CP Rizwan urges UAE to bounce back from Papua New Guinea thrashing
CP Rizwan has urged the UAE’s players to bounce back and stage a final push in the Cricket World Cup League 2, after they were thrashed by last-placed Papua New Guinea on Tuesday.
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Iga Swiatek defends herself from fans’ high expectations after Barbora Krejcikova defeat - ‘I’m just human’
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has reminded fans that she is “just human” in the face of high expectations. Swiatek has had an up and down start to 2023, getting knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round before winning in Qatar and getting to the final in Dubai, where she was beaten by Barbora Krejcikova.
"Doesn't Look As If They Care...": Australia Great Questions Team's Attitude Against India
The first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in less than three days, with Australia failing to justify their world No. 1 rank against India. The Rohit Sharma-led hosts dominated with the bat as well with the ball as the Australians were left with no answers. Courtesy their 2-0 lead in the four-match series, India have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. If India win the third Test, they will seal a place in the final of the World Test Championship. In the midst of this, Australia would hope for a turnaround in the contest. However, former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson wrote in a column that the 'most disappointing' aspect of the team was the way it lost the first two Tests.
Novak Djokovic breaks Steffi Graf's record for weeks at No 1
Novak Djokovic is ranked No 1 in the world for the record 378th time.
ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev avoids early upset in Dubai
No. 2 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia fell behind 5-2 in the opening set before storming back for a 7-5, 6-2 triumph over Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday in the United Arab Emirates.
Boris Becker wowed by 'simply incredible' Andy Murray after Qatar Open final run, excited for Wimbledon hopes
Boris Becker has praised Andy Murray’s resurgent form as “simply incredible” and is already looking forward to seeing how he competes at Wimbledon this summer. Three-time Grand Slam champion No. 1 Murray finished 2022 lamenting his physical condition, but recently said he now has more “belief” in his body than ever.
Djokovic 'extremely proud' to break Graf's world No 1 record ahead of Dubai title bid
Novak Djokovic said he was "extremely proud" to break Steffi Graf's record of most weeks at the top of the world rankings.
Wimbledon offers best chance of deep run at a Grand Slam: Murray
Andy Murray said he is confident he will be in good physical condition at Wimbledon this year and that the tournament offers him the best chance of going deep at a Grand Slam.