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Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev eases into next round with straight-set victory

The decision was taken at HFI's annual executive meeting here on Wednesday.

India could manage a below-par 221 in the stipulated 50 overs, build largely around Raj's 92-ball 59 and opener Shafali Verma's 55-ball 44.

The former Indian captain describes as it another episode enacted by the people calling themselves as Apex Council in the ongoing struggle for power.

The move comes after Kim Gaucher made an emotional plea via Instagram to have 3-month-old Sophie travel with her to the Games.

Australia will open the season against Afghanistan in a one-off Test that begins on November 27.

"We are coming into a period of time now where rest and rotation is put behind us," Root was quoted as saying by 'ESPNcricinfo'.

"It will be a race against time to get him fit for the final two Test matches in September after completing rehabilitation," a BCCI official said.

Praneeth, who won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championship, is the only men's singles shuttler to have qualified for the Tokyo Games.

Mirza said it was a difficult decision to choose 'Dajara 4' over his other experienced horse 'Seigneur Medicott'.

The 34-year old Humpy, currently ranked number three in the world, has qualified for the FIDE Women's Candidates event next year.

The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

The woman spectator had held out a banner to relay a message to her grandparents during the first round of Tour de France. Unfortunately, German rider Tony Martin who was close to the head of the pack hit the banner and fell down.

Murray defeated Germany's Oscar Otte 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 here at the Centre Court to progress to the third round. The 34-year-old Murray will now lock horns against Denis Shapavalov in the third round.

Barcelona was hopeful of renewing Messi's contract before the June 30 deadline, however it has not been yet and as a result, the 34-year-old is now officially a free agent, reported Goal.com.

The star sprinter says Hyderabad is always close to her heart as the city resurrected her career.

It was Southgate's penalty miss at the old Wembley that denied an England side with Seaman in goal the chance to reach the Euro '96 final.

Teams will get six points in case of a tie and four points if the match ends in a draw.

It was two-time defending champion’s 16th straight match win at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams injured her right leg when her left shoe lost traction behind the baseline in almost the exact same spot Adrian Mannarino went down.

Substitute Artem Dovbyk stooped low to guide a header from Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross past goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

It was expected that with a low combined ranking of 113, Bopanna (38) and left-handed Sharan's (75) entry would depend only on large scale withdrawals.

The two had also been recommended for the Khel Ratna last year.

To enhance fan engagement and ensure an unparalleled viewing experience for audiences across the nation, SPSN will be back with its flagship studio show Extraaa Innings in English and Hindi.