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Need three-match WTC final: Rohit Sharma

Team India captain reasons that the demands of a packed schedule means three-match final format will help arrive at a deserving winner

07 June,2023 09:34 AM IST | Debasish Datta
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Three key battles in India vs Australia June 7-11 final

Shami may not be able to boast similar figures, but at his best the experienced seamer gives India captain Rohit Sharma great control in the field

07 June,2023 09:47 AM IST | AFP
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WTC Final: Australia heavy on India respect

Virat Kohli, victorious skipper in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar series, feels Aussies don’t take his team lightly anymore after two defeats on their home turf; WTC final at Oval set to be a cracker

07 June,2023 11:58 AM IST | PTI
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Skipper Sharma on a mission!

India’s inability to win an ICC title in the last 10 years, despite numerous opportunities, has been discussed consistently ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting Wednesday at The Oval

07 June,2023 09:39 AM IST | PTI
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Defend well to win: India hockey coach Fulton

The Indian team’s post-Graham Reid era began with back-to-back defeats to Belgium (1-2) and Britain (2-4) on May 26 and 27 respectively. But the Fulton-coached side bounced back strongly in the return leg, winning 5-1 against Belgium and then beating Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were locked 4-4

07 June,2023 09:48 AM IST | PTI
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Sunil Kumar bags gold at Asian U-20 Athletics Championships

Sunil, 18, won 100m hurdles, discus throw and javelin throw to make up for the below par show in the other events and secure the gold medal in the gruelling discipline competed over two days

07 June,2023 09:53 AM IST | PTI
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Was clear over handshake: Elina Svitolina on Aryna Sabalenka

Ukraine’s Svitolina insists Belarusian Sabalenka shouldn’t have waited at the net, expecting the gesture after her quarter-final win; accuses World No. 2 of causing tension

07 June,2023 09:55 AM IST | AFP
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I don’t support the war: Aryna Sabalenka

“I’m not supporting the war. I don’t support war, meaning I don’t support Lukashenko. We played a lot of Fed Cups in Belarus,” the World No. 2 said after reaching the French Open semi-finals by defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine

07 June,2023 09:56 AM IST | AFP
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World No.1 Iga Swiatek awarded walkover, progresses into French Open quarters

In the first set, 22-year-old, Iga Swiatek was leading 5-1 and so just a game away to win the set before her opponent withdrew from the match. Therefore, Iga Swiatek was awarded a walkover. With this win, Iga Swiatek increased her winning streak to 11 in the French Open

07 June,2023 10:17 AM IST | ANI
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'Ten days of training, and facilities are top notch', shares Sunil Chhetri

"But I am completely amazed at how Bhubaneshwar has managed to outdo them with their top-notch facilities. We have been training here every day, and in this setting, I feel every sport will have a place to call home." Jhingan concluded

07 June,2023 10:58 AM IST | ANI
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'Won't be surprised if Indian team is happy playing at Oval': Tendulkar

The 'Master Blaster' also shed light on the inclusion of two spinners, the most extensive debate circulating over the internet as well as among the former cricketers. According to him, the inclusion of spinners will turn out to be fruitful in the long run

07 June,2023 10:12 AM IST | ANI
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WTC Final: Shardul Thakur wants to make 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity

Thakur will be particularly useful if there are any overcast periods during the match as there could be rain on Saturday, Sunday and Monday -- the scheduled fourth, fifth and reserve days

07 June,2023 10:10 AM IST | IANS
Virat Kohli rates Steve Smith as the 'best Test batter of this generation'

Virat Kohli rates Steve Smith as the 'best Test batter of this generation'

Coming into the WTC final, the 34-year-old Steve Smith has scored 8792 runs from 96 Tests at an average of 59.80 with 30 hundreds and 37 fifties

07 June,2023 10:22 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
WTC Final: Head, Smith shine as Australia post daunting 327/3 at stumps on Day 1

WTC Final: Head, Smith shine as Australia post daunting 327/3 at stumps on Day 1

Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 146 and 95 respectively at close of play on Day 1 as Australia added 157 runs in the final session which had 34 overs without losing any wicket

07 June,2023 10:16 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Off-season camp begins for Mumbai cricketers

Off-season camp begins for Mumbai cricketers

41-time Ranji Trophy champions determine to stretch every sinew to get back domestic cricket domination

07 June,2023 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Players need to be paid adequately to keep them engaged, feels Ross Taylor

Players need to be paid adequately to keep them engaged, feels Ross Taylor

New Zealand great Ross Taylor feels time has come to pay cricketers adequately to keep them engaged in playing international cricket, or else, he fears more players will give up their national contracts

07 June,2023 09:34 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit stumbles in front of Kohli captaincy poster en route to ground: Watch

Rohit stumbles in front of Kohli captaincy poster en route to ground: Watch

Skipper Rohit Sharma will look to go an extra mile in an attempt to end the ten-year-old ICC title jinx when Team India take on rivals Australia at the World Test Championship Final (WTC) final on Wednesday at The Oval

07 June,2023 08:18 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Head's blistering fifty powers Aus to 170/3 at tea on opening day of WTC Final

Head's blistering fifty powers Aus to 170/3 at tea on opening day of WTC Final

Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 88-ball 79*, Australia reached 170 for 3 at tea on the the opening day of their World Test Championship Final against India on Wednesday

07 June,2023 07:53 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
How former cricketers reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin's omission from WTC final?

How former cricketers reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin's omission from WTC final?

The Rahul Dravid-coached side went in with a four-pronged pace attack and preferred Ravindra Jadeja over seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in their one-off WTC final on Wednesday at the Oval

07 June,2023 07:28 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Pak don't want to play in Ahmedabad unless they are in WC final: Sethi to ICC

Pak don't want to play in Ahmedabad unless they are in WC final: Sethi to ICC

Barclay and ICC General Manager Geoff Allardice were recently in Karachi to seek assurance from PCB boss that they won't demand to play their ODI World Cup matches at a neutral venue since ACC is all set to reject its demand of playing Asia Cup on basis of 'Hybrid Model'

07 June,2023 06:34 PM IST | Karachi | mid-day online correspondent
India vs Australia: Why are both teams wearing black armbands in WTC Final?

India vs Australia: Why are both teams wearing black armbands in WTC Final?

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first after which players from both sides walked out wearing bands on their sleeves as they lined up for the national anthems

07 June,2023 05:40 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Jude Bellingham to move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund

Jude Bellingham to move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund

The German club said the fixed fee will be 103 million euros ($110 million), plus variables that could reach more than 30 million euros ($32 million) in total over the next six seasons

07 June,2023 10:11 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent

FIFA made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup, claims Swiss regulator

FIFA was not able to provide proof that the claims were accurate, the federally recognized Swiss Commission for Fairness said in its judgment into complaints filed from five countries

07 June,2023 10:05 PM IST | Zurich | mid-day online correspondent

Durand Cup football tournament to make its way to Shillong and Kokrajhar

The prestigious Durand Cup football tournament is all set to have Shillong in Meghalaya and Kokrajhar in Assam as its new host venues this year, announced the organising committee on Wednesday

07 June,2023 08:09 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Global Chess League: Veteran Anand joins Ganges Grandmasters, Kings take Carlsen

Global Chess League: Veteran Anand joins Ganges Grandmasters, Kings take Carlsen

Six teams Ganges Grandmasters, SP Alpine Warriors, Triveni Continental Kings, Chingari Gulf Titans, upGrad Mumba Masters and Balan Alaskan Knights ¿ took part in the player draft held in Mumbai, roping in 36 front-line men and women chess players from across the globe

07 June,2023 09:55 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
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