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WTC Final: Kohli-Rahane's unbeaten 71-run stand keeps India alive in a daunting chase of 444
But Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane put together a solid unbeaten 71-run partnership on yet another day of gripping Test cricket action and took India to 164/3 at stumps on Day Four, keeping India alive in the chase with 280 runs needed on the final day of the match on Sunday.
French Open: Swiatek prevails over Muchova in a hard-fought final to win third Roland Garros title
Muchova of the Czech Republic fought back from 2-6, 0-3 down to make this an incredibly close final but it was the 22-year-old Swiatek who eked out the win in the end. With this win, Poland's Swiatek bagged her third title in French Open adding to the crowns she bagged in 2020 and 2022 and the fourth Grand Slam overall with the U.S Open she won in 2022.
WTC Final: Third umpire's decision over Green's catch to dismiss Gill triggers widespread debate
Gill was out when Boland extracted an outside edge off his defensive prod, and the ball flew low to Green's left at third slip. The tall all-rounder took out his left hand and took a one-handed screamer, with the third umpire Richard Kettleborough adjudging it as a clean catch after viewing multiple replays of it.
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.
Athletics: Kipyegon sets World Record in 5000m; Girma races to 3000m steeplechase World mark in Paris
A week after breaking the 1500m world record in Florence, Kipyegon etched her name into the record books for 5000m, winning in 14:05.20, here on Friday night. Participating in her third-ever race at the distance, and her first 5000m outing in eight years, Kipyegon went quietly about her job as she quelled a strong challenge from world record-holder Letesenbet Gidey.
WTC Final: India lose Gill in daunting chase of 444 after Carey's 66 helps Australia declare at 270/8
India were put in to chase after wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 66 as Australia declared their second innings at 270/8 in 84.3 overs, inviting India to break the World Record of 418 for the most successful fourth innings chase in a Test match for winning the coveted Mace.
'We are facing pressure to compromise', alleges Sakshi Malik
"There's huge pressure on us to compromise," Sakshi told a television channel, claiming that people close to Brij Bhushan have been calling and threatening them. She claimed that the father of the complainant minor wrestler is suffering from depression because of the pressure put on him to withdraw the complaint.
French Open: Korneeva clinches junior title with win over Alarcon
The 15-year-old Korneeva overcame 18-year-old Perez Alarcon in 1 hour and 36 minutes, saving four set points at 5-4 in the opening set along the way. Earlier, Korneeva defeated her good friend Mirra Andreeva in a gruelling 3-hour and 18-minute Australian Open junior final to start this year's Grand Slam season.
WTC Final: Carey's 41 not out sees Australia increase their lead to 374 despite strikes from Jadeja, Umesh
At lunch, Australia are 201/6 in 70 overs, with Mitchell Starc keeping Carey company by being 11 not out. It was an absorbing session of Test cricket where Australia amassed 78 runs for the loss of two wickets, taken by Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav as India put up a fight with discipline in lines and lengths.
WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane refused scan on finger to protect his 'mindset', reveals his wife Radhika
Ajinkya Rahane was struck on the index finger of his right hand off a Pat Cummins bouncer while batting on Day Two of the marquee clash. He immediately felt pain and the physio rushed on the field immediately for treating the injured finger, which Rahane had previously fractured in his playing career.
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