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"Can't Make A Team Without...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Snub

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of star batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's T20 squad for the tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Hardik Pandya will lead India during the five-match T20I series in West Indies, with Suryakumar Yadav deputising him. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a brilliant season with the bat in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina takes down Elise Mertens to set up Sofia Kenin clash in third round

Elina Svitolina motored into the third round at Wimbledon with another impressive victory by earning a three-set victory over 28th seed Elise Mertens. The Ukrainian, a Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2019, earned a comprehensive 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 victory over Mertens in 83 minutes. Ad Svitolina will face Sofia Kenin next, the former Australian Open champion who came through qualifying to stun seventh seed Coco Gauff in the opening round before beating China’s Wang Xinyu.

Evans to take time away from tennis after first round Wimbledon defeat

Dejected Dan Evans will take some time away from tennis after suffering another shock first round Wimbledon defeat. The British No.2, 33, went down against Frenchman Quentin Halys in four sets under the Centre Court roof late on Tuesday night. Ad Evans kicked off his clash on Monday but was unable to complete it that day owing to the fading SW19 light.

Boulter reveals key to overcoming Just Stop Oil protest at Wimbledon

Katie Boulter believes a cool head and laser-focused mentality helped her block out a Just Stop Oil protest and battle from behind to book her place in the second round at Wimbledon. The British No.1, 26, beat Australian Daria Saville 7-6(4) 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon in a dramatic, disturbance-delayed encounter on Court 18.