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Stan Wawrinka receives wild card for Wimbledon
The former World No 3, a two-time quarterfinalist at the event, will play in the main draw at the grass-court major for the 16th time. The 37-year-old recently returned after undergoing two left foot surgeries last year. The other players who have received men's singles wild cards are Tim Van Rijthoven of The Netherlands and Britons Liam Broady, Jay Clarke, Alastair Gray, Paul Jubb and Ryan Peniston.
3rd T20I: India thrash South Africa by 48 runs, stay alive in series
Quickfire fifties by Ruturaj Gaikwad (57 off 35) and Ishan Kishan (54 off 35) propelled India to 179/5 in 20 overs. Apart from Gaikwad and Kishan, Hardik Pandya (31 not out off 21) gave final flourish to Indian innings, after being invited to bat first. On the other hand, Dwaine Pretorius (2/29) was most successful bowler for Proteas while Keshav Maharaj (1/24), Kagiso Rabada (1/31) and Tabraiz Shamsi (1/36) also chipped in with one wicket each.
We made disciplined bids with a focus on long-term value: Disney Star after retaining IPL TV rights
Disney Star retained TV rights (Package A) for Rs 23,575 crore while Viacom18 bagged the digital property for Rs 23,758 cr (Package B & C). Viacom 18 also got the rights for Aus, SA, UK regions in Package D while Times got the MENA and US. "We made disciplined bids with a focus on long-term value. We chose not to proceed with the digital rights given the price required to secure that package.
IPL Media Rights: BCCI gets richer by Rs 48,390 cr after e-auction; Disney Star retains TV rights, Viacom18 bags digital
After the end of e-auction, BCCI secretary Jay Shah informed about the winners of different packages and the respective amount for bagging the rights. Disney Star retained TV rights (Package A) for 23,575 crore while Viacom18 bagged the digital property for 23,758 cr (Package B & C). Viacom 18 also got the rights for Aus, SA, UK regions in Package D while Times got the MENA and US.
Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth knocked out in first round
World No 9 Jiao started the match better and raced to a 9-2 lead as Sindhu seemed slow off the blocks in the opening exchanges. However, the Indian shuttler, who had defeated Jiao to win the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal last year, came back into the contest and managed to reduce the deficit to 14-12 after prevailing in some closely-fought rallies.
3rd T20I: South Africa win toss, opt to bowl against India
After losing the toss, India captain Rishabh Pant said, "We would have bowled as well. But as an Indian team we are not looking at the toss too much. We are playing with same team. We spoke about getting better in execution and if we do that we will be fine. Looks like a better wicket, but feels a bit soft underneath." Meanwhile, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said, "Same team, same thing, bowl again. Feels hard, looks like a good wicket to bat. Just want to focus on the areas we can improve."
Sahal Abdul Samad's rise will make Indian football proud, says IM Vijayan
Sahal came off the bench to score during injury time in India's 2-1 win over the Afghans in a third-round qualifier for the Asian Cup in Kolkata. Vijayan feels Sahal's crucial goal will provide immense aspiration for youngsters following the rise of Indian football. "Sahal is a source of pride for the younger generation of Indians. Sahal scored within seconds of entering the field at the most crucial moment.
India qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023 for 2nd successive time
This is the first time that India have qualified for two successive editions of the Asian Cup. Ahead of their final game against group toppers Hong Kong, Sunil Chhetri-led team is placed 2nd in Group D. Both teams are on six points but Hong Kong are above India based on goal difference. The final qualifying round saw 24 teams vie for the 11 remaining spots.
Setback for Murray ahead of Wimbledon as tennis ace forced to pull out of Queen's Club event
The 35-year-old, who has been in great form in recent weeks and reached the final in Stuttgart last week, would take it as a huge setback ahead of Wimbledon, which begins on June 27. "After having a scan, an abdominal injury means I won't be fit to compete at Queen's this year," Murray said in a statement late on Monday.
Australia make it to fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup with win over world No. 22 Peru
A strong team display, along with the heroics of the substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, helped seal Australia's spot in the quadrennial showpiece, set to commence in November this year. Australia join reigning world champions France, Tunisia, and Denmark in Group D. An emotional Australia head coach Graham Arnold termed the triumph as a milestone moment for football in the country and one that will sit alongside the achievements of the Socceroos' World Cup and qualifying squads from 1974, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
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