Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa’s one-day international captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the top job in all three formats of the game. “He has established himself as one of the best leaders in world cricket and this was reflected in his appointment as the captain for the World XI currently engaged in […]
» Read moreIndia’s left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja has lost his top spot after sliding a place to be at the second position in the ICC Test bowlers rankings, released on Sunday. Jadeja’s teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, meanwhile, retained his third spot in the table.
» Read moreBadminton great Prakash Padukone will be conferred with the first Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) for his rich contribution to the sport. Announcing the award at a press conference, BAI President Himanta Biswa Sarma said the award will carry a citation and a cash award of Rs 10 lakh. He said BAI in its […]
» Read moreSwitzerland’s Martina Hingis and Taiwan’s Chan Yung-Jan won the US Open women’s doubles title on Sunday when they rolled past the Czech partnership of Lucie Hradecka and Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2. It was the first Grand Slam title for Chan but the second in as many days for Hingis, who won the mixed doubles with Britain’s Jamie Murray on Saturday. […]
» Read moreWorld No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated No. 28 Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to lift his third US Open title and his 16th overall Grand Slam title. Nadal dominated every aspect of the match that lasted around two and a half hours. Anderson was able to serve aces — his biggest strength — under extreme pressure, but it was no […]
» Read moreAmerica’s Sloane Stephens defeated compatriot and close friend Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 to lift her first Grand Slam title at the finals of the US Open tournament on Saturday. This was the first Grand Slam final for both players.
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