Sport Info

Galle: Skipper Joe Root was run out shy of a second successive double century Sunday as England scored 339 for nine in reply to Sri Lanka’s 381 on day three of the second Test in Galle.

Undoubtedly the key part of Pakistan’s success in the mid-2010s, making the national side unbeatable on the shores of UAE with his leg-spin but now the action has permanently shifted back home, the 34-year-old Yasir Shah’s spot in the Test side hangs in balance.

Matthew Wade was back to his best on Sunday night as the Hobart Hurricanes kept their finals hopes alive with a seven-run victory over the Sydney Sixers at the MCG.

Karachi: Pakistan men’s team head coach Misbah-ul-Haq is not worrying about his future with the team as he is only focusing on the upcoming South Africa series.

South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell is set to sign a two-year extension to remain with the Rabbitohs.

Karachi: The selection committee has confirmed a 17-player squad for the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to take place at National Stadium, Karachi from January 26.

Adelaide Strikers star Jake Weatherald had an eventful match on Sunday after he was run out twice on the same ball during the first innings before putting in a contender for catch of the season.

Abu Dhabi: American underdog Dustin Poirier shook up the world of mixed martial arts Sunday, beating up the legs of Irish superstar Conor McGregor before knocking him out at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi.