Tennis

Paula Badosa Withdraws from Wuhan Open Amid Racism Row

Former world number two Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open amid a racism row over an online photo. The Spaniard pulled out of the WTA 1000 tournament, citing a gastrointestinal illness, hours before her first round match against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. The controversy stems from a photo posted

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Duckett's Thumb Injury Casts Doubt Over England's Batting in Pakistan Test

England's Test debutant Ben Duckett faces an anxious wait to determine his availability for the remainder of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Duckett suffered a suspected dislocation of his left thumb while fielding at slip on the opening day, casting doubt over his ability to bat.

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India Eyes Historic Hat-Trick of Test Series Wins in Australia

India's quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Test series triumph in Australia begins on November 22 with the first Test in Perth. After their historic victories in 2018-19 and 2020-21, Rohit Sharma's team faces a formidable challenge in a five-Test series, the first since 1991-92. India&

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Indian Cricket Team to Depart for Australia with Intra-Squad Matches Planned

The Indian cricket team is set to embark on a crucial tour of Australia, with the first Test match scheduled to commence on November 22 in Perth. To prepare for the highly anticipated series, the team is expected to depart for Australia at least two weeks prior to the opening

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Chicago CC Triumphs in NCL Sixty Strikes with Uthappa and Lynn Masterclass

The National Cricket League (NCL) in the United States has introduced a thrilling new format: the Sixty Strikes tournament. This 10-overs-a-side competition has attracted some of the biggest names in cricket, both on and off the field. In a recent match, Robin Uthappa-led Chicago CC emerged victorious over Texas Gladiators

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IOA Chief Slams Vinesh Phogat for Blaming Association for Olympic Disqualification

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has strongly criticized former wrestler Vinesh Phogat for blaming the association for her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Usha asserted that the responsibility lies with Phogat's team, not the IOA. Phogat, who recently entered politics and won her debut election in

Tennis

Giuliana Olmos: From Mexican Star to Doubles Dominance

Giuliana "GuGu" Olmos, a Mexican-born tennis star, has made a name for herself as a formidable doubles player. Her journey began at the age of 11, when she realized her passion for the sport. By 16, she had the honor of representing Mexico in international competitions. Olmos'

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Hussain's Masterstroke: Tendulkar's Only Test Stumping

Nasser Hussain's Masterstroke: The Only Test Stumping of Sachin Tendulkar's Illustrious Career In the annals of cricket history, the name Sachin Tendulkar stands tall as a batting maestro whose mastery of spin and unwavering composure were legendary. However, even the greatest of players are not immune

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New Zealand to Tour India for Crucial Women's ODI Series

New Zealand's women's cricket team will embark on a three-match ODI tour of India later this month, a series that was initially postponed due to scheduling conflicts. The matches, scheduled for October 24, 27, and 29 in Ahmedabad, will serve as a crucial step in both

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India to Defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy Title in Bihar

India to Defend Women's Asian Champions Trophy Title in Bihar Two-time champions India will embark on their title defense in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, scheduled to commence on November 11 in Bihar. The tournament will witness the participation of six teams, including hosts

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Eoin Morgan Praises India's Aggressive Approach in Kanpur Test Victory

England's 2019 World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan, has heaped praise on India's impressive victory against Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur. Despite rain and a wet outfield disrupting play for over two days, Rohit Sharma's team emerged victorious by seven wickets, showcasing their

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Bangladesh All-Rounder Mahmudullah Retires from T20Is

Mahmudullah Retires from T20Is, Citing Focus on ODIs Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), effective after the third and final match of the ongoing series against India. The 38-year-old made the announcement at a pre-match press conference ahead of the second T20I in

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Legendary Cricketers Unite in International Masters League

The International Masters League (IML), a highly anticipated T20 franchise tournament, is set to ignite the cricketing world from November 17 to December 8. Six cricketing powerhouses—India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies—will field legendary players in this thrilling competition. The inaugural edition will commence

