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Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up On Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. The 36-year-old Serb, who has won the last four titles at the All England Club, opens proceedings on Centre Court where he has not lost in 10 years. Unheralded Pedro Cachin of Argentina, the world number 67 and making his main draw debut at the tournament, plays the role of unwitting fall guy.

"The Keeper Would Never...": R Ashwin's 'Loud And Clear' Take On Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Run-out

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has often been subjected to unfair criticism for running out batters at non-striker's end for backing too far, has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test. Australia took a 2-0 lead after winning the second Test at the Lord's by 43 runs. However, there was some controversy when Bairstow (10), along with skipper Ben Stokes (155), was about to forge a partnership, ducked a slow bouncer from Cameron Green and ventured out of the crease thinking that the ball was already 'dead'.

Watch: When England Coach Brendon McCullum Had Affected Jonny Bairstow-Like Run Out

England batter Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test hogged all the limelight as Australia players were booed by spectators at Lord's. Bairstow was given out as Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after the batter walked out of his crease after ducking a Cameron Green bouncer. Australian players, who were making their way to the dressing room after Lunch was called, were confronted by MCC members in the famous Pavilion Long Room at Lord's.

"An Advantage...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Facing Australia, Pakistan At Start Of World Cup 2023

The schedule for 2023 ODI World Cup has already been announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this week. The mega event is set to kick off with a game between defending champions England and last-edition finalists New Zealand -- on October 05 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Indian team will begin its campaign against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. The much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Paksitan is scheduled to take place on the 15th of October in Ahmedabad.

'Unreserved Apology' Issued To Australia For Heated Exchange In Lord's Long Room

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team after its few members allegedly abused several visiting players in the Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal on the fifth day of the second Ashes Test. In the 52nd over, Bairstow ducked a slow bouncer from Cameron Green and ventured out of the crease thinking that the ball was already 'dead'. However, Alex Carey broke the stumps and third umpire Marais Erasmus adjudged it stumped in favour of Australia.

Pat Cummins' One-Word Response To "Ben Stokes Would've Withdrawn Appeal" Question

Another Ashes Test ended on a controversial note after England's Jonny Bairstow was run-out in a bizarre manner by Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Bairstow, thinking the ball was dead, wandered out of his crease and Carey used the moment to shatter the stumps. After the decision was referred to the third umpire, Bairstwo was given out, much to the disappointment of fans and the English team. When Pat Cummins was asked about the incident, in reference to England skipper Ben Stokes saying he would've withdrawn the appeal, the Australia captain gave a one-word response.

Kent Spitfires bowler Matt Quinn looks ahead to T20 Blast South group-ending encounter against Somerset at Taunton

Bowler Matt Quinn doesn’t reckon Kent Spitfires will change too much ahead of a potentially crucial group stage-ending T20 Blast clash this evening.

"Keep An Eye On Him": Sourav Ganguly Identifies India's Leg Spinner For ODI World Cup

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the management to keep an eye on veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup. Chahal was part of the squad for last year's T20 World Cup in Australia but didn't play a single game as India bowed out in the semi-final after losing to England. Ganguly feels while India have other good wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi at their disposal, Chahal could be key to their chances.

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Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up On Wimbledon

"The Keeper Would Never...": R Ashwin's 'Loud And Clear' Take On Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Run-out

Watch: When England Coach Brendon McCullum Had Affected Jonny Bairstow-Like Run Out

"An Advantage...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Facing Australia, Pakistan At Start Of World Cup 2023

'Unreserved Apology' Issued To Australia For Heated Exchange In Lord's Long Room

Pat Cummins' One-Word Response To "Ben Stokes Would've Withdrawn Appeal" Question

Kent Spitfires bowler Matt Quinn looks ahead to T20 Blast South group-ending encounter against Somerset at Taunton

"Keep An Eye On Him": Sourav Ganguly Identifies India's Leg Spinner For ODI World Cup