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"If Given Opportunities...": Yuvraj Singh's Honest Take On Under-Fire Suryakumar Yadav After Triple Ducks

The No. T20 batter in the world, Suryakumar Yadav, hasn't found the key to success in ODI cricket yet. He incurred three golden ducks in the 50-over assignment against Australia, triggering a plethora of reactions among fans and experts. The situation is such that questions over India's No. 4 options in this year's ODI World Cup. As opinions remain divded, former India batter Yuvraj Singh has given his vote of confidence to the under-fire Suryakumar, suggesting he will play a key role for India in ODI World Cup this year.

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Into Miami Open Third Round

World number one Carlos Alcaraz made an emphatic start to his Miami Open title defence, defeating Argentina's Facundo Bagnis 6-0, 6-2 on Friday. The 19-year-old Spaniard, the youngest ever player to top the rankings, is looking to complete the "Sunshine Double" after beating Daniil Medvedev in last week's Indian Wells final. Alcaraz made a blistering start winning the first 11 points of the match, with the 33-year-old Bagnis having no answer at all to the teenager's powerful serve.

"We Are In The Same Boat": Zaheer Khan Sends India Warning Over '2019 World Cup' Problem

Shreyas Iyer's injury and three back-to-back failures for Suryakumar Yadav in ODIs have once again put Team India in the same boat as in the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels former pacer Zaheer Khan. Leading to the mega event four years back, India were struggling to find a permanent batter at the number 4 position. It was one of the reasons that the team could not advance after the semi-final of the tournament. The 50-over World Cup will be taking place in India this time and Zaheer feels that the host team needs to relook at the number 4 batting position.

"India Are Not Ready..." Ex-Pakistan Star's Warning Ahead Of ODI World Cup On Home Soil

India's series defeat to Australia has invited scathing criticism from several current and former players. Despite winning the first ODI, India conceded the series 1-2 after back-to-back defeats. India's frailties at the top of the order was one of the main talking points, especially when the Rohit Sharma-led side is set to take part in the World Cup on home soil later this year. Speaking on India's crushing series defeat, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria highlighted India's struggles in the batting department, saying that the team is not ready for the World Cup.

"Game Will Bite You If...": Ex-India Star On Suryakumar Yadav's Triple Duck Run

Suryakumar Yadav had a series to forget as India suffered a 1-2 defeat to Australia after losing the final ODI by 21 runs. Suryakumar, who is currently the no. 1 batter in T20Is, registered three straight ducks during the series. With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, several current and former cricketers have questioned his place in the ODI team. In the third and final ODI, Suryakumar was demoted down the order, but the decision of the team management backfired as he was cleaned up on the first ball by Ashton Agar.

'Let's not get carried away,' says Arnold as Australian youngsters shine

Australia coach Graham Arnold sought to dampen expectations on the country's crop of emerging players after the Socceroos' 3-1 win over Ecuador in Sydney on Friday in their first game since reaching the knockout rounds of last year's World Cup in Qatar.

Players union says FIFA is moving to equalize conditions for women at World Cup

FIFA has committed to provide the same conditions for the players at this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men get at their soccer showcase, according to FIFPro, an organization which represents professional footballers around the world.

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Cruise Into World Championships Finals

On a delightful day for Indian boxers, the quartet of Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) marched into the finals of the Women's World Championships with stellar wins In New Delhi on Thursday. While Nikhat out-punched Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia 5-0, two-time Worlds bronze medallist Lovlina beat Li Qian of China 4-1 to book her maiden appearance in the title round of the prestigious championships.

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"If Given Opportunities...": Yuvraj Singh's Honest Take On Under-Fire Suryakumar Yadav After Triple Ducks

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Into Miami Open Third Round

"We Are In The Same Boat": Zaheer Khan Sends India Warning Over '2019 World Cup' Problem

"India Are Not Ready..." Ex-Pakistan Star's Warning Ahead Of ODI World Cup On Home Soil

"Game Will Bite You If...": Ex-India Star On Suryakumar Yadav's Triple Duck Run

'Let's not get carried away,' says Arnold as Australian youngsters shine

Players union says FIFA is moving to equalize conditions for women at World Cup

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Cruise Into World Championships Finals