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The French Open finalist dropped the opener but battled back to edge the Italian world number 15 in a tiebreak for the second set which levelled the match. The 23-year-old Norwegian then powered through the final set, breaking the 2018 champion twice to take the decider 6-2.
Bangladesh this week appointed Nurul captain for a three-match series against Zimbabwe, resting regular captain Mahmudullah Riyad, whom local media have tipped for imminent retirement. "We are lagging behind in Tests and T20s compared to one-day internationals. It is important for us we improve," Nurul said in his first press conference as captain in Dhaka.
Led by head coach Naushad Moosa, the side features new signings Felixson Fernandes, Clarence Fernandes and Ankith Padmanabhan. "I'm especially happy for the boys who have worked hard to earn this experience.
World Cup at the finals in Qatar. The new generation of talent includes Real Madrid Champions League standouts Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, Barcelona marquee signing Raphinha, Tottenham Hotspur's new striker Richarlison, Newcastle United's all-purpose midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Ajax Amsterdam's electrifying winger Antony and Atletico Madrid's relentless forward Matheus Cunha among others.
The team will set up their base in the port town of Jebel Ali, Dubai for a 19-day training camp starting from 25 July until 12 August. In the 2021-22 season, the franchise created history by becoming the first Indian club to win a game at the AFC Champions League.
Commonwealth Games, India's doubles exponent Ashwini Ponnappa is now a different player from the 19-year-old who claimed a historic women's doubles gold on debut 12 years ago. What still remain though are her thunderous smashes that continue to find their mark, an ability to read the serves and returns of her opponents, and her hunger to win. And now, after five CWG medals, including two gold, a World championships bronze and two Olympic appearances, the 32-year-old from Coorg is ready to make another splash at the Birmingham Games, starting July 28.
In the last 10 years, his family members left no stones unturned to regain his memorabilia, which he had donated way back in 1985 to the Sports Authority of India. One of India's greatest hockey players who won three Olympic gold medals in a stellar career, Singh died in May 2020 after battling multiple health issues. His missing memorabilia included an Olympic blazer, medals and rare pictures.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sunday became the sixth player from his country to play 100 Tests as the hosts won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the second Test. Mathews, 35, was honoured by Sri Lanka Cricket at the beginning of the second Test match in Galle. "Angelo Mathews receives commemorative cap and a special gift before play to mark his 100th Test for Sri Lanka," the SLC tweeted.Before the beginning of the second Test's first day's play, SLC vice president Dr Jayantha Dharmadasa and former pacer Chaminda Vaas were also present at the occasion in the presence of other team members of the Dimuth Karunaratne-led side. Mathews was awarded a memento to mark his 100th Test appearance for Sri Lanka.