Afghanistan to tour Sri Lanka in November

Andy Murray “hopes” to return from injury

Britain’s Andy Murray hopes to make his competitive return in Brisbane in January following a hip injury – but only if he is 100% fit. The Scot lost 6-3 3-6 10-6 to world number two Roger Federer as part of a charity event in Glasgow on Tuesday. It was the first time Murray, 30, had played in public since he lost to Sam Querrey at?Wimbledon in July. “I am in a significantly better place than at the end of Wimbledon and in the build-up to the US Open,” said Murray. “Walking was a big problem

08 Nov, 2017

Chandimal claims shamanism helped team

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has claimed that his side’s Test series win over Pakistan was aided by shamanism. Chandimal, 27, helped his side to a 2-0 victory with a?21-run win in the first Test?in Abu Dhabi and then a?68-run victory in Dubai?during October. He told reporters he had received a special blessing from a maaniyo, a type of?shaman,?before the series. “I am always ready to accept the blessings of anyone – whether it is a maaniyo or any clergy,” said Chandimal. “You can have

01 Nov, 2017

Felipe Massa to retire at end of season

Felipe Massa is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season. The Brazilian intended to quit F1 at the end of 2016 but?returned to Williams?after Valtteri Bottas moved to Mercedes following the retirement of world champion Nico Rosberg. Massa, who has won 11 grands prix, says this time his decision is final. The 36-year-old’s decision was influenced by the fact he wanted certainty on his future before his home grand prix next weekend. “I agreed to return this season to help Williams wh

05 Nov, 2017