'I don't have a problem with the 'keeper talking, but not when the bowler is about to bowl. You've got to zip it then.'
Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals
Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.
How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
He was a central figure in India's epic turnaround during the 2020-21 tour of Australia but stand-in captain of that series Ajinkya Rahane says "someone else took the credit" for decisions he made to resurrect the team after the nightmarish 36 all out in the Adelaide Test.
India's cricket fraternity, led by Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday hailed the Indian team's comprehensive victory over Australia in the third Test in Melbourne, terming it an incredible effort and one to be cherished for a long time.
Now, as before, India's vote at the UN was dictated by paramount national interests. Though the Indian vote was 'neutral', its explanation was explicit in its criticism of the Russian actions. India took back with the left hand what it had given with the right, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Ajinkya Rahane is a 'bowler's captain' whose calm leadership will come in handy in India's bid to bounce back in the four-Test series against Australia, seamer Ishant Sharma said.
Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win
Novak Djokovic and Rogerer Federer loom over Melbourne Park for the year's opening Grand Slam as favourites for the Australian Open as questions remain as to whether one of Generation Next could finally end their stranglehold.
Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third title in Acapulco
Novak Djokovic's star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record seventh Australian Open title.
Jhye Richardson scalped five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated England by 275 runs in the second Ashes Test. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
'I felt comfortable knowing that I just needed to change a few things, to adjust, to try and bring the match back in my favour'
Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.
Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open, in Melbourne.
Highly-rated Australia batsman Will Pucovski, who will turn 21 on Saturday, has been released from the Test squad playing Sri Lanka due to mental health concerns, the country's cricket board said on Friday.
'You could argue that middle-order role is one of the hardest in any cricket team. That's what we've identified, we've got to give guys a go.'
Images from the women's T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Melbourne, on Thursday.
Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.
Henri Kontinen and John Peers stunned the Bryan twins 7-5, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men's double title at MelbournePark on Saturday.
Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday
The Australians only had themselves to blame for their defeat on Friday as they had several opportunities to turn the game their way.
Stefanos Tsitsipas credited his stellar comeback win against Rafa Nadal in Wednesday's Australian Open quarter-final to his peace of mind, saying he had attained a state of "nirvana" during the match despite falling back by two sets.
Australians can expect a backlash from the top ranked Test side in the world, according to former captain Ricky Ponting.
Ajinkya Rahane said it is a proud moment for him to captain India ahead of the the second Test match against Australia, starting in Melbourne, from Saturday.
Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.
Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Dominic Thiem will clash with Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of the Australian Open. The Austrian made the title round with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) victory Germany's Alexander Zverev in the second semi-final at Melbourne Park on Friday. Djokovic beat great rival Roger Federer 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 in the first semi-final on Thursday.
In all likelihood, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane would get another chance but over the past two years, his inconsistency has hurt this team badly.
Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 90 before a collective effort by the Indian bowlers gave the visitors a resounding start in the Twenty20 series against Australia with a 37-run victory in the first match in Adelaide, on Tuesday.
Australia's Test captain Tim Paine admitted the series defeat to India two years ago still 'grinds' him, but pointed out that the hosts boast of a better all-round side this time around.
Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.
'I have been serving well, starting to create damage with the forehand. Hitting serve on one shot, I think'
Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this year's Wimbledon drawing level with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
The volatile 17th seed had a quiet evening by his standards in his opening match on Monday, with just the one violation for unsportsmanlike behaviour when he asked spectator, in no uncertain terms, to be quiet while he was serving.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
Ferguson, who will need five to six weeks to recover, is returning to New Zealand and a replacement for him will be named on Tuesday, coach Gary Stead told reporters on Monday.
The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru.
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