overs.

Qatar's run-chase suffered an early set back with opener Umar Taj dismissed for nought by Khalid Butt. Sajjad Ahmed (29 in 19 balls), Rusharat Ali (25 in 16 balls) and Habib Zada (24 in 11 balls) pushed up the scores for Qatar but a strict performance from the bowlers kept the run flow in check. The side was dismissed for 130 runs in 17.5 overs with Khalid Butt (2-28) and Sanal Govind (2-16) being the pick of the bowlers for the team.

Qatar will next play Oman at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday while Kuwait will meet Nepal at the same venue. Afghanistan will play Singapore while China will face Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.



Brief Scores:

At Al Dhaid Cricket Village, Sharjah:

Afghanistan v China

China 36 all out; 18.5 overs (Song Jangyong 7; Hamid Hasan 4-5)

Afghanistan 40-1; 4 overs (Karim Sadeq 26; Wang Lei 1-16)

Afghanistan won by nine wickets

Kuwait v Qatar:

Kuwait: 195-5, 20 overs (Saad Khalid 53 not out; Rusharat Ali (2-29)

Qatar: 130 all out, 17.5 overs (Sajjad Ahmed 29; Sanal Govind 2-16)

Kuwait won by 65 runs

Dilshan & manjula!

Carlton 7’s Sri Lanka 2009 on a grand scale

Rugby fans in Sri Lanka will get an opportunity of witnessing rugby of a very high standard at the Carlton 7’s Sri Lanka 2009 organised by the Tharunyata Hetak Organization in collaboration with the Interim Committee of the SLRFU which will be worked off at the Sugathadasa Stadium from November 27 to 29, 2009.

Asian heavyweights Japan and South Korea along with leading Asian rugby playing nations Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, China, Thailand, Malaysia and host country Sri Lanka will be competing in the 12 nation Asian International Sevens while some of the best rugby players will be seen in action in the international exhibition rugby tournament involving Australian Legends, Fiji Barbarians, New Zealand Legends, Papua New Guinea, South Africa Pool and Western Samoa Barbarians, which will be conducted simultaneously along with the schools tournament.

The General Secretary of the Tharunyata Hetak Organization Lalith Piyum Perera addressing a press briefing at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel yesterday said that his organization was the pioneer youth movement in Sri Lanka having launched projects in education, sports, community development etc for the benefit of youth in Sri Lanka and its sports wing - Carlton Sports Club has organized several sporting events such as Carlton Super Cross (from 2006 to 2009), badminton tournament, rowing regatta 2009 and beach sports fiesta.

This time the organization has come forward to organize the Carlton 7’s Sri Lanka 2009 which would be a tremendous boost for Sri Lanka as it has received the blessings of the IRB.

The Chief Executive Officer of the SLRFU Lasitha Guneratne paid a glowing tribute to the Chairman of the Tharunyata Hetak Organization Namal Rajapaksa for coming forward to organize this mega sports event in collaboration with the Interim Committee of the SLRFU. The tournament will be conducted in three segments - Schools, Asian and International. Rugby fans in Sri Lanka will get an opportunity of seeing some of the best players in the world in the exhibition tournament involving eight top teams.

He said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is a keen rugby fan has extended his maximum support to make this tournament a success and hoped that the tournament will turn out to be the best ever international rugby competition held in Sri Lanka in recent years.

Guneratne said that rugby legend Waisale Serevi of Fiji - the highest points scorer in ‘sevens’ history will be a special guest at this mega tournament.

The President of Consumer Foods Group of John Keells Holdings Jitendra R. Guneratne said that his company is proud to be associated with this tournament which is one of the biggest rugby tournaments to be held in Sri Lanka in recent years.

The Regional Manager, Indian sub-continent and Far East of SriLankan Airlines Senaka Fernando thanked Tharunyata Hetak Organization for appointing them as the official airline. SriLankan Airlines has sponsored rugby, golf and surfing events in the country and their idea is to promote sports tourism by bringing down foreign teams and their supporters which would be a tremendous boost for tourism in Sri Lanka.

