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Funny Twitter Exchange Between Shoaib Akhtar And AB de Villiers Goes Viral

Shoaib Akhtar is one of the fastest bowlers that the game has ever produced and the batters still have nightmares about facing the Pakistan pacer. A charged-up Akhtar running into bowl is a sight that every cricket fan remembers and for many, it is a favourite cricketing memory as well. On Thursday, Akhtar and AB de Villiers had a funny exchange on Twitter as the duo reminisced about their playing days and how Akhtar gave the Proteas batter "nightmares".

Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus said the Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and the former world number one called on the tennis governing bodies to take action against the decision. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which hosts the grass court Grand Slam, took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men's and women's tours.

Rugby-Wallabies flyhalf O'Connor hopes to return in mid May

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies flyhalf James O'Connor reckons he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee ligament injury and hopes to be back in action for the Queensland Reds by mid May.

Dumped by Kolkata, Kuldeep regains mojo at Delhi in World Cup year

MUMBAI : Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes he is in the middle of his best Indian Premier League (IPL) season ever and his resurgence is likely to place him in India's plans for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Wallabies flyhalf O'Connor hopes to return in mid May

SYDNEY : Wallabies flyhalf James O'Connor reckons he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee ligament injury and hopes to be back in action for the Queensland Reds by mid May.

Belarusian Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban

MADRID : Belarus' Victoria Azarenka said the Wimbledon ban on players from Russia and her country makes no sense and the former world number one called on the tennis governing bodies to take action against the decision.

Marcus Harris omitted from Australia Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Marcus Harris has been left out of the Australia squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in June and July, although he will have a chance to press for a return as part of the "A" team also touring. Australia announced strong squads for all three formats for the seven-week tour, which will include a three-match Twenty20 series, five one-day internationals as well as the two Tests in Galle. Test captain Pat Cummins will be rested for the T20s, while spinner Adam Zampa will miss the entire tour because of the impending birth of his first child.

NRL threatens to take grand final away from Sydney over stadium demands

The NRL has threatened to take the grand final away from its traditional home of Sydney should the New South Wales government not meet its demands over funding for suburban stadiums.

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Funny Twitter Exchange Between Shoaib Akhtar And AB de Villiers Goes Viral

Belarusian Victoria Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban

Rugby-Wallabies flyhalf O'Connor hopes to return in mid May

Dumped by Kolkata, Kuldeep regains mojo at Delhi in World Cup year

Wallabies flyhalf O'Connor hopes to return in mid May

Belarusian Azarenka finds no sense in Wimbledon ban

Marcus Harris omitted from Australia Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

NRL threatens to take grand final away from Sydney over stadium demands