CRICKET
India take on West Indies in second Test at Jamaica
After dominating the first Test with an innings victory, Virat Kohli’s India would look to continue in the same vein as they take on hosts West Indies in the second Test starting on Saturday at Sabina Park. The wicket is expected to have some grass on it, raising the possibility of both sides tampering with their compositions.
SL edge ahead in first Test
Australia were 83 for three in their second innings when bad light and rain stopped play on day four of the first Test at Pallekele.
Chasing 268 to win the match and take a 1-0 lead, the visitors find themselves in a precarious position on a tough track.
FOOTBALL
Schweinsteiger retires from Germany duty
The semi-final defeat against France in the recently concluded Euro 2016 will be Bastian Schweinsteiger’s last international game, as he announced his retirement from Germany duty through his Twitter account. After 12 years and 120 appearances, Schweinsteiger has decided to call it a day.
FORMULA 1
Rosberg keen to wrest back lead from Hamilton
At Hockenheim in Germany, Nico Rosberg would be keen to regain the overall championship lead from Lewis Hamilton, who currently leads by six points.
TENNIS
Djokovic advances to quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic eased past Radek Stepanek with a 6-2, 6-4 victory to progress to the quarterfinals of the Toronto Masters. Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Tomas Berdych also registered wins as the top five seeds booked their spots in the last eight.
At Montreal, Venus Williams lost out against Madison Keys over three sets – 6-1, 6-7 (2), 6-3.
