Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

First One Day International Dubai Australia 168 (Shahid Afridi 6-38) v Pakistan 171-6 Pakistan beat Australia by 4 wkts Shahid Afridi took a career-best 6-38 as Pakistan claimed a four-wicket win over Australia in the opening one-day International in Dubai. The 29-year-old exposed Australia's frailties against spin as the reigning world champions were skittled out for just 168. Full story

Federico Macheda enjoyed a truly remarkable introduction to English football as he curled home an injury-time winner to give Manchester United a 3-2 win over Aston Villa which sends them back to the Barclays Premier League summit. It seemed the Red Devils would have to settle for a point after Cristiano Ronaldo's brace had only proved enough to keep United level against a Villa side that thoroughly deserved a lead provided by John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor. Full story