Wade goes into bat for out-of-form skipper
Matthew Wade has delivered a passionate defence of Aaron Finch, declaring the out-of-form captain will lead Australia into another Twenty20 World Cup.
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Bhupat Seemar lands double at Meydan to lead UAE trainers' title race
Bhupat Seemar racked up a double at Meydan on Sunday to open a two-winner lead over Doug Watson in the UAE trainer’s title race.
Al Jazira’s title defence dealt severe blow by Al Nasr
Al Jazira’s grip on the Adnoc Pro League was dealt a severe blow after a 2-0 defeat to Al Nasr at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.
Djokovic says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his “peak” as he returns to tour.
Novak Djokovic says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai after Australian Open saga
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his «peak» as he returns to tour.
Philipsen takes opening stage of UAE Tour in thrilling sprint finish
Jasper Philipsen made a perfect start in the year’s WorldTour opener, edging out Bora-Hansgrohe’s Sam Bennett and Elia Viviani of Ineos Grenadiers in a photo finish to take the opening stage of the UAE Tour at Madinat Zayed on Sunday.
Lennard Kamna of Bora-Hansgrohe wins final stage of Ruta del Sol, Wout Poels secures overall victory
Lennard Kamna (Bora-Hansgrohe) finished strongly on the final climb to emerge victorious in the fifth stage of the Ruta Del Sol, but it was Wout Poels (Bahrain Victorious) who sealed the overall victory. As part of a 17-man breakaway, Kamna’s gap on the approaching bunch was at two minutes, and made his push for glory with three kilometres left of the gradual climb.
After Australian furore, Djokovic starts his season in Dubai
Novak Djokovic's season, derailed in January when he was deported ahead of the Australian Open in a dispute over a Covid medical exemption, finally starts on Monday in Dubai. "I am excited to go back and play on Monday," Djokovic told the media in Dubai last week. "I miss tennis after all that has happened." The organisers have dubbed the first day of the ATP event 'Magnificent Monday' and a couple of other marquee entrants, Marin Cilic and Andy Murray, will also be in action.