Venus Williams wanted to send a message to herself and to others about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up.

The Litton Das-led Bangladesh made history as they defeated Pakistan by eight runs in a thriller during the second T20I, capturing their first-ever short-format series against them on Tuesday.

Top seeds Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani crashed out in the first round of the China Open, ending their men's doubles title ...