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‘Express yourself’: Rahane's message for Yashasvi ahead of potential Test debut
Averaging over 80 in his first 26 First Class innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal made 265 in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy Final last year, also enjoying a strong year of white-ball cricket, hitting 625 runs in the 2023 IPL, at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 163.61.
‘…Virat understands that not everyone can understand what we are going through’: Sunil Chhetri
The 38-year-old, who led the Blue Tigers to successive championship victories in the form of the Intercontinental Cup and the SAFF Championship, is eternally grateful for the love that the masses continue to shower upon him at every given opportunity. Speaking to the Indian Super League (ISL), Chhetri expressed ecstasy at the course that his playing career has undertaken.
Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka sail into quarterfinals
In a Centre Court encounter between the top 10 players, Jabeur cruised past No.9 seed Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-3 in a Round of 16 clash. Jabeur, who reached her first Grand Slam final last year at Wimbledon, needed only 63 minutes to defeat Kvitova for only the second time in their six career meetings.
Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic survives tough moments, finishes off Hurkacz to reach quarters; Eubanks stuns Tsitsipas
In another match, American Christopher Eubanks stunned fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in a five-set thriller in the fourth round, storming into the quarterfinals with a superb win. Eubanks came back from a set deficit twice as he won the match 3-6, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in just over three hours at the No.2 Court.
Wimbledon 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 16, continues dream run, reaches fourth round
The teenage qualifier ranked World No.102, defeated Potapova 6-2 7-5 in her second main-draw appearance at a major, becoming the youngest woman through to the last 16 at Wimbledon since then-15-year-old Coco Gauff in 2019. One of three qualifiers to reach the third round, Andreeva is the only one to reach the last 16, claiming the last pre-quarterfinal berth.
Virat Kohli shares heartwarming post with Rahul Dravid ahead of Dominica Test
In 2011, Dominica hosted the Test match during India's tour. A young Kohli was also part of the side for the match and scored 30 runs in the first innings. Former cricketers Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh and Dravid helped India secure a draw in the match as they went on to clinch the series 1-0 in the end.
Ashes 2023: Losing six for 20-odd in first innings was key, says Cummins after Headingley defeat
Australia were shot out for 263 in their first innings and were then bowled out for 224 in the second innings as barring Mithcell Starc (118) in the first innings and Travis Head (72 off 112 balls) in the second, most other batters failed to score big. Cummins said both teams had their chances as fortunes swung back and forth.
Wimbledon 2023: Rublev survives Bublik assault to reach maiden quarterfinals; Sinners too advances
Rublev, the World No. 7 looked in firm control of their men's singles fourth-round match after winning the opening two sets. But Bublik claimed the third and fourth, saving two match points in the process, in tie-breaks. He kept the 25-year-old Russian on the backfoot with massive serving before Rublev roared back to win 7-5, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-7(5) 6-4 after three hours and 17 minutes.
Ashes 2023: Mark Wood delighted to contribute to team's win, says but early to be called allrounder
Mark Wood made his impact with the ball, claiming 5-34 as Australia were bundled out for 263 in the first innings. He then scored a crucial 24 lower down the order as he helped skipper Ben Stokes (80) drag England to 237, thus not allowing Australia to take a big lead.
Wimbledon 2023: Dimitrov beats Taifoe, storms into fourth round for first time since 2017
Dimitrov, the World No.24 who reached the semifinals of the grass-court major in 2014, turned the clock back as he defeated 10th-seeded Tiafoe, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, making it to the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time since 2017.
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