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‘I had to go to another level’ - Iga Swiatek earns Ostrava Open walkover as Ajla Tomljanovic retires

Iga Swiatek returned to the court for the first time since her US Open triumph last month, and advanced to the Agel Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 2-2 walkover victory against qualifier Ajla Tomljanovic. Swiatek and the Australian were engrossed in a tight battle throughout the first set which the three-time grand slam winner eventually took, despite a determined Tomljanovic clawing back a commanding 4-1 Swiatek lead. Ad It was a fierce start to the second set from both players in which all four games went to deuce, but Tomljanovic began to noticeably struggle with a knee injury during the second game, and eventually called it quits.

Bayern Munich chief makes transfer confession about Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo

Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn has admitted that the German heavyweights 'briefly discussed' the possibility of signing Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window.

India bowlers must start delivering in final overs - Dravid

India's T20 bowlers need to lift their game in the final overs, head coach Rahul Dravid has said, after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's injury ruled him out of this month's World Cup.

Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires

The world number one was leading 7-5, 2-2 in a tight encounter when the Australian quit, shortly after clutching her knee in pain. "It was a great match and it's unfortunate that something happened -- I hope she's going to recover quickly," said Swiatek.

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

All the stand-by players for the T20 World Cup, playing in the South Africa ODI series will aim to use the three games to make a case for themselves for the main squad, stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan said on Wednesday. With Jasprit Bumrah already ruled out, the series could be a shot-out between Deepak Chahar, who is in the stand-by list and Mohammed Siraj, who could make that list in the event that Mohammed Shami fails to become match-fit before October 15.

Pakistan's Shadab Khan Gives Hilarious Response To Fan Who Asked Him To "Focus On World Cup"

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan celebrated his 24th birthday on Tuesday, October 04. A number of Pakistani cricketers and fans took to social media to greet the all-rounder on his special day. From a host of birthday greetings that were posted for Shadab, one specific conversation caught a fan's attention. That conversation was between Shadab and his teammate Iftikhar Ahmad.

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: 'His form will come at the right time'

Former Proteas skipper AB de Villiers has come out in full support of under-fire Temba Bavuma as the current limited overs national captain desperately searches for form ahead of the T20 World Cup, which takes place in Australia later this month.

India vs South Africa: Malan backs under-fire Bavuma to strike form in ODIs

Bavuma has been under-fire for his poor show with the bat in the three-match T20 International series, which the visitors lost 1-2. But, Malan believes the ODI series is the perfect platform for Bavuma to strike form ahead of the T20 World Cup starting later this month in Australia.

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‘I had to go to another level’ - Iga Swiatek earns Ostrava Open walkover as Ajla Tomljanovic retires

Bayern Munich chief makes transfer confession about Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo

India bowlers must start delivering in final overs - Dravid

Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

Pakistan's Shadab Khan Gives Hilarious Response To Fan Who Asked Him To "Focus On World Cup"

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: 'His form will come at the right time'

India vs South Africa: Malan backs under-fire Bavuma to strike form in ODIs