The Indian Express -- Sports

Tuesday, November 18 1997

WI bowled out cheaply

Mushtaq Ahmed recorded his first five-wicket haul against the West Indies to put Pakistan on top on the opening day of the first Test here today. The remaining five wickets went to Shahid Nazir and Azhar Mahmood, taking two a piece and Wasim Akram picking up the prized scalp of Brian Lara.

Hingis claims title

Top-seeded Martina Hingis played three sets, including two tiebreaks, but was able to hold off Lindsay Davenport to win the $450,000 Advanta Championships. In a matchup of the players who will enter this week's season-ending Chase Championships ranked No 1 and No 2, Hingis struggled before earning a 7-5, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4) victory and the $79,000 first prize.

Jamaica through to France '98

Jamaica's goalless draw with Mexico ensured that Jamaica became the first Caribbean nation in 24 years to make it the finals of the soccer World Cup to be held in France next year. The draw enabled Jamaica's Reggae Boyz to clinch the third and final spot in the north and central American and Caribbean region.

BHA chief hands in resignation

Maharashtra on verge of follow-on

Short corner

Varun Shipping win

Vettori can't stop Victorian victory

Baboor's run ends

Anand in joint lead

Roy regalia helps TFA hold JCT

WI bowled out cheaply

India to meet Lanka in opener

Saurashtra take first innings lead

Big test for manager Gaekwad too