Kent Spitfires all-rounder Joey Evison on scoring 97 and taking two wickets in Royal London One-Day Cup win at Trent Bridge
Falling just short of a century failed to take the gloss of Joey Evison’s dream return to Trent Bridge on Saturday.
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Emotional Andy Murray hopes to play in Davis Cup again
Andy Murray said he felt "a bit emotional" over the idea he may have made his last appearance in the Davis Cup but the three-times Grand Slam champion added that he hopes to be selected again. Murray defeated Kazakhstan's Dmitry Popko 6-3 6-4 in Sunday's dead rubber following Britain's losses to the United States and the Netherlands. The 35-year-old led Britain to their first Davis Cup title for 79 years in 2015, but has struggled to regain top form since undergoing two hip surgeries and is currently ranked 43rd in the world.
Emotional Murray hopes to play in Davis Cup again
Britain's Andy Murray said he felt "a bit emotional" over the idea he may have made his last appearance in the Davis Cup but the three-times Grand Slam champion added that he hopes to be selected again.
No confusion on KL Rahul's role in T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli’s century, while opening the innings against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, might have triggered speculations of his possible elevation as opener in the upcoming T20 World Cup. But for Rohit Sharma, Virat remains the third opener and it will be KL Rahul partnering him at the top of the order during the showpiece event, starting October 16 in Australia. For quite some time, KL Rahul’s tempered-down approach in T20 format has attracted criticism and Kohli’s return to form with his first international century in three years, has only added fuel to fire to the debate on the opening slot. However, in a media interaction ahead of the three-match T20I series against Australia starting here on Tuesday, Rohit said that there’s no confusion on the Karnataka right-hander’s role as he is a “very important player for India.”
Carlos Alcaraz seals Spain's spot in Davis Cup quarter-finals
Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday by beating South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets. US Open champion Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6 (7/1) against his 74th-ranked opponent at home in Valencia, after Roberto Bautista Agut had earlier beaten Hong Seong Chan 6-1, 6-3. After their surprise 2-1 loss to Canada on Friday, in which Alcaraz lost to Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, the Spaniards won in the singles against South Korea.
England star Kalvin Phillips faces World Cup fitness race after shoulder surgery
Kalvin Phillips faces a race to be fit enough in time for the World Cup with the England star set to have shoulder surgery.
Alcaraz seals Spain’s spot in Davis Cup quarterfinals
PARIS: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz sealed Spain’s berth in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday by beating South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets.
Alcaraz fires Spain into Davis Cup quarters, Italy down Sweden
VALENCIA, Spain : Carlos Alcaraz secured his first win as world number one on Sunday as he beat South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to send Spain into the last eight of the Davis Cup while Matteo Berrettini helped Italy seal top spot in their group with victory over Sweden.