Dominant Australia thrash India to seal World Test Championship
Australia swiftly ended any hopes of a record-breaking India win to seal victory by 209 runs in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Sunday.
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Vingegaard wins Criterium du Dauphine ahead of Tour de France title defence
Jonas Vingegaard warmed up for the defence of his Tour de France crown by winning the 75th Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday, underlining his credentials as one of the favourites for cycling's biggest race, which starts on July 1.
Broady hails experience of O'Mara after Surbiton doubles triumph
Liam Broady hailed the experience of partner Jonny O'Mara as the key factor in their men's doubles victory at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Stockport's Broady — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — and O'Mara have enjoyed a sensational week in West London, beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin and Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 5-7 10-8 in a dramatic final. Ad The pair were 5-1 up in the second set, but their Aussie rivals showed immense spirit to stay in the match.
Swan and Murray star to reach Surbiton finals
Katie Swan put on one of the performances of the tournament to beat Lily Yuriko Miyazaki in the Battle of the Brits and seal her place in the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy final. The British No.5 will start next week as British No.1 if she defeats 2009 US Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer in tomorrow's final. Ad Bristol player Swan stormed to an emphatic 6-1 6-0 victory over friend-turned-rival Miyazaki after three British women reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time ever yesterday.
"Didn't Apply Ourselves...": Rohit Sharma's Brutal Verdict On WTC Final Loss
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma made it clear that the batter were not able to perform well at The Oval and they failed to show promise at the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on Sunday. India had eight batters with scores between 40 and 49 but most of them were not able to convert it into a big innings. It proved to be costly for the Rohit-led side as they were beaten comprehensively in the summit clash. The India skipper added that the bowlers did have plans against Steve Smith and Travis Head but there did not work and that proved to be a turning point.
Creature comforts help Murray reach Surbiton Trophy final
Andy Murray revealed that creature comforts have propelled him through the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The former world no.1 conquered heat, wind, a boisterous crowd and stubborn Australian Jordan Thompson to reach the final. Ad Murray's hard-fought 7-6 (5) 6-3 win over Thompson leaves him on the cusp of a first grass court title since his second Wimbledon win back in 2016.
Boland sparks India collapse as Australia win World Test Championship final
India, set a record 444 to win, resumed on 164-3.
Australia crush India to win World Test Championship, focus now shifts to England and the Ashes
Australia took the crown as the No. 1 side in Test cricket with a crushing win over India in the World Test Championship final. In what will be a busy summer for Australia, with the Ashes getting underway next week, Pat Cummins’ men proved much too good for India at the Oval.