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England eye ‘incredible’ chance to end 57-year World Cup drought
SYDNEY: Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an “incredible opportunity” to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 — win a World Cup.
"Foolish Of Me To...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Frequent Drops From Away Tests
One of India's biggest match-winners, Ravichandran Ashwin, has been at the center of a cucious playing XI selection case when it comes to away Test matches. Despite being a capable batter, other than being a world-class bowler, Ashwin finds himself second in the pecking order, behind Ravindra Jadeja, whenever it comes to Test matches in SENA countries. It was the same case in the World Test Championship final against Australia. While Ashwin had prepared himself to play the title decider in England, it was Jadeja who was preferred for the sole spinner's spot. When asked about his frequent absenteeism in such games, Ashwin said that he is not keen to find out an answer as the selection isn't something that is in his hands.
England Eye 'Incredible' Chance To End 57-Year World Cup Drought
Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an "incredible opportunity" to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 -- win a World Cup. The Lionesses powered into Sunday's final in Sydney against Spain after a ruthless 3-1 dismantling of co-hosts Australia, with their relentless energy grinding down a Matildas side that had few answers. It set up England's biggest game since Bobby Moore lifted the men's trophy at Wembley 57 years ago.
Australia eyes governance reforms after World Aquatics expulsion threat
Swimming Australia will hold a vote on Oct. 20 on adopting a new constitution to give athletes and coaches a bigger voice after it was faced with the threat of expulsion from global body World Aquatics ahead of next year's Olympic Games in Paris.
Novak Djokovic Makes Winning Us Return In Cincinnati As Rival Retires
Novak Djokovic made a winning return in his first appearance on U.S. soil for two years on Wednesday, reaching the third round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open when Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired hurt. The world number two Serb advanced after winning the first set 6-4, when his Spanish opponent could not go on with a lower back injury. "He told me it started yesterday," the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion said. "Hopefully he will be ready for New York (US Open).
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time to reach the final for the first time. They took the lead nine minutes before the break with Manchester United’s Ella Toone unleashing a rocket just inside the box with the outside of her boot.
Surfing-Australia's Robinson wins in Tahiti to book Olympic, championship spots
Australia's Jack Robinson put on a tube-riding clinic to win the Shiseido Tahiti Pro on Wednesday, clinching a spot in surfing's Final Five to decide a world champion and booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics at the same venue next year.