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'I am having some unpleasant moments': Rafael Nadal tests positive for CovID-19
The 20-time grand slam champion informed that his RT-PCR test has returned positive and he is experiencing 'unpleasant moments'. "Hi all. I wanted to announce that on my return home after playing the Abu Dhabi tournament, I have tested positive for COVID in the PCR test that was performed on me when I arrived in Spain," Nadal said in a statement.
Asian Champions Trophy: Confident India to take on Japan in semis on Tuesday
Highlighting the importance of not getting complacent with any opponent, Manpreet stated that the team will play with high tempo in the semifinal final against Japan. "This is our first competition after the Olympic success and we never came into the tournament thinking the matches will be easy for us. These are all tough teams and I believe they will play with different energy and tempo in the knockout stage," Manpreet said.
China tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claims, says post was misunderstood
This is also the first time she addressed the incident on camera publicly and the remarks were made in the video that was shared by a Singapore media outlet. The Chinese tennis player had reportedly been absent from public view after the post had surfaced up. The player's absence led to a wave of concern amid the global tennis community which demanded China confirm the player's safety.
Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia beat England by 275 runs to go 2-0 up at Adelaide
With the win, Australia have now gone 2-0 up in the five-match series despite England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler putting up a defiant stand to show the tourists can put up a fight. Brief scores: Australia 473/9 declared in 150.4 overs and 230/9 declared in 61 overs beat England 236 all out in 84.1 overs and 192 all out in 113.1 overs (Rory Burns 34, Chris Woakes 44; Jhye Richardson 5/42, Mitchell Starc 2/43) by 275 runs.
Dominic Thiem pulls out of events leading up to Australian Open
The 28-year-old Thiem, who was due to lead Team Austria in the third edition of the ATP Cup, has not competed on Tour since June when he suffered a right wrist injury at the Mallorca
Championships. Austria will, however, compete in the ATP Cup despite Thiem's injury. The Australian Open, the year's first major, commences at Melbourne Park on January 17.
CSA announces formal inquiries into conduct of Smith and Boucher
"The formal inquiries will take place early in the new year. They will include formal inquiries into the conduct of Graeme Smith, the CSA Director of Cricket, and Mark Boucher, the coach of the Proteas men's team. The Ombudsman's Report (SJN) included findings that Smith and Boucher had acted in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner," CSA said in statement on Monday.
Ashes, 2nd Test: Woakes and Buttler survive first session as Australia pick two wickets
Resuming from 82/4 at stumps, Australia struck on the 13th ball of the day as Ollie Pope poked at a length ball angled across from Mitchell Starc, getting a thick edge to Steve Smith at second slip. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler joined forces for a resistance show.
WTA concerned about coercion after Chinese star backtracks on sexual assault allegations
Peng sparked global concern when she disappeared from public view after posting the allegations online. She has now said there had been "a lot of misunderstandings" about the post. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it was still concerned that she was being censored by the state, the report said.
New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice next season
The second tour has been arranged as a replacement for the matches lost after New Zealand abandoned its tour of Pakistan hours before the opening match in Rawalpindi in October, following a New Zealand government security alert. NZC chief executive David White said his organisation was pleased the New Zealand team would be returning to Pakistan.
Next three days of good intensity training crucial: Dravid tells Team India
With the entire squad in attendance during a gruelling practice session under overcast conditions on Sunday evening, Dravid said that, "The next three days are going to be really important in terms of our preparation and getting ourselves right for the first Test," adding that quality practice and good intensity would help the team to overcome the challenges it's likely to face on pacey wickets here.
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