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Port of Spain, June 25 (IANS) The West Indies won the toss and elected to field against India in their second One-Day International (ODI) cricket match here on Sunday.

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the well-wishers, congratulations poured in for star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on his title triumph at the Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament on Sunday.

Adelaide, June 25 (IANS) Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell on Sunday said a captain is best advised by senior teammates on the field and assisted by managers off it, hinting at Virat Kohli's spat with coach Anil Kumble, which led to the latter tendering his resignation.

London, June 25 (IANS) Brazilian defensive midfielder Fabio is reportedly tempted to work under English Premier League club Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho.

London, June 25 (IANS) India had to settle for the sixth place after going down to Canada 2-3 in a fifth-sixth place match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final here on Sunday.

Halle (Germany), June 25 (IANS) Swiss tennis player Roger Federer claimed his ninth title at the Halle Open after beating German Alexander Zverev, World No.12, in Sunday's final.

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), June 25 (IANS) Asserting that the captain's role is more important than that of the coach, former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) President Anurag Thakur has called for skipper Virat Kohli being allowed full control over the Indian team.

Port of Spain, June 25 (IANS) Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Sunday revealed that experienced batsmen Yuvraj Singh and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni are mentoring the side after coach Anil Kumble stepped down from his post just before the West Indies tour.

London, June 25 (IANS) India had to settle for the sixth place after going down to Canada 2-3 in a fifth-sixth place match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final here on Sunday.

Moscow, June 25 (IANS) Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal is hoping his teammate Alexis Sanchez joins his club Bayern Munich adding the Arsenal forward is a "a spectacular player".

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday congratulated Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth for his Australian Open Superseries men's title victory.

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel here on Sunday flagged off the third Slum Yuva Daud which aims to promote sporting culture among the youth living in slum areas.

Paris, June 25 (IANS) Forward Valere Germain became the first recruit of his hometown team Marseille after he left Monaco, the club announced.

Madrid, June 25 (IANS) Despite doubts about Cristiano Ronaldo's stay at Real Madrid, former club defender Miguel Salgado has said he believes the reigning Spanish football league champions will hold on to their star forward.

Nairobi, June 25 (IANS) Middle-distance runner David Rudisha and 2015 World Champion Ezekiel Kemboi missed out on the Kenya trials but were selected to represent the country at this year's event in London from August 4 to 13.