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Virat Kohli Opens Up On MS Dhoni Exit Challenge, Gautam Gambhir Gives Priceless Response

In a heart-to-heart conversation, Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir gave fans the memory of a lifetime. Often making news because of the 'masala' in their relationship, Kohli opened his heart in front of Gambhir, the man who recently took up the role of Team India's head coach. As the two discussed their careers, personalities and vision through this journey of Indian cricket, some brilliant tales were narrated.

Home hero Smith signs up for double Queensland swing

MELBOURNE : Former world number two Cameron Smith will tee off at a A$250,000 ($169,000) event in his home-town Brisbane in October to be sharp for his tilt at a fourth Australian PGA Championship title.

Wallabies overhaul backline for All Blacks test, Slipper set for record

SYDNEY : Australia coach Joe Schmidt has made a raft of changes to his backline but just one tweak up front for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks, which doubles as the first of two Bledisloe Cup tests.

"Stupid": Ex-Pakistan Star Blasts Australia Spinner For Predicting 5-0 Win vs India

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called experienced spinner Nathan Lyon's comment about Australia winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against India by 5-0 "stupid". On Tuesday, Lyon on the Willow Talk podcast answered a question by former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin and said, "My prediction is 5-0 to Australia." Basit slammed Lyon and stated that such remarks should not come from a cricketer. He even urged Ravichandran Ashwin to reply back to Lyon's comment. "I will only say one thing about Nathan Lyon's stupid statement that Australia will defeat India by six Tests, but only by words. In the past two series, India have dominated Australia. Such comments don't suit cricketers. Ricky Ponting or former cricketers can make such statements. I request Ashwin to reply back and say that India will defeat Australia by 5-0," Basit said on YouTube.

All Blacks rejig back three for Wallabies clash

SYDNEY : The All Blacks have brought Beauden Barrett back into the starting line-up at fullback for the Rugby Championship test against the Wallabies on Saturday, which doubles as the first of two Bledisloe Cup tests.

Coco Gauff splits with Brad Gilbert after frustrating US Open - ESPN

NEW YORK — World No. 6 Coco Gauff and coach Brad Gilbert are parting company after the player suffered a frustrating fourth-round exit at the US Open, Gilbert said Wednesday, adding that he was looking forward to the next chapter of his career.

England paceman Archer to face Australia in opening ODI

LONDON : England fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first one-day international for 18 months in Thursday's clash with Australia at Trent Bridge, stand-in captain Harry Brook said on Wednesday.

"Still Feel I Belong There": Roger Federer Admits He Took Retirement Early

Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling "like an alien" ahead of this week's Laver Cup tournament in Berlin. Federer who helped create the tournament, retired at the Laver Cup in London two years ago and has since stayed involved with the competition as an ambassador. "I'm happy I went back right away to some tournaments," the 43-year-old told reporters.

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Virat Kohli Opens Up On MS Dhoni Exit Challenge, Gautam Gambhir Gives Priceless Response

Home hero Smith signs up for double Queensland swing

Wallabies overhaul backline for All Blacks test, Slipper set for record

"Stupid": Ex-Pakistan Star Blasts Australia Spinner For Predicting 5-0 Win vs India

All Blacks rejig back three for Wallabies clash

Coco Gauff splits with Brad Gilbert after frustrating US Open - ESPN

England paceman Archer to face Australia in opening ODI

"Still Feel I Belong There": Roger Federer Admits He Took Retirement Early