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'Only Virat can reveal why he left Test captaincy': Sourav Ganguly
Ganguly's latest remarks come in the wake of fans calling for the reinstatement of Kohli as India's Test captain after the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a 209-run defeat to Australia in the World Test Championship final. However, Kohli hasn't been at his best with the bat in Test cricket in the last three years.
Kylian Mbappe informs PSG he will not renew contract in 2024: Report
The 24-year-old French international, who joined PSG in 2017, penned a new two-year contract with the French champions last year, with the option of a third year when it expires in June 2024. But, the Parisian striker informed PSG, in a letter received on Monday, that he would not exercise the option of one more year (until 2025) in his contract, French leading sports daily L' quipe reported.
Nathan Lyon ends his long wait, wins 'equivalent of a World Cup' in WTC title
Lyon made the most of his opportunity when finally called onto the biggest stage in his preferred format in the WTC Final against , after missing selection in Australia's triumphant ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2015 and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 outfits. The off-spinner was critical on the fifth day of the WTC Final as Australia wrapped up India's second innings to seal a 209-run victory, as Lyon finished with 4/41 including the key early wicket of Rohit Sharma .
Ravi Shastri calls for India to start succession planning after WTC final loss
India will begin their 2023-2025 WTC cycle with a two-match series in the Caribbean on July 12. Dominica will host the first Test, which will be India's first at the venue in over a decade. The Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad will stage the second - and final - Test from July 20. The West Indies tour might see the first signs of a transition for the ageing Test squad.
India to tour West Indies from July 12 to Aug 13, will play two Tests, three ODIs, five T20Is
India last toured West Indies for an all-format tour in 2019, winning the series in all formats. They also made a white-ball-only trip last year, emerging victorious in both series. India's tour of the West Indies starts with two Tests, which will kickstart the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Windsor Park in Dominica will host the first Test from July 12-16, followed by the second Test to be played from July 20-24 at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.
ATP Rankings: Djokovic returns to No.1 after 23rd Grand Slam title
Djokovic reclaimed the No. 1 spot by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Roland Garros semifinals, taking the 420-point lead over the 20-year-old Spaniard, who is placed second with 7,175 points. If Alcaraz had managed to defeat Djokovic and reach his second major final, he would have been able to retain the No.1 ATP Ranking following the tournament.
No other top-class Indian cricketer has been treated as bafflingly as Ashwin: Gavaskar
The dilemma of Ashwin being in the playing eleven or not had been a huge topic of discussion in the run-up to the WTC final, leading to contrasting opinions. His exclusion from the playing eleven, as India lacked control of the ball, invited severe criticism from former cricketers of both nations. "No other top-class Indian cricketer in the modern era has been treated as bafflingly as Ashwin has been.
Would certainly love to play in IPL again, but goal has to be at my best for Australia, says Mitchell Starc
Starc was last seen in the IPL in 2015, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). "Being able to spend time with my family is part of it. But it is also about getting myself in a position where I can play my best cricket for Australia. I'd certainly love to play in the IPL again, but my goal for a long time has been to be at my best for.
WFI elections on July 4, Justice (Retd) Mahesh Mittal to be Returning officer
In the letter, a copy of which is with IANS, the IOA has asked Justice (Retd) Mahesh Mittal to "confirm" his appointment as the returning officer to conduct the elections. WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing charges of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, completed three tenures (12 years) in office.
Indian top order needs to look at Babar Azam and Kane Williamson: Nasser Hussain
Australia clinched a dominant 209-run victory early on the fifth day of an enthralling contest at The Oval on Sunday. After setting an improbable 444-run target, Australia bowled out India for 234 before lunch on day five to clinch their first-ever WTC title.
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