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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.

Dina Asher-Smith snatches victory in thrilling women’s 100m at Birmingham Diamond League

Dina Asher-Smith snatched victory in a thrilling women’s 100m to delight an expectant home crowd at the Birmingham Diamond League.

‘I will jump straight in there!’ – Fabian Edwards ready to step in and fight Gegard Mousasi this summer after stunning Lyoto Machida win

Fabian Edwards is on standby to step in and fight Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator middleweight title should Johnny Eblen withdraw from their fight this summer.

Dina Asher-Smith insists there is more to come after 100m Diamond League victory

Dina Asher-Smith insists she is just warming up as she plots her world title defence.

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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

Dina Asher-Smith snatches victory in thrilling women’s 100m at Birmingham Diamond League

‘I will jump straight in there!’ – Fabian Edwards ready to step in and fight Gegard Mousasi this summer after stunning Lyoto Machida win

Dina Asher-Smith insists there is more to come after 100m Diamond League victory