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Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka, Becomes Youngest Grand Slam Semi-Finalist Since 1997

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. The 17-year-old fought back from a set down against her ailing opponent to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 after two hours and 29 minutes and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. Andreeva, aged 17 and 29 days, is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US Open 27 years ago and also the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis in 1997.

"Sub-Standard, Unacceptable": England Great Blasts India vs Ireland Pitch, Wasim Jaffer's 'Excellent' Jibe

Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday upbraided the pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here that is in use for the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland, calling it a “sub-standard surface.” On a pitch that had plenty of bounce and seam, Indian bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, bundled out Ireland for a paltry 96.

Indian Pride: Rohan Bopanna Enters French Open Men's Doubles Semis Alongside Partner Matthew Ebden

The second seeded Indo-Australian duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden sailed into the semifinals of the French Open with a comfortable victory over Belgium's Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in the men's doubles quarterfinals here on Wednesday. The pair won 7-6 (3) 5-7 6-1 at Court Suzanne Lenglen. Bopanna and Ebden took one hour and four minutes to complete their win over the Belgium duo, seeded 10th in the year's second Grand Slam. In an exciting contest, Bopanna and Ebden prevailed to take the first set but the Belgians came back strongly to win the second set.

Elena Rybakina Bows Out In French Open Quarter-Final

Italy's Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Wednesday after dumping out fourth seed Elena Rybakina 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Paolini, seeded 12th, is enjoying the best season of her career at the age of 28 and will play two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka or 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva for a spot in the final. "It's an unbelievable feeling," said Paolini, who had never previously made it past the second round at any Grand Slam until this year.

India vs Ireland: Yashasvi Jaiswal Dropped, Internet Awaits The Return Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Opening Duo

Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli form the opening combination for India as the 2007 champions won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in their first Group A match of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: India Drop In-Form Star vs Ireland. Sunil Gavaskar 'Surprised', Internet Shocked

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar echoed the sentiments of many on social media when he found out that Kuldeep Yadav had been left out of the India playing XI in their first 2024 T20 World Cup match against Ireland. Gavaskar said that he was surprised by the decision. Thus far, the chinaman had been speculated as a nailed-on starter for Team India in the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid had chosen to go with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as the two regular spinners.

T20 World Cup: "Babar Azam Might Have Learnt From First Captainy Stint", Says Australia Great Ricky Ponting

Babar Azam has been reinstated as Pakistan captain ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The nation's premier batsman had resigned from captaincy in all formats after Pakistan failed to reach the 2023 ODI World Cup knockouts. But less than a year later, Babar finds himself in the hot seat, and once again carrying on his shoulders the expectations of 23 crore people. And this time may be more fruitful, feels Ricky Ponting, who is one of the most successful captains in cricket history.

USA vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Players To Watch Out For

Match 11 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024, will see the USA facing off against Pakistan at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas. This highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on June 6 at 09:00 PM IST.

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Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka, Becomes Youngest Grand Slam Semi-Finalist Since 1997

"Sub-Standard, Unacceptable": England Great Blasts India vs Ireland Pitch, Wasim Jaffer's 'Excellent' Jibe

Indian Pride: Rohan Bopanna Enters French Open Men's Doubles Semis Alongside Partner Matthew Ebden

Elena Rybakina Bows Out In French Open Quarter-Final

India vs Ireland: Yashasvi Jaiswal Dropped, Internet Awaits The Return Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Opening Duo

T20 World Cup: India Drop In-Form Star vs Ireland. Sunil Gavaskar 'Surprised', Internet Shocked

T20 World Cup: "Babar Azam Might Have Learnt From First Captainy Stint", Says Australia Great Ricky Ponting

USA vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Players To Watch Out For