Briefly: India qualify for mixed relay final at U20 Worlds

Lima

The Indian quartet of Jay Kumar, Neeru Pahtak, Rihan Chaudhary and Sandramol Sabu qualified for the 4x400m mixed relay final after finishing third among 20 competing teams at the World Athletics U20 Championships. The Indians clocked their season’s best of 3:22.54 to finish second in their heat. Australia topped the standings with 3:21.10.

Mumbai

Duleep Trophy: Siraj ruled out, Jadeja allowed more rest

Seamer Mohammed Siraj will miss the Duleep Trophy’s first round games due to illness while veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been allowed an extended period of rest by the BCCI’s national selection committee. The first round, comprising two matches, will be held on September 5-8 with India A taking on India B in Bengaluru and India C facing India D in Ananthapur.

Adelaide

Smriti to play for reigning WBBL champions Adelaide

Adelaide Strikers have finally secured the services of Indian star Smriti Mandhana for the Women’s Big Bash League after chasing her for years. The Indian opener has previously played for three WBBL teams — Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes.

Verona

Juventus earn 2nd win, Fabregas’s Como get a point

Juventus became the only Serie A team to win both of its opening two matches of the season after Dusan Vlahovic scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Verona. Nicolo Savona also scored on his full debut. Como earned their first Serie A point in more than two decades when Cesc Fabregas’ team came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Cagliari. Como return to the top flight after a 21-year absence. Agencies