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‘When you play Pakistan, it is always challenging': Rohit Sharma on Facing Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Making their intent known prior to the all-important game, India captain Rohit Sharma said the team will do everything to put their best foot forward at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
Swiatek Secures Historic Third Consecutive French Open Women's Singles Title
But not only did the Polish athlete manage to defend her title; she also became the first woman to win three consecutive titles at one of the four most important tournaments in the last 10 years, according to the WTA, although she won the race after losing the first game and taking the lead with an 11:1 series of games. This was Swiatek's fourth title in Paris and fifth Grand Slam in general because she had already won the US Open in 2022.
T20 World Cup 2024: US cricketer Rusty Theron accuses Pakistan's Haris Rauf of ball tampering
The allegations have been brought forth by Rusty Theron, a player in the US cricket team, claiming that Rauf tried to tamper with the ball using his fingernails during the game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The Theron call for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to pick up the matter urgently and start investigating has added weight to the matter.
'Kya shandar kaam hai': Kevin Pietersen congratulates PM Modi in Hindi for third consecutive term
Pietersen's post included a photo of him shaking hands with Prime Minister Modi, though the date of the photograph was not specified.
French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in five-set thriller to enter final
Third-seeded Alcaraz proved his mettle after stunning the second-seeded Sinner from behind, the scores being 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. The match was a testimonial to the incredible shotmaking the 18-year-old made, with 65 winners, to finally make his way through and appear in his first-ever Roland-Garros final.
'Some decisions didn't go in my favour': Shreyas Iyer opens up on his omission from T20 World Cup 2024
In the previous ODI World Cup, Iyer emerged as the third highest run-scorer for India, amassing 530 runs at an average of 66.25, which included two centuries and three half-centuries.
T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan trounce New Zealand by 84-run
Sides known for being organized, disciplined, and sharp in the field, New Zealand imploded after winning the toss and electing to bowl first due to the predicted inclement weather. It started with the spilled catch off a straightforward stumping chance, then a botched runout opportunity by keeper Devon Conway, and then a grassed catch off deep backward square leg. All these mistakes allowed Afghanistan's opening batsmen to get their team off to a good start.
Wasim Akram Predicts Tough Road Ahead for Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super-Eight Qualification
The match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas produced a terrific Super Over climax, with the USA side, playing their first-ever T20 World Cup, coming up with an incredible victory over Pakistan, champions in 2009, to mark one of the most significant victories for men's T20I cricket and one of the biggest upsets in the current tournament.
Swiatek Dominates Gauff to Secure Third Consecutive French Open Final Berth
In the bright skies of Court Philippe Chatrier, Swiatek took 1 hour and 37 minutes to get past Gauff, moving her career record against the American to 11-1. Swiatek is only the third player since 2000 to reach three French Open women's singles finals in a row, after Justine Henin (2005-2007) and Maria Sharapova (2012-2014).
Paolini Makes History at French Open, Sets Up Showdown with Swiatek in First Grand Slam Final
As the No. 12 seed, Paolini clinched a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory over the 17-year-old Andreeva, marking her first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam final. Her opponent in the summit clash will be none other than the reigning champion and World No.1, Iga Swiatek from Poland.
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