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Chelsea wasn't a good experience, I've no fond memories: Andre Villas-Boas

Andre Villas-Boas spoke to TOI exclusively about his roller-coaster journeyFar from flaunting that constant frown while manning the technical area at the Stamford Bridge or White Hart Lane, Andre Villas-Boas now wears a relaxed and happy smile. The Portuguese coach, once considered the brightest young phenomenon, won the Europa League with FC Porto when just 33. He was patched and peeled at Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur; enjoyed a decent ride at Zenit St Petersburg.

Angry Daniil Medvedev mocks fans in Metz during upset defeat against Stanislas Wawrinka

Wawrinka secured a 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-3 victory to reach the quarter-finals but not before he had attempted to pacify top seed Medvedev, who also made a gesture to suggest the crowd were crazy. Russian Medvedev lost his composure after going down 2-0 in the deciding set and sent his racquet bouncing off the court, leading to some fans expressing their displeasure by booing.

2nd T20I: Moeen Ali says one-over 'gamble' cost England against Pakistan

Moeen Ali said his one over of off-spin bowling against Pakistan was a "gamble" that did not pay off after the visitors lost the second Twenty20 International in Karachi on Thursday. Chasing 200 for victory, Pakistan were 104 for no loss in the 13th over when Moeen brought himself on and conceded 21 runs, including three sixes. Pakistan seized the momentum and went on to win by 10 wickets, with skipper Babar Azam hitting a brilliant century.

France back on track as Netherlands close in on Nations League finals

France shrugged off injuries and off-field problems to beat Austria on Thursday, while the Netherlands won in Poland to close in on a place in next year's UEFA Nations League finals. France's build-up to their defence of the World Cup in Qatar in November and December has been marred by fitness issues surrounding a host of key players as well as other worries, but Les Bleus did not appear distracted as they outclassed the Austrians in Paris, winning 2-0. Mbappe showcased his phenomenal pace and strength on the way before finishing emphatically to put the hosts ahead in the 56th minute at the Stade de France.

Stanislas Wawrinka stuns Daniil Medvedev to reach Metz quarterfinals

Stanislas Wawrinka produced an impressive display to beat former world number one Daniil Medvedev for his first top-10 win since 2020 in Metz on Thursday. The three-time Grand Slam champion, currently ranked 284th in the world after injury problems, missed a match point in the second set before winning 6-4, 6-7 (7/9), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals. Wawrinka came through two rounds of qualifying to make the main draw of the ATP event and has now won four straight matches. "I'm very happy with the level of play that I managed today," said Wawrinka, who missed 12 months from March 2021 with a tendon injury. "It's for moments like this that I did everything to come back."

2nd T20I: Record-breaking Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan star as Pakistan down England

Pakistan claimed a remarkable 10-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Karachi on Thursday. Azam hammered 110 not out for his second T20I hundred while Rizwan scored an undefeated 88 as the pair completed a chase of 200 in 19.3 overs at a packed National Stadium. With 1,929 runs together, the Azam-Rizwan partnership has become the most prolific in T20Is, beating Indian stars Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's record of 1,743 in 51 matches. Azam and Rizwan have achieved the record in just 36 games. The win levelled the seven-match series at 1-1 after England won the first game by six wickets, also in Karachi on Tuesday.

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Time for Team India to leave experiments behind

One eye on skies as Rohit's side looks to level series; Bumrah likely to playNAGPUR: Fresh from shocking defeats in Asia Cup, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had nonchalantly said he has found '90-95 percent' core of his team for the World Cup. Cut to a couple of weeks later, lively talks on India's death bowling are still afloat. India's derailment in the death overs twice in this month means the auditions for death over specialists are well and truly on.

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav bats for Harshal Patel, says cut him some slack

Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah is expected to give the struggling Indian attack a much-needed boost. The Rohit Sharma-led side has not only been out of sorts in the middle overs but also at the death. With Harshal making a comeback in Mohali and Bumrah getting fit ahead of the second T20I in Nagpur's VCA Jamtha, India's middle over and death overs dilemma is expected to be addressed during the second T20 International against Australia on Friday.

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Chelsea wasn't a good experience, I've no fond memories: Andre Villas-Boas

Angry Daniil Medvedev mocks fans in Metz during upset defeat against Stanislas Wawrinka

2nd T20I: Moeen Ali says one-over 'gamble' cost England against Pakistan

France back on track as Netherlands close in on Nations League finals

Stanislas Wawrinka stuns Daniil Medvedev to reach Metz quarterfinals

2nd T20I: Record-breaking Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan star as Pakistan down England

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Time for Team India to leave experiments behind

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav bats for Harshal Patel, says cut him some slack