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Sydney Tennis Classic: Andy Murray makes first ATP final since 2019
"It's already been a great week for me, big progress from anything I've done in the last year or so, to string four matches together like this and against top players in Basilashvili and Opelka," Murray said. "I'll go for 47 tomorrow. It's been a good week, I've played better with each match, so hopefully, I'll step it up again tomorrow." The former World No. 1 used his trademark returning prowess to effectively nullify the American's big serve and reach his first ATP Tour final since winning the title in Antwerp in 2019.
SA v IND, 3rd Test: The batting has let us down, rues Kohli after series loss
"The batting has let us down in the last two games. We needed to step up and there's no running away from that. Honestly, I can't sit here and talk about what will happen in the future. That's not for me to discuss. For that, you need to speak to selectors and ask what they have in mind because it's not my job. We have continued to back Cheteshwar and Ajinkya because of the kind of players they are," said Kohli in the post-match press conference after India lost the third and deciding Test by seven wickets on Friday.
Cricket still 'in denial' over racism, says former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq
Rafiq blew the whistle on the abuse he suffered at the county across two spells between 2008 and 2018, with the club's initial handling of his allegations heavily criticised and leading to the loss of sponsors and the right to host international matches at their Headingley ground.
Anderson and Broad have still got a lot to offer: Allan Donald
He added that the veteran pair has earned the right to decide when they want to retire from international cricket. Donald's comments come after former England captain Michael Vaughan suggested that Anderson was the elephant in the room of the Test side. Taking example from his own career, Donald admitted he continued playing too long at the international level in 2001/02.
IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Bharat Arun as bowling coach
"I'm very excited and looking forward to becoming part of a highly successful franchise, such as the Knight Riders. I have admired the Knight Riders franchise for not only being very successful in the IPL & around the world in T20 leagues but also for the way it is very professionally run," said Arun on his new coaching role. Arun, who played two Tests and four ODIs for India, takes over the role from former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills with immediate effect.
Australian minister cancels Djokovic's visa; world No. 1 cannot defend his title
The nine-time Australian Open champion, who has won consecutive titles at Melbourne Park since 2019, had initially been granted a medical exemption to compete in the tournament. The 34-year-old Djokovic, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles, had earlier this week won the legal battle in his bid to remain in Australia, with a court ordering his immediate release from immigration detention.
IND vs SA, 3rd Test: Gambhir calls Virat Kohli immature for his stump mic rant
Kohli and a few other Indian players fumed at South Africa broadcaster, SuperSport, after Elgar got an LBW reprieve following the DRS review. The India captain walked up to the stump mic and said, "Focus on your team while they shine the ball. Not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time."
U-19 World Cup: After two big warm-up losses, West Indies take on Australia in opener
Hosts West Indies lost by big margins to India and South Africa in the build-up and would be hoping to put their indifferent form in the warm-ups behind them when they begin their Group D engagements against Australia at the Providence Stadium. In both the warm-up games, Reifer's side failed to cross the 200-barrier but the coach said he wouldn't put much emphasis on the losses.
Brazil boss Tite names Alves, Coutinho for World Cup qualifiers
Dani Alves, 38, last played for Brazil in September while Coutinho has not represented his country since October 2020, though he was an unused substitute against Colombia and Argentina in October.
Athletic Club rally against Atletico to reach Supercup final
The first half was a close, tactical affair, with both looking to cancel the other out and although Joao Felix had the ball in the net in the first minute, it was ruled out for offside on Thursday evening. Both sides had early penalty appeals rejected by the VAR, with Thomas Lemar going down in the Athletic area, while Oihan Sancet went down at the other end after a challenge from Geoffrey Kondogbia.
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