Hockey

Asian Champions Trophy: South Korea will face Pakistan in the first semi-final India will start as strong contenders against Asian Games gold-winners Japan in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Tuesday.

Tennis

Belinda Bencic and Ons Jabur have both tested positive for Covid-19 after playing in Abu Dhabi. They are the third and fourth players to test positive. Rafael Nadal revealed that he had tested positive upon his return to Spain. In a Twitter post, Bencic said: "Unfortunately and even though I have been fully vaccinated, I recently tested positive for COVID-19. "I am currently in isolation and taking all precautionary measures to get through this as best as possible as I am experiencing quite severe symptoms (fever, pain, chills)."

Tennis

35-year-old Nadal, who has just returned to the sport after a long injury, was defeated by Britain's Andy Murray in the semi-finals of Friday's exhibition event. Nadal wrote on Twitter: "On returning home after playing the Abu Dhabi tournament, I have tested positive for COVID in the PCR test that was performed on me upon arrival in Spain.

Soccer

Ryan Sesegon misses Tottenham West Ham in Carabao Cup quarter-finals due to muscle injury

Cricket

India spinner Ashwin spoke about how much he prepares for his cricket, his physique is not the most athletic, and he has suffered a fair share of injuries since childhood. R Ashwin: I want to focus on how you prepare for a big series because I believe you are one of the best prepared cricketers in the world. I remember you once said that it is easy for someone like Ravindra Jadeja, who is such a natural athlete, to bowl and bowl 30 overs in a day, whereas someone like you has to fight with his body. When does your preparation for the series start?

Cricket

Archer 26, had surgery to correct a stress fracture in London on 11 December and was ruled out of the home summer, including the high-profile Test series against India. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Archer would not be available for the rest of England's winter series.

Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan captured the top prize of £100,000 after beating Neil Robertson 10-8 in the final at the Kazoo World Grand Prix Coventry on Sunday. Following the victory of this Ronnie O'Sullivan is ranked third on the one-year ranking list behind only Zhao Shintong and Luca Bresel.