Short Corner 8212; Chandigarh

Kumble strikes leave India in full command
India took a vice-like grip on the second cricket Test against New Zealand after leg-spinner Anil Kumble8217;s stunning triple strike in the space of seven balls left the visitors crippled at 17 for three wickets in their second innings today. On a dramatic third day, India were restricted to 330 for a modest 74-run first innings lead as the Kiwis staged a tremendous fightback led by 20-year-old left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori, but the hosts looked all set to drive home the leeway at the Green Park Stadium on the fourth day tomorrow.

Kahlon joint second
Jaipur-based pro Vishal Singh romped to a fine victory with a final tally of 15-under 273, at the Rs 6 lakh Shell Aravalli Open, being played at the par-72, 6,945-yard Aravalli Golf Club course in Faridabad today. At joint second spot, were Harmeet Kahlon and Samim Khan at ten-under 278.

Aussies win series
An unbeaten partnership of 157 runs between Australia8217;s Ricky Ponting and Michael Bevan destroyed Zimbabwe in the last of the three one-day international cricket matches today. The nine-wicket win clinched the series 3-0 for Australia.