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Silence is the source of great strength: Kohli's cryptic message after WTC Final defeat
India's hopes depended on the partnership between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane as they started playing on the fifth day at 164/3 in their chase of a gigantic target of 444. However, Kohli was the first to get out at 49 as he tried to hit a ball pitched wide off his off-stump and edged to Steve Smith at second slip.
'It was great effort over the last 2 years', says Ashwin after India's WTC final defeat
Australia clinched a dominant 209-run victory early on the fifth day of an enthralling contest at The Oval on Sunday. Chasing the target of 444, India were bowled out for 234 in the second innings, with the last seven wickets falling for just 70 runs. Taking to Twitter, Ashwin congratulated Australia for winning the WTC title and acknowledged team India's efforts .
French Open: Djokovic wins title at Roland Garros for historic 23rd major (Watch Video)
Djokovic overcame a strong start from Ruud on Court-Philippe Chatrier to seal his historic victory. Djokovic came back from 1-4 in the first set to force a tie-break and then won the next two sets to prevail over his Norwegian opponent 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5
World Test Championship: Dominant Australia beat India by 209 runs, claim the Mace for first time
With the resounding victory giving them their ninth ICC title, also their first-ever WTC crown, Australia has become the first team in men's international cricket to win all major trophies. Their victory was set up on Day One of the five-day match by a 285-run partnership between 'Player of the Match' Travis Head (163) and.
La Liga: Coach Carlos Carvalhal leaves Celta Vigo after poor end to season
The Portuguese coach replaced Eduardo Coudet at the club after 11 games of the season, with Celta just a place above the relegation zone, and his initial results led to optimism as Celta produced some impressive attacking football. However, a failure to strengthen in January saw Celta run out of steam and led to a.
Tennis: Andy Murray accepts wildcard for Nottingham Open
The three-time Major champion has skipped the French Open this year to concentrate on his preparations for the grasscourt season. According to a BBC report, Murray has opted to play in Nottingham instead of Stuttgart to cut down on travel but also because the surface is similar to both Queen’s and Wimbledon.
FIH Pro League: India lose 2-3 to the Netherlands, retain top spot on the points table
Goals for The Netherlands came from Duco Telgenkamp (7'), Boris Burkhardt (41') and Tjep Hoedemakers (43'), while Sanjay (18') and Gurjant Singh (46') scored for the Indians. The Indian men's hockey team started off the contest with more the possession, looking to attack the Dutch in the early stages.
Football: Brahim Diaz becomes Real Madrid's third arrival of summer
Diaz is the third arrival of the summer for Real Madrid following the signings of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano, reports Xinhua. "The 23-year-old forward returns to our club after three seasons at Milan, where he clinched the Scudetto in the 2021-2022.
Manchester City win Champions League final in Istanbul
The Spanish midfielder's goal on 68 minutes won the tough game for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. City players lifted the trophy after the thrilling final. British football fans who filled the Ataturk Olympic Stadium celebrated the 1-0 victory, a Xinhua report said. "Words are not enough to describe this feeling," City's.
WTC Final: India ignore the lesson of 1979
India were involved then, too; but the opposition were England, not Australia. The home side opted to bat and obtained a first innings lead of 103 runs. They then scored 334 for eight before English captain Mike Brearley declared, thereby on the fourth day setting India 438 runs to win.
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