Cricket
Shaw set to debut in India’s first Test against West Indies
India have announced a 12-man squad for their first Test against West Indies at Rajkot starting on Thursday. With Mayank Agarwal missing out, it means that 18-year-old Prithvi Shaw will be making his debut, opening alongside Lokesh Rahul.
India start heavy favourites against the visiting West Indies, who have only five players in their squad with previous playing experience in India.
Football
Holders Real stunned by CSKA Moscow
Nikola Vlasic scored the only goal of the game after just 68 seconds and CSKA Moscow defended resolutely once the goal was scored as they defeated holders Real Madrid 1-0 in a Champions League group game.
In other Champions League games played on Tuesday, Juventus didn’t miss the services of Cristiano Ronaldo as Paulo Dybala scored a hat-trick in their 3-0 win over Young Boys; Edin Dzeko scored a hat-trick in Roma’s 5-0 win over Viktoria Plzen; David Silva scored a late winner for Manchester City in their 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim even as Manchester United and Bayern Munich were held to draws in their respective encounters.
