Krejcikova out of Indian Wells, Miami with back issue
Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from next month's tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to a back injury that has kept her out of action since November.
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Fans allowed back on Albert Park track two years after invasion
MELBOURNE : Australian Grand Prix organisers said they have lifted a ban on motor sport fans entering the Albert Park track after the Formula One race in a return to tradition.
WTA roundup: No. 3 seed Peyton Stearns ousted in Austin
France's Varvara Gracheva fended off 5 of 6 break points to defeat No. 3 seed Peyton Stearns 6-2, 6-3 in the Round of 32 at the ATX Open on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.
Ricky Ponting Ends Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar Debate In ODI Cricket With Unfiltered Verdict
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-over format. Kohli made an exceptional unbeaten 100, his 51st in ODIs, to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. "I don't think I've ever seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli. Now that he's gone past me (in run-maker's list) and only two (batters) ahead of him, I'm sure he would want to give himself the best chance to be remembered as the all-time leading run scorer in the game,” Ponting told ICC Review.
Champions, Again: Mohun Bagan SG Become First Team To Defend League Shield
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) etched their name in Indian Super League (ISL) history by becoming the first team to successfully retain the League Shield. In what was their penultimate home game of the league phase, the Mariners (MBSG) knew that a victory over Odisha FC would confirm their top spot with two more league matches to spare, as per the official ISL website. The challenge was immense, the pressure palpable, but the reward of lifting the Shield in front of their home supporters was too great to ignore and the Mariners delivered in a night of trials and tribulations.
"Saddened By Plight Of Women": England Captain Jos Buttler Makes Firm Statement Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash
England captain Jos Buttler says he and his teammates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan but have decided to play the side from the Taliban-ruled country as sport offers hope in tough times. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports besides restricting their access to education and work. Last month, a group of British lawmakers had urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan as a sign of protest against the treatment meted out to women in the country.
Pakistan Set Embarrassing Records With Early Champions Trophy 2025 Exit
New Zealand's victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match on Monday proved to be the final nail in the coffin for hosts Pakistan. After defeats against New Zealand and India in their first two matches, Pakistan's campaign was on the brink. As the Kiwis outscored the Bangla Tigers in Rawalpindi, Pakistan's elimination was confirmed. Courtesy of their early exit from the tournament, Mohammad Rizwan's men went on to register a few embarrassing records to their name.
Imran Khan Blamed For Pakistan's Downfall By Najam Sethi After Champions Trophy 2025 Exit
Ex-PCB chairman Najam Sethi has indirectly blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for triggering the downslide of Pakistan cricket. In a post on X, Sethi whose last PCB stint was from December 2022 to June 2023, said the nation is justifiably angry at the performance of the national team. Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan are out of the tournament after back to back defeats.