Ravichandran Ashwin’s abrupt mid-series retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy not only fuelled speculation about tensions in the dressing room, but also left fans across the globe questioning if the legendary off-spinner deserved a farewell Test.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability to feature in Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot, even as the Delhi and District Cricket Association awaits a word from former India skipper Virat Kohli.
Contrary to the expectation that players were to stay in special games village, Uttarakhand Sports Department has decided to arrange the stay of the players in hotels.
Following India’s 3-1 loss against Australia in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men’s team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.
In a display of sheer dominance, the Indian women's Kho Kho team delivered a masterclass against South Korea, securing a commanding 175-18 victory that sent shockwaves through the tournament.
"(He is) one step ahead of all of us," De Paul told a virtual news conference on Monday. "For the first goal against Ecuador (in July 3 quarterfinal], for example, he saw me alone and luckily, it helped us to win."
England will be relying on his experience in the five-match Test series against India that begins next month in Nottingham.
The Serb world No. 1, who is eyeing his 20th Grand Slam title to level with Federer and Rafael Nadal, who both have 20 Grand Slam titles, has been in immaculate form dropping only one set in the tournament.
The 51-year-old chess maestro from Chennai will be hoping to get some good results in the on-board games after having been fairly active in online chess.
The spotlight, however, was on Ons Jabeur, who made her second Grand Slam quarter-finals entry.
