PV Sindhu in second round of Syed Modi International

Lucknow: Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu stormed into the second round of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament with a dominating win over compatriot Tanya Hemanth in the women’ singles competition here today. The 26-year-old from beat Tanya 21-9 21-9.

Karachi

3 foreigners test positive ahead of departure for PSL

Three foreign players of the Quetta Gladiators franchise, including Australian James Faulkner, West Indian Shermon Hetmayer and Luke Wood, have tested positive for Covid ahead of their departure for the Pakistan Super League.

Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands)

Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi leads in Tata Steel Masters

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi settled for a draw in Round 4 against Russia’s Andrey Esipenko to stay in the lead with three points. AGENCIES