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Ashes 2023: England have got carried away with Bazball, says Geoffrey Boycott
Despite playing in an ultra-attacking way, England are now 1-0 down with four matches still left to play in the Ashes after suffering a two-wicket defeat to Australia in a thrilling series opener at Edgbaston. "England have got carried away with Bazball and seem to think entertaining is more important than winning. But England supporters want one thing more than anything else -- to win the Ashes."
'A sense of nervousness, but it's mainly excitement': Healy experiences a spectrum of emotions for 'most hyped Women's Ashes'
Healy, who led Australia on a T20 tour of India last December, has been thrust into the captaincy role after it was announced that Lanning would miss the series to deal with a medical issue at home. While a Test skipper admitted to feeling a few nerves, the 32-year-old wicketkeeper was determined to fully embrace the moment, as her team aimed to combat a revitalised England in the inaugural match of the multi-format Ashes series on Thursday.
'If you're going to talk...back it up with skills': Ponting tells Robinson over Khawaja send-off saga
During Australia's first innings on Day-3 of the opening Test, Robinson successfully dismissed Khawaja for 141 and gave a raucous send-off to the batter while celebrating, which might have involved some abusive words. When questioned on his behaviour towards Khawaja after dismissing him in the first innings.
Robinson warned by match referee over Khawaja send-off in Ashes opener: Reports
When Robinson dismissed Khawaja for 141 during Australia's first innings, he gave a raucous send-off to the batter while celebrating, which involved some abusive words. He later defended his reaction, describing it as part of "the theatre of the game." According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, sources close to the match officials claimed that the incident was considered a "borderline case".
IOC raises concern over delay in IOA appointing secretary-general, asks it to settle WFI matter as per rules
In its meeting on Wednesday, the IOC Executive Board also raised the issue of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and asked IOA to work closely with the International federations and work in a coordinated manner to settle these matters. "The NOC of India has been directed on many occasions to finalise the appointment process of the new CEO/Secretary General without any further delay, in accordance with the NOC Constitution, so as to normalise the situation within the NOC.
Ashes 2023: Mind Games go on as Australian players celebrate at the pub where Warner punched Root
The mind games are played in the build-up to the series, during the matches and even off the field during breaks between the matches to continue to build the pressure on the opponents. The Australians are past masters in this and every current and former player gets involved in playing mind games with the opponents.
German Open: Vekic upsets Rybakina to reach quarterfinals
In 2 hours and 14 minutes, World No. 23 Vekic ended the reigning Wimbledon champion's nine-match unbeaten run, as well as her eight-match winning streak on grass. But the Croatian is a capable grass-courter herself, and she is now through to her sixth career WTA Tour quarterfinal on the surface.
Toni Kroos signs new Real Madrid contract
"Real Madrid C.F. and Toni Kroos have agreed to extend the player's contract, which will see him remain with the club through 30 June 2024," the club's official website confirmed. Kroos transferred to Real Madrid in 2014 from Bayern Munich. Since then, he has made 417 appearances, becoming the German with the highest number.
Zaka Ashraf calls Asia Cup's hybrid model an 'injustice' to Pakistan
During a media interaction on Wednesday, the 70-year old, who is the chairman-designate of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), expressed his desire to review the decision of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and holding the tournament entirely in Pakistan. "According to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament should be held entirely in Pakistan. But major matches are played elsewhere, and only minor teams like Nepal play in Pakistan.
'Me, water and finish line': Silver-medal winner Dinesh Shanmugam finds life, purpose in water
It's a commonly known fact -- swimming arenas are bouncing with energy, coaches, teammates and 'swim parents' screaming encouragement from the stands in unison as soon as the starters' gun goes off. What separates the swim events at the Special Olympics World Games though, is the audible universality of the cheers that follow the starters gun.
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