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French Open: Iga Swiatek Secures 15th Consecutive Victory, Sets Up Second Round Clash with Osaka
Swiatek won easily, 6-1, 6-2, for her 15th consecutive win at the French Open, improving her record in first-round matches at Roland Garros to 6-0. She is the first woman to achieve 15 consecutive wins at the French Open since Justine Henin, who won 24 straight matches between 2005 and 2010.
Starc produced ball of the IPL, Narine best player for KKR, says Hayden
“The moment that ball bowled to Abhishek Sharma came out of Mitchell Starc’s hands, it was game over. It was destined to be the best ball of the IPL — an absolute peach at a time when it was so important,” remarked Hayden during an interview on Star Sports Cricket Live.
Unexpected Upset: Rafael Nadal Falls to Alexander Zverev in French Open Opener
Although Nadal had previously hinted that the 2024 season might mark his retirement, he remained non-committal about his participation in future French Opens even after this setback, which marked only his fourth loss in 116 matches at the venue. Despite enduring 1 1/2 years of struggles with hip and abdominal injuries, Nadal graciously acknowledged the fervent support of the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd, acknowledging the "incredible amount of energy" they contributed throughout the 3 hours and 5 minutes of play.
Rohit Sharma Leads 10-Member World Cup Squad Arrival in NYC; Kohli and Hardik to Follow
In addition to Rohit Sharma, players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel were part of the arrivals, along with reserve players Shubman Gill and Khaleel Ahmed.
IPL 2024: KKR Clinches Third IPL Title with Dominant Eight-Wicket Victory over SRH in 2024 Final
KKR's bowlers, led by an incisive Andre Russell with figures of 3-19, followed by the economical spell of 2-14 by Mitchell Starc, and 2-24 by Harshit Rana, folded SRH for a paltry total of 113—the lowest-ever score posted in any IPL final.In response, the KKR batters, led by Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 52 not out from 26 balls, chased down the target in just 10.3 overs, securing their second IPL title win in Chennai.
Haris Rauf Returns to Form, Babar Azam to Captain Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Rauf, who had suffered a shoulder injury during the PSL in February, last played for his country in January this year. His inclusion is a welcome development for Pakistan, who finished as runners-up in last year's edition of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Secure IPL Final Berth with Convincing 36-Run Victory against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2
The final is now between SRH and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Asked to bat first, SRH posted a stiff 175 for nine on the board. Heinrich Klaasen smashed a 34-ball 50; Travis Head scored 34 and Rahul Tripathi, 37.
When chips were down, we started to play for our self-respect: Virat Kohli
"We started expressing ourselves, started to play for our self-respect and then the confidence came back," Kohli shared in a candid conversation with teammates following the defeat to RR in Ahmedabad.
Very hopeful that Dhoni will be available for CSK next year: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
Dhoni, renowned for leading CSK to an impressive five Indian Premier League titles, relinquished his captaincy prior to the commencement of the current season, entrusting Ruturaj Gaikwad with the leadership, ultimately resulting in a fifth-place finish for the team.
Dhoni should be CSK captain as long as he is playing IPL, says AB de Villiers
Under Dhoni's illustrious leadership, CSK has clinched five IPL titles, fostering a bond between him and the franchise that is unparalleled. However, as Dhoni passes the baton of captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad before the IPL 2024 opener, questions loom over his role going forward. Although Gaikwad showcased commendable skills both as a captain and a batsman, CSK's failure to qualify for the playoffs has intensified discussions about Dhoni's future.
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