Carlton 7’s Sri Lanka - 2009

Asian competition:

Pool A: Japan, Kazakhstan, Iran.

Pool B: Taiwan, Thailand, Jordan.

Pool C: China, Malaysia, Brunei.

Pool D: South Korea, Sri Lanka, Pakistan.

School competition:

Pool A: Royal College, St. Anne’s College, Uva Province.

Pool B: St. Anthony’s College, Maliyadeva College, Sabaragamuwa Province.

Pool C: Isipatana College, Vidyartha College, Nalanda College.

Pool D: St. Peter’s College, Prince of Wales College, Carey College.

Nail Tools

Kupa Inc. makes electric nail files which are very powerful. The speed can be adjusted by a dial from slow to super fast and the direction switched from forward to backward.

They are best used by trained manicure professionals and only on acrylic or gel nails beyond the nail bed. Otherwise cuticles can be nicked or too much filing on the nail bed can damage it. (It's not easy to see how thin a nail is especially when there's acrylic dust flying around.)

Some salons won't even let their technicians use electric files because of the risks. Very good pros don't need to use them because appropriate application of gels, etc., greatly reduces the need for filing. Use of a regular nail file with optimal grit can save a lot of time and produce a perfect finish.

The Latest Classics: New Color For Your Nails

I've always been inclined to experiment with nail color. In high school, I proudly sported the neon yellow, and in college I moved onto gothic black – much to the chagrin of my preppy social circle . But few colors stuck around for long (thank God). Here are a few of the newest classics that have taken the nail world by storm. These polishes are painted on the fingers of fashionable gals season after season, proving that no matter the trend, they are here to stay.

Opi's Lincoln Park After Dark seemed like a passing fad at first – one of many uber dark polishes that were sure to fall to the wayside once the dark nail craze died out. But lo and behold, we are still flocking towards this midnight purple years after its debut. I continually have a hard time finding a nail salon that can keep it in stock. This color brings a rocker edge to every hand it adorns without going too far into goth territory. I am also a fan of Chanel's Vamp – which appeared over a decade ago but is still a coveted favorite among many fashion forward celebs. (if they can find it on ebay!)

Nude nails have always been a classic, but only recently have they won out over french tips and pinkish hues. The neutral beige of Estee Lauder's Peach Sorbet has risen ahead of the competition, mostly due to the subtle sophistication it exudes.

The color red conveys statements of power, allure, and attention-grabbing ferocity. Gone are the days when our red nails were the color of stop signs or cherry tomatoes. The new red is a dark, seductive color with a touch of woody brown, as in this Jungle Red by NARS . It is sexy, mature, and sure to remain a modern beauty staple.

CBR 2009

2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR ABS & 2009 Honda CBR 600 RR ABS Photos

Friday September 5, 2008

Unofficial photos of Honda's 2009 CBR600RR ABS andCBR1000RR ABS have surfaced via Hell for Leather Magazine, and if their reports are correct both models will be available with ABS. Hell for Leather reports that the 600 features a reworked engine and exhaust system that produces improved torque from 8,000 rpm to 12,000 rpm, a fairing that offers more stability and reduced wind noise, and best-in-class curb weight. The new 600 also wears some wild paint schemes (which we might not see here in the States, since the photos cover the European version.) Check 'em out in our 2009 Honda CBR600RR Photo Gallery.

The 2009 CBR1000RR hasn't been changed much since the dramatically reworked 2008 model, and will be available in the ever-popular Repsol repli-racer paint scheme. ABS is differentiated in both models by bronze-colored calipers, which can be seen in our 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Photo Gallery.

If you recall our report on Honda's Combined ABS system, the optional anti-lock brakes should be mass centralized, smooth operating, and calibrated for sport riding. Whether or not the ABS system is desirable for high performance riding remains to be seen, but considering the radical evolution of the technology over the past few years the package looks promising, though curb weight fanatics should note that it comes at a 22 lb. premium.