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Australian Open: Deportation Fear Still Gives 'Trauma' To Novak Djokovic

Ahead of the start of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, next week, former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago. Djokovic missed the 2022 edition of the Grand Slam in Melbourne as he was not vaccinated for the virus and his visa was cancelled by the Australian government on "health and good order" grounds. He spent five days in an immigration hotel while unsuccessfully appealing the decision before being deported, causing him to miss the hard-court tournament.

"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli

The 'Pink Test' at Sydney, which spreads awareness about cancer, holds special significance for Sam Konstas, for the young Australian batting sensation lost his close family members to the dreaded disease. The Sydney match has been celebrated as the 'Pink Test' since 2009, in honour of Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2008, with the McGrath foundation raising millions of dollars for the cause. During an interview on Triple M cricket, Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

Novak Djokovic says he feels 'trauma' on return to Australia

Novak Djokovic says he has felt some "trauma" when landing in Australia in the years since he was deported from the country in 2022.

PSSI Sudah Hitung Risiko Pisah dengan Shin Tae-yong

Timnas Indonesia dan Shin Tae-yong berpisah. Skuad Garuda masih jalani ronde ketiga Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026, PSSI sudah hitung risikonya!

India's Squad For England ODIs: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Future Confirmed In Report Amid Rumours

While their Test future is up for debate, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still remain crucial to India's hopes in ODI cricket. A few days after reports suggesting selectors are planning to snub the duo for the 3-match ODI series against England, it has been reported that both Kohli and Rohit will be called up for the series by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee. India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who hurt his back while bowling in the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney, however, could be rested to manage his workload issues.

"If He Was From Tamil Nadu, Would've Been Dropped": Selection Bias Hinted Over Misfiring India Star In Australia Tour

Shubman Gill did not enjoy a good Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After missing the first Test due to injury, Gill could not perform in the second and third Tests, leading to him being dropped for the fourth. When he came back for the fifth Test, Gill once again failed to score big despite getting a start. Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Subramaniam Badrinath has lashed out at Gill, stating that had he been from another state, he would've been dropped from the side.

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's "Blunder" Called Out By Sanjay Manjrekar In No-Holds-Barred Attack

As India's tour of Australia concludes with a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pundits and fans have busy analysing the team's performances and chart out the factors that led to the dismal show Down Under. One of the biggest reasons behind India's series defeat, according to former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, was team selection. Manjrekar doesn't feel an all-rounder like Washington Sundar warranted a place in the playing XI. With Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy also part of the XI as all-rounders Manjrekar doesn't think head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma got their selection calls right.

England Tour, Australia Revenge, New Zealand Away: India's Full Schedule For WTC 2025-27

As Team India's hunt for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final comes to an end, the focus for Gautam Gambhir and co. will shift to the upcoming WTC 2025-27 cycle. India will play Test series against six different opponents in this period, starting off with arguably their hardest assignment of the whole cycle - a five-Test tour of England in June 2025. Having reached the final of the previous two cycles but not this one, Gambhir will be hoping he can take India to Test success if he carries on as coach till then.

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Australian Open: Deportation Fear Still Gives 'Trauma' To Novak Djokovic

"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli

Novak Djokovic says he feels 'trauma' on return to Australia

PSSI Sudah Hitung Risiko Pisah dengan Shin Tae-yong

India's Squad For England ODIs: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Future Confirmed In Report Amid Rumours

"If He Was From Tamil Nadu, Would've Been Dropped": Selection Bias Hinted Over Misfiring India Star In Australia Tour

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's "Blunder" Called Out By Sanjay Manjrekar In No-Holds-Barred Attack

England Tour, Australia Revenge, New Zealand Away: India's Full Schedule For WTC 2025-27