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Yuki Bhambri-Robin Haase Pair Loses In Australian Open Men's Doubles First Round

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday. The unseeded Indo-Dutch pair lost 6-1 6-7 (8-10) 6-7 (7-10) in the opening round match that lasted two hours and 26 minutes. After Bhambri and Haase won the first set, their opponents made a comeback into the match by taking the second set in tie-break.

British and Irish Lions announce historic women’s tour of New Zealand in 2027

The British and Irish Lions will send a women’s team to New Zealand for a historic three-Test series in September 2027.

Lions announce women's tour of New Zealand in 2027

The British and Irish Lions will send a women's team to New Zealand for a historic three-Test series in September 2027. The inaugural women's Lions tour will feature three clashes against the current world champions. A Lions statement on Tuesday morning confirmed the tour will not overlap with that year's men's World Cup and will include warm-up fixtures, but said the full schedule had not yet been finalised. British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley said: "Playing three Test matches against the current world champions, the Black Ferns in New Zealand, in front of thousands of fans represents the ultimate challenge and makes for a fantastic sporting spectacle. "We look forward to working with all our stakeholders including New Zealand Rugby to finalise an exciting inaugural tour."

'That dude's a freak' - Ireland wing James Lowe won't miss Antoine Dupont danger in Six Nations

James Lowe says he's not exactly disappointed that Ireland won’t have to deal with Antoine Dupont in this season’s Guinness Six Nations.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Abbas Afridi To Miss 3rd T20I, Kane Williamson Ruled Out

Young Pakistan fast bowler Abbas Afridi was on Tuesday ruled out of the third T20I while hosts New Zealand lost the services of their captain Kane Williamson for the remainder of the five-match series. The Pakistan team management confirmed in a statement that a low grade abdominal muscle strain to Afridi will keep him out of the third T20I, with a decision on his availability for the remaining two matches to be taken later. “His scan has shown no sign of significant injury, and he will be managed symptomatically. His availability for the last two games will be made at a later stage,” the management statement said.

Japan Coach Jude Menezes In Awe Of Indian Hockey's Ever-Growing Supply Line

He may have settled abroad more than 20 years ago but former India goalkeeper Jude Menezes keenly follows the progress of the sport back home and is in awe of the ever-growing supply line of Indian hockey. The Mumbai-born Menezes is settled in New Zealand and was the assistant coach of the New Zealand women's hockey team at the Tokyo Olympics. He is currently the head coach of Japan women's team which is competing at the FIH Olympic Qualifier here for a Paris Games ticket.

Watch: "Khamosh Rahein", Iftikhar Ahmed Fumes After Fan Calls Him 'Chachu'

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed got angry at a fan who called him 'chachu' during the second T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday. Notably, Iftikhar's nickname is 'chachu' (uncle) which was given to him by Babar Azam. He has been often referred to as 'chachu' by his teammates and fans of cricket. However, Iftikhar wasn't happy with a fan calling him by the same while he was fielding near the boundary at the Seddon Park. The players asked the fan to not call him 'chachu', to which the fan replied saying that he is a fan of him.

Expect some Six Nations squad surprises and a gradual changing of the guard

Ireland's Six Nations squad will be announced on Wednesday, and it lands between two hugely exciting and dramatic rounds of Champions Cup action.

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Yuki Bhambri-Robin Haase Pair Loses In Australian Open Men's Doubles First Round

British and Irish Lions announce historic women’s tour of New Zealand in 2027

Lions announce women's tour of New Zealand in 2027

'That dude's a freak' - Ireland wing James Lowe won't miss Antoine Dupont danger in Six Nations

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Abbas Afridi To Miss 3rd T20I, Kane Williamson Ruled Out

Japan Coach Jude Menezes In Awe Of Indian Hockey's Ever-Growing Supply Line

Watch: "Khamosh Rahein", Iftikhar Ahmed Fumes After Fan Calls Him 'Chachu'

Expect some Six Nations squad surprises and a gradual changing of the guard