At 45, Venus Williams makes Australian Open history with wildcard return | Tennis News

File Pic: Venus Williams (AP Photo) Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will make a remarkable return to Melbourne Park after being handed a wildcard for the Australian Open, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete in the season-opening major.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tournament organisers confirmed on Friday that…

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‘Play like Pujara and Rahane’: Ex-India batter’s old-school advice amid Test batting chaos | Cricket News

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane (AP/PTI) Robin Uthappa has delivered a sharp assessment of the MCG Test pitch, calling it challenging and seam-friendly but far from unplayable. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India batter argued that such surfaces appear extreme largely because modern batting has moved away from patience and problem-solving. Uthappa’s central…

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‘If they get pummelled…’: Ex-England captain issues warning for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum ahead of Sydney Test | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes shakes hands with teammate Shoaib Bashir (AP Photo/Gary Day) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described England’s Boxing Day Test victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a “lottery”, insisting the result should not be used as a benchmark for judging the success of the current Brendon McCullum–Ben Stokes regime. Writing…

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‘I love revenge’: Aryna Sabalenka calls for rematch with Nick Kyrgios after defeat in the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) World number one Aryna Sabalenka has signalled that she is eager for a rematch against Nick Kyrgios after being beaten by the Australian in their widely discussed “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match. The high-profile clash took place in Dubai on Sunday, where Kyrgios claimed…

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‘Slow death’ – R Ashwin’s chilling warning on ODI cricket after Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma era | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised serious doubts over the long-term future of One-Day International cricket, warning that the format could struggle to survive beyond the 2027 World Cup once Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma step away. Ashwin acknowledged the excitement generated by Kohli and Rohit’s recent appearances…

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‘Why can’t we?’: Ex-India cricketer questions ODI scheduling with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in focus | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have injected new life into ODI cricket, turning the format into a must-watch whenever they feature. Recent bilateral series against Australia and South Africa sparked an unusual level of excitement, echoing the atmosphere seen during the 2023 ODI World Cup….

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Tragic: Sikandar Raza’s brother passes away at 13; Zimbabwe star posts emotional message | Cricket News

Sikandar Raza (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity in Zimbabwe has been left deeply shaken following heartbreaking news shared by the family of national T20I captain Sikandar Raza. In a tragic development that has resonated across the global cricketing community, it has been confirmed that Raza’s younger brother, Muhammad Mahdi, passed away…

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