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Cheteshwar Pujara Included In Squad For England Test, Umran Malik Called Up For South Africa T20Is

Cheteshwar Pujara has made a comeback to India's Test team while youngsters like Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh have received an India call-up as the All-India Senior Selection Committee on Sunday named the squads for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and the rescheduled 5th Test against England, which will be played in Birmingham in the first week of July.

India vs South Africa: KL Rahul to lead India; Umran, Arshdeep get maiden call-ups

Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh have been rewarded for their outstanding IPL performances as they were selected for the upcoming five-match T20I home series against South Africa. As expected, the all-format players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah were given a much-needed rest after two-month long IPL.

Australia's Titmus smashes Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record

Ariarne Titmus smashed Katie Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record at the Australian championships Sunday, touching in 3mins 56.40secs. The 21-year-old upset Ledecky in the Tokyo Olympic pool last year to claim gold and has now shattered the American great's world best of 3:56.46 set at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Young Indian team needs to handle pressure in Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

Pakistan in the Asia Cup here on Monday. While Pakistan has fielded quite a few new faces in the tournament, India will be represented by its 'A' team under the leadership of veteran Birendra Lakra, who came out of retirement after the Tokyo Olympics. For India, the Asia Cup provides a platform to test its bench strength ahead of a busy season, that includes the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the FIH World Cup next year for which the Tokyo Olympic medallists have already qualified as the host nation.

Aidan Walsh relishing being involved in another Commonwealth Games

Walsh along with sister Michaela, who has won silver medals at the last two Commonwealth Games, are leading medal contenders for podium finishes among the 13 strong Team NI boxing squad going to Birmingham this summer.

Umran, Arshdeep, Tripathi likely to get maiden India call-ups

Though Sunrisers Hyderabad have been knocked out of this IPL, Umran, who has impressed everyone with his extreme pace, could be in both the squads and in line for a Test debut in Birmingham.

Dina Asher-Smith shines on contrasting day for Britain's champion sprinters

Dina Asher-Smith got the party started with a sparkling win as the £72 million renovated home of British athletics opened its doors for the first time.

Dina Asher-Smith wins the women's 100m in a mixed day for Brits in Diamond League Birmingham meeting

Dina Asher-Smith took the headlines at the Birmingham Diamond League meeting after emerging victorious in her first 100m outing of the season. She shrugged off the challenge from Tokyo bronze medallist Shericka Jackson in a tense last 20 metres to secure the victory in 11.11 seconds. Meanwhile, fellow Brit Daryll Neita came third with a time of 11.14.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Included In Squad For England Test, Umran Malik Called Up For South Africa T20Is

India vs South Africa: KL Rahul to lead India; Umran, Arshdeep get maiden call-ups

Australia's Titmus smashes Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record

Young Indian team needs to handle pressure in Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

Aidan Walsh relishing being involved in another Commonwealth Games

Umran, Arshdeep, Tripathi likely to get maiden India call-ups

Dina Asher-Smith shines on contrasting day for Britain's champion sprinters

Dina Asher-Smith wins the women's 100m in a mixed day for Brits in Diamond League Birmingham meeting