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Paula Badosa Withdraws From Wuhan Open Amid Racism Row

Former world number two Paula Badosa has withdrawn from this week's Wuhan Open, organisers said on Tuesday, amid a racism row over an online photo. Tournament organisers said the Spaniard had pulled out of the WTA 1000 tournament, citing a gastrointestinal illness, hours before her first round match against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. Media outlets including Britain's The Telegraph newspaper reported earlier that Badosa had posted a photo on Instagram in which she appeared to imitate a Chinese face by placing chopsticks on the corners of her eyes. The photo was taken last week in a restaurant in Beijing, where she reached the semi-finals of the China Open, and was posted online by her coach Pol Toledo.

India vs India A: BCCI's 'Quality' Plan To Shock Australia, Reveals Report

The Indian cricket team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting November 22 in Perth and will be playing one or two intra-squad matches against their 'A' team colleagues as a tune-up to the opening fixture. The Indian senior team's home Test series against New Zealand will end on November 5 in Mumbai if the third match goes into the final day. It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.

Sailing-Swedish women dominate America's Cup group to book semi-final berth

BARCELONA, Spain : Sweden dominated their women's America's Cup group to make the semi-final on Tuesday, with the Dutch and Spanish teams also qualifying in testing conditions off Barcelona.

Sachin Tendulkar To Lead India In International Masters League

The highly anticipated International Masters League (IML) is all set to take the world by storm, bringing together legendary cricketers from six cricketing powerhouses, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies in a thrilling T20 franchise tournament. The inaugural edition will run from November 17, to December 8. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host the opening leg of four matches. The tournament will kick off with a high-octane fixture between India and Sri Lanka on November 17, pitting Sachin Tendulkar against Kumar Sangakkara, a throwback to their legendary encounters of the past.

Will Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence Hurt India vs Australia? Ex-Star Gives Big Verdict

Former all-rounder Shane Watson on Tuesday backed the Indian pace attack to dominate Australia in their own backyard, provided the visiting bowlers are rotated well during what is expected to be a gruelling tour. India's series wins on each of their two pervious tours to Australia has added spice to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will comprise five Tests starting on November 22 in Perth. "India's pace attack will be where they predominantly win that series. They've got the firepower to be able to do it, but to be able to do it five Test matches in a row in Australia, they'll have to rotate them as well," Watson told the media during the launch of the International Masters League.

India To Host World Pickleball Championship For The First-Time Ever

Achieving a milestone for Indian sports, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) will host the prestigious World Pickleball Championship (WPC) Series in India for the first time. Held at Mumbai from November 12th to 17th, the WPC 2024 will bring together the best pickleball talent from around the globe, following the highly successful Vietnam and Bali legs of the championship, where the Indian teams secured Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Powered by the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the World Pickleball Championship Series, India, will witness participation of approximately 650 players from 6 - 7 countries like Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Poland & Singapore amongst others. The WPC is set to be a significant sporting event in India where international teams will compete in various categories, thus drawing attention from pickleball enthusiasts worldwide.

Michael Cheika says ban for disrespecting doctor ‘hurts my reputation’

Leicester boss Michael Cheika insists the disciplinary process that resulted in a two-match ban for disrespecting an independent match-day doctor (IMDD) left him questioning whether he was welcome in the Gallagher Premiership.

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Paula Badosa Withdraws From Wuhan Open Amid Racism Row

India vs India A: BCCI's 'Quality' Plan To Shock Australia, Reveals Report

Sailing-Swedish women dominate America's Cup group to book semi-final berth

Sachin Tendulkar To Lead India In International Masters League

Will Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence Hurt India vs Australia? Ex-Star Gives Big Verdict

India To Host World Pickleball Championship For The First-Time Ever

Michael Cheika says ban for disrespecting doctor ‘hurts my reputation’

Saat Bahrain yang Rentan Terancam Indonesia