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Ramkumar Ramanathan-Saketh Myneni Reach Chennai Open ATP Challenger Doubles Final

Defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni entered the doubles final of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger with a hard-fought win over top seeds Ray Ho and Matthew Christopher Romios in Chennai on Friday. The third seeded Indian pair registered a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) victory over their rivals from Taipei and Australia. They will face unseeded Japanese duo of Shintaro Mochizuki and Kaito Uesugi, a 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 winners over second seeded Indians Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth, for the title. Earlier, Ramkumar and Saketh saved a set point in the second set tie-break before emerging winners on their third match point.

Injured Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Ruled Out Of ICC Champions Trophy, Informs PCB

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after being prescribed a rehabilitation period of at least 10 weeks to recover from an ankle injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday that Saim, who sustained the injury in South Africa in January, is "progressing well in his recovery from the ankle fracture and will continue his rehabilitation in England." "Following comprehensive MRI scans, X-rays, and medical assessments, Saim has been ruled out for 10 weeks from the date of injury (3 January)," the PCB said in a statement.

Steve Smith Equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root In List Of Elite Test Batters

Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith registered his 36th Test century on day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Friday. With this century, Smith has now equalled the legendary Rahul Dravid and England's Joe Root in the list of most Test centuries, making him the joint-fifth highest century-maker in Test history. Smith, leading Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins, played a captain's knock, anchoring the innings after the visitors suffered early blows. Walking in at 37/2, following the dismissals of Travis Head (21) and Marnus Labuschagne (4), Smith faced immediate pressure but remained unfazed. He survived a close lbw appeal on the first ball, as the Sri Lankan review revealed the ball was missing the stumps.

Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer proved once again why he is the perfect solution to India's No. 4 struggles in ODI cricket. The batter, who dramatically earned a call-up to India's playing XI for the first ODI against England, decimated the touring bowlers with absolute ease. Iyer scored 59 runs off just 36 balls as India chased down the target of 249 runs with more than 11 overs to spare. After Iyer's pyrotechnics in Nagpur, a 2023 post from Yuvraj Singh resurfaced on social media.

On Rohit Sharma Outburst Over Poor Form Query, R Ashwin's Sharp "People Will Ask Questions" Verdict

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his views on captain Rohit Sharma's recent outburst over a question on his concerning form ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ahead of the 1st ODI against England, Rohit lashed out at a journalist after he asked him whether he was feeling comfortable after the change in format following a poor Test tour of Australia, where he managed 31 runs across five innings. Rohit also responded to reports suggesting that the BCCI is likely to take a call on his future after the Champions Trophy.

Woman tries to order eggs for lunch in Greece and is baffled by their reaction

A woman was left unimpressed while ordering her food in Greece, as staff ended up in "disaster" and completely baffled by her favourite meal.

"I Actually Felt...": Team India's Treatment Of Shreyas Iyer Surprises Ricky Ponting

Australian legend Ricky Ponting finds it incredulous that Shreyas Iyer has not been given a permanent slot in India's white-ball side, given his magnificent form and the ability to dominate spinners on slow subcontinental pitches. Iyer was one of the vital cogs in India's run to the final of the 50-over World Cup in 2023, with the middle-order batter scoring 530 runs to emerge the seventh-highest run-getter in the global event, and he further validated his prowess in the format with a 36-ball 59 against England in the first ODI at Nagpur on Thursday.

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

Former England captain Kevin Pieteresen spoke highly of India star duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, amid growing debate over their future in the team. Ever since Kohli and Rohit failed to fire during India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the two veterans of the game have come under heavy scrutiny, with fans and experts questioning their place in the team. On the eve of the first ODI between India and England, Pietersen had praised Kohli and Rohit for being great role models and ambassadors of the game.

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Ramkumar Ramanathan-Saketh Myneni Reach Chennai Open ATP Challenger Doubles Final

Injured Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Ruled Out Of ICC Champions Trophy, Informs PCB

Steve Smith Equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root In List Of Elite Test Batters

Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

On Rohit Sharma Outburst Over Poor Form Query, R Ashwin's Sharp "People Will Ask Questions" Verdict

Woman tries to order eggs for lunch in Greece and is baffled by their reaction

"I Actually Felt...": Team India's Treatment Of Shreyas Iyer Surprises Ricky Ponting

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check