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3rd Test: Shafique and Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali combined in an unbroken stand of 70 to launch Pakistan's solid response to Australia's first innings total of 391 on Tuesday in the deciding third and final Test in Lahore. Opener Shafique was unbeaten on 45 with number three Azhar 30 not out as the hosts reached 90-1 at the close of the second day's play, trailing Australia by 301. The 22-year-old Shafique and the experienced Azhar, playing his 94th Test but the first in his home city of Lahore, came together after the early loss of opener Imam-ul-Haq and showed a lot of patience to keep the probing Australian bowlers at bay.

In IPL 15, India will be looking for a solid captain for future: Ravi Shastri

IPL 15 is an opportunity to unearth a "solid" future captain for the Indian cricket team, former national team head coach Ravi Shastri said on Tuesday. From Rishabh Pant to Shreyas Iyer, the upcoming tournament could be mostly about unearthing the next generation of Indian leaders. He said current India skipper Rohit Sharma is doing an "outstanding" job.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Leonard Fournette reach 3-year, $21 million deal, sources say

Running back Leonard Fournette, who spent Monday visiting with the New England Patriots, is re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year, $21 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Bringing out best out of players came naturally to 'incredible leader' Shane Warne: Shane Watson

Shane Warne, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said on Tuesday while Afghanistan star Rashid Khan revealed that he too dreamt of working under the tutelage of legendary spinner, who died recently. Warne, who played 55 matches for Rajasthan Royals between 2008 and 2011, led the side to its only IPL title in the inaugural edition. "The thing that stood out for me was that Rajasthan were written off because we didn't have big names as compared to the other teams.

Rana spins India to victory over Bangladesh

Sneh Rana's four wickets helped India keep their semi-final hopes alive as they skittled Bangladesh for a 110-run victory at the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

Paul Collingwood hails ‘phenomenal’ Ben Stokes for helping heal England wounds

Paul Collingwood credits a reinvigorated Ben Stokes with helping heal the “scar tissue” of England’s Ashes defeat.

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan traded to Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons sign Marcus Mariota as replacement

By Ben Morse, CNN

Women's World Cup 2022, India vs Bangladesh: India beat Bangladesh to keep semifinal hopes alive

Sneh Rana's all-round performance powered India a dominating 110-run win over Bangladesh and kept them in the hunt for a semifinal spot at the ICC Women's World Cup, here on Tuesday. Opting to bat, India recovered from a mid-inning collapse to post a modest 229 for seven, riding on a responsible 80-ball 50 by Bhatia and a late flourish from Rana (27) and Pooja Vastrakar (30). AS IT HAPPENEDDefending the total, the spinners, led by Rana (4/30), controlled the proceedings as they struck at regular intervals. India bowled out Bangladesh for 119 in 40.3 overs to register their third win of the tournament. The big win helped India improve their Net-Run-Rate (0.768) further. The Mithali Raj-led side will take on South Africa in the final league match on Sunday. Before that match, if the second-placed Proteas beat West Indies on Thursday India's semifinal chances will get better. India's decision to bring in senior spinner Poonam Yadav (1/25) in place of pacer Meghna Singh paid dividends. With spinners operating from both the ends on a slow track, Bangladesh found the run-scoring difficult.

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3rd Test: Shafique and Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

In IPL 15, India will be looking for a solid captain for future: Ravi Shastri

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Leonard Fournette reach 3-year, $21 million deal, sources say

Bringing out best out of players came naturally to 'incredible leader' Shane Warne: Shane Watson

Rana spins India to victory over Bangladesh

Paul Collingwood hails ‘phenomenal’ Ben Stokes for helping heal England wounds

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan traded to Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons sign Marcus Mariota as replacement

Women's World Cup 2022, India vs Bangladesh: India beat Bangladesh to keep semifinal hopes alive