Sports from Monday, November 4th, 2024

Pat Cummins proved once more he is the man for a batting crisis as he guided world champions Australia to a tense two-wicket win in their series-opening one-day international against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

Manchester United's interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy believes the team can turn around their torrid season based on the "spirit" he saw in their two games since the sacking of manager Erik ten Hag.

Max Verstappen answered critics of his driving with a statement win in Brazil on Sunday that ranked among the best of his Formula One career.