England captain Serena Guthrie announces retirement from netball
England’s netball captain Serena Guthrie has announced her retirement from the sport after revealing she is pregnant with her first child.
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Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells draw despite uncertainty over visa
Novak Djokovic has been included in the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells despite doubts over whether he will be allowed to enter the United States.
Novak Djokovic included in Indian Wells draw despite doubts over whether he can enter America
Novak Djokovic has been included in the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells despite doubts over whether he will be allowed to enter the United States.
Ajinkya Rahane visits his school and first cricket ground
Rahane visited his alma mater 'SV Joshi High School' in Dombivli and reminiscised his days spent at the institution. The 33-year-old batter, who led the Indian team to a historic Test series triumph in Australia last year but was dropped from the team recently due to a prolonged lean patch, took to social media on Wednesday and posted a video of his visit to the school.
"Strong Possibility...": Former India Cricketer Aakash Chopra Predicts WTC Finalists
Having recently beaten Sri Lanka in the Mohali Test, India saw their percentage points increase to 54.16 in the World Test Championship table. Despite the gains, they are still fifth in the WTC standings with Australia (77.77%) occupying top spot. Pakistan (66.66%) are second, followed by Sri Lanka (66.66%) and South Africa (60.00). Former cricketer Aakash Chopra analysed the Rohit Sharma-led side's prospects of reaching the WTC final and stated that "it's not going to be easy". He also went on to say that there was a strong possibility for a "Pakistan vs Australia final".
Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq Makes A Name For Himself, Relatively Speaking
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haqhas shed some of the burden of being the nephew of a legend with a century in each innings against Australia in the drawn first Test. The 26-year-old's uncle is former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, but Imam's exploits in the drawn Rawalpindi Test have now given him recognition in his own right. The pitch may have been a batting-friendly flat track, but Imam still had to show immense concentration and discipline for knocks of 157 and 111 not out. In doing so he became the 10th Pakistan batsman to score a century in each innings of a Test, and only the fourth against Australia, behind former captains Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali.
Watch: Ajinkya Rahane Visits His School With Wife, Daughter
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane took a nostalgic walk down to the memory lane when he visited his alma mater SV Joshi High School in Dombivli, reminiscing memories spent at the school. The 33-year-old batter, who led the Indian team to a historic Test series triumph in Australia last year, took to social media on Wednesday and posted a video of his visit to the school.
Shane Warne’s state memorial to be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 30
Details of Shane Warne’s funeral have been announced with a state memorial service to be held on March 30 at the former Australia leg-spinner’s beloved Melbourne Cricket Ground.