Miami Open roundup - Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises
Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday.
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Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami rise in ODI rankings
Mithali Raj climbed two places to sixth while veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami also rose a couple of spots to fifth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings released on Tuesday, taking into account the ongoing World Cup in New Zealand. Raj, who struck a half-century in India's final league match against South Africa on Sunday, surpassed Australia's Rachael Haynes and Tammy Beaumont of England. However, the match ended in heartbreak for the Indian skipper as her team crashed out of the World Cup in a last-ball thriller.
Alex Albon handed three-place grid drop for Australia after collision with Lance Stroll
Williams driver Alex Albon will have a three-place grid drop at next month's Australian Grand Prix for causing a collision with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll in Sunday's second round of the season in Saudi Arabia.
Vilda da este jueves la lista para los partidos ante Brasil y Escocia
El seleccionador nacional de fútbol femenino, Jorge Vilda, facilitará este próximo jueves 31 de marzo la lista de convocadas para los partidos ante Brasil, amistoso, y ante Escocia, correspondiente a la fase de clasificación para el Mundial de 2023.
"Could Spin The Ball From Day 1" On Australian Pitches: Sachin Tendulkar Remembers Shane Warne
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday recalled his memories with late Australia spinner Shane Warne. Warne tragically died from a heart attack at the age of 52 early this month. "It was in the year 1991 that I played against him. We were playing a practice game against Prime Minister's XI. And here comes a stocky, strong, blonde guy bowling leg-spin. The focus was on other bowlers, by that time I had played a couple of years of international cricket and the focus was on the rest of the attack. But Shane came and bowled some incredible deliveries," said Tendulkar in a video posted on his YouTube channel and 100MB app.
It's hard to accept, Shane Warne will continue to live in our hearts: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has paid rich tribute to the late Shane Warne, calling him a "fierce competitor", against whom he always had to prepare differently as the Australian spin legend was good in playing mind games and gave nothing away with his body language. One of the all-time greats of the game, Warne died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4. "My first proper series against Shane Warne was in 1998 in India and everyone tagged that series as Tendulkar versus Shane Warne clash.
Joe Root Should "Step Down" As Captain, Says Ex-England Skipper
Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC. Root's position is under the spotlight after a 1-0 series defeat which came on the back of a woeful 4-0 Ashes thrashing by Australia. That extended England's poor run to four successive Test series defeats. The 31-year-old Yorkshire star batter has skippered England in a record 64 Tests, winning 27 games -- more than any other captain -- but lost 26, which is also more than any other captain.
Pakistan vs Australia ODI live score, stats and commentary
A depleted Australian squad meets Pakistan in the first of three ODIs in Lahore.