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French Open 2023: Djokovic to take on World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in semi-final encounter

09 Jun 2023 14:23 PM IST

The French Open 2023 has reached the semi-final stage. In the first semifinal, World No. 3 Novak Djokovic will face World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz on Friday at Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Serb has been looking in tremendous touch and is fully prepared to take on the top-ranked Spanish to go

Liverpool signs winner Alexis Mac Allister for 35 million pounds

09 Jun 2023 12:33 PM IST

Liverpool completed the signing of Argentine Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for 35 million pounds on Friday. Alexis MacAllister, a midfielder, was instrumental in Argentina’s victory at the FIFA World Cup 2022. After four years with Brighton & Hove Albion, the 24-year-old is now ready to play

Priyanshu, Arjun-Kapila duo exit Singapore Masters

09 Jun 2023 00:18 AM IST

Upcoming Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat’s dream run in the Singapore Masters Super 750 tournament ended with a pre-quarterfinal loss to third seed Kodai Naraoka here on Thursday. The unseeded Rajawat, who had stunned world No. 15 Kanta Tsuneyama of Japan in the opening round, lost to Naraoka 17-21, 16-21, in

Indian football team gears up for Intercontinental Cup

09 Jun 2023 00:17 AM IST

The Indian men’s football team is gearing up for the Intercontinental Cup, which commences on Friday, as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup in January. The team, under the guidance of Igor Stimac, is embarking on a busy month ahead. Over the course of 20 days, they

West Ham clinch UEFA Conference League title

09 Jun 2023 00:16 AM IST

West Ham United defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in the final of the UEFA Europa League at the Fortuna Arena Stadium on Thursday. By defeating Italian club Fiorentina, English club West Ham United won their first major trophy in 43 years and their first major European trophy since 1965. The final match

Inter Miami pulls off coup with Lionel Messi acquisition

09 Jun 2023 00:15 AM IST

The once unimaginable has now become a certainty. A long-held dream has transformed into reality. Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, is set to make his way to Inter Miami. After endless speculation, rumors, and leaks, the moment has arrived—Messi’s arrival at the club

Colombo strikers announce Simon Helmot as head coach

09 Jun 2023 00:08 AM IST

The Colombo Strikers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), slated to be held in July-August 2023. Australian coach Simon Helmot will be the Head Coach of the Colombo Strikers. Jerome Jayaratne and Chaminda Vaas will work with the team as assistant Coach

Rashid Khan to miss solitary Test against Bangladesh

09 Jun 2023 00:07 AM IST

Afghanistan’s ace cricketer Rashid Khan will not feature in the upcoming one-off Test match against Bangladesh. The ace spinner has been rested for the Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, which is set to begin on June 14. Afghanistan Cricket announced Rashid’s absence on their Twitter handle on Wednesday. “Afghanistan’s Cricket

Head scripts history: first player to hit century in WTC final

09 Jun 2023 00:06 AM IST

Australian southpaw Travis Head became the first player to score a century in a World Test Championship final, after striking a counter-attacking ton against India at the Oval in London on Wednesday. From the very first ball, Head read the surface well, judging the movement of the Duke ball as

Losing toss was challenging but happy to contribute: Travis

09 Jun 2023 00:05 AM IST

Australia batter Travis Head said that losing the toss was challenging for his team, but he is pleased with his contribution to the Aussies’ batting order as he slammed a century in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against India on day one of the match. After Australia

Decision at the toss was a bit of a surprise: Farokh Engineer

09 Jun 2023 00:04 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer said he found the decision of the Indian skipper to bowl first in the final of the World Test Championship 2023 against Australia baffling. The 85-year-old was at the Oval, London to support the Indian team. Speaking to a leading news agency, Farokh shared his

Ponting compares Head to all-time great Gilchrist

09 Jun 2023 00:02 AM IST

After the left-hander moved the momentum of the ICC World Test Championship Final towards his side with a magnificent century on the opening day in London, Australian great Ricky Ponting is at ease comparing Travis Head to the modern-day Adam Gilchrist in Australia’s XI. On an action-packed day at The