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Western and Southern Open: Kvitova beats Jabeur to reach quarters
With this win, The 32-year-old has now reached four Cincinnati quarterfinals. She was a semifinalist in 2012 and 2018, and also reached the last eight in 2021. Despite this, her winning percentage at the tournament prior to this week was only 55 per cent -- her second-lowest at any WTA 1000 event, above only Rome (50 percent). Also, Jabeur is the first Top 10 player she has beaten in Cincinnati.
IND v ZIM, 1st ODI: Was nervous when playing international game after six and a half months, says Deepak Chahar
"The landing area was a little hard and my nails were not going in and were slipping. When you are playing an international game after six and a half months, you are always nervous. Before coming here I played four-five practice games," said Chahar after picking the Player of the Match award in India's 10-wicket win. Majorly pitching in good length area, the short ball did the trick for Chahar as he cramped Innocent Kaia for room on the pull and thick-edge was grabbed by wicketkeeper Sanju Samson on the second attempt.
Even in a room full of people who love me, I've felt alone: Virat Kohli
Kohli has been subject to constant scrutiny, especially in the recent past wherein he has gone through a lean patch in international cricket. He quit T20I as well as IPL captaincy to ease up the pressure. The star batter was removed as ODI captain following which he also gave up Test captaincy in an unforeseen manner earlier this year following a series defeat in South Africa.
IND v ZIM, 1st ODI: Dhawan, Gill slam unbeaten fifties to give India 10-wicket win in series opener
After Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar and Prasidh Krishna picked three wickets each to bowl out Zimbabwe for 189 in 40.3 overs, Gill (82 not out, 4x10 and a 6x1) and Dhawan (81 not out, 4x9) were unbroken in their opening partnership to chase down the total and help India take 1-0 lead in three-match series. The win is also India's third 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in ODIs and also their 13th consecutive triumph over the hosts' in 50-over cricket.
IND v ZIM, 1st ODI: Axar, Deepak, Prasidh pick three wickets each as India bowl out Zimbabwe for 189
At 110-8, Zimbabwe were in danger of being bowled out for a low total as Chahar, in his first international match since February this year, bowled a superb spell of 3-27. But fantastic counter-attacking knocks from Brad Evans (33) and Richard Ngarava (34 not out) and their record 70-run stand for the ninth wicket, their highest-ever against India, helped Zimbabwe get close to 200.
Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, United Arab Emirates set to battle it out in Asia Cup qualifier
The winning team of the qualifier tournament will earn a spot in Group A alongside India and Pakistan in the main Asia Cup event, set to start in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27. For the winners, they have the chance to square off against India (August 31) and Pakistan (September 2) in the Asia Cup. The United Arab Emirates are the highest ranked T20I team in the qualifier tournament at 12. But as per recent form, there doesn't appear to be much difference between the four contenders for the Group A spot in Asia Cup.
Rohit Sharma should be given more time for better results: Saurav Ganguly
The former captain added that Rohit Sharma has different leadership qualities and the others had something different. He said Rohit as a captain has a laid back and composed attitude and he should be given sometime to produce better results. "Rohit Sharma has a bit of a laid back attitude. He wants to do things in a very calm and composed way.
West Indies snap nine-match losing streak in ODIs with comfortable win over New Zealand
On a pitch assisting the bowlers, left-arm spin all-rounder Akeal Hosein and pacer Alzarri Joseph picked three wickets each to bowl out New Zealand for just 190 in 45.2 overs. The chase was not straightforward for the West Indies. But Shamarh Brooks made a patient 79 off 91 balls to ensure West Indies had a rare clinical performance in ODI cricket and take a 1-0 lead in three-match series.
US Open: Former champion Dominic Thiem among others in men's singles wild cards list
A number of high-profile American players also earned wild cards into the singles main draw. The list ranges from 34-year-old Sam Querrey, a former world No. 11 who reached the tournament's quarterfinals in 2017, to 16-year-old Learner Tien, a junior who won the USTA Boys' 18s National Championship on Monday.
IND vs ZIM: KL Rahul credits team management for creating secure environment for players
After a near three-month layoff due to a sports hernia and Covid-19, Rahul is all set to lead India in three-match ODI series. When he takes the field on Thursday, it will be only his second full series as captain. "You might be out for two months but they haven't forgotten what you have done for the team and the country in the last two-three years.Players actually thrive in such an environment.
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