Rafael Nadal on comeback: 'I don't expect much'
Rafael Nadal believes it is "impossible" for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares to make his comeback from a year on the sidelines.
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AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Pat Cummins The Hero As Australia Beat Pakistan To Win Series
A fired-up Pat Cummins bagged five wickets and 10 in the match to earn Australia a nail-biting 79-run win in the second Test and clinch the series against a battling Pakistan Friday. Set 317 for victory, the visitors put up a stellar fight as they chased their first Test triumph in Australia since 1995. But they were dismissed for 237, with the last five wickets falling for 18 runs. Cummins was the chief destroyer, taking 5-49 to go with his first innings 5-48 -- only the second 10-wicket haul of his Test career.
Watch: Bizarre Scenes As Australia Take Five Runs Without Boundary Or No Ball In Boxing Day Test vs Pakistan
In a rare sight, Australia collected five runs without any boundaries or no ball in the second innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne. The incident happened after play resumed on Day 4 with Australia captain Pat Cummins and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey in the middle. Cummins pushed Aamer Jamal's delivery through point as he and Carey sneaked a couple of runs. However, the throw to the bowler's end was missed by Jamal and it resulted in an overthrow.
Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka said motherhood had given her a new outlook and the former world number one hoped to inspire her daughter Shai when she returned to the WTA tour at the Brisbane International that begins on Sunday.
Cummins takes 10 to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph
MELBOURNE :Australia captain Pat Cummins took 10 wickets in a masterclass of clutch bowling to end stout Pakistan resistance and lead his side to a 79-run victory on the fourth day of the second test on Friday, locking up the three-match series 2-0.
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Team India Handed 2-Point Penalty By ICC, Sanction Sees Drop In WTC Standings To...
After suffering a defeat to South Africa by an innings and 32 runs, the Indian cricket team have been handed a penalty of 2 points by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The penalty was imposed as India failed to maintain the required over-rate during the Centurion Test, prompting the ICC to deduct 2 crucial points from the team's World Test Championship (WTC) points table standings. Not just that, as part of the penalty the Indian team has also been fined 10% of their match fee.
Rafael Nadal 'Feeling Good' But Plays Down Australia Expectations
Rafael Nadal said Friday he was "feeling good" but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from a near year-long injury absence. The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back. It raised fears his career could be over, but he will again grace the courts at the Brisbane International starting on Sunday ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne.