Sri Lanka follow up Ramesh Mendis’ heroics, stretch lead to 323
Galle
Ramesh Mendis completed a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 231 to take a 147-run first-innings advantage today before extending their lead to 323 when the third day of the second Test ended early due to bad light. Sri Lanka were 176/5 in their second innings at stumps. An unbroken 59-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva saw Sri Lanka’s lead pass 300 runs. AP
New Delhi
Upton is India’s mental conditioning coach
Renowned mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who was part of the support staff with India’s 2011 World Cup winning team, is returning to the national team setup in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup in Australia. Upton has been roped in on a short-term contract and will be the latest addition to coach Rahul Dravid’s team of support staff. “Yes, Paddy will be joining the ODI team from Wednesday’s third game against West Indies,” a BCCI source said. PTI
Manchester
Ronaldo’s future to be tabled soon
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United’s training ground with his agent today with the Portugal great’s future at the English club up in the air. Ronaldo and is set to hold talks with recently hired manager Erik ten Hag. AP
New Delhi
India to host 2025 women’s 50-over World Cup
India will host the 2025 women’s 50-over World Cup, while Bangladesh and England will stage T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026, respectively, the International Cricket Council said today.
Manchester
Pacer Navdeep Saini dazzles for Kent with 3/45
India pacer Navdeep Saini returned with figures of 3/45 to put his county side Kent in a commanding position against Lancashire on a rain-hit Day 1. On a day when only 34.2 overs were bowled, Lancashire reached 112/4 before play was abandoned.
London
Record viewing figures for Women’s Euro 2022
The number of people watching this year’s Women’s European Championship is a record for the tournament and 58% higher than for the previous edition, UEFA said today.
Provins (France)
Ludwig wins Stage 3 of women’s Tour
Denmark’s Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig finished strongly to win the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, while Dutch great Marianne Vos came second to retain the yellow jersey. — Agencies
