‘Mental fatigue the real test’

Shubman Gill said Thursday that his biggest opponent could be “mental fatigue” after the India Test captain recently took over charge of the 50-over side. Speaking ahead of Friday’s second Test against the West Indies in New Delhi, Gill conceded that it was a challenge to play all three international formats, but that was what drove him.

WI name squads for Bangladesh tour

The West Indies have announced their squads for this month’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh. Shai Hope is named captain of both squads, with the likes of Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd and Brandon King also included in both formats. There is a maiden ODI call-up for former West Indies Under-19 captain Ackeem Auguste, with experienced top-order batter Evin Lewis to skip the tour as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

Mbappe relaxed and ready for WC qualifiers

France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday he was feeling relaxed with his life in Madrid and was in good shape as his nation seeks to move to the brink of World Cup qualification as they face Azerbaijan in Paris. Mbappe had received treatment for a “small niggle” in his right ankle picked up playing for Real Madrid last weekend.