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Watch: "Baggy Green Is On" As Babar Azam Walks Out For Toss During Pakistan's 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

The first Test match between Sri Lanka vs Pakistan kicked off at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat first against the guests. Soon after the toss, the official Twitter handle of Pakistan Cricket Team shared a video of Babar Azam walking into the stadium in "baggy green". While walking down the stairs of the stadium to reach to the ground, Babar could also be seen wearing his sunglasses.

Indian Football: CoA Submits AIFF Draft Constituion To Supreme Court

The final draft constitution of the All India Football Federation, which has been framed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), has been submitted to the Supreme Court for its approval. It was submitted to the apex court on Friday, the AIFF said in a statement on Saturday. AIFF acting general secretary Sunando Dhar said:"After a lengthy set of discussions with various stakeholders, the draft Constitution of the AIFF has finally been submitted to the honourable court.

World Athletics Championships: Long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar enters final to create history, steeplechaser Avinash Sable also qualifies for final

Sreeshankar, who had entered the championships as a dark horse for a medal at second spot in the season's top list, had a best jump of exactly 8m to finish second in qualification round Group B and seventh overall. Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to make it to the World Championships long jump finals and first to win a medal -- bronze in 2003 edition in Paris. Two other Indians, Jeswin Aldrin and Muhammed Anees Yahiya failed to make it to the final round after finishing ninth and 11th in Group A qualification round with best jumps of 7.79m and 7.73m respectively. Those who achieved 8.15m or the 12 best performers from across the two groups qualify for the finals to be held on Sunday (6:50am IST).

Virat Kohli "Should Have Responded By Now": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam's Tweet

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won a lot of praise after he tweeted in support of Virat Kohli, saying "this too shall pass". Kohli has been going through a slump in form and he has failed to get going in the ongoing series against England. In the second ODI at Lord's, the right-handed batter edged a delivery well outside off-stump and hence he lost his wicket. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has also given his take on Babar supporting Kohli, saying the latter should have responded by now.

Controversial gymnastics coach named in India CWG squad

Jaiswal was recently repatriated to his parent cadre -- Border Security Force (BSF) -- by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) after a three-member SAI's inquiry committee, which was tasked with probing the alleged incident where the gymnast was video-graphed during a fitness test, had concluded its investigation into the matter and submitted the report to the headquarters. A seven-member Indian gymnastics contingent has been selected for the CWG, with Jaiswal and Ashok Kumar Mishra as the two male coaches.

World Athletics Championships: Long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar Enters Men's Final

Indian long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualified for the final of the men's long jump at the World Athletics Championships with a best attempt of 8m in the heats. He finished seventh in the heats and was the only Indian to progress. Jeswin Aldrin (best attempt - 7.79m) and Muhammed Anees Yahiya (best attempt 7.73m) were the other Indians in the fray but they could not finish among the top-12 in the heats and hence failed to progress to the final.

Rohit Sharma reiterates Team India's faith in Virat Kohli's ability

Out-of-form Virat Kohli doesn't need any reassurance, says skipper Rohit SharmaVirat Kohli is in the worst form of his life. He may be facing fire from some distinguished former cricketers about his spot in India's T20 side. The former India captain, though, continues to be backed in public by the current India skipper, Rohit Sharma.

World Athletics Championships: Avinash Sable Qualifies For 3000m SteepleChase Final

India's Avinash Sable finished third in his heat with a timing of 8 minutes and 18.75 seconds to qualify for the final of the men's 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships. The 27-year-old from Beed, Maharashtra, is also the national record holder in the 3000m steeplechase with a timing of 8.12:48 - the record was set at the Rabat Diamond League in June.

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Watch: "Baggy Green Is On" As Babar Azam Walks Out For Toss During Pakistan's 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Indian Football: CoA Submits AIFF Draft Constituion To Supreme Court

World Athletics Championships: Long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar enters final to create history, steeplechaser Avinash Sable also qualifies for final

Virat Kohli "Should Have Responded By Now": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam's Tweet

Controversial gymnastics coach named in India CWG squad

World Athletics Championships: Long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar Enters Men's Final

Rohit Sharma reiterates Team India's faith in Virat Kohli's ability

World Athletics Championships: Avinash Sable Qualifies For 3000m SteepleChase Final