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Stefanos Tsitsipas Fights Back Against Andrew Rublev To Reach Astana Open Final

Stefanos Tsitsipas set up a final against either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev with a come-from-behind victory against Andrey Rublev in Astana on Saturday. The Greek third seed won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach his sixth final of the season. On Sunday he will face the winner of the second semi-final between Wimbledon champion Djokovic and former world number one Medvedev. "It was not easy, being a set down," said Tsitsipas. "To have to deal with a very good opponent on the other side of the net made it an extremely physical battle.

Dawid Malan backs Andrew Strauss review, Geoffrey Boycott fears 'death of county cricket'

Geoffrey Boycott fears any such move would mean the "death of county cricket." Former captain Andrew Strauss last week presented a High-Performance Review commissioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after the team's Ashes debacle in January. The proposals, which include a 15% reduction in men's domestic cricket, have polarised opinion, with several counties deciding to oppose their introduction for the 2024 season.

The blonde bombshell returns: Andrew Dominik's take on Marilyn Monroe

We also take a look at Ruben Östlund's satire on the high seas as this year's Palme d'Or winner, "Triangle of Sadness", hits French screens.

"Everyone Thought Ravindra Jadeja's Absence Would Weaken India, But...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. "Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen," McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series.

Everyone thought Ravindra Jadeja's absence would weaken India but Axar Patel was outstanding: Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. “Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen,” McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series. The Australian bowling attack, comprising the pace duo of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, was taken to the cleaners by the Indian batters.

Australia have the depth to cover injuries, says coach Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald said he has enough quality at his disposal to deal with any injury issues ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup title defence on home soil next month. Australia, who won the title last year in the United Arab Emirates, will host the next edition of the tournament from Oct.

Kent chairman Simon Philip comments on proposals from the England and Wales Cricket Board issued by former captain Andrew Strauss

Kent chairman Simon Philip has vowed “we will not allow our club to be rendered irrelevant” amid new proposals from the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Andrew Strauss says 'status quo' no option as he unveils English cricket reform plan

Andrew Strauss has insisted "the status quo is not an option" as he called on county chiefs to back his reform plan for English cricket which includes cutting the number of first-class Championship matches. Former England captain Strauss has spent the last six months overseeing a high performance review for the England and Wales Cricket Board, launched following the men's Test team's humiliating 2021/22 Ashes series loss in Australia. His panel have come up with 17 recommendations, 15 of which already have the required backing.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Fights Back Against Andrew Rublev To Reach Astana Open Final

Dawid Malan backs Andrew Strauss review, Geoffrey Boycott fears 'death of county cricket'

The blonde bombshell returns: Andrew Dominik's take on Marilyn Monroe

"Everyone Thought Ravindra Jadeja's Absence Would Weaken India, But...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Everyone thought Ravindra Jadeja's absence would weaken India but Axar Patel was outstanding: Andrew McDonald

Australia have the depth to cover injuries, says coach Andrew McDonald

Kent chairman Simon Philip comments on proposals from the England and Wales Cricket Board issued by former captain Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss says 'status quo' no option as he unveils English cricket reform plan