Cricket

Australia scored 274/5 after winning the toss at stumps on the first day of the deciding fourth test for Border Gavaskar trophy.Marnus Labuschagne scored a ton for hosts.India have included  debutants in the bowling line up with Natarajan,Sunder and Shardul Thakur.

Motorsport

French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin died after Dakar rally crash.He was 52.

Athletics

SAI has approved appointment of Nikolai Snesarev of Belarus as middle and long distance coach of Indian athletics team.

Football

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw in premier league on Thursday night.Gunners are still in bottom half of the table.

Golf

Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera was arrested in Rio de Janerio for extradition to Argentina.

Basketball

Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs 109-105 on Thursday night in NBA.

By Shailesh

Source: Internet