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Wimbledon 2022: Swiatek fends off Pattinama Kerkhove's challenge; Boulter stuns Pliskova
French Open champion Swiatek extended her streak but her latest win came after an extended struggle. Poland's Swiatek overcame Dutch lucky-loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday. Nine days after knocking Pliskova out of the Rothesay International at Eastbourne in the second round, Boulter repeated the feat on Wimbledon Centre Court, scripting a 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 win over against the Czech, the 2021 finalist and No.6 seed.
Stockholm Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra breaks national record with throw of 89.94m
The Indian javelin ace fell just six centimetres short of the elusive 90m mark but he bettered his personal best of 89.30m, set earlier this month at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada broke the 16-year-old meet record with a huge 90.31m throw in his third attempt, which was enough to get him the top spot. World No 4 Julian Weber of Germany finished third with an effort of 89.08m.
ENG v IND, 5th Test: Could K.S Bharat open the innings for India at Edgbaston?
In 2021, India took a 2-1 lead, majorly on the back of Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul providing solidity and getting the big runs as an opening pair apart from the bowling attack doing a stellar job. While Sharma had 368 runs with a match-winning 127 in the second innings at The Oval, Rahul set the base for India's victory at Lord's with a stunning 129.
Neeraj Chopra, Sable among 22 picked for World Athletics Championships
Neeraj, who recently finished second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, setting the national record of 89.30 metres in the process and then won a gold medal at the Kuortane Games with a creditable effort of 86.60m in horrible conditions, will be India's main hope for a gold medal in Oregon, continuing his surge from Tokyo.
India announce squads for T20I, ODI series against England
Keeping in mind the short time gap between the last day of the fifth Test and the start of the T20I series, the All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked two different squads for the three 20-over matches. Rohit Sharma, who has been ruled out of the Edgbaston Test after testing Covid-19 positive, will return to lead the sides in both T20I and ODI series against England, beginning on July 7 in Southampton.
Wimbledon 2022: Kvitova, Badosa set up third-round clash with contrasting wins
Czech Republic star Kvitova, who won the title in 2011 and 2014, had to quell a second set fightback by Ana Bogdan of Romania to win 6-1, 7-6(5) while Badosa enjoyed a relatively easier time in beating another Romanian Irina Bara 6-3, 6-2. Between 2010 and 2014, Kvitova did not lose before the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, since 2015, she has reached the last 32 only twice.
Jos Buttler named as England's new white-ball captain
The batter has been an integral part of the set-up, having been a vice-captain since 2015 and has led the team 14 times previously (Nine ODIs & five T20Is). He has represented England 151 times in ODIs scoring 4,120 runs at an average of 41.20, including 10 centuries. "It is the greatest honour to captain your country, and when I have had the chance to step in the past, I have loved doing it. I can't wait to take this team forward," said Buttler on his appointment as captain.
Wimbledon 2022: Angelique Kerber advances, Minnen ousts Muguruza for first top-10 win
In another match, Greet Minnen of Belgium shocked former Wimbledon champion and No.9 seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-0 over two days on No.2 Court. Minnen earned her first top-10 win in the process. Former World No 1 Kerber, who defeated Serena Williams in the 2018 Wimbledon final for her third career Grand Slam title, needed 1 hour and 25 minutes on Court No.2 to oust 65th-ranked Linette.
Wimbledon 2022: Andy Murray crashes out in second-round, loses to USA's John Isner
In contrast to his third-round exit last year at his home Grand Slam, the Briton felt his game and his body were prepared for a second-week run this fortnight. "I could have had a good run here," the 35-year-old said in his post-match press conference. "It's one of those matches that, had I got through, who knows what would have happened."
KL Rahul 'healing and recovering well' following a successful surgery
Rahul thanked everyone for messages and prayers, saying his road to recovery has begun following a "tough couple of weeks". "Hello everyone. It's been a tough couple of weeks but the surgery was successful. I'm healing and recovering well. My road to recovery has begun. Thank you for your messages and prayers. See you soon," KL Rahul shared a post on the Koo app.
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