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Jannik Sinner Admits To 'Very Difficult Moment' Over Doping Case

World number one Jannik Sinner said on Monday that he was in "a very difficult moment" and enduring sleepless nights over his doping case. The 23-year-old is under the microscope anew after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Saturday it was seeking a ban of up to two years after he twice tested positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) had cleared the Italian of wrongdoing in August, and weeks later he won the US Open for his second major title. The ITIA accepted Sinner's explanation that the drug entered his system when his physiotherapist used a spray containing it to treat a cut, then provided massage and sports therapy to the player.

Century In 58 Balls: India Batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, Scripts History vs Australia, Sets Record In Youth Tests

In the ongoing youth Test match between India U19 and Australia U19 in Chennai, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by registering the fastest hundred in U19 Tests for India on Tuesday. Batting in the first innings for India, the 13-year-old prodigy reached his century off just 58 deliveries before being run out for 104. His explosive innings included 14 fours and four sixes. On Day 1, Suryavanshi had already set the tone with a blistering 81 not out off 47 balls, giving India a strong start. India U19 began Day 2 at 103 for no loss in 14 overs, with Suryavanshi quickly reaching his maiden youth Test hundred at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Jannik Sinner Staves Off Chinese Wildcard To Set Up Carlos Alcaraz Final

Jannik Sinner ignored the bubbling controversy over his steroid case and a roaring home crowd to set up a China Open final against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday. The world number one and defending champion defeated the 96th-ranked Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to avoid a major upset. The Italian faces Spanish second seed Alcaraz, who was in fine form in a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the other semi-final. In front of a packed house on China's national day, US Open champion Sinner was facing a player he had never met before and who was competing in the biggest match of his life. China's 22-year-old Bu was also in the form of his life, having similarly reached the semi-finals last week in Hangzhou.

Doctor 'ashamed' he failed to protect babies from harm, Letby inquiry told

A senior doctor said he is “ashamed” that he failed to protect babies from harm by serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Consultant paediatrician Dr John Gibbs apologised to the parents of Letby’s 14 victims shortly after he was sworn in to give evidence at the Thirlwall Inquiry into the deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit.

India conjure own 'Bazball' to squeeze win from rain-hit Bangladesh test

KANPUR, India :India produced their own version of 'Bazball' to squeeze out a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh from a seemingly dead test match en route to a 2-0 series sweep on Tuesday.

Broad backs England's aggressive test style for Pakistan tour

England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.

Champions League debutants Girona taking it one game at a time after double injury blow

Girona have been hit by injury blows to Oriol Romeu and Daley Blind ahead of their Champions League home clash against Dutch side Feyenoord, but manager Michel insisted on Tuesday that his side will go all out to win on a special night for the club.

All You Need To Know About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Set To Take Place In UAE

The time for talking is nearly over, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is almost upon us. The world's 150 most exciting players have gathered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the ninth edition of a tournament that continues to grow in reach and impact. The ten teams will play 23 matches to decide which team will be crowned world champions, with Bangladesh and debutants Scotland contesting the opening game on 3 October. The players will do battle across two of the world's leading cricket venues: Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Stadium, which will test the array of talent in contrasting and intriguing ways. "The two venues can be quite different.They are relatively similar, but there are some subtle differences. It will be a case of who assesses the conditions quickest and adapts the best," shares England all-rounder Freya Kemp as quoted by the ICC media release.

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Jannik Sinner Admits To 'Very Difficult Moment' Over Doping Case

Century In 58 Balls: India Batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, Scripts History vs Australia, Sets Record In Youth Tests

Jannik Sinner Staves Off Chinese Wildcard To Set Up Carlos Alcaraz Final

Doctor 'ashamed' he failed to protect babies from harm, Letby inquiry told

India conjure own 'Bazball' to squeeze win from rain-hit Bangladesh test

Broad backs England's aggressive test style for Pakistan tour

Champions League debutants Girona taking it one game at a time after double injury blow

All You Need To Know About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Set To Take Place In UAE