Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik has returned to his country’s test squad after a gap of five years. The 33-year-old has been included in the team for the upcoming series against England in the UAE. His last test match appearance was against the same opponents in 2010. Shoaib has been in fine form in both ODIs and T20s recently. Pakistan's first test against England starts in Abu Dhabi on October 13.
UAE, Saudi Arabia set for Gulf Cup final showdown
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Djokovic wins China Open as de Minaur retires injured
Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title after Australia's Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury during the final on Tuesday.
Alcaraz sinks Lehecka to retain Japan Open crown
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated unseeded Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4) 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday to retain his title and continue his resurgence after a wrist injury.
McIlroy set for Dubai return at DP World Tour Championship in November
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Kaur steps down as India women's team captain
World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur announced on Tuesday her decision to step down from her role as captain of the Indian women's team in all formats.
