WADA PROBES INTO ABUSE

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has dropped all of its investigations in regard to Russian fencers, who had been mentioned in the infamous report of the agencys independent commission, the Russian Fencing Federation announced. “The justice has finally prevailed,” Russian Fencing Federation president Alexander Mikhailov said. “The WADA made a decision to stop investigations in regard to our fencers and we are content with such outcome.”

Having suffered defeats in their previous matches, India and South Africa face a do-or-die battle in their quest for a semi-final spot when they meet in a Group B contest of the Champions Trophy cricket tournament at The Oval here on Sunday.

India suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their last group match while Pakistan beat South Africa via the DuckworthLewis method.

India must have faced the biggest reality-check in the tournament, having lost to Sri Lanka even after registering a formidable total of 321/6 after being asked to bat first. The toss might have had its own effect on the match with India captain Virat Kohli always willing to chase first.