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Batters will be after bowlers on every ball in a shortened game: Axar Patel
Patel's two overs, one of which was bowled in the powerplay, went for only 13 runs. He kept things tight while ratting the stumps of Glenn Maxwell and Tim David and also bowled four dot balls to Matthew Wade, who had two unsuccessful tries at reverse sweeping him before getting a boundary on third attempt.
Tennis stars give emotional farewell to Roger Federer
The 41-year-old Swiss great, the winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, teamed up with his long-time friend and rival, Nadal in his last contest, losing a doubles match to the American duo of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of the United States 4-6, 7-6(2), 11-9.
WATCH: Roger Federer breaks down during emotional farewell at Laver Cup
After the match, no one there could handle their emotions. Roger Federer had said, in the pre-match press conference, that he did not want his farewell game to be a 'funeral' where everyone is crying. However, when the moment finally came, the Swiss great could not handle his own emotions. Several tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, and Chris Evert among others, gave an emotional farewell to Swiss ace Roger Federer.
Jhulan Goswami an absolutely lovely human, has been great for the game: Tammy Beaumont
Considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game, Jhulan, currently the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket, made her India debut through an ODI in January 2002 against England in Chennai. Now, two decades later, she will be bidding adieu to the international arena when India face England in the final match of the tour at Lord's.
Fond memories from our first ever T20 World Cup win still fresh in memory: Uthappa
15 years on, the memories of the victorious day are still fresh in the minds of not only the fans but of the players as well, like former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, one of the major contributors in the title triumph. "I can't believe that it has been 15 years since we won the T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Women secure last spot in T20 World Cup in South Africa
Earlier, Ireland booked their place in the showpiece event in South Africa with a four-run win over Zimbabwe. Defending 113/5 on Friday evening, built mainly on Murshida Khatun's 26 and Rumana Ahmed's unbeaten 28, Bangladesh managed to restrict Thailand Women to 102/6, with Natthakan Chantham being the lone ranger for the side, scoring 64 off 51 deliveries.
Roger Federer bids adieu to tennis after Laver Cup loss
The 41-year-old Swiss great, the winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, teamed up with his long-time friend and rival, Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal in his last contest on Friday, losing a doubles match to the American duo 4-6, 7-6(2), 11-9. "It's been a perfect journey," Federer said. "I would do it all over again," in his farewell address.
India's Arjun Erigaisi to take on world champion Magnus Carlsen in Julius Baer chess final
Carlsen battled past the determined challenge of German teenager Vincent Keymer to book his place in an event he reportedly said "I absolutely am going to win" last week. The Norwegian's stunning run of form has also left him with the chance of breaking the 2900 Tour rating barrier.
Rohit Sharma'quite surprised' with his batting, says he didn't quite expect it
In a truncated eight-overs-a-side match, Rohit Sharma slammed a 20-ball 46, while chasing Australia's 90/5 as India won by six wickets with four balls to spare. Rohit started the fireworks as he blasted Josh Hazelwood for back-to-back sixes in the first over -- the second one a superb effort as he pulled it over the deep square boundary when the bowler chased him to the leg side.
Pakistan's wrestler Ali Asad tests positive for banned drugs, stripped of CWG medal
Ali defeated New Zealand's Suraj Singh in 55 seconds to win bronze in the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling event of the Commonwealth Games 2022 as Pakistan had won five medals -- two silvers and three bronze in the category. The athlete had undergone a test for detection of banned performance-enhancing drugs before leaving Pakistan for the CWG, which returned positive, it emerged Thursday.
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