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Djokovic sees Sinner in himself ahead of Wimbledon clash

Novak Djokovic admits he can see a lot of Jannik Sinner in himself as the pair face off for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday. Six-time defending champion Djokovic is in familiar territory, targeting an 11th semi-final at the All England Club and 43rd at the Slams. Italian 20-year-old Sinner is yet to get past the quarter-finals of a major. "I kind of see a little bit of myself in his game from the back of the court, playing flat backhand, constantly staying on the back of the line, trying to put pressure on opponents," said Djokovic. The Serb easily won the pair's only previous meeting in straight sets on clay in Monte Carlo last year.

HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on an appeal by Batra challenging a single judge's June 24 order which was passed in a contempt petition filed by Olympian and Hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan. The bench, which asked Batra's counsel as to how the appeal was maintainable, issued notice to the Centre and Khan on the plea and listed it for further hearing on July 26. When advocate Shyel Trehan, appearing for Batra, sought a stay on the order passed by the single judge, the division bench said, "No we are not staying it.

Watch: Ravi Shastri Bowls In Nets As Kevin Pietersen Gives Masterclass On How To Play Spin

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is doing commentary for Sky Sports for the 5th Test between India and England at Edgbaston along with the likes of former England captains Kevin Pietersen and Nasser Hussain. In the middle of his commentary duties, the three men also found time to shoot a how to play spin bowling masterclass for the broadcaster.

Chennaiyin FC rope in two young Tamil Nadu footballers

Both the footballers who have been given their maiden ISL contracts, will be joining the side from Bhopal-based club, Madan Maharan, CFC announced in a press release. 24-year-old Dhas hails from Vallavilai village, located in Kanyakumari district, is a midfielder while 22-year-old Francis is a defender.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Falls Into England's Short Ball "Trap" Yet Again

Shreyas Iyer is one of the brightest prospects in Indian cricket right now. With great technique, Iyer has been touted by many as one who can flourish in all formats. However, in the fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston, Iyer has now twice been out on short balls. In the second innings, Iyer was dismissed for 19 by Matthew Potts's short ball. In the first innings also, Iyer was dismissed off a short ball from James Anderson. According to The CricViz Analyst Twitter handle, "19 of the 26 deliveries faced by Shreyas Iyer in his brief innings this morning pitched shorter than 8 metres, a clear tactic from England's bowlers to target him with the short ball, a well-know weakness for Shreyas." Despite, Iyer's early dismissal India's lead went past the 360-mark.

Pant falls after scoring fifty, India's lead swells at Edgbaston

BIRMINGHAM, England : India's Rishabh Pant followed his first innings 146 with a half-century as their overall lead swelled to 361 on day four of the rearranged fifth test against England at Edgbaston on Monday.

Hosts face record run chase despite four wickets on fourth morning of fifth Test

England picked up four wickets on the fourth morning but were still staring at the prospect of a record chase in their series decider against India.

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Shine as India Seal ODI Series vs Sri Lanka

The Indian women's team dominated from start to finish, with both the bat and ball, to hammer Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the second ODI and claim an unassailable 2-0 in the three-match series on Monday. It is worth mentioning that the Indian team's openers fired for the first time on the tour, sharing a partnership of 174 runs to see the visitors home in just 25.4 overs and finally managing to silence their detractors after being pilloried for their below-par show.

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Djokovic sees Sinner in himself ahead of Wimbledon clash

HC refuses to stay order asking Narinder Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Watch: Ravi Shastri Bowls In Nets As Kevin Pietersen Gives Masterclass On How To Play Spin

Chennaiyin FC rope in two young Tamil Nadu footballers

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Falls Into England's Short Ball "Trap" Yet Again

Pant falls after scoring fifty, India's lead swells at Edgbaston

Hosts face record run chase despite four wickets on fourth morning of fifth Test

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Shine as India Seal ODI Series vs Sri Lanka