A century from Mohammed Hafeez has helped to extend Pakistan’s lead in the third and final test. At lunch on day four, Pakistan are 229-4 in their second innings. Jonny Bairstow missed the chance to stump Hafeez on 98 and he was also dropped by Stuart Broad on 113. Alastair Cook’s men need a win to level the three match series. The hosts lead by 157 runs at lunch.
Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence
Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, securing promotion from the Championship with three games to spare on Friday.
Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year
Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Madrid Open for the second consecutive year after withdrawing on Friday with a wrist injury, dealing another blow to the world number two's clay court preparations ahead of his French Open title defence.
Injured Djokovic to miss Madrid Open
Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.
Mumbai's IPL campaign fizzles amid Bumrah's barren run
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended Jasprit Bumrah after the struggling pace spearhead went a fifth Indian Premier League match without a wicket in Thursday's seven-wicket defeat by Punjab Kings.
Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
Iranian women's football players Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh thanked the Australian government on Friday for offering a "safe haven" and said they wished to resume their sporting careers after rebuilding their lives.
Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have arrested an Irish fugitive accused of involvement in an organised criminal group linked to international crimes in his home country.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to discuss national priorities and the country’s continued development.
A number of drivers in Dubai are facing legal action for reckless driving stunts during the recent rains.
