NADA has suspended Bajrang Punia for four years, during which time he has been barred from playing professionally and applying for a coaching job abroad. Punia’s suspension period began from April 23 when he was provisionally suspended for the first time by NADA for failing to provide a sample for the dope test. Meanwhile, Pakistan beat Zimbabwe in the second ODI to level the series. Saim Ayub starred with an unbeaten hundred as Pakistan stormed to a 10-wicket victory. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.

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Bajrang Punia suspended by NADA for four years

Indian ace wrestler and now a politician, Bajrang Punia, has been slapped with a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusal to provide his sample for a dope test on March 10 earlier this year during the trials for the national team.

West Indies move up WTC points table with a win in Antigua

A collective bowling performance for the West Indies led by pacers Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales helped the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh with a 201-run win in Antigua. West Indies moved up from the bottom of the WTC points table to eighth spot.

New Zealand unveil playing XI for England opener in Christchurch

New Zealand have dropped Will Young, the Player of the Series from India whitewash as the hosts announced their playing XI for the first Test against England on November 28 in Christchurch. Pacer-bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith will make his debut while Kane Williamson has returned to the fold after missing the India tour due to groin injury.

Pakistan level three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe

Saim Ayub slammed in his maiden international ton as Pakistan made light work of Zimbabwe in the second ODI chasing 148 with all 10 wickets remaining.

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