India overcame rivals Pakistan in a rain-affected World T20 match of 18 overs each in Kolkata. The hosts claimed a 6-wicket victory in the Group 2 match. Pakistan scored just 28 runs from their first six overs, before Shoaib Malik and Umar Akmal helped them to 118. In response, India fell to 23 for 3, but Virat Kholi hit an unbeaten 55 as they reached the target of 119 in 15.5 overs.
Hyderabad and Gujarat into IPL playoffs, Chennai on brink of elimination
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans will breathe easier after joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League playoffs on Monday but Chennai Super Kings are on the brink of elimination after suffering a seventh defeat of the season.
Neymar makes Brazil’s World Cup roster after injury struggles
Neymar will make his fourth World Cup appearance after Brazil named him to their 26-man squad on Monday despite questions surrounding his fitness since his ACL tear more than two years ago.
Arsenal close in on title with narrow win over Burnley
Arsenal cleared the penultimate obstacle in their quest to win the Premier League title with Kai Havertz securing an anxious 1-0 win over Burnley to move them five points clear on Monday.
Dubai Basketball semi-final games relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dubai Basketball will now play its ABA League semi-final series against Budućnost VOLI in Bosnia and Herzegovina, instead of Dubai, following a change of venue decision.
Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported on Monday.
