Saina, Srikanth advance

Orleans (France)

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal eased past Ireland’s Rachael Darragh (21-9 21-5) in the opening round to make a winning start at the Orleans Masters. Srikanth Kidambi entered the third round with a 21-15 21-10 win over compatriot Ajay Jayaram.

Nairobi

Sharma, Bhullar make cut

Shubhankar Sharma carded a second straight 69 to lie T-61 after Round 2 of Kenya Savannah Classic. Gaganjeet Bhullar was T-49 after a round of 67. Both made the cut.

North Point (Antigua)

Sri Lanka fight back

Sri Lanka led West Indies by 153 runs with six second innings wickets in hand at on Day 3 of the first Test. After West Indies were bowled out for 271, taking a lead of 102, Sri Lanka reached stumps at 255/4. Agencies