Short Corner 8212; Chandigarh

India gain initiative
India had Pakistan on the mat at the end of the second day8217;s play in the second cricket Test in New Delhi on Friday, after a surprisingly superb bowling display, skittling out the visitors for 172, a first innings lead of 80 for the home side. Having taken the vital lead, India went on to score 46 for the loss of opener V V S Laxman8217;s wicket.

India thrashed
Playing a commanding game, Pakistan outclassed hosts India by 4-1 in the second hockey Test between the two countries, gaining a 2-0 lead in the nine-match series. Sohail Abbas scored two goals while Mohammad Irfan and Asim scored one goal each. Gagan Ajit Singh scored for the consolation goal for India.

Australia win
England8217;s premier strike bowler Darren Gough strained a hamstring as Australia cruised to a four-wicket win in their triangular series match in Sydney. Gough left the field midway through Australia8217;s innings in the day-night game after bowling five overs for 24 runs without taking a wicket.