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Opener cites mother’s illness, first child birth as reasons for early departure

Right-handed batsman ready to contribute with ball for Pakistan, if needed

Hosts take the match into day four with a draw in mind

In reply to a poll questions 289 people said yes, while only 15 said no

Pakistan endures a less than ideal start to Islamic Games

Pakistan Test captain hails veteran batsman’s excellence

Video of 10 second fight went viral and many Chinese saw this as an insult to Tai Chi

The Red Devils will face Dutch side Ajax on May 24

Hosts score 14-0 in 11 overs in reply before stumps on day two

Move comes a day after the city hosted its first game of the season

35-year-old striker faces a long rehabilitation following his United contract due to expire at the end of the season

Umar, Rehman, Asif, Talat, Yamin, Mir salute retiring veterans

Atif Mashal says contract being finalised, veteran’s demands being considered

Both were pushed to their limits but eventually won against much less celebrated opponents

22-year-old says Pakistani willow-wielders confident, not under pressure

Win against West Bromwich Albion on Friday will see Blues claim second title in three years

Frenchman guides side to second consecutive final where he takes on Juventus

PCB chairman presents option of neutral venue too, says BCCI needs to agree to play first

Seven wrestlers will dabble into Irani form of wrestling in Baku

Pakistan team remains upbeat about their chances in Baku

Man United midfielder wants raucous home support against Celta

Indian administrator set to continue until 2018

Brit brushes aside Romanian Copil in straight sets

Bilateral series between the two sides would have guaranteed some of those profits

All-rounder remains hopeful his team can win their maiden global 50-overs title next month

Wing-back's 25-yard strike followed Mandzukic's opener as Turin giants completed 4-1 aggregate victory over Monaco

Imran had a remarkable flair for risk taking with aggression and sublime confidence

Former Chelsea striker will be joining Brazil legend Ronaldinho for five-a-side match in July

Leg-spin legend says beating hosts should be a walk in the park for visitors

Canadian claims there are others who harbour critical opinion of Russian

JADCO no longer seeking greater punishment for West Indies cricketer

Remains hopeful of a comeback against high-flying Madrid rivals

Arsenal midfielder feels luck, winning streak will get the job done

Blues now need one victory from remaining three fixtures after 3-0 thumping win against Middlesbrough on Monday

PCB summons left-arm spinner to appear before its Security and Vigilance Department

No team has ever overturned a two-goal deficit in the away leg of a knockout tie

Tennis team backed to do well at Islamic Games despite missing stalwart

Rajeev Shukla says Indian players security of paramount importance

Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal courtesy Xhaka and Welbeck

Virat Kohli to lead the 15-man team in England to defend title

Amitabh Choudhary said if there is a contract, both boards will honour

Left-handed batsman scores 15-ball half-ton in Kolkata’s win over Bangalore

Sirajul Haq bashes Western culture for its individual freedom and liberty

Pugilist qualifies for August's AIBA World Championship

After latest 3-0 win, Principality club only one win away from clinching title

Middleweight champion outclassed bigger opponent in lopsided win

Bundesliga debutants qualify for Europe on first time of asking

Conte's desire to win hasn't dimmed despite title almost in the bag

Scores injury-time equaliser for Juve in 1-1 draw

Spaniard reminds critics of his side's ingenuity after Palace rout