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James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go "chasing the dollar" as he prepares to bow out of the five-day game against the West Indies. The series opener at Lord's, starting on Wednesday, will be the Lancashire paceman's 188th and final Test match after a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format.

'Spread The Game Through T20s': Ravi Shastri's Strong Remark Against Test Cricket

Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri said Test cricket should be restricted to games between six or seven nations, while the responsibility of spreading the game worldwide should happen through the T20 format. Of late, despite making for riveting drama, Test cricket's appeal has been declining, mainly due to the rise of T20 leagues around the world, something which instantly catches the attention of younger audiences. "When you don't have quality, that is when the ratings drop, there are fewer people in the crowd, its meaningless cricket, which is the last thing sport wants. You have 12 Test match teams. Bring it down to six or seven and have a promotion and relegation system."

"You Can't Touch Me": Novak Djokovic Slams Hostile Wimbledon Fans In Angry Rant

Novak Djokovic accused Wimbledon fans of "disrespect" in a withering on-court tirade after reaching a 60th Grand Slam quarter-final and 15th at the All England Club on Monday. World number two Djokovic, the seven-time champion at Wimbledon and chasing a record-setting 25th major, defeated 15th-ranked Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic then launched an angry outburst at a section of Centre Court fans who constantly chanted "Rune" throughout the match and which the Serb took to be booing.

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. It was a much anticipated news as Gambhir was the front runner to replace ex-India head coach Rahul Dravid in the post. Dravid's tenure had come to an end after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. Gambhir was the not the only candidate for the role of India head coach as the BCCI also interviewed ex-India batter WV Raman. The board eventually selected Gambhir for the post.

England Ready To Grasp Shot At 'History' In Euros Semi-Final Against Netherlands

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund. Southgate's men are aiming to reach the final of a major tournament on foreign soil for the first time and take a step closer to ending a 58-year wait to win a major tournament. The winners will face Spain in Berlin on Sunday after they came from behind to beat France 2-1 on Tuesday.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Eye Wimbledon Semi-Finals, Lulu Sun Targets History

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis's next generation. Lulu Sun, the unheralded qualifier from a remote town in New Zealand, aims to become only the second woman from her country to reach a Grand Slam semi-final. Here's a look at Tuesday's four Wimbledon quarter-finals:

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Eyeing 'Great Things' At Paris Olympics

Star Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has "cracked" the service variation challenge and is focussing on "comprehensive physical and mental conditioning" to ensure peak performance at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Satwik, 23, and Chirag, 26, have been troubled by the wide variations of tumble, spin and wide serves that their opponents, mainly the Koreans and Indonesians, have employed against them during the recent tournaments. Chirag said they have addressed the "new challenge" and remains confident of negotiating it during the Paris Games.

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James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

'Spread The Game Through T20s': Ravi Shastri's Strong Remark Against Test Cricket

"You Can't Touch Me": Novak Djokovic Slams Hostile Wimbledon Fans In Angry Rant

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

England Ready To Grasp Shot At 'History' In Euros Semi-Final Against Netherlands

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Eye Wimbledon Semi-Finals, Lulu Sun Targets History

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Eyeing 'Great Things' At Paris Olympics