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Serena Williams pulls out of US Open due to torn hamstring
The 39-year-old had suffered a leg injury after slipping on Centre Court against Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of Wimbledon in June. After retiring from the match at 3-3 due to the injury, Serena hasn't played on the tennis circuit.
Seek Tendulkar's help to overcome poor run: Sunil Gavaskar to Virat Kohli
"He should give a quick call to SRT (Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar) and ask what should I do?," said Gavaskar on air on Wednesday. "[He should] Do what Sachin Tendulkar did at Sydney. Say to himself that I am not going to play the cover drive," added Gavaskar.
IPL 2021: Aussie pacer Tye pulls out, RR bring in spinner Tabraiz Shamsi
"IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals today announced the signing of South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi, the world No. 1 ranked T20I bowler who will be joining the Royals squad for the remainder of IPL 2021 to be held in the UAE from 19th September 2021. Rajasthan Royals said in a statement on Wednesday.
3rd Test: England surge ahead after flawless display on Day 1
The Indian batting crumbled against exceptional swing bowling from England pace attack led by James Anderson, who removed the top order, picking three wickets. Craig Overton also took three wickets. Only Rohit Sharma (19) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) were the top scorers for India. Openers Haseeb Hameed (batting 60) and Rory Burns (batting 52) then drove England to stumps on the third day.
3rd Test: India's 78 is their third lowest total in England
India's lowest in England was 42 at Lord's in London in 1974. The Ajit Wadekar-led side had made 302 in first innings against England's 600-plus score and then following on, folded for just 42 with Eknath Solkar top-scoring with unbeaten 18 and no other batsman getting into double figures. India lost that second Test by innings and 285 runs.
3rd Test: India bowled out for 78 in first innings
Rohit Sharma (19) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) were the top-scorers for India. James Anderson started the riot picking the first three wickets. He had K.L. Rahul (0), Cheteshwar Pujara (1) and Virat Kohli (7) caught behind. Then, just before lunch, Ollie Robinson removed Rahane, who had shared 35 runs for the fourth wicket with Rohit Sharma to reduce India to 56/4.
Leeds Test: Anderson and Robinson combine to reduce India to 56/4
The 39-year-old Anderson began by taking out KL Rahul for a duck on the fifth ball of the innings. He set up Rahul's dismissal by enticing him to drive on an outswinger to keeper Jos Buttler after three inswingers. Anderson troubled Cheteshwar Pujara with inswingers before bowling an outswinger, on which Pujara (1) hung his bat out and nicked behind to Buttler.
Asian Junior Boxing: India's Muskan enters final
According to information received here, Muskan (46kg) blanked Yelyanur Turganova of Kazakhstan in a one-sided bout that saw the Haryana boxer playing swift and smart from long range. She maintained her dominance throughout the three rounds and secured a unanimous 5-0 win. Meanwhile, Devika (50kg) and Supriya (66kg) also lost their respective semifinal bouts.
England, India players involved in heated exchange in Lord's Long Room
A report by The Telegraph on Wednesday said there were 'tense scenes' in the Lord's pavilion at the end of the third day after Jasprit Bumrah bowled continuous short balls to number eleven batsman and England's pace attack spearhead James Anderson. India skipper Virat Kohli had said in the virtual press conference on Tuesday that his side was provoked by England.
Paralympians carry hopes of nation to Tokyo
The four track and field athletes who rode the Svayam accessible vans to the airport on Wednesday include Javelin throwers Ajeet Singh, Sandeep, and Sumit Antil, and Ram Pal (high jump). Svayam is PCI's first-ever accessibility partner. It has also launched a social media campaign #AbJunoonJitega highlighting the journey of the Paralympians that cheers and celebrates them throughout the games.
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