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CWG-Bound Sprinter S Dhanalakshmi, Triple Jumper Aishwarya Babu Fail Dope Test

Two Commonwealth Games-bound athletes, sprinter S Dhanalakshmi and triple jumper Aishwarya Babu, have returned positive for banned drugs, as dope shame struck Indian athletics just a few days ahead of the multi-sport event. Both have been ruled out of the upcoming July 28 to August 8 Birmingham Games and have been handed provisional suspensions. The 24-year-old Dhanalakshmi returned positive for a banned steroid in a dope test conducted abroad by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics.

Babar Azam completes 3,000 runs in Test cricket

cricket on Tuesday. Azam reached this landmark during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Azam struck a fine half-century, his 22nd in Tests, before he was bowled by spinner Prabhath Jayasuriya for 55 off 104 balls.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan Look To Seal Win For Visitors

SL vs Pak 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Ton-up Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan will look to ensure Pakistan don't slip up, with the visitors needing just 120 runs with seven wickets in hand to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Pakistan were going smoothly in their chase on Tuesday until Babar Azam was dismissed by a stunning delivery from Prabath Jayasuriya, but Rizwan came in and ensured they did not lose any more wickets and finished at 222/3 at Stumps in their chase of 342. After bowling Sri Lanka out for 337 in their second innings, Pakistan started their chase well before Sri Lanka got two quick wickets. However Babar (55) and Shafique's 101-run stand put Pakistan in a commanding position. Shafique finished the day unbeaten on 112. However, Sri Lanka know that a few quick wickets on a turning pitch on Day 5 can turn the game on its head. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Ayoze Perez reflects on 'tough' pre-season test with Leicester City prediction

Ayoze Perez has delivered a positive message after featuring in Leicester City's tough pre-season test against sister club OH Leuven.

Shafique century puts Pakistan on the brink of famous win in Galle Test

Abdullah Shafique extended his prolific start to Test cricket as he smashed his second ton to put Pakistan on course for a stunning chase in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan's record chase at Galle

Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Pakistan ended day four on 222 for three, still needing 120 runs to take the lead in the two-match series at Galle, where the highest successful fourth-innings chase is 268 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 2019. Shafique, batting on 112, and skipper Babar Azam, who made 55, put together 101 runs for the third wicket but spinner Prabath Jayasuriya broke through just a few overs before the close of play. Jayasuriya bowled talisman Azam with his left-arm spin around the batsman's legs with a delivery that spun sharply from outside leg to rattle the stumps of the right-hander, who looked visibly shocked. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was batting on seven at stumps alongside Shafique, who had so far faced 289 balls and hit five boundaries and one six.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Can Dinesh Chandimal Get To His 100?

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: The focus would be on Dinesh Chandimal as he looks to get to his 100 on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test. Chandimal remained unbeaten on 86 runs as Sri Lanka extended their lead to 333 runs against Pakistan at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka resumed on Monday at their overnight score of 36 for 1 with Oshada Fernando and Kasun Rajitha at the crease. Fernando scored 64 while Rajitha was dismissed on 7. Later, Kusal Mendis' 76 helped the team's cause and Chandimal's unbeaten knock made sure Sri Lanka get a good total on the board. On the other hand, Mohammad Nawaz took four wickets on the day to complete a fifer in the innings, while Yasir Shah also picked three wickets. Earlier, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 222 in their first innings before they bowled out Pakistan for 218 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Bodo the next Champions League test for Linfield players who ‘keep delivering’

Last week’s extra-time success over The New Saints in Belfast arrived as Linfield rescued the Champions League tie by 2-0 within minutes of an exit.

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CWG-Bound Sprinter S Dhanalakshmi, Triple Jumper Aishwarya Babu Fail Dope Test

Babar Azam completes 3,000 runs in Test cricket

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan Look To Seal Win For Visitors

Ayoze Perez reflects on 'tough' pre-season test with Leicester City prediction

Shafique century puts Pakistan on the brink of famous win in Galle Test

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan's record chase at Galle

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Can Dinesh Chandimal Get To His 100?

Bodo the next Champions League test for Linfield players who ‘keep delivering’