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I won't be a ghost, says Roger Federer
Roger Federer, 41, announced last Thursday that he would retire from Grand Slams and the ATP Tour after the Laver Cup held from September 23 to 25 in London.The 20-time Grand Slam winner will only play one doubles match this time in London, but he was sure that he would not leave the tennis world even though he hasn't had any specific plan yet, reports Xinhua.
Pan Pacific Open: Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa to reach quarters
This is the 19-year-old Zheng Qinwen's first completed Top 10 win. Previously, she had advanced over Ons Jabeur via retirement in the second round of Toronto. It puts Zheng into her third tour-level quarterfinal of 2022, and second at WTA 500 level or above.
The Oval, Lord's to host next two ICC World Test Championship finals in 2023, 2025
"We are delighted to be hosting next year's ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval which has such a rich legacy and an amazing atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar. Following that we will then take the 2025 Final to Lord's which will provide a fitting backdrop to the ultimate Test."
Nashra Sundhu replaces Fatima Sana in Pakistan's squad for Women's T20 Asia Cup
Fatima was injured after twisting her ankle while playing for Barbados Royals in the Women's Caribbean Premier League (CPL). In the league, she represented Barbados Royals, picking three wickets in as many matches. She had also played for the side in the inaugural Women's 6ixty, a T10 tournament in the Caribbean, taking two wickets in five matches.
Bumper Ashes series confirmed as Australia men's, women's teams set to face off against England
England men's and women's teams will hoping to regain the Ashes following defeats in Australia last winter. The five-Test men's Ashes Series begins at Edgbaston on Friday, June 16 and continues at Lord's (June 28-July 2), Headingley (July 6-10), and Old Trafford (July 19-23) before the final Test at the Oval commencing on Thursday, July 27 and ending on July 31.
Sehwag back to hometown as Gujarat Giants set to face Manipal Tigers on September 22
A star-studded Sehwag-led side is unbeaten after winning their first two games and will look to complete a winning hat-trick when they clash against Harbhajan Singh's Manipal Tigers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Table-toppers Gujarat Giants had defeated Manipal Tigers earlier this season by two wickets during their first meeting in Lucknow.
England certainly not the favourites in T20 World Cup but they will be dangerous: Buttler
England had performed remarkably well in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup in the UAE but the side then led by Eoin Morgan had fallen to New Zealand in the semifinal. This time around, while the Test team under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum has been doing great, the same cannot be said about the T20I side.
Jemimah Rodrigues included in Harmanpreet-led India squad for T20 Asia Cup
Each team will be playing six matches as per the round-robin format. The top four sides will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for October 13, before the title clash happens on October 15. All the matches of Asia Cup will be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and Sylhet Outer Cricket Stadium.
LA Galaxy eye move for Luis Suarez, say reports
The 35-year-old's contract with Montevideo outfit Nacional is due to expire in November, meaning he would be free to join the Californian side as a free agent the following month. Media reports said the Galaxy viewed Suarez as an ideal replacement for Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who is expected to leave the club in December, reports Xinhua.
Vietnam favourites, but India can win Hung Thinh football tournament: Igor Stimac
"We are definitely capable of winning the tournament, but I think it's the small things that will decide who wins it," said India head coach Igor Stimac. "I think we have enough quality to match them, and if we stay positive and play with a good mindset, we can do it," he said. "Obviously, Vietnam have a lot of momentum with their performances in the last couple of years.
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