Sport

England men’s cricket team will visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years when they play two Twenty20 internationals in Karachi in October 2021.

Simon Whitlock despatched Gary Anderson to qualify for the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts, as Dave Chisnall, James Wade and Dimitri Van den Bergh also secured their progress.

Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes race engineer, Peter Bonnington, has given a fascinating insight into their working relationship and the newly-crowned seven-time world champion’s desire and ability to keep improving.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is launching a book club so that all children can experience the escapism of reading.

Former Test umpire John Holder and ex-player Ismail Dawood want an inquiry into the lack of match officials from ethnic minorities in the English game.

Ben Chilwell has returned to England training following a back spasm, as all 22 players in the squad tested negative for coronavirus.

Tom Little has warned Alen Babic that “nobody will run at me like he does” and has promised to meet his opponent head-on.

Anthony Joshua’s world title fight has “extra precautions” to ease fears about finding a late replacement for Kubrat Pulev, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Conor Benn is a “world-class welterweight” who can prove his credentials after “working tirelessly” to build on his father’s legacy, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Mikuru Suzuki missed four match darts as she came close to inflicting a shock group-stage defeat on defending champion Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts.