Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International; reaches semifinals

IANS | January 3, 2025 7:44 PM

Brisbane, Jan 3 (IANS) American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title. With this win, Opelka sealed a place in the semifinals and kept alive his chances of winning the title.

Zimbabwe to host Ireland for a multi-format series in February

IANS | January 3, 2025 7:22 PM

Harare, Jan 3 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a seven-match, all-format series against Ireland, set to take place in February 2025. This much-anticipated tour will kick off with a one-off Test match in Bulawayo from February 6 to 10, followed by three ODIs and three T20Is in Harare. The series represents a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to regain momentum after a challenging home series against Afghanistan. Despite securing a draw in the rain-affected first Test, Zimbabwe fell short in the white-ball series, losing the T20Is 2-1 and the ODI series 2-0.

BGT 2024-25: Great seeing phenomenal Bumrah all fired up, says Manjrekar

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:48 PM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) India skipper Jasprit Bumrah, who is known for his calm and composure, showcased a ‘rare’ side of him when things took a fiery turn in the last over of Day 1 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday. Young batter Sam Konstas, who has constantly gotten under the skin of Indian players since his debut in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, was involved in an animated chat with Bumrah from the non-striker end.

ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

IANS | January 3, 2025 6:17 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 3 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC will host Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Saturday. Jamshedpur FC are looking to break a frustrating streak against Bengaluru FC, having failed to win in their last six ISL encounters against the Blues (D2 L4). The Men of Steel haven’t found the back of the net in four of the said matches.

‘Man Utd are much better than what league table suggests’: Arne Slot

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:56 PM

Liverpool, Jan 3 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed rivals Manchester United to pull out of the recent slump which has seen the club fall down to 14th place in the Premier League table. He claimed the Red Devils are much better than what their position in the standings suggests.

United Cup: Czechia beat Italy to set up semis clash with USA

IANS | January 3, 2025 4:38 PM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday. After World No. 22 Muchova conceded just four games in her fifth consecutive win over World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Machac imposed his physicality on 22-year-old Flavio Cobolli to clinch the tie. Czechia will next face the USA for a place in the final.

BGT: We see him as the leader of the team, says Pant on Rohit's exclusion

IANS | January 3, 2025 3:37 PM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) With speculations suggesting that Rohit Sharma has played his last Test match for the Indian national team, and the skipper having ‘opted to rest’ for the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant labelled the move as an ‘emotional decision.’