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IPL 2022: Cummins leaves Kolkata Knight Riders early due to hip injury, says report
The report added that Cummins, Australia's Test captain, is now headed to reach his home in Sydney to recover from the injury and be fit in time for an all-format tour to Sri Lanka next month. "Cummins had been managing the niggle through the IPL but, with Kolkata only having an outside chance of making the playoffs, he will complete his rehabilitation at home before flying out for the ODI and Test legs of next month's Sri Lanka tour," said the report.
IPL 2022: Shaw unlikely to feature in Delhi's remaining league matches, hints Watson
Shaw has not featured in DC's last three league matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals after playing against Lucknow Super Giants on May 1. An Instagram story from Shaw on May 8 showed that the opener was admitted to a hospital due to fever.
Real Madrid send Levante down while Real Sociedad assure place in Europe
First-half goals from Ferland Mendy, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr gave Madrid a 4-0 lead as Carlo Ancelotti continued to rotate his side ahead of the final in two and a half weeks. Vinicius scored his second of the game in the 68th minute and completed his hat-trick seven minutes from time against a rival that appeared to accept their fate on Thursday night.
CLOSE-IN: Is cricket truly a gentleman's game now?
Cricket was in the initial days in England encouraged by royalty and the richer segments of society, and it grew to become a popular sport amongst them. The famous matches between the Gentlemen versus the Players was initiated in 1806 and it only ended in 1961. The Players were working-class cricketers who earned their living through the game.
IPL Turning Point: Pacers make it possible for Mumbai Indians against CSK
The pitch does have something to offer for the bowlers, and that is when they need to grab their chance and make it count. Mumbai Indians' Australian pacers Daniel Sams, Jasprit Bumrah, and Riley Meredith made good use of the swing and bounce offered by the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium for Match 59 of IPL 2022 to bowl out Chennai Super Kings for 97 and set up their five-wicket win.
Italian Open: Swiatek beats Azarenka to set up quarters clash with Andreescu
The victory extended Swiatek's remarkable winning streak to 25 matches, the longest streak since Serena Williams ran off 27 wins in 2015. The victory sets up a marquee match-up against 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu on Friday. While the scoreline appears perfunctory, Swiatek found herself under constant pressure from Azarenka's suffocating return game.
Commonwealth Games: Pakistan skipper Maroof's daughter denied accreditation
The decision forced Maroof to deliberate over her participation in the event, which is to be held from July 25 to August 8 in Birmingham. However, it has been learnt that she will travel for the games, with her daughter and mother, who will take care of Fatima, staying at a hotel outside the village.
Italian Open: Djokovic advances to quarters with win over Wawrinka
The Serbian, who must reach the semi-finals to stop Daniil Medvedev from climbing to No 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday, soaked up Wawrinka's heavy ball-striking and pulled the former World No 3 around to advance to the quarter-finals after 75 minutes. Djokovic now leads Wawrinka 20-6 in their ATP Head to Head series, with their meeting in Rome their first since the Swiss star defeated the top seed at the US Open in 2019.
Rizwan praises Pujara's concentration and focus, takes batting tips from senior pro
The duo of Pujara and Rizwan are currently playing together for Sussex in Division Two of the County Championship. The 34-year old Pujara has been in sensational scoring touch, aggregating 717 runs in four matches at an average of 143.40, with four centuries. The pair have also enjoyed a fruitful partnership of 154-runs together in a match against Durham in April.
IPL 2022: Superb bowling helps Mumbai Indians bundle out CSK for 97, win by 5 wickets
Chasing 98 for victory, Mumbai Indians were in trouble at 33/4, losing their top batters Ishan Kishan (6) and skipper Rohit Sharma (18) cheaply. However, sensible batting by young middle-order batter Tilak Varma (34 not out, 32 balls, 4x4), Hrithik Shokeen (18, 23 balls, 2 x 4), and Tim David (16 not out, 7 balls, 6 x 2), helped Mumbai Indians reach 103/5 and register their third victory in 12 matches.
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