French Open wrap: Djokovic, De Minaur and Zverev move into quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic won a record 370th grand slam match the hard way, going five sets and suffering a knee injury to reach the quarter-finals.
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"Can Jump In At Many Different Roles": Cameron Green Ahead Of Australia's T20 World Cup Opener
Despite a staggered arrival in the Caribbean after the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia all-rounder Cameron Green believes the side is eager to play their first encounter against Oman at the T20 World Cup. Green, who experienced a "quite ridiculous" amount of travel in 2023, said the 38-hour flight to join the Australian squad, which only resulted in one lost bag, was something he was now used to. The all-rounder was given a few days at home in Perth after RCB were eliminated from the IPL a week ago, and his journey to Barbados was comparatively smooth compared to that of several of his teammates.
Beating India More Important Than Winning WC? Mohammad Rizwan Reveals Ramiz Raja's Stunning Message
Pakistan ended their winless streak over India at World Cups during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. Prior to that contest, India had won all the matches against Pakistan at World Cups (ODI and T20). Shaheen Afridi broke the back of the Indian batting order by taking the wickets of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who was the captain back then. Needing 152 to win, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan then ensured that Pakistan finished off the chase without losing a single wicket and more than two overs to spare.
Seamus Power qualifies for US Open after late birdie at Columbus qualifier
There will be four Irish players in the field at the US Open in Pinehurst No. 2 next week as Seamus Power booked his place after finishing tied-1st at the Columbus qualifier in Ohio State.
"No Payment For Shopping": Mohammad Rizwan On Perks Of Beating India In T20 World Cup
Only once in the history of World Cups, be it 50-over or T20, have Pakistan beaten India. The triumph for the team came in the T20 World Cup 2021 when Babar Azam's men got the better of the Indian team in Dubai. India have won 7 times against Pakistan when it comes to T20 World Cups and lost just once while in the 50-over format, India are unbeaten on 8 occasions. Mohammad Rizwan, who was part of the Pakistan team that defeated India in the T20 World Cup 2021, recalled the stunning difference that one win made in the lives of Pakistani cricketers.
Adam Scott falls short in U.S. Open qualifying; majors streak in jeopardy - ESPN
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Scott ended his longest day in golf with a playoff loss against Cam Davis in a U.S. Open qualifier, and now Scott has to wait a week to see if his alternate status will allow him to extend the longest active streak of playing the majors.
India Getting Undue Advantage In T20 World Cup Schedule? Wasim Jaffer's Blunt Dig On Viral Topic
Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer usually does not pass up an opportunity to put up a light-hearted tweet. On Monday morning, it was much the same, as Jaffer engaged in banter to defend Team India. Jaffer, who often engages in hilarious back-and-forths on social media with England great Michael Vaughan, cracked up the internet with yet another hilarious response. A tweet from Wisden Cricket mentioned that India's route in the 2024 T20 World Cup may have given them an early advantage, but Jaffer had a sharp-witted response ready.
Daniil Medvedev falls to shock French Open defeat to Alex de Minaur
Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev was stunned by Alex de Minaur, who broke a 20-year Australian hoodoo at the French Open to advance to his first Roland- Garros quarter-final on Monday.