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Salman Agha's Century and Controversial Six Fuel Pakistan's Charge in Multan

Salman Agha's heroics propelled Pakistan to a commanding position on Day 2 of the first Test against England in Multan. The 30-year-old batsman played a pivotal role in Pakistan's charge, scoring an unbeaten 104 off 119 balls to guide his team past the 560-mark. Agha'

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FIFA Suspends Italian Footballer for Discriminatory Remark

FIFA has imposed a 10-match suspension on Italian footballer Marco Curto for making a discriminatory remark towards South Korean forward Hee Chan Hwang during a preseason friendly between Como and Wolverhampton. The incident occurred in July, with Hwang reporting the remark to the referee during the second half. Como initially

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Suryakumar Yadav on Verge of Equaling Kohli's T20I Record

Team India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is poised to make history as he stands on the cusp of equaling Virat Kohli's record as the second-fastest batter to reach 2500 runs in T20 Internationals. With just 39 runs separating him from the milestone, Suryakumar has the opportunity

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Sadia Iqbal Briefly Tops ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings

Sadia Iqbal's brief reign as the top-ranked ICC women's T20I bowler was a historic moment for Pakistan cricket. However, Sophie Ecclestone quickly reclaimed the top spot, highlighting the intense competition at the pinnacle of the sport. Iqbal's rise to the top was fueled by

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Whiteman, Inglis Centuries Rescue WA from Neser Onslaught

Western Australia's batting heroes, Sam Whiteman and Josh Inglis, defied a hostile Queensland attack to rescue their team from a disastrous start on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA. After Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft fell off the first ball, Michael Neser wreaked havoc, claiming

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Scotland Face South Africa in T20 World Cup Clash, India Take on Sri Lanka

Scotland and South Africa will face off in their first-ever women's cricket match in any format on Tuesday in Dubai. Scotland, making their T20 World Cup debut, have lost their first two matches, while South Africa are coming off a seven-wicket defeat to England. Scotland's hopes

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Arshdeep Singh: Living in the Present, Focused on the Now

Arshdeep Singh, the T20 World Cup-winning left-arm pacer, believes in living in the present and not dwelling on the past or future. Despite making his debut just two years ago, the 25-year-old has already played 55 T20Is, including two World Cups. "I'm enjoying my game and didn&

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Anthony McGrath Appointed Yorkshire Men's Head Coach

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has appointed Anthony McGrath as their new men's head coach on a five-year deal. McGrath, a former England all-rounder and Yorkshire academy graduate, returns to his home county after a successful stint as director of cricket at Essex. McGrath's coaching career began

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India to Host Prestigious World Pickleball Championship Series in 2024

India is set to host the prestigious World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. The event, scheduled to take place in Mumbai from November 12th to 17th, 2024, will bring together the world's top pickleball players

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Gunther Retains, Cody Rhodes Challenges for WWE Crown Jewel Championship

WWE Raw witnessed a thrilling night of action, with Gunther retaining his World Heavyweight Championship against Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes emerging as his next challenger. The main event saw Zayn put up a valiant effort, but Gunther's dominance proved insurmountable. The champion weathered Zayn's relentless

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Dimitrov Exacts Revenge on Popyrin, Reaches 40 Wins for Second Consecutive Year

Grigor Dimitrov, the former world No. 3, exacted revenge on Alexei Popyrin in the first round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Popyrin, who had upset Dimitrov in the Canadian Masters 1000 two months prior, was no match for the Bulgarian this time around. Dimitrov, now 33, secured a hard-fought

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Indian Kettlebell Lifter Dr. Payal Kanodia to Represent India at IUKL World Championship 2024

Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson of YFLO Delhi and Trustee of M3M Foundation, is set to represent India at the prestigious IUKL World Championship 2024 in Kettlebell Lifting. This global event, organized by the International Union of Kettlebell Lifting (IUKL), will be held in Corfu, Greece, from October 10 to 14,