Azam has now failed to score a hundred in 28 Test innings dating back to December 2022.

Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of the first Test in Lahore.

American sprinter Noah Lyles and his compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are among the nominees for the title of best track athlete of the year.

A defiant West Indies battled to 361-9 at tea on day four of the second Test against India after gritty centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope took the visitors into the lead on Monday.

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins said that he was "probably less likely than likely" to be fit for the first Ashes Test next month, but was still clinging to a shred of hope.