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'It's disrespectful towards all great champions': Djokovic on GOAT label after 23rd Grand Slam title
The Serbian defeated Norway's Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to become the first player to win all four majors at least three times. Djokovic's title run in Paris, where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals, means he will return to No. 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday for a record-extending 388th week. In the post-match presser, when asked, "How does it feel to be the greatest male player in history?".
India, Australia fined for slow over-rates in WTC Final; Gill sanctioned for criticising umpires' decision
India slipped to defeat early on day five of the WTC Final, losing by 209 runs to Australia on Sunday. An additional 15 minutes were taken at the end of the session to allow the final wicket to be taken, and Nathan Lyon picked up the scalp of Mohammed Siraj to secure Australia the WTC title. India have been fined 100 percent of their match fee while Australia docked 80 percent of their match fee due to their sluggish over rates, breaching Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players.
India vs Pakistan on Oct 15 in draft schedule of ODI World Cup: Reports
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, the BCCI shared the draft schedule with the ICC, which then sent it to the participating countries for feedback before a final schedule is put out early next week. As per the initial draft schedule of the 2023 ODI World Cup, prepared by the BCCI., England and New Zealand are set to meet in the tournament-opener on October 5.
WTC Final: Third umpire should have seen a little more replays, says Rohit on Green's catch to dismiss Gill
On the fourth day of the match, Gill fell when Scott Boland extracted an outside edge off his defensive prod, and the ball flew low to Green's left at third slip. The tall all-rounder took out his left hand and took a one-handed screamer, with Kettleborough adjudging it as a clean catch after viewing multiple replays of it.
WTC Final: I fail to understand the exclusion of Ashwin, says Tendulkar after India's defeat
Australia's victory was set up on Day One of the five-day match by a 285-run partnership between Player of the Match Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (121) after Australia were sent in to bat first by India. Australia reached 469 in their first innings and India could manage only 296 in response to a key partnership between Ajinkya Rahane (89) and Shardul Thakur (51).
FIH Pro League: India quell Argentina 2-1 to end their campaign with 30 points
India who had defeated Argentina, the Rio Olympics gold medallists, by a similar margin a few days back and Sunday's victory took their tally to 30 points from 16 matches in the nine-team double round-robin tournament. Akashdeep Singh put India ahead in the first minute while Sukhjeet Singh scored another field goal in the 13th minute for India. Lucas Toscani scored off a penalty corner for Argentina in the 57th minute.
Silence is the source of great strength: Kohli's cryptic message after WTC Final defeat
India's hopes depended on the partnership between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane as they started playing on the fifth day at 164/3 in their chase of a gigantic target of 444. However, Kohli was the first to get out at 49 as he tried to hit a ball pitched wide off his off-stump and edged to Steve Smith at second slip.
'It was great effort over the last 2 years', says Ashwin after India's WTC final defeat
Australia clinched a dominant 209-run victory early on the fifth day of an enthralling contest at The Oval on Sunday. Chasing the target of 444, India were bowled out for 234 in the second innings, with the last seven wickets falling for just 70 runs. Taking to Twitter, Ashwin congratulated Australia for winning the WTC title and acknowledged team India's efforts .
French Open: Djokovic wins title at Roland Garros for historic 23rd major (Watch Video)
Djokovic overcame a strong start from Ruud on Court-Philippe Chatrier to seal his historic victory. Djokovic came back from 1-4 in the first set to force a tie-break and then won the next two sets to prevail over his Norwegian opponent 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5
World Test Championship: Dominant Australia beat India by 209 runs, claim the Mace for first time
With the resounding victory giving them their ninth ICC title, also their first-ever WTC crown, Australia has become the first team in men's international cricket to win all major trophies. Their victory was set up on Day One of the five-day match by a 285-run partnership between 'Player of the Match' Travis Head (163) and.
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