Virat Kohli was expected to be rested for the limited-overs leg of the tour but a full strength squad has been picked barring the absence of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah who will join the side ahead of the Test series beginning August 22. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been rested for the entire tour.
Messi had apparently made accusations of corruption during the recently concluded Copa America and has been suspended for that with a fine of USD 50,000. However, the striker can still appeal the decision, which stops him from playing in four friendlies this year.
Ending speculation surrounding his marriage with an Indian national, Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali on Friday said that he is marrying Shamia Arzoo in Dubai on August 20. As per reports, Shamia is a flight engineer with Emirates Airlines, while her family members are settled in New Delhi.
Andy Murray and brother Jamie were knocked out in the Citi Open doubles quarterfinals, outlasted by the third-seeded team of Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus 6-7 (3), 7-6 (6), 10-7 on Friday.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner responded on Friday to speculation that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton could become Formula One team mates by saying he had yet to hear from Mercedes' five times world champion.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Friday stepped up his calls to protect players from burn-out after claiming England's festive fixture ...
