Man City boss Pep Guardiola booed as he joins sporting legends at Wimbledon
Pep Guardiola's name was playfully booed as he took his seat at Wimbledon on Saturday.
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar gets standing ovation at Wimbledon Centre Court
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court when he took some time off to enjoy an afternoon at the Wimbledon on Saturday. Dressed in a beige-coloured suit, Tendulkar, with a smile on his face, could be seen waving his hands in acknowledgement after the crowd at the Centre Court gave him a rousing welcome. "It's great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt," Wimbledon wrote in 'X' with a video. The announcer in the Centre Court also welcomed the Indian maestro. "We are also joined by legend of the game from India, another World Cup winner and the all-time run-scorer in cricket history. Please welcome Sachin Tendulkar," the announcer could be heard saying in the video.
T20 triumph may herald India's dominance, say former players
NEW DELHI : The era of India's dominance in cricket may have kicked in with their spectacular triumph in the T20 World Cup on Saturday, according to several former players.
'Against Bumrah, No Proteas Batter Will Have A Clue': Atul Wassan
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan feel South African batsmen would fall short of any answer to the speed, skill and ferocity of Jasprit Bumrah who will single handedly win the final for Team India.
"This Bapu Does Not Believe In Non-Violence": High Praise For Axar Patel After T20 World Cup Heroics
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra singled out praise for one individual as India beat England in the second semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup by 68 runs. That man is not Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav or Jasprit Bumrah, but all-rounder Axar Patel. With England needing to chase down 172 and captain Jos Buttler making a quick start, Axar was introduced in the fourth over to create a breakthrough. And so he did, picking up three wickets in his first spell and dismantling the backbone of the England batting.
Shoaib Akhtar Slams England Decision-Making, Makes 'Einstein' Reference
Legendary Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the England cricket team's decision to elect to bowl after winning the toss against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final. India piled up 171 runs in their 20 overs, a total that always seemed like an uphill climb for the English batters. Ultimately, England fell short by a whopping 68 runs. After the game, Akhtar wondered what had inspired England to choose to bowl, given the might and variety of India's bowling lineup.
1st Indian Ever: Rohit Sharma Enters History Books With Massive Feat In T20 World Cup Semi-Final
India skipper Rohit Sharma scripted a huge record during the T20 World Cup semi-final match against England. In a rain-hit semi-finale clash in Guyana, India were asked to bat after England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss. India had a good outing with the bat as they posted a total of 171/7 in 20 overs. Rohit was the star batter for his team with his 57-run knock off 39 balls. Apart from him, Suryakumar Yadav also scored 47 off 36 balls.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Tells Suryakumar Yadav About Plan To Attack England Bowler, Fulfils Promise
With back-to-back half-centuries to his name, it is fair to say that India captain Rohit Sharma has led the team from the front. After a shaky start to the tournament in the group stage, Rohit has been firing on all cylinders of late, scoring half-centuries against England and Australia, respectively. In the semi-final against England, Rohit stitched together a crucial partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, adding 73 runs in 50 balls, to help India post 171/7. During their partnership, there was a moment where Rohit told Suryakumar that he would attack Liam Livingstone if he bowls overpitches the ball.