<p>Coco Gauff`s Wimbledon challenge came unstuck in the third round on Saturday when she was beaten by familiar foe Amanda Anisimova 6-7(4) 6-2 6-1 in an all-American showdown. The two Florida-based players had made their way through the junior ranks at the same time, with Anisimova thrashing Gauff to win the U.S. Open junior title in 2017.</p>

<p>Hence when the duo walked on to Centre Court on the sixth day of these championships, they were already all too familiar with each other`s strengths and weaknesses.</p>

<p>Yet during the opening exchanges, 11th seed Gauff threatened to wallop Anisimova as she had two break points to go 4-0 up. An error from the 18-year-old Gauff and a smash from her opponent kept 20th seed Anisimova alive in that game.</p>

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<p>From then on, Anisimova began to work her way back into the contest, winning the next four games to nudge 4-3 ahead in what turned out to be a tight, yet topsy-turvy, first set.</p>

<p>When Anisimova smacked a forehand into the net to surrender the opening set, Gauff shook Centre Court with a roar of "Come on".</p>

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<p>At that stage, only one point separated the two players with Gauff having bagged 51 of the 101 points contested.<br />
But Anisimova refused to roll over and, despite an early exchange of breaks in the second set, she jumped ahead 3-1.</p>

<p>From then on, she was determined to make her debut on tennis`s most famous stage a day to remember. A backhand winner sealed the win and condemned Gauff to her earliest defeat at Wimbledon. Anisimova will meet Serena Williams`s conqueror Harmony Tan for a place in the quarter-finals.</p>


Coco Gauff`s Wimbledon challenge came unstuck in the third round on Saturday when she was beaten by familiar foe Amanda Anisimova 6-7(4) 6-2 6-1 in an all-American showdown.

Coco Gauff`s Wimbledon challenge came unstuck in the third round on Saturday when she was beaten by familiar foe Amanda Anisimova 6-7(4) 6-2 6-1 in an all-American showdown. The two Florida-based players had made their way through the junior ranks at the same time, with Anisimova thrashing Gauff to win the U.S. Open junior title in 2017. Hence when the duo walked on to Centre Court on the sixth day of these championships, