The 24-time Grand Slam champion responded emphatically to an error-ridden first set to see off the Australian 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in three hours and 18 minutes on Centre Court. He advances to face Flavio Cobolli after the Italian’s 6-4 6-4 6-7 7-6 victory over Marin Cilic, Jack Draper’s conqueror, earlier in the day. Djokovic...
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“Worst Umpire Of The Generation”: West Indies Urged To ‘Walk Off’ After 2 Controversial Calls
While the first Test between West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is shaping up for an intense finish, much of the headlines on Day 2 were made not by the players, but by the third umpire for the game. South African umpire Adrian Holdstock – the third umpire for the...
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Eng vs Ind Root, Smith steer England to five-wicket victory at Headingley
England make an excellent recovery after losing four wickets in quick succession in the afternoon session, with senior batter Joe Root playing a key role in guiding the hosts to an emphatic five-wicket victory after building significant partnerships with captain Ben Stokes and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, the latter remaining unbeaten on 44 in an unbroken...
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ENG vs IND, 1st Test: Rahul, Pant hundreds help India post 371-run target for Eng
When Rishabh Pant bats, it feels like he is capturing the thrill of life. He is endlessly fascinating, mostly exhilarating, occasionally staid and never boring. Yet, for all the razzmatazz he brings, his presence in the middle is uniquely comforting. No Indian batter in recent times has played as many match-turning knocks as Pant in Test whites....
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Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Bumrah’s 5er hands India a slender lead
But so emphatically did England turn the tables on India, that for most part of day three of the first Test here in Headingley, it was the visitors — despite a rejuvenating, cool breeze blowing across the ground — who resembled a pack of tired cyclists staring at a hulking mountain. England, from an overnight...
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“Will Honour Leadership, Legacy”: Sachin On ‘Pataudi Medal Of Excellence’
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said it was a deeply meaningful moment for him to help preserve the Pataudi family’s legacy in the storied India-England Test rivalry. Although the series will now be contested for the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a separate honour, the Pataudi Medal of Excellence, will be awarded to the winning captain of...
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Virat Meets Gill, Rishabh At His Home In London Ahead Of 1st Test vs Eng
Despite announcing his retirement from Test cricket recently, star India cricketer Virat Kohli is seemingly still involved with the Indian team. As per reports, Kohli invited Team India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill, new vice-captain Rishabh Pant, pacer Mohammed Siraj and a few others to his home in London, days before the start of India’s five-match Test series against England. With...
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Ruthless PSG Hammer Atletico Madrid 4-0 In FIFA Club World Cup Opener
Paris Saint-Germain laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday as Bayern Munich showed no mercy to Auckland’s amateurs with a ruthless 10-0 walloping. The first full day of action at the inaugural edition of the 32-team club tournament saw newly crowned European champions...
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Canada GP: George Russell wins Mercedes’ first race of 2025
Russell fended off Max Verstappen throughout the grand prix while his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli took a maiden F1 podium in third. The Brit had to wait almost six hours after taking the chequered flag for his victory to be officially confirmed, as a Red Bull protest was rejected after they had alleged that Russell...
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WTC 25: Markram, Bavuma Magic On Day 3; SA 69 Runs Away From History
South Africa have inched ever closer to victory on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against Australia at Lord’s. South Africa opener Aiden Markram recovered from a first innings duck to slam a glorious century, while captain Temba Bavuma fought through injury to stay unbeaten on 65 at Stumps on Day...