Shakib returns to ODI squad
dhaka: All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been included in Bangladesh's 15-member ODI squad for the first two of their three-match series against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on May 23 & 25. He had missed Bangladesh's previous series against NZ due to a thigh injury.
Rudisha will miss Tokyo 2020
geneva: Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion David Rudisha will not defend his title at the Tokyo Games. Rudisha's agent, Michel Boeting, told AP on Thursday that Tokyo was “out of the question” for Rudisha because of a persistent hamstring problem.
2 rowers included in tops
new delhi: Olympic-bound rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh and wrestlers Seema Bisla and Sumit Malik were on Thursday included in the core group of the TOPS of the Sports Ministry. The ministry also announced that Vinesh Phogat will continue training overseas till the Tokyo Games as her proposal was cleared by the Mission Olympic Cell.
Dias wins fwa award
london: Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been voted the Football Writers' Association's footballer of the year, it was announced on Thursday. The Portugal international was a comfortable winner ahead of Tottenham forward Harry Kane and City teammate Kevin De Bruyne.
Sreejesh in Athletes’ Committee
new delhi: Star India hockey team goalkeeper P R Sreejesh was on Thursday appointed as a member of the FIH Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of the world body's Executive Board. He was one of the four new members appointed by the EB.
Shammi returns as SLC prez
colombo: Shammi Silva was elected uncontested for a second term as president of Sri Lanka Cricket in the polls held on Thursday. He will be at the helm till 2023.
PSL matches in Abu Dhabi
karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to stage the remaining matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi after receiving all outstanding approvals & exemptions from the UAE Govt.
WI test players receive vax
st lucia: 13 members of the West Indies red-ball squad, including players and support staff, have received Covid-19 vaccinations, CWI said. While 11 players and support staff received their first dose of the vaccine, two squad members got their second jab in St Lucia, where they are preparing for the upcoming South Africa Tests.