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Zverev ATP Finals win a glimpse into the future
Alexander Zverev won the biggest title of his career against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals on Sunday, but is the new kid on the block ready to smash the cartel at the top of the game?
The 21-year-old German has long been talked of as the leader of a pack of hungry young tyros aiming to unseat the multiple Grand Slam winners who have dominated the sport for well over a decade.
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Pakistan lose first Test by four runs
Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel took five wickets to lead a never-say-die approach from New Zealand bowlers as they pulled off a thrilling four-run win over an indisciplined Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Defending a modest 176-run target, New Zealand bowlers led by Patel (5-59), fast bowler Neil Wagner (2-27) and Ish Sodhi (2-37) bowled out Pakistan for 171 on a drama-packed fo... |
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Southgate pushes England to get even with Croatia
LONDON:
Gareth Southgate has challenged England to end their “brilliant year” in memorable fashion by beating their World Cup conquerers Croatia at Wembley to reach the Nations League Finals on Sunday.
Southgate’s side defied expectations earlier this year by reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990, where they were beaten by Croatia after extra-time in a gruelling cla... |
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Djokovic into semis after dismissing Zverev
Novak Djokovic booked his place in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals as the world number one dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday.
Djokovic is chasing a sixth ATP Finals title and his first in the prestigious season-ending event at London’s O2 Arena since 2015.
In his 11th appearance at the Finals, the Serb was guaranteed to reach the last four for the eighth time after Marin Ci... |
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Javeria stars as Pakistan down Ireland in Women’s World T20
Pakistan Women overpowered Ireland Women by 38 runs during the ongoing ICC Women’s World T20 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
Captain Javeria Khan led from the front with a knock of 72 runs off just 52 balls to help Pakistan upstage the Irish side.
The Green Shirts had lost their opening two games of the event — against Australia and India — and desperately needed a win to keep ... |
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Rooney excited to see new 'fearless' England
BURTON-ON-TRENT:
Wayne Rooney will make his final farewell as England’s greatest ever goalscorer in a friendly against the United States on Thursday, but is excited at what a young squad can achieve under “fearless” coach Gareth Southgate in the years to come.
Rooney, 33, made the last of his 119 international appearances midway through England’s World Cup qualifying campaign two years ago.
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Barca suffer first league home defeat in two years
BARCELONA:
Barcelona lost at home in La Liga for the first time in more than two years as Real Betis pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory on Sunday, despite Lionel Messi scoring twice on his return from injury.
Barca last endured a league defeat at the Camp Nou against Alaves in September 2016 but, following 42 games unbeaten, their run was ended by a brilliant, counter-attacking display from Be... |
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Finch warns faltering batsmen of shake-up for India ODIs
Australia's one-day batsmen are under mounting pressure to keep their places after a lacklustre series defeat to South Africa, captain Aaron Finch warned Monday, with a potential shake-up looming.
While the hosts won in Adelaide to snap a seven-game losing streak, they crashed heavily in Perth and lost again in Hobart by 40 runs.
None of the key batsmen performed consistently, although numbe... |
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Imam head injury overshadows Pakistan triumph
Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second day-night international in Abu Dhabi on Friday but the match was overshadowed by a worrying injury to opening batsman Imamul Haq who was taken to hospital after being hit on the head by a short ball.
Imam, on 16, was forced to retire after a short delivery from fast bowler Lockie Ferguson hit the grille of his helmet, making him dizzy befor... |
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First ODI: New Zealand set Pakistan 267-run target
New Zealand have set Pakistan a target of 267 runs in the first ODI of the three match series in Abu Dhabi.
Tom Latham and Ross Taylor notched up a brilliant 130-run partnership for the fourth wicket to put New Zealand in a commanding position, after the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first.
Taylor was the highest run scorer in the Kiwi innings with a resolute 112-ball knock of 80 ... |
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