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IPL 2021's resumption suffers first casualty as Cummins pulls out
Cummins has told KKR's veteran India player Dinesh Karthik that he won't be able to make it for the second leg of the tournament. KKR may also miss England captain Eoin Morgan, who leads the franchise. "Pat Cummins has himself said that he will not come. But when it comes to Eoin Morgan, there are still three months to go. A lot can change from now till September. But if I am asked to lead, I will be ready for it," Karthik told Times of India
French Open: Tsitsipas beats Isner to enter fourth round
Tsitsipas, a semi-finalist last year, won the match against Isner in two hours and 38 minutes. The six-feet-10-inch American smashed 19 aces against eight by Greek Tsitsipas and committed less double faults -- one against five. However, Tsitsipas won 86% of the points on first serve against 77% by Isner and converted three of the seven break-points he got. Isner, on the other hand, could convert only one out of four break-points.
French Open: Medvedev, Zverev, Nishikori enter pre-quarters
If Medvedev makes it to the final at Roland Garros and current world No.1 Serb Novak Djokovic does not, the Russian will be the new world No.1. Medvedev, who has never won at Roland Garros in his four previous visits to Paris, was in imperious form, hitting 28 winners and committing just 16 unforced errors to set up a pre-quarterfinal clash against 22nd seed, clay-court specialist Cristian Garin of Chile.
Russian doubles tennis player arrested for alleged match-fixing
Yana, 26 and partnering compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova, had lost the women's doubles first-round match on Thursday to the Australian pair Ajla Tomljanovic and Storm Sanders 1-6, 1 -6. The Guardian newspaper reported that the 101st ranked doubles player was arrested while she was leaving a massage session after her match. Yana's hotel room was also searched before her arrest.
1st England-NZ Test: No play possible due to rain on Day 3
When stumps were drawn on the second day on Thursday, England were 111 for two wickets in their first innings, having recovered from 18 for two wickets. They still trail by 267 runs. Opener Rory Burns (59) and captain Joe Root (42) were at the crease. Earlier, New Zealand were all out for 378 in their first innings, with debutant opener Devon Conway batting for almost nine-and-half hours for his superb 200 (347 balls, 22x4s, 1x6).
French Open: Zverev sets up fourth-round clash with Nishikori
The German star will take on world No. 49 Kei Nishikori of Japan, who made it to the pre-quarterfinals after qualifier Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland was forced to retire due to a thigh injury while trailing 5-7 in the first set. This is the seventh time Nishikori, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in 2015, has entered the fourth round in Paris.
A day for Mercedes to forget as Perez leads Red Bull 1-2
Seven-time world champion Hamilton was far back in 11th while Bottas was 16th as Mercedes seemed to struggle just like they did in Monaco two weeks ago. Perez posted a best 1 minute 42.115 seconds around the 6.003km Baku City street circuit as Formula One returned to the city after two years, reports DPA. Azerbaijan was removed from the 2020 calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
French Open: Anastasia upsets 3rd seed Aryna, enters pre-quarters
Aryna was the highest-ranked seed remaining in the tournament following the withdrawal of Japan's Naomi Osaka and the retirement of world No.1 Ashleigh Barty. After Aryna's loss, Americans No.4 seed Sofia Kenin and No.7 Serena Williams are the only top 10 player remaining in the bottom half of the draw. Anastasia will meet 15th seed Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, who beat Madion Keys of the USA 6-2, 6-2 in the pre-quarterfinals.
WTC final pitch: In 2021, Southampton pitch has favoured seamers
Three of the four county matches this season have so far seen at least one innings ending inside 100 runs. Home to Hampshire county, the pitch has given assistance to Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas and former South African pace bowler Kyle Abbott, both of whom are playing as overseas professionals for the team. Abbott was a Kolpak player before he walked into an overseas contract this year.
French Open: Anastasia upsets 3rd seed Aryna, enters pre-quarters
Aryna was the highest-ranked seed remaining in the tournament following the withdrawal of Japan's Naomi Osaka and the retirement of world No.1 Ashleigh Barty. After Aryna's loss, Americans No.4 seed Sofia Kenin and No.7 Serena Williams are the only top 10 player remaining in the bottom half of the draw.
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