Leylah Fernandez wins opening match in Dubai, will face top-ranked Iga Swiatek
Leylah Fernandez won her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Sunday, defeating Austrian qualifier Julia Grabher 6-4, 6-2.
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Carlos Alcaraz captures Argentina Open title after four-month injury lay-off
It was a seventh career title for the 19-year-old Spaniard and first since winning the US Open in September before he went on to become the youngest ever world number one."I felt very comfortable playing the final," Alcaraz said."I knew that it was going to be really difficult. I started really focussed on what I had to do at the beginning, my game, my level. This is the level that I have to play in finals."
Watch: Rohit Sharma Sacrifices His Wicket For 'Milestone Man' Cheteshwar Pujara After Horrible Mix-Up
Rohit Sharma was looking in excellent form on Day 3 of the second Test match between India and Australia on Sunday, but the India skipper decided to sacrifice his wicket by Cheteshwar Pujara after a terrible mix-up. Rohit nudged a delivery from Matthew Kuhnemann towards mid-wicket and called for two runs. While the first run was easily completed, the two batsmen had a misunderstanding during the second run and Rohit decided to sacrifice his own wicket for Pujara who was playing for the 100th Test match. The gesture won several hearts online and even the crowd gave him a rousing ovation.
'Vice-Captain' Missing From India Test Squad, Sparks Talk Over KL Rahul
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) squad announcement for the third and 4th Tests against Australia didn't see a change in terms of personnel but a big difference was spotted in terms of the designation of KL Rahul. The Karnataka batter, who has been going through a poor run of form, no longer had the 'vice-captain' tag in front of his name in the board's squad announcement. The decision has left fans scratching their heads, wondering if the opening batter has lost his post.
India's hot property against Australia - spinners who can bat
NEW DELHI : India's spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel were always going to play key roles in the home series against Australia but few, particularly the touring side, expected so much of it would be with the bat.
IND vs AUS: Australia captain Pat Cummins flies home due to family illness
"He will return to India later this week to re-join preparations for the third Test in Indore," the team said in a statement.India are currently leading the four-match series 2-0. India, who have retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, had crushed Australia by an innings and 132 runs in the opening Test and went on to win the second Test, in Delhi, by 6 wickets.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Flies Home Mid-Series Due To "Family Illness"
Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has flown back home mid-way of the ongoing Border-Gasvaskar Trophy against India. The pace bowling all-rounder took a flight to Sydney on Sunday due to a "serious family illness", informed Cricket Australia. However, the apex cricket body of the nation also stated that Cummins is expected to return before the third Test of the four-match series that is set to take place a the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, starting March 1. After the Test series gets over, India and Australia will be playing a three-match ODI series, beginning March 17.
Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand stay alive; Sri Lanka crash out
Batting first, Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr scored half-centuries as New Zealand posted 162 for 3. In reply, Sri Lanka could only manage 60. New Zealand moved into second place in Group One behind defending champions Australia, but could still be overtaken by hosts South Africa, who play Bangladesh on Tuesday.Sri Lanka, who won their first two matches, finished the group stage level on points with New Zealand but were eliminated on net run rate.