Swiatek tops Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
DOHA: Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina.
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New Zealand's Ravindra back at training after hit in face by ball
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has eased back into training after being struck in the face by the ball in a fielding mishap but he still has concussion protocols to pass before returning to the field, coach Gary Stead said.
"Stop Calling Me King": Babar Azam's Earnest Request To Reporters Ahead Of Champions Trophy. Video
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has requested the media to "stop calling" him "King". Notably, Babar is often referred to by that nickname as a sense of admiration for his performance in the game of cricket. He has played 59 Tests, 125 ODIs, and 128 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 4235, 5990, and 4223 runs. "Please stop calling me King. I am not King, I am not there yet. There are new roles for me now. Whatever I have done before is in the past. Every match is a fresh challenge, and I must focus on the present and future," Babar told media.
"Violation Of This Rule Could Be Seriously Viewed By BCCI": Report Gives New Update On Diktat
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be the biggest ODI event for men's cricket this year. India finished runners-up in the previous edition in 2017 after losing the final to Pakistan. The Champions Trophy 2025 also presents a chance to the Indian cricket team for redeeming themselves after a 3-1 loss to Australia, which drew much criticism. The build-up to the Champions Trophy 2025 has been good for Indian cricket team after a clean sweep against England in an ODI series at home. The Champions Trophy will also be the first mega event where BCCI's new guidelines regarding travelling family members, personal staff will come into effect in a stringent way.
Porto draw with Roma as Fenerbahce win in Europa League play-offs
PARIS: Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce took a big step toward the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Anderlecht. Zeki Celic gave 2023 runners-up Roma the lead in first-half stoppage time in Portugal, but Porto defender Francisco Moura’s deflected strike ensured the teams will head to Italy next week with the tie finely poised. Roma played the final 18 minutes a man down after Bryan Cristante was sent off for two yellow cards, with coach Claudio Ranieri fuming at the final whistle. In Turkiye, Former Premier League duo Dusan Tadic and Edin Dzeko scored in the first half for Fenerbahce before Morocco international Youssef En-Nesyri headed in a third for Galatasaray to give them full control. Mourinho won the competition with Porto in 2003 and again with Manchester United in 2017, also reaching the final when he was in charge of Roma two years ago. “We played very well, but I can’t say ‘a good result’. We need to advance to the next round for this to be a good result,” said Mourinho. “Normally, of course, when you are leading 3-0, you are happy, but there is a second leg.
Medvedev into first quarter-final of 2025 in Marseille
MARSEILLE: Former world number one Daniil Medvedev reached his first quarter-final of 2025 in Marseille on Thursday as China’s Zhang Zhizhen stunned fourth seed Hubert Hurkacz. Eighth-ranked Medvedev defeated French qualifier Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-2, 6-4 in a repeat of the 2021 final, which Medvedev also won. Medvedev, playing in Marseille on a wild card after second round exits at the Australian Open and in Rotterdam, is seeking his first title since Rome in 2023. “Funny enough we have played five times on tour and three times in Marseille,” Medvedev said. “It is where we meet all the time and I am happy that I played at a good level.
Somi Lee leads way at PIF Saudi Ladies International, Team Kyriacou set the pace
RIYADH: Korea’s Somi Lee surged to the top of the leaderboard at the PIF Saudi Ladies International on Thursday, delivering a flawless 7-under-par 65 in the opening round at Riyadh Golf Club.
Newcomer Duran stars as 10-man Al-Nassr defeat Al-Ahli
Al-Nassr won 3-2 at Al-Ahli on Thursday to keep their the Saudi Pro League title hopes alive. Two goals from new signing Jhon Duran made the difference in Jeddah as the Riyadh side came away with an impressive victory despite playing with 10 men for almost the entire second half.