Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Second seed Iga Swiatek began her Australian Open campaign with a hard-fought first-round victory on Monday, defeating the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 21 minutes.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Fast bowling duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi have made a return to South Africa's ODI squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. South Africa are in Group B of the Champions Trophy alongside Afghanistan, Australia and England.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia’s pace-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott said he missed out on selection in 2025 Champions Trophy squad as due to being unable to make an impact in his last two 50-over series.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das admitted that he was dropped from the squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy because he wasn’t performing well in the format.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia batter Nathan McSweeney has said he will bring out a new method of playing spin bowling in Sri Lanka during the two-match Test series in Galle, adding that facing spinners at home is very different to playing against them in the island nation.
Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Stefanos Tsitsipas, reflecting on his surprise first-round exit from the Australian Open, admitted that his decision to withdraw from doubles to preserve energy backfired spectacularly.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia chief selector George Bailey has admitted that he doesn’t have much idea about the availability of Pat Cummins for the upcoming Champions Trophy, especially after undergoing scans on his ankle.
Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Alex Michelsen delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, producing the tournament’s first major upset by toppling former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Big-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he would have made the same call as the Australian selectors after not being included in the squad’s upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Third seed Coco Gauff advanced to the second round at the Australian Open with a challenging straight-set victory on Monday.
