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5th Test: Phenomenal Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton on Day 1

At 98 for five, India were staring down the barrel but Pant (146 off 111 balls) scripted a remarkable turnaround in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (83 batting off 163) as the duo shared a match changing 222-run stand off 239 balls. Pant, who rendered the England bowlers helpless, hammered 20 boundaries and four sixes, in his awe-inspiring effort. Day 1: As It HappenedThe rain in the morning meant only 73 overs could be bowled on the opening day.

Sinner tames Isner to set up clash of youngsters against Alcaraz

John Isner's heavy-duty serving but the 10th seed had enough other weapons in his armoury to win 6-4 7-6(4) 6-3 and sail into the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday. Isner slammed down 24 aces to claim the all-time record for serving them but had no answer to 20-year-old Italian's all-court game and powerful groundstrokes.

Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advance to second round of Wimbledon mixed doubles

Sania Mirza, who is making her final Wimbledon appearance, and Mate Pavic advanced to the second round of mixed doubles event with a hard-fought win over David Vega Hernandez and Natela Dzalamidze here on Friday. The Indo-Croatian duo won 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3) in a first round match.

ECB official suspended due to Devon Malcolm racist slur: Reports

Both the Daily Telegraph and The Times said Friday the unnamed person, who has worked at English cricket's governing body for several years, allegedly made a remark earlier this season about being unable to see Malcolm until the 59-year-old Jamaica-born quick smiles. They added the official has been stood down pending an investigation, although the ECB has so far declined to comment.

Rishabh Pant fires fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket

The quickfire ton from Rishabh is now the fastest by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah signs long-term contract extension

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a long-term contract extension at the club, the Premier League side said on Friday. Liverpool did not provide details but Sky Sports reported that the Egypt international had signed a deal until 2025.

Fifth seed Maria Sakkari shocked by Tatjana Maria at Wimbledon

Ranked 103rd, the mother of two returned from maternity leave just under a year ago and rallied from 3-0 down in the deciding set to defeat Sorana Cirstea in her previous round for a first win over a top-50 player in more than two years. Maria will next face 12th-seeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, for a place in the quarter-finals of the grasscourt major.

Serie A to have first woman referee next season

Ferrieri Caputi refereed in the third-tier Serie C last season but the Italian Referees Association (AIA) officially named the 31-year-old in its national commission, meaning that she can now take control of matches in the country's top division. "It's a dream come true, a historic moment, Maria Sole has been promoted because she deserves it," said AIA president Alfredo Trentalange after unveiling the refereeing line up for the 2022/23 season.

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5th Test: Phenomenal Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton on Day 1

Sinner tames Isner to set up clash of youngsters against Alcaraz

Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advance to second round of Wimbledon mixed doubles

ECB official suspended due to Devon Malcolm racist slur: Reports

Rishabh Pant fires fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah signs long-term contract extension

Fifth seed Maria Sakkari shocked by Tatjana Maria at Wimbledon

Serie A to have first woman referee next season