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Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul give South Africa big win over West Indies
With strong winds making batting difficult, the home team batsman Roston Chase displayed ample grit, playing cautiously to score a workman-like 62 off 156 balls. He, however, could not control the slide as wickets kept falling at the other end. Chase resumed the day on 20 and batted for three hours, hitting seven fours and a six. He added 46 for the fifth wicket with Jermaine Blackwood.
French Open: Herbert, Mahut clinch doubles title, create history for France
In a match that lasted two hours and 11 minutes, the duo became the first all-French team to triumph at Roland Garros twice. It is their fifth Grand Slam title overall, with the team having won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open titles once. "At the end, we're here with the trophy. It's amazing," said Mahut on Saturday.
Finland claim historic win over Denmark after Eriksen collapses
The match was dominated by a single incident that had football fans all around the world in shock after Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in the 42nd minute of the game. Eriksen passed out minutes before halftime and his shocked teammates formed a shield around him as a member of their medical staff appeared to perform CPR on him.
Belgium thrash hapless Russia 3-0 in Euro 2020
A brace from Lukaku and a goal from substitute Thomas Meunier helped clinical "Red Devils" to jump atop the standings in the group as Russia gave a lacklustre display in the late Saturday night match. Russia started highly motivated on home soil while Belgium deliberately slowed the pace.
Kieffer Moore helps Wales hold Switzerland in Euro 2020
About 25 minutes after Breel Embolo had put the Swiss in the leading position with his header, Moore headed in a cross from Joe Morrell in the 74th minute to tie the score. "It's great personally. I think it's a good start for us. We would have liked a win but to take a draw from the first game to put us in a good position is everything for us," said Moore.
5 footballers banned for on-field brawl in China
The game between Yanbian Longding and Sichuan Minzu on Wednesday was interrupted in the 60th minute when a group fight broke out. As a result, the referee had to dismiss four players with straight red cards before the match could resume, reports Xinhua. Li Yiying of Yanbian Longding was handed a one year ban and fined 80,000 yuan (Rs.9,15,900 approximately), on Friday.
Euro2020: Denmark-Finland game suspended after Eriksen collapses
The Inter Milan player first stumbled in the 43rd minute and then collapsed on the turf during the Group B fixture. Reports said the medical staff tried resuscitating Eriksen for about 10 minutes before he was stretchered off the field. The UEFA announced on its website that the match had been suspended.
Barbora wins maiden French Open women's title
World No.33 Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday became the first Czech Republic woman in 40 years to win the French Open women's title as she registered a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 win over No.31 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in the final. Hana Mandlikova was the first Czech woman to win the French Open title in 1981.
Pandya eyes bowling at full tilt in T20 World Cup
The pace bowler could not make it to the India squad for the Test tour of England since he is unable to bowl long spells due to a persistent back injury but was picked for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka which takes place next month. "I started bowling in the IPL (Indian Premier League) and my focus is on the World Cup. I want to make sure that I will be able to bowl in all the games at the T20 World Cup.
Playing 2nd Test will put me in good stead for WTC final: Boult
Boult was not in New Zealand's scheme of things for the second Test, which started on June 10, as he had arrived in England late and was in quarantine. But due to relaxed norms in England, he came out of quarantine sooner than expected and began his nets session when the first Test was on at Lord's.
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