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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray To Put Injuries Behind, Start Wimbledon Campaigns Today

Wimbledon greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray launch their campaigns at the All England Club on Tuesday after both went under the knife in the build-up to the Grand Slam. Djokovic, who had a knee operation after pulling out before his French Open quarter-final, is chasing a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title and opens against Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva. Britain's Murray, a two-time champion, takes on another Czech, Tomas Machac, just over a week after having surgery to remove a cyst from his spine, in his farewell appearance at the tournament.

Zimbabwe vs India: On Virat Kohli's "Time For Youngsters To Take Over" Remark, Shubman Gill's Response Viral

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl against Zimbabwe in the first T20I of a five-match series in Harare on Saturday. Ahead of his captaincy debut, Gill had confirmed on the eve of the match that Abhishek Sharma will make his debut and open the innings with him. Apart from Abhishek, IPL stars Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel were also handed their debuts by the Indian team. Gill is leading the team in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, who retired from the format after the T20 World Cup, while vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been rested.

"Yuvraj Singh Was Very Happy When I Got Out For Duck": Abhishek Sharma, After Maiden T20I Hundred

India opener Abhishek Sharma has revealed that his mentor Yuvraj Singh was delighted when he got out for a duck on his T20I debut against Zimbabwe here as the swashbuckling former all-rounder, for reasons best known to him, felt it was a "good start". Making his India debut, Abhishek was out on duck as the Men in Blue lost the first T20I against hosts Zimbabwe by 13 runs on Saturday. But the 23-year-old came back strongly to set the stage ablaze with a blistering maiden century (a 47-ball 100) to fashion India's 100-run win in the second game a day later.

Belief Returns For Toni Kroos And Germany Before Spain Showdown

Host nation Germany face Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart riding a wave of belief not seen in the proud football nation for almost a decade. After a series of poor performances at major tournaments, the most decorated nation in European football history are again confident of a deep run. Germany veteran and 2014 World Cup winner Toni Kroos said Wednesday "the goal is to win the tournament". "We want to go a lot further and in the dressing room we are very convinced we will achieve that."

'There Is No Rivalry With Magnus Carlsen': R Praggnanandhaa's Strong Claim

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is now a household name in India and in the international chess circuit. The stock of the 18-year-old, currently in Romania for the Superbet Classical tournament, has been steadily rising. The Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger, where he finished behind Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, was another chapter in his storied career. In Norway, Praggnanandhaa's first victory in classical chess over World no. 1 Magnus Carlsen made heads turn. Interestingly, during the closing ceremony, Carlsen narrated that his loss to Praggnanandhaa was, in fact, the most memorable match of the tournament for him.

Lakshya Sen Set To Spearhead India's Challenge At Canada Open 2024

Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen is set to spearhead India's challenge at the Canada Open 2024 badminton tournament, which is set to spearhead the nation's challenge on Tuesday. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist will look to defend his crown in the upcoming edition. He won the championship last year by defeating the Asian Games gold medallist Li Shifeng of the People's Republic of China in straight games. Lakshya is seeded fourth in the upcoming edition, and he will begin his campaign against one of the players from the qualification rounds.

Barbora Krejcikova Defeats Fourth Seed Elena Rybakina To Reach Wimbledon 2024 Women's Singles Final

Czech 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final after battling back for a shock 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former champion Elena Rybakina on Thursday. Just hours after Paolini beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club, it was Krejcikova's turn to dig deep for victory against fourth seeded Rybakina in two hours and seven minutes on Centre Court. Krejcikova faces seventh seed Paolini on Saturday in what will be the second Grand Slam final of the 28-year-old's career after her French Open triumph in 2021. "I'm so proud about my game and my fighting spirit today," said Krejcikova.

India Women On Mercy Of Weather Gods, Hope To Draw South Africa T20I Series

Desperate to level the three-match series after the second game was washed out, India would hope weather doesn't play spoilsport, besides eyeing a much-improved bowling effort in the final women's T20I against South Africa here on Tuesday. India are trailing the three-match series 0-1 after losing the opener by 12 runs. Their problems compounded after the second game here on Sunday was washed out midway due to persistent drizzle. And with 30 to 40 per cent of rain forecast for Tuesday, the Indians are left on the mercy of weather gods.

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Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray To Put Injuries Behind, Start Wimbledon Campaigns Today

Zimbabwe vs India: On Virat Kohli's "Time For Youngsters To Take Over" Remark, Shubman Gill's Response Viral

"Yuvraj Singh Was Very Happy When I Got Out For Duck": Abhishek Sharma, After Maiden T20I Hundred

Belief Returns For Toni Kroos And Germany Before Spain Showdown

'There Is No Rivalry With Magnus Carlsen': R Praggnanandhaa's Strong Claim

Lakshya Sen Set To Spearhead India's Challenge At Canada Open 2024

Barbora Krejcikova Defeats Fourth Seed Elena Rybakina To Reach Wimbledon 2024 Women's Singles Final

India Women On Mercy Of Weather Gods, Hope To Draw South Africa T20I Series