India's cricket tour of South Africa will go ahead this month with a revised schedule of three Test matches and three one-day internationals.

The series had been thrown into some doubt following the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in South Africa. India, who completed a 1-0 series win over New Zealand on Monday, will now arrive in the country a week later than originally scheduled and four planned T20 internationals have been dropped and will be rearranged.

A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.

In total, the scheme covers seven projects that will enable spectators and visits move around the city with greater ease and safety – and the work will in turn offer a legacy to residents and future visitors in the years after the Games.

The eSkootr Championship™ (eSC) has appointed Canadian agency Boombox as its official Production Partner. Having created content across several Olympic Sports and X Games, as well as with esport leagues and creative powerhouse Red Bull, Boombox are perfectly placed to help deliver imaginative and innovative content that will engage viewers with a fresh approach across all eSC platforms.

The Women's Tennis Association has announced the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

Peng, 35, disappeared from public view for three weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault. WTA chief Steve Simon said that he had serious doubts that Peng was free, safe and not subject to intimidation.

It has just been reported – by several of his previous clubs – that former footballer Marvin Morgan has died.

The ex-Aldershot, Shrewsbury Town and Plymouth Argyle striker made more than 200 career appearances in the Football League, also spending time on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge and Hartlepool. He also started his own clothing wear business Fresh Ego Kid, while he was with Shropshire club Shrewsbury.

It’s the biggest celebration of the summer as tickets for Birmingham 2022 on General Sale now. And this is the chance to be part of the party at the Closing Ceremony, or secure your seat to any of the remaining 150+ sessions of sport that are still available.