Younis Khan, the senior Pakistan batsman, was on Wednesday named the vice-captain for the Indian tour starting on Thursday. The Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement that Younis would be deputy to Shoaib Malik for the five one-day internationals and three Tests.

Phil Mickelson, the American world number two golfer, will be fulfilling a childhood ambition when he tees off in the first round of the $4 million Singapore Open on Thursday. "I really wanted to come one day and now I am very happy that I have been able to find the time," Mickelson said.