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Novak Djokovic: Why Indian Wells withdrawal could help world No. 1 achieve rare tennis feat

Novak Djokovic’s absence from the Sunshine Swing could yet prove a blessing in disguise, claims Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. On Monday it was confirmed that the Serb would miss Indian Wells – and likely the Miami Open — in another twist to the saga around his vaccination status. Ad It means the 35-year-old can effectively start preparing for the clay-court season and Roland-Garros, where he will aim to surpass Rafael Nadal in the all-time men’s standings with his 23rd Grand Slam title, and continue his hunt for the Calendar Grand Slam.

Burgeoning Khawaja-Smith stand powers Australia to 149-2

AHMEDABAD, India :Usman Khawaja smashed his third half-century of the series and combined in a flourishing 77-run stand with Steve Smith to steer Australia to 149 for two wickets at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final test against India on Thursday.

"Ruthless Environment...": Ashton Agar On Being Sent Back Home From India Tour

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar harbours no "ill feeling" after being sent back from the Indian Test tour without a game because he knows it's "ruthless" in top-level cricket. Agar had landed in India as one of the senior spinners in the Australian squad but returned home after not finding a place in the XI for the first two Tests with uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy and left-armer Matthew Kuhnemann preferred over him. The 29-year-old responded by picking up five wickets for Western Australia in the Marsh Cup final against South Australia.

Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev says he will 'respect' decision made on Russia and Belarus players this year

Daniil Medvedev says he will «respect» whatever decision Wimbledon makes on the participation of Russian and Belarusian players at this summer's Grand Slam. Wimbledon was the only Grand Slam last year to refuse Russian and Belarusian players from competing. Ad The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) received a £1.4m fine from the ATP and WTA, and no ranking points were awarded from the tournament.

"This Is Not On": Australia Great Fumes Over 'Pitch Dilemma' In Ahmedabad Test

The nature of the pitches has been the central talking point in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first three Tests of the series ended within 3 days each, with the 3rd Test pitch also being rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council. As the attention turned to the 4th Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad, a different kind of controversy erupted, with suggestions of India preparing 'two different pitches' surfacing. Ahead of the Day 1 of the 4th Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia great Mark Waugh fumed at the situation, suggesting such a dilemma "is not on".

Watch: Virat Kohli Feasts On Snack While Fielding In Slips, Video Storms Internet

It isn't often that one sees players snacking during live games in cricket. More often than not, cricketers are spotted feasting on energy bars or bananas during drink breaks but the case for Virat Kohli was a little different on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. Not long before Marnus Labuschagne's dismissal, Kohli was spotted munching on what seemed like an energy bar. The video is spreading like wildfire on social media, leaving fans on social media scratching their heads.

KS Bharat Drops 'Absolute Sitter', Rishabh Pant Starts To Trend On Twitter

Into the team for his exquisite skills behind the stumps, KS Bharat had an ordinary outing on Day 1 of the fourth Test against Australia that saw him drop an 'absolute sitter' in the first session. Bharat had a pretty straightforward opportunity behind the stumps as the ball came to him after kissing the blade of Travis Head. However, the Indian wicket-keeper batter spilled the opportunity, giving the Australian batter a prized lifeline. Be it fans on social media or commentators on duty, everyone was left disappointed seeing a wicket-keeper of the caliber of Bharat spilling that opportunity.

LIV Golf effect noticeable as ever at Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: Such are the times in golf that so much attention at The Players Championship is on a player who is not even part of the strongest field of the year.

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Novak Djokovic: Why Indian Wells withdrawal could help world No. 1 achieve rare tennis feat

Burgeoning Khawaja-Smith stand powers Australia to 149-2

"Ruthless Environment...": Ashton Agar On Being Sent Back Home From India Tour

Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev says he will 'respect' decision made on Russia and Belarus players this year

"This Is Not On": Australia Great Fumes Over 'Pitch Dilemma' In Ahmedabad Test

Watch: Virat Kohli Feasts On Snack While Fielding In Slips, Video Storms Internet

KS Bharat Drops 'Absolute Sitter', Rishabh Pant Starts To Trend On Twitter

LIV Golf effect noticeable as ever at Players Championship