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"Better To Be Underdone Than Overdone": Pat Cummins On Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia captain Pat Cummins doesn't mind staying a bit undercooked going into the high-octane WTC final against India rather than playing two months of T20 cricket and landing up jaded for a gruelling English summer. Asked if the bulk of the Australian side (save Cameron Green, David Warner in IPL and Marnus Labuschagne in County cricket) would be a bit rusty with virtually no game time since the India series, the skipper on Sunday begged to differ. "Breaks are rare to come by," said the modern day great, who has 217 Test wickets from 49 games.

"Like I Am Bowling To Sachin Tendulkar": Wasim Akram's Grand Praise For Shubman Gill

For a batter, there's nothing like getting praise from a bowler, especially if that bowler is the legendary Wasim Akram. As the Indian cricketing fraternity is going ga-ga over the consistent performances of Shubman Gill, Akram joined the bandwagon in hailing the Indian opening batter for his exemplary form. Though there are those who don't want Gill to be compared with Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar yet, Akram found similarities between the Prince and the God from the perspective of a bowler.

On Rohit Sharma's Form, India Great Delivers Honest Verdict Ahead Of WTC Final

India captain Rohit Sharma didn't have the finest of outings in the Indian Premier League. Though Mumbai Indians went as far as the Qualifier 2 in the tournament, playing 16 games, Rohit's contributions with the bat weren't as much as his team would've wanted. With the focus now shifting to the ICC World Test Championship final, India great Dilip Vengsarkar gave his honest opinion on Rohit's form and the switch from T20 cricket and Test cricket.

Ange Postecoglou on brink of departing Celtic for Tottenham

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has agreed to become Tottenham's new manager on a two-year contract, according to reports.

Khachanov counts the positives despite French Open exit

PARIS : Karen Khachanov said he will head home following his French Open quarter-final defeat by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday with his head held high after returning to the top 10 in the world.

Women's World Cup: Coach Desiree Ellis names 36-member Banyana Banyana preliminary squad

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has unveiled the preliminary 36-member squad, which will be narrowed down to 23 players, ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic awaiting return of great rival Rafael Nadal - 'We want to see a healthy Rafa'

Novak Djokovic hopes that his great rival Rafael Nadal – who he has described as “one of the greatest legends of tennis” – can return to full fitness soon. Nadal is expected to be sidelined for five months following hip surgery after missing the chance to defend his French Open title. Ad In his absence, Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the favourites to win Roland-Garros this year.

Murray and Peniston kick off grass court seasons in style at Surbiton

Andy Murray and Ryan Peniston highlighted an encouraging day for British players as the grass court season got underway at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Former world No.1 Murray beat Hyeon Chung in straight sets to progress to the round of 16 in West London. Ad Murray, 36, eased to a 6-3 6-2 triumph after opting to skip the French Open to give himself more time on grass ahead of Wimbledon next month.

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"Better To Be Underdone Than Overdone": Pat Cummins On Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of WTC Final

"Like I Am Bowling To Sachin Tendulkar": Wasim Akram's Grand Praise For Shubman Gill

On Rohit Sharma's Form, India Great Delivers Honest Verdict Ahead Of WTC Final

Ange Postecoglou on brink of departing Celtic for Tottenham

Khachanov counts the positives despite French Open exit

Women's World Cup: Coach Desiree Ellis names 36-member Banyana Banyana preliminary squad

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic awaiting return of great rival Rafael Nadal - 'We want to see a healthy Rafa'

Murray and Peniston kick off grass court seasons in style at Surbiton