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Asian Billiards Championship: Dhruv Sitwala defeats Pankaj Advani to clinch title
In the final of the 2024 Asian Billiards Championship, Pankaj Advani faced Dhruv Sitwala, ultimately losing 2-5. Despite Advani's initial struggles, both players showed moments of brilliance throughout the match. Sitwala's consistent performance secured him the title, while Advani expressed gratitude for the experience and vowed to learn from the competition. The championship was highly competitive, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the sport. Advani's defeat serves as a valuable lesson for his future tournaments.
Andy Murray's Wimbledon career over as Raducanu pulls out of mixed
Andy Murray's final Wimbledon appearance took a disappointing turn as his mixed doubles partner, Emma Raducanu, withdrew from the event to prioritize her singles campaign. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, had teamed up with Raducanu after exiting the men's doubles earlier in the week. Their scheduled match against Zhang Shuai and Marcelo Arevalo was cancelled after Raducanu cited stiffness in her right wrist.
Lot of time for me to sleep, for now I want live every second of this win: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, holding the T20 World Cup trophy like a new-born, walked to the beach for a photo shoot, reflecting on India's first ICC title in 11 years. Overwhelmed with emotions, Rohit described the win as surreal, celebrating with teammates all night. Despite his lack of sleep, he cherished every moment of the victory. Rohit's instinctive tribute to the pitch, putting a speck of soil in his mouth, symbolized his gratitude for the historic win. He expressed relief and joy, emphasizing the hard work that led to this triumph.
This team has faced and silenced critics: BCCI secretary Jay Shah hails India''s title win
India's T20 World Cup win in Bridgetown, Barbados, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, showcased resilience and dedication. The team, including Jasprit Bumrah, silenced critics with an unbeaten victory, fulfilling the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and joining the ranks of the greats.
Where does India stand globally in terms of ICC trophies? A look into title cabinet following T20 WC win
A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy drought, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Alexander Zverev to win maiden French Open title
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Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will meet in the French Open men's final
Alcaraz heads into the match Sunday on the red clay with two Grand Slam trophies already. He won the U.S. Open on hard courts in 2022 and Wimbledon on grass last year.
French Open men's final: Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third Grand Slam title and Alexander Zverev a first
Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday's final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched a lot of matches involving Rafael Nadal, of course, as his countryman was accumulating a record 14 titles at Roland Garros. “I wanted to put my name on that list of the Spanish players who won this tournament. Not only Rafa,” said Alcaraz, who then rattled off champions such as Juan Carlos Ferrero (who happens to be his coach), Carlos Moya and Albert Costa, calling them “legends from our sport that won this tournament.”
Iga Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win third straight French Open title
Iga Swiatek won her fifth French Open title, a crushing 6-2 6-1 victory over 12th seed Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek's 21st consecutive victory at Roland Garros puts her fourth in the list of longest winning streaks in the Open era. She extended her run of victories on clay to a career-best 19 matches and celebrated her fourth French Open title in five years. Paolini, the third Italian woman to reach the Roland Garros final since 1968, cracked in the sixth game
The NBA Finals were too late for Dallas' Luka Doncic to watch as a kid. Now, he's in them
Luka Doncic makes his NBA Finals debut for the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics in Game 1. He aims to become the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win a scoring title and a championship in the same season.
Cricket-India bank on middle order firepower to end trophy drought
India have dominated the business side of the international game but their financial heft has not been complemented by on-field success as they remain bereft of a global title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Gautam Gambhir set to be India head coach? Meets BCCI Secretary Jay Shah post KKR title triumph
Gautam Gambhir celebrated his third IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders, winning as a mentor after two victories as a player. After the win, He was seen with BCCI secretary Jay Shah, sparking speculation of him taking over as India's head coach from Rahul Dravid. Gambhir's strategic moves, including signing Mitchell Starc and forming a successful opening partnership, transformed KKR's fortunes.
KKR IPL Win: Emotional Shah Rukh Khan shares moment with family after team's third IPL title
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third IPL title with a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his family celebrated the win with tearful hugs and happy smiles, highlighting their steadfast support. Gautam Gambhir’s return as a mentor added nostalgic success. KKR's bowlers restricted SRH to the lowest-ever IPL final score, with Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ensuring a swift chase. The win at Chepauk marked a historic moment for KKR and their dedicated supporters.
"Old mate turned up again...": Pat Cummins after KKR "outplayed" SRH in final
Pat Cummins admitted Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to score enough runs in IPL final against Kolkata Knight Riders. The KKR bowlers dominated, restricting SRH to 113. KKR chased down the target in 10.3 overs to win their third IPL title.
KKR will be favourites in IPL title clash: Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen
Kolkata Knight Riders are better equipped to lift the IPL title on Sunday because of a superior spin attack and a better record against their rivals Sunrisers Hyderabad, reckon experts Matthew Hayden and Kevin Pietersen. KKR had trumped SRH in league stage matches and it will give them an edge going into Sunday's summit clash, they say.
Sachin Khilari defends gold at World Para Athletics, India surpasses best-ever tally
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship as the country surpassed its best-ever haul in the global competition here on Wednesday. India, now have 11 medals, five of them gold. They bettered their previous best tally of 10 (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) in the 2023 edition in Paris.
Satwik-Chirag win Thailand Open title
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, adding to their BWF world tour victories. They defeated Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in straight games, showcasing their dominance in major badminton events.
Man City eye history as Arsenal dare to dream on the final day of the Premier League
Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's all-conquering team go into the final day of the season with a two-point lead over second-placed Arsenal thanks to an eight-game winning streak.
Man City bids to make history and Jurgen Klopp bids farewell as Premier League heads toward dramatic finale
Manchester City is bidding to make history. Jurgen Klopp is bidding farewell. The English Premier League is heading toward a dramatic and emotional finale on Sunday, with the title race between Man City - seeking an unprecedented fourth straight top-flight championship - and Arsenal going to the wire and taking centre stage on an afternoon when goals and tears usually flow.
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