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"Special Shirt For My 100th Test": Steve Smith Shares Emotional Story

Australian batter Steve Smith is all geared up to achieve a milestone in his career as he is playing his 100th test match in Headingley on Thursday. Ahead of the game, Smith shared a story on his Instagram handle "Special shirt for my 100th Test". Steve Smith has performed well so far in the series. In 99 matches, Smith has scored 9,113 runs with an average of 59.56. He has scored 32 centuries and 37 half-centuries. Only 15 cricketers are part of Australia's "hundred club," but Smith will join an even more restricted group as one of only three hitters in the history of the sport to have played 50 or more Tests and averaged at least 59.

Wimbledon day four

LONDON : Highlights of the fourth day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Thursday (times GMT):

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek advance, but the rain and protesters capture the attention at Wimbledon

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Animal Rising protester pleads guilty after disrupting Epsom Derby

An Animal Rising activist has pleaded guilty to causing public nuisance after running on to the track at the Epsom Derby.

Usyk set to defend title against Dubois next month

A world heavyweight title fight will finally take place in 2023 when champion Oleksandr Usyk takes on Britain's Daniel Dubois in Poland next month, it has been announced.

'I Wasn't In Chelsea's Plans' Says Manchester United's Mason Mount

Manchester United's new midfielder Mason Mount claims he left Chelsea because he realised he was not in the club's plans several months ago. Mount signed a five-year contract with United on Wednesday for a reported initial fee of £55 million ($70 million). The England international's move to Old Trafford was reportedly sparked by an impasse in negotiations over a new deal at Stamford Bridge. But Mount said he had the feeling Chelsea were willing to plan without him for the long-term, a suspicion that convinced him to join the Red Devils.

Evans to take time away from tennis after first round Wimbledon defeat

Dejected Dan Evans will take some time away from tennis after suffering another shock first round Wimbledon defeat. The British No.2, 33, went down against Frenchman Quentin Halys in four sets under the Centre Court roof late on Tuesday night. Ad Evans kicked off his clash on Monday but was unable to complete it that day owing to the fading SW19 light.

Swan using solid grass court campaign as platform for US Open

Katie Swan says her solid grass court season can form a springboard for an exciting summer in America leading up to the US Open. The Bristol player, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, succumbed to a straight sets defeat against Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday. Ad Playing in front of a packed-out crowd on SW19's prestigious Court 2, the British No.6 rallied resiliently but was unable to battle past the tournament's 14th seed as Bencic, 26, completed a 7-5 6-2 victory.

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"Special Shirt For My 100th Test": Steve Smith Shares Emotional Story

Wimbledon day four

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek advance, but the rain and protesters capture the attention at Wimbledon

Animal Rising protester pleads guilty after disrupting Epsom Derby

Usyk set to defend title against Dubois next month

'I Wasn't In Chelsea's Plans' Says Manchester United's Mason Mount

Evans to take time away from tennis after first round Wimbledon defeat

Swan using solid grass court campaign as platform for US Open