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Ashes 2023: That's something I'm really proud of, says Nathan Lyon ahead of 100th consecutive Test appearance
Through the upcoming Lord's Test, Lyon will join a club of 100 or more Tests in a row which has other members like former England opener Alastair Cook, Australia pair of Allan Border and Mark Waugh, legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar and current England men's Test coach, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.
Indian team management target T20Is against Ireland for Bumrah's return: Report
As per a report in Cricbuzz, Indian team management is targeting the three T20Is against Ireland, set to be held on August 18, 20 and 23, to get Bumrah back in action. "The ultimate target, of course, is to have him up to speed for the World Cup in October-November through the Asia Cup in September preceding it.
Global Chess League: Anand and Carlsen headline Day 2
The SG Alpine Warriors were playing their second match of the day, winning the coin toss, they opted to play with the white pieces. All eyes were on board one where -- for the first time in years -- Magnus Carlsen was up against Vishy Anand, the man he beat in 2013 to claim the title of world champion for the first time
SAFF Championship: India eye semi-final berth, face Nepal in Group A match
A victory for India, coupled with a win or a draw for Kuwait against Pakistan, will see the Blue Tigers qualify for the semi-final with one group-stage match to spare. Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick and a late strike from Udanta Singh powered India to a 4-0 victory on a rain-lashed Wednesday, which the Blue Tigers have already moved on from, according to head coach Igor Stimac.
Taipei Open: India's campaign ends with HS Prannoy's exit
Playing at the Tian-Mu Arena, the third-seeded Prannoy found his footing quickly and raced to a 5-2 lead. However, Ng Ka Long Angus rallied to make it 5-all. As the match progressed, both shuttlers battled to gain the upper hand. With the scores tied at 19-all, Ng Ka Long Angus won two consecutive points to take the lead.
I'm ready to do great results on grass, says Carlos Alcaraz after reaching first quarterfinal on grass
The Spaniard has undoubtedly been a dominant force on both the hard and clay courts over the past 18 months, having clinched seven of his 10 ATP titles on the clay and the remaining three on hard courts. But his experience on the grass lays thin, having only played eight matches on the surface in his young career.
Gaikwad, Jaiswal, Mukesh earn Test call-ups for WI tour; no place for Pujara, Umesh, Shami
In the squad announced by the Men's Selection Committee for the upcoming two-match Test series which also marks the beginning of India's 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, there are no places for Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami, with call-ups given to Gaikwad and Jaiswal seen as potential start of transition in the Indian Test batting line-up.
Ashes 2023: I'm done if series delivers more 'kryptonite' pitches like the one at Edgbaston, says Anderson
Before the start of the highly-anticipated series, captain Ben Stokes had asked for "flat, fast wickets" for the Ashes. But the pitch at Edgbaston came for some criticism from seamer Stuart Broad, who described it as "soulless" and one of the slowest he had encountered in England.
I got asked for England Test coach role before Brendon McCullum, reveals Ricky Ponting
Following England's resounding 4-0 defeat in the Ashes series held in Australia in early 2022, significant changes were implemented within the team management. Head coach Chris Silverwood, batting mentor Graham Thorpe, and managing director Ashley Giles all faced dismissal from their respective jobs.
Rublev takes Hanfmann revenge with win in Halle; Griekspoor upsets Hurkacz
Rublev delivered a solid display to hold off the World No. 53 Hanfmann, winning 7-6(5), 6-3 at the grass-court ATP 500 event. With this win, Rublev improves his record in Halle to 8-3. Home favorite Hanfmann had led 5/3 in the first-set tie-break but was unable to push on and forge a repeat of his victory in the pair's fourth-round meeting last month at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome.
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