Briefly: Sindhu edges past Han to enter quarterfinals
Odense
Two-time Olympics medallist PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to defeat world No. 7 Han Yue of China in a thrilling contest, progressing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday. Sindhu, a former world champion and currently ranked 18th, won 18-21 21-12 21-16 in a second-round match that lasted 63 minutes. This marks her first win over a top-10 player since defeating Han in the Malaysia Masters final in May.
Multan
England stutter in victory pursuit, Pakistan in charge
Pakistan set England a tricky victory target of 297 and then reduced the touring side to 36/2 on an eventful third day of the second Test to stay on course for a series-levelling victory on Thursday. Salman Agha, dropped twice early in his knock, smashed a belligerent 63 as Pakistan posted 221 all out in their second innings in the spin-dominated contest.
Guwahati
ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat NorthEast United 3-2
Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United 3-2 in an Indian Super League match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday, courtesy of a brace from birthday boy Wilmar Jordan Gil. The Marina Machans played the final few minutes with a man lesser but held firm.
