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French Open 2024: De Minaur and Fritz Progress, Navone Clinches First-Round Victory
Alex de Minaur puts across a perfect start to his Roland Garros campaign, having overcome a short rain delay with undistracted focus. Stepping onto Court Simonne-Mathieu this afternoon, 11th-seeded Australian de Minaur dominated his match with #NextGenATP player Alex Michelsen, coming through 6-1, 6-0, 6-2. The proficiency of de Minaur saw him convert eight out of 13 break points as he made it through to a second-round encounter with either Jaume Munar or Roberto Bautista Agut. In this straightforward victory, de Minaur not only made it to the second round but also made it 1-1 in the head-to-head series, seeking revenge for his earlier loss to Michelsen in Los Cabos.
Virat Kohli is a global superstar in world of sports, says Ross Taylor former batsman from New Zealand
In the latest installment of the podcast series "180 Not Out," Taylor, boasting an impressive record of 112 Tests and 236 ODIs for New Zealand, delved into the evolution of athletes' interaction with fans through digital platforms. "Gone are the days when players solely focused on the game; now, they are brand ambassadors, endorsing products, and engaging with fans in unprecedented ways," Taylor remarked. Singling out Kohli as a prime example, he likened the Indian maestro's social media stature to that of global sports icons like Ronaldo and Messi.
Jos Buttler Takes Paternity Leave, Expected to Sit Out Third T20I Against Pakistan
Buttler's commitment to being present at the birth of his child, even if it means missing out on some of the most important commitments in his cricketing career, surely indicates his priorities beyond the game. His deputy, Moeen Ali, will lead in his place and was keen to emphasize his readiness to take over the role temporarily.
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.
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