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"It's A Shame": AB De Villiers On Racial Quota Chatter Around South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

AB De Villiers is not surprised that just days before South Africa renews its quest for an elusive World Cup, the talk back home is all about racial quota in the team. It's a rinse-and-repeat sort of situation and de Villiers, who retired in 2018, is glad that he is a mere spectator to the situation now. "...it's a shame going into a tournament to have the focus on that. I mean it's nothing new, it's just a shame," lamented one of the greats of South African cricket. "Luckily this time around, I've had nothing to do with anything over there. I'm just a spectator," the 40-year-old said in an interaction with PTI facilitated by 'Jio Cinema'.

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who made the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, scrambled to a 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 second round victory over a player taking part in only his second Grand Slam main draw. The 21-year-old Spaniard was broken five times and hit 47 unforced errors before De Jong, playing his fifth match at the tournament, eventually wilted under the roof of Court Phillipe Chatrier.

Alcaraz struggles past De Jong to reach French Open third round

PARIS :Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open third round but suffered a worrying loss of form midway through his match against Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong before winning 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 on Wednesday.

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team Suffers Heart-Breaking Loss To Germany

The Indian junior men's hockey team went down 2-3 to Germany in a match that went down to the final minute on its Europe tour. Yogember Rawat and Gurjot Singh scored for the India on Tuesday. The first quarter had plenty of action with both teams finding themselves with opportunities to take the lead through penalty corners. As neither team got past each other's defence, the quarter remained goalless. Five minutes into the second quarter, the Germans broke the deadlock with a field goal to take the lead.

Carlos Alcaraz labours past world no 176 Jesper de Jong at French Open

Carlos Alcaraz laboured to a second-round victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in a match that raised more questions about his chances of lasting the course at the French Open.

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who made the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, scrambled to a 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 second round victory over a player taking part in only his second Grand Slam main draw. The 21-year-old Spaniard was broken five times and hit 47 unforced errors before De Jong, playing his fifth match at the tournament, eventually wilted under the roof of Court Phillipe Chatrier.

Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France start preparing for Euros

France coach Didier Deschamps is concerned that a congested season may have taken its toll on his players as they prepare for next month's Euros.

Netherlands select De Jong and Depay in Euro 2024 squad

AMSTERDAM : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will gamble on the fitness of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong and forward Memphis Depay after including the duo in his final 26-man selection for the European Championship in Germany on Wednesday.

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"It's A Shame": AB De Villiers On Racial Quota Chatter Around South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

Alcaraz struggles past De Jong to reach French Open third round

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team Suffers Heart-Breaking Loss To Germany

Carlos Alcaraz labours past world no 176 Jesper de Jong at French Open

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France start preparing for Euros

Netherlands select De Jong and Depay in Euro 2024 squad