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Alexander Zverev To Meet Casper Ruud In French Open Semi-Finals

Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth successive French Open semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth seed Zverev will play Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday's final after the Norwegian received a walkover following Novak Djokovic's injury-enforced withdrawal. Germany's Zverev is on an 11-match winning streak after clinching the Rome title last month, but he has never reached the final at Roland Garros.

Lakshya Sen Enters Quarterfinals At Indonesia Open

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen produced a flawless effort to enter the men's singles quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament, beating Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in Jakarta on Thursday. Sen hardly batted an eyelid while securing a 21-9, 21-15 win over Nishimoto in his pre-quarterfinal match. However, it was curtains for Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in the women's doubles. The Indian pair went down to Japan's Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara 21-19, 19-21, 19-21 after an intense Round-of-16 match.

"Purest Bond In Cricket": Fans Go Crazy Over Wholesome Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya Moment During T20 World Cup

Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya is winning over the hearts of fans all over again. Pandya's all-round game is hugely important for Team India's balance at the 2024 T20 World Cup. But performances aside, little moments on the field are also helping Hardik win back support. On Wednesday, during India's first T20 World Cup game against Ireland, Pandya was seen giving a hug to Virat Kohli, as the two shared smiles. Fans on the internet were quick to lap up the wholesome moment. After Arshdeep Singh dismissed Paul Stirling in the first ball of the third over, Pandya is seen going up to Kohli during the celebrations to give him a hug, before the two share smiles and laughter.

Sunil Chhetri Last Match Live Streaming, India vs Kuwait Live Telecast: Where To Watch?

Sunil Chhetri Last Match Live Streaming: India will be going up against Kuwait in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match on Thursday at the Salt Late Stadium, Kolkata. It will be an emotional encounter for the Indian side as they will be bidding goodbye to their skipper and star player Sunil Chhetri. For 19 years, Chhetri has carried the footballing hopes of a nation labelled as the 'sleeping giant' of world football. With 94 goals so far, the 39-year-old Chhetri is set to retire as the fourth highest in the all-time list of goal-scorers in international football behind Cristiano Ronaldo (128), Ali Daei (108) and Lionel Messi (106).

Chennaiyin FC Bolster Defence With Signing Of Brazilian Elson Jose Dias Junior

Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday signed versatile Brazilian defender Elson Jose Dias Junior, popularly known as Elsinho, on a two-year deal that will keep him with the club until 2026. Elsinho became the second signing of the 2024-25 season for the Marina Machans after they acquired the services of midfielder Jitendra Singh earlier this week. "Elsinho is a versatile, strong and technical footballer who can fit in at central midfield and at centre back. He gives us options at the back while also providing a goal threat in the opposition box.

On Call For T20 World Cup 2024 To Be Shifted Out Of New York Over Pitch Row, ICC Clears Stance

Despite growing fears over the nature of pitches at New York for the T20 World Cup, there have been no such plans over shifting the remaining matches out of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. The untested drop-in pitches at New York, which has favoured bowlers excessively, have come under heavy scrutiny after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 by South Africa, followed by India bundling out Ireland for 96.

Pakistan Cricket Team Changes Hotel Ahead Of Massive India Clash. Report Reveals Reason

After Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed discontent over the team staying far away from the ground, the International Cricket Board (ICC) changed the hotel location of the Pakistan team according to Geo New sources. According to Geo News sources, Naqvi contacted ICC, expressed dissatisfaction and convinced the World Cup management team to change the location of the Pakistan team's hotel. After the PCB chief's intervention, Pakistan will now stay just five minutes away from the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. According to Geo News sources earlier the hotel was 90 minutes away from the venue.

Australia Captain Mitchell Marsh Provides Injury Update On Mitchell Starc

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh provided an injury update on Mitchell Starc after the veteran pacer went off the field without completing his over against Oman in the ongoing T20 World Cup. In the 15th over, Starc was subbed off by Cameron Green after he bowled just one delivery in his fourth over. The left-arm pacer bowled a wide and right after the delivery he was visibly in pain. Physios came out and gave him on-field treatment, and Starc eventually walked off the field. Glenn Maxwell came in to bowl the 15th over.

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Alexander Zverev To Meet Casper Ruud In French Open Semi-Finals

Lakshya Sen Enters Quarterfinals At Indonesia Open

"Purest Bond In Cricket": Fans Go Crazy Over Wholesome Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya Moment During T20 World Cup

Sunil Chhetri Last Match Live Streaming, India vs Kuwait Live Telecast: Where To Watch?

Chennaiyin FC Bolster Defence With Signing Of Brazilian Elson Jose Dias Junior

On Call For T20 World Cup 2024 To Be Shifted Out Of New York Over Pitch Row, ICC Clears Stance

Pakistan Cricket Team Changes Hotel Ahead Of Massive India Clash. Report Reveals Reason

Australia Captain Mitchell Marsh Provides Injury Update On Mitchell Starc