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Taylor Fritz warns against 'crazy expectations' on Ben Shelton, saying they are 'really dangerous'

Taylor Fritz has warned against placing “crazy expectations” on fellow American Ben Shelton, saying he was “probably hurt” by similar pressure on him when he was younger. Fritz started the defence of his Indian Wells title with a hard-fought 4-6 6-4 6-3 win over 20-year-old Shelton at the weekend. Ad Shelton has been a revelation over the last six months, breaking into the top 50 after reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Holly Willoughby praised for giving 'best advice' as she's seen worlds away from Dancing on Ice glam

Holly Willoughby has been praised by fans for giving the 'best advice' as she showed what she gets up to away from the small screen. Fans of the presenter are likely to know that away from hosting shows such as This Morning and Dancing on Ice, Holly has her own business.

'There's a fair bit of hatred, isn't there? - Hansen ready for England challenge

Mack Hansen says the the ancient rivalry between Ireland and England adds "a bit of fire" to next Saturday's Grand Slam showdown.

Harbhajan Singh Picks Chennai Super Kings' X-Factor In IPL 2023. It's Not MS Dhoni

Former India and Chennai Super Kings cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the X factor for the four-time champions in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Jadeja has made a successful return to top-flight cricket after spending several months away due to a knee surgery, playing a vital role in India's 2-1 win in the four-Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23. The veteran all-rounder will once again be playing a key role for CSK after a rocky season last year, when he was named the captain with the regular leader for many years, MS Dhoni, stepping down.

India Pump Six Past Germany, Jump To Top Spot In FIH Pro League

India did a double on Germany, emerging 6-3 winners against the world champions to jump to the top of the table in the FIH Hockey Pro League here on Monday. Abhishek (22nd, 51st) and Selvam Karthi (24th, 46th) led India's goal rush as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side bounced back after conceding first to secure a hat-trick of wins in the tournament. This was India's second win over Germany in three days and took them atop the table with five victories (17 points). India ( 8) are ahead of Spain ( 6) on goal difference. In the first leg on Friday, India defeated the World Cup champions 3-2.

"Madness...": Steve Smith On How Delhi And Ahmedabad Tests Were Different

Following his side's series loss to India, Australia skipper Steve Smith said that the wicket was too flat at Ahmedabad to force a result and his side started playing better cricket as the series went on. Half-centuries from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia draw the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. "Did end slowly. Was a pretty flat at the back end. The boys had a great time. The hospitality has been amazing. The crowd has been amazing. We started to play better as the series went on. The madness in one hour in Delhi cost us that game. The wicket here was too flat for us to force a result. The spinners bowled really well. Murphy and Kuhnemann bowled with composure. Lyon bowled his best in the first innings here, the best I have seen him bowl. I am getting a bit old (on asked if he will be touring India in four years time)," said Smith in a post-match presentation.

Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

The cricketing fraternity took to social media after star Indian batter Virat Kohli ended his Test century drought started on November 2019 to score his 75th international ton and 28th century in the longest format on Sunday. Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, with whom Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for years, congratulated Virat, saying that "class is permanent".

Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller

New Zealand and Sri Lanka put on one of the most thrilling Test matches in the sport's rich history with result going in the Kiwis' favour on the last ball of Day 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand's win enabled India to seal a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, alongside Australia. Chasing a target of 285, New Zealand needed one run on the final ball with centurion Kane Williamson on strike. Williamson tried to pull Asitha Fernando's delivery but ended up missing it.

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Taylor Fritz warns against 'crazy expectations' on Ben Shelton, saying they are 'really dangerous'

Holly Willoughby praised for giving 'best advice' as she's seen worlds away from Dancing on Ice glam

'There's a fair bit of hatred, isn't there? - Hansen ready for England challenge

Harbhajan Singh Picks Chennai Super Kings' X-Factor In IPL 2023. It's Not MS Dhoni

India Pump Six Past Germany, Jump To Top Spot In FIH Pro League

"Madness...": Steve Smith On How Delhi And Ahmedabad Tests Were Different

Virender Sehwag, Jhulan Goswami Lead As World Cricketing Fraternity Lauds Virat Kohli On Scoring 75th International Century

Watch: How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller