China to host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for first time
China will host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for the first time in September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday (Mar 14).
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"Those Questioning Virat Kohli's Place In T20 World Cup Belong In Gully Cricket": Ex-Pakistan Star
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan has slammed the critics questioning Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This comes after a report in the Telegraph claimed that the Indian selectors are considering snubbing Kohli from the squad for the marquee event in the West Indies and the USA. The former India captain had been out of the T20 setup for more than 14 months, before returning earlier this year for the series against Afghanistan.
Shane Watson Undecided On Pakistan Coaching Role Despite PCB Accepting Fees Demands: Report
Former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands. According to sources in the board, Watson has demanded $2 million annually, which is approximately around 46 million rupees per month, the highest fee ever paid to a foreign coach. Former foreign coaches of Pakistan such as Richard Pybus, Bob Woolmer, Geoff Lawson, Dav Whatmore, Grant Bradburn and Mickey Arthur were paid much less than what Watson has demanded.
Emma Navarro downs world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka in Indian Wells
Emma Navarro continued her breakthrough season with a 6-3 3-6 6-2 win over Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to reach the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals in Indian Wells.
Adelaide's Cavallo engaged after on-pitch proposal
Josh Cavallo, Australia's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, said he is engaged following an on-pitch proposal to his partner at Adelaide United’s home ground on Thursday.
Australia recall Taggart, Hrustic for Lebanon qualifiers
MELBOURNE :Coach Graham Arnold has recalled forward Adam Taggart in his Australia squad for World Cup qualifiers against Lebanon on the strength of his A-League form while also welcoming midfielder Ajdin Hrustic back to the fold.
Sabalenka seeks 'home' comforts in Miami after Indian Wells shock
World number two Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off her stunning defeat by Emma Navarro in the fourth round of Indian Wells and said she hoped her "home" tournament in Miami next week would provide the platform to hit peak form again.
'Trust science', Paris mayor tells air conditioning fans
PARIS : With competing nations split over whether to enter into the spirit of the "Green Games" or throw money at success whatever the environmental cost, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo told those nations planning on installing air conditioning at the athletes' village to "trust the science" instead.