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2019 US Open champion Andreescu pulls out of Australian Ope
In a long statement posted on social media, Andreescu said, "As you all know, the last two years have been very challenging for me for a variety of reasons. Especially this year in particular, I spent multiple weeks in isolation quarantining, which affected me greatly -- both mentally and physically. In addition, my grandmother spent several weeks in the ICU for a COVID infection, something that really hit me hard.
Stokes included in England's Ashes squad of 12; Anderson rested
Stokes could, however, still be dropped from England's playing XI as skipper Joe Root will take a call on the final XI at the toss. Pace bowling stalwart and England's top wicket-taker in Test history, James Anderson too is missing from the playing XI. Anderson, an England spokesperson confirmed, isn't carrying an injury. Rather, the decision to leave out the 39-year-old has to do with managing his workload ahead of what will be a gruelling five-Test.
De Kock, Nortje, Rabada to lead SA challenge against Kohli's India
The controversy over his pull-out minutes before South Africa's game against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup in the UAE notwithstanding, de Kock has been included in the Test side being led by Dean Elgar, with Temba Bavuma as his deputy. De Kock was one of a number of South Africa players who had not been taking the knee ahead of recent internationals, including the team's T20 World Cup tournament-opener against Australia.
New Zealand's Williamson likely to be out of action for two months, says coach Stead
New Zealand coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday that Williamson's left elbow is giving him more trouble and the skipper is likely looking at eight or nine weeks out of action, However, Stead said that it is unlikely that Williamson might go for surgery. According to the report published in stuff.co.nz, Stead said, "His left elbow tendon flared up again through the last Test."
I wouldn't have been half the brand that I am today without India: Dwayne Bravo
Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is extremely grateful to India and believes that India has made him the brand that he is today. In an interview to news agency IANS, he said that the love he receives from Indians has drawn the country close to his heart. Bravo is about to start a fresh innings in fashion with 'Djb47 Fashion Label.'
Novak Djokovic celebrates 350th week on top of ATP Rankings, eyes Steffi Graf's record of 377 weeks
Djokovic holds the record for staying at the top for the maximum number of weeks and is now said to be eyeing the record set by Germany's women's tennis legend Steffi who stayed at the top for 377 weeks as per WTA rankings. Djokovic has finished year-end No. 1 for the record-breaking seventh time. He has moved past another legend Pete Sampras who held the record for six times.
ISL: Jamshedpur FC beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1
Ashutosh Mehta and Sumit Rathi made their way into the starting lineup for ATK Mohun Bagan. As for Jamshedpur FC, Peter Hartley started the game against the Mariners with Pronay Halder also taking the field and Alex Lima starting from the bench. Owen Coyle fielded a 4-4-2 formation while Antonio Lopes Habas chose his tried and tested 3-4-3 formation.
India reclaim top spot in ICC Test rankings
The victory in Mumbai also meant that India registered their 14th consecutive series win at home and 11th straight under Virat Kohli's leadership. With the home series win, India bagged 12 points and climbed to number one position in the World Test Championship 2021/23 standings. Now India have 124 points and are ahead of New Zealand who have 121 rating points.
Rahi reigns supreme in Women's 25M Pistol with hat-trick of National wins
Maharashtra's Rahi shot a solid 37 in a top draw final to see off young and in-form challengers to her crown. 14-year old Namyaa Kapoor of Delhi, recently crowned Junior World Champion in the event, won silver with 31 and reigning Youth Olympic Games and 10M Air Pistol National Champion Manu Bhaker of Haryana, claimed bronze with 27-hits.
Chappell wants Root to bat No.3 in The Ashes
Root has been the top run-scorer in Test cricket in 2021, amassing 1455 runs from 23 innings at an average of 66.13 while coming at number four. Overall, Root averages 53.37 at number four, as compared to 38.66 at number three. Root averages 38 in Australia with six half-centuries, compared to 50.12 with 23 centuries and 50 half-centuries in his overall Test career.
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