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Adelaide International 2: Draper downs Khachanov to enter semifinals
Khachanov defeated Draper seven days prior in Adelaide, but the 21-year-old Brit snapped back at the same venue to mark his third ATP semifinal appearance in the past six months. He will take on the winner of the clash between Mikael Ymer of Sweden and South Korea's Soon-Woo Kwon in the semifinals.
IND v SL: Sri Lanka's Madushanka injured, doubtful for second ODI at Eden
Madushanka suffered the injury while diving in the outfield during the 1st ODI at Guwahati, his debut match, and was sent for an X-ray and MRI, Sri Lanka Cricket informed in a tweet on Wednesday. Upon getting the reports, the Sri Lanka team management will take a call on his participation in the second ODI on Thursday.
Santner enjoying bowling on spin-friendly Karachi pitch wants to take it home
Though Santner has played only two ODIs in Pakistan in this series, he loves watching the ball turn sharply on the Karachi pitch, which he rarely gets to see on wickets in New Zealand. He was part of a four-pronged spin attack that helped New Zealand level their three-match ODI series with Pakistan at 1-1 on Wednesday
New Zealand pip India at the top of Super League standings with win over Pakistan
New Zealand's win takes them to the top of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League with 140 points, leapfrogging both Pakistan (130) and India (139) courtesy of their win. The Kiwis also managed to bounce back from the six-wicket defeat from the first ODI and level the series 1-1. The series decider will now be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy, plans to return in 2024
The 25-year-old revealed the news in a social media post, penning a heartfelt note to fans in both English and Japanese that accompanied a photo of an ultrasound. "Can't wait to get back on the court, but here's a little life update for 2023," former World No.1 wrote. Notably, no official reason was given by the Australian Open when the tournament announced Osaka's withdrawal last week.
ASB Classic: Norrie holds off Lehecka, Djere ovecomes Ruud
The persistent stop-start rain that has affected the schedule this week in the New Zealand capital was again a factor in Wednesday's play, and Norrie found himself in a second-round battle after 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals runner-up Lehecka produced a strong second-set tie-break to force a deciding
Adelaide International 2: Caroline Garcia advances to quarters with win over Katerina Siniakova
The victory was Garcia's sixth in a row, a streak also encompassing her WTA Finals Fort Worth title at the end of 2022 and an unbeaten United Cup campaign last week. She will aim for a seventh against No.8 seed Belinda Bencic in the last eight. Siniakova is a player who had given Garcia much trouble in the past.
Suryakumar extends lead on top of the table, closes in on all-time ICC T20I batting rankings
Following up his 36-ball 51 in the second T20I, Surya blasted a majestic century -- his third in six months -- in the series decider in Rajkot recently. The 51-ball 112 not out was laced with seven fours and nine sixes, not sparing an inch of the stadium with his sublime 360-degree hitting.
Australia, India players gain big in latest ICC Player Rankings
Usman Khawaja was the biggest mover, following his stunning century in the third and final Test against South Africa in Sydney -- he moved up to 8th in the Men's Test batters' rankings. Khawaja was unbeaten on 195, missing out on his double ton as skipper Pat Cummins declared to force a result in a rain-curtailed contest. Khawaja's exploits saw him gain four spots and break into the top 10.
Adelaide International 2: Badosa, Kasatkina seal quarterfinal slots
With her 1-hour and 23-minute victory over seven-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist Kanepi, No.9 seed Badosa has defeated the two Estonians ranked inside the Top 40 back-to-back this week. She ousted Estonian No.1 Anett Kontaveit in the first round. Former World No.2 Badosa survived 27 winners from big-hitting Kanepi to level their rivalry at one win apiece.
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