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‘Aussie talk will be about Pujara, Kohli’: Ricky Ponting

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes Australia will be wary of “thorn in their side” Cheteshwar and “back at his best” Virat ahead of next week’s World Test Championship final

02 June,2023 08:29 AM IST | PTI
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We practised with Dukes ball during IPL, says spinner Axar

However, India are well prepared for the challenge. To familiarise themselves with the Dukes ball, which is used in English conditions, the Men in Blue have been working with it in the recent past. “We knew about this before the start of the IPL. So even during the IPL, it was discussed that we will bowl with the red ball,” Axar told ICC

02 June,2023 08:31 AM IST | PTI
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Broad claims fifer as England bowl out Ireland for 172

Ireland were in dire straits at 19-3 after losing the loss, with Broad’s early treble strike including ducks for both Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector England great Broad finished with 5-51 from 17 overs and left-arm spinner Jack Leach took 3-35 from 14 as skipper Ben Stokes, battling knee trouble, didn’t bowl at all

02 June,2023 08:32 AM IST | AFP
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French Open: Teen Mirra Andreeva sets sights on 25 Grand Slams

Russian Andreeva becomes youngest player since 2005 to enter third round in Paris; aims for record 25 Grand Slams

02 June,2023 08:35 AM IST | AFP
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Sabalenka refuses to answer questions on Ukraine war

“I’ve got no comments to you,” the Australian Open champion said in a press conference after her 7-5, 6-2 victory over Iryna Shymanovich in the second round at the Grand Slam tournament

02 June,2023 08:35 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Iga Swiatek storms into Round 3, hopes to defend French Open title

The World No. 1 crushed American Claire Liu 6-4, 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier. Swiatek, who turned 22 on Wednesday, will face China’s Wang Xinyu on Saturday for a place in the second week

02 June,2023 08:27 AM IST | AFP
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Cameron Norrie calls for video replays after row post Lucas Pouille win

Norrie hit the ball after it had appeared to bounce twice to win a point early in the third set of the second round clash. The 14th seed then broke for a 3-1 lead on his way to a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 win over 675th-ranked Pouille, a former top-10 player

02 June,2023 08:41 AM IST | AFP
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Gael Monfils withdraws from French Open due to wrist injury

“I have a problem with my wrist that I can’t overcome,” the 36-year-old Monfils told reporters. “I had tests and the doctor said it was not good to play and that I should stop”

02 June,2023 08:21 AM IST | AFP
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Sevilla soar to seventh heaven after getting better of Mourinho's Roma

Gonzalo Montiel’s Spaniards beat Roma 4-1 on penalties to maintain their perfect record in all European finals

02 June,2023 08:20 AM IST | AFP
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Junior Men's Asia Cup Hockey: India emerge champions, beat Pakistan 2-1 in final

The final quarter saw Pakistan make a flurry of attacks with as they got at least three penalty corners in quick succession. In the 50th minute, Indian custodian Mohith Shashikumar made a diving save when Arbaz Ayaz tried to deflect a penalty corner from the left side of the Indian goal

02 June,2023 07:57 AM IST | PTI
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'Welcome back': Jadeja, Rahane, Gill, Suryakumar hit the nets ahead of WTC final

The official Twitter handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a few pictures of the Indian stars Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav going through their paces before the big encounter

02 June,2023 08:11 AM IST | ANI
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Ricky Ponting urges Mohammed Shami to 'step up' ahead of WTC final

India are set to call on their pacers more at The Oval than in the recent Test series against Australia on home soil when Mohammed Shami sent down 69.1 overs to be the busiest quick

02 June,2023 08:07 AM IST | ANI
Ibrahim Zadran wreaks havoc on Sri Lanka as Afghanistan win 1st ODI by 6 wickets

Ibrahim Zadran wreaks havoc on Sri Lanka as Afghanistan win 1st ODI by 6 wickets

Ibrahim Zadran was the hero for the visitors, taking the Sri Lankan quicks to task during the Power Play as he raced to his half-century in just 35 balls

02 June,2023 08:08 PM IST | Hambantota | mid-day online correspondent
MSK Prasad warns Rohit Sharma against repeating two-year-old selection blunder

MSK Prasad warns Rohit Sharma against repeating two-year-old selection blunder

Former chief selector MSK Prasad warned skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid against repeating the same selection blunder like they did it two years ago, and urged to not pick the playing XI for the high-profile World Test Championship (WTC) final with a pre-determined mindset

02 June,2023 06:43 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Gavaskar & other 1983 World Cup-winning stars support protesting wrestlers

Gavaskar & other 1983 World Cup-winning stars support protesting wrestlers

Urging the aggrieved wrestlers to not take any hasty decision, members of the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team on Friday came out in support of Vinesh Phogat and Co.

02 June,2023 05:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India bowling line-up for World Test Championship Final still a mystery for Aus

India bowling line-up for World Test Championship Final still a mystery for Aus

While the Australia XI looks relatively settled ahead of the June 7 clash at The Oval, there is still plenty of conjecture around the makeup of India's team, especially surrounding their bowlers

02 June,2023 11:29 AM IST | London | ANI
Former captain Carl Hooper joins West Indies coaching team

Former captain Carl Hooper joins West Indies coaching team

After playing 329 international matches for the West Indies across more than 15 years and scoring over 10,500 runs, Carl Hooper took up the role of leading the team from behind and he has been a coach and mentor at various levels

02 June,2023 11:27 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Team India's big crorepati flops at IPL 2023!

Team India's big crorepati flops at IPL 2023!

IPL-16 has hits but misses too. Here are they…

02 June,2023 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Club class: Modern Cricket Club gives Kalyan a good name

Club class: Modern Cricket Club gives Kalyan a good name

Recent triumph in Shamrao Thosar Trophy and Kanga League qualification, a fine reward for Sanket More-led and Mobin Shaikh-coached club

01 June,2023 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Dhoni undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai, confirms CSK CEO Vishwanathan

Dhoni undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai, confirms CSK CEO Vishwanathan

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, successfully underwent a left knee surgery in a Mumbai hospital on Thursday

01 June,2023 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Key for both teams will be to dismiss Smith and Kohli early: Finch on WTC final

Key for both teams will be to dismiss Smith and Kohli early: Finch on WTC final

Dramatic, unpredictable, controversial, for over many decades, the India vs Australia rivalry has been one of cricket's great rivalries

01 June,2023 06:29 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Manchester City vs Manchester United live streaming: How to watch FA Cup Final?

Manchester City vs Manchester United live streaming: How to watch FA Cup Final?

Manchester United will look to lift their second trophy of the season. A win against Manchester City will guide the Red Devils to their 13th FA Cup title on Saturday

02 June,2023 08:24 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

Casemiro's winning mentality key to Manchester United's hopes in FA Cup final

There were several eyebrows raised when Brazil midfielder Casemiro completed his move to Manchester United in August

02 June,2023 07:52 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

Five most memorable Manchester derbies as City, United head into FA Cup final

About four Manchester City players are expected to return from niggling injuries and fitness issues to play in Saturday’s high-profile FA Cup final

02 June,2023 07:36 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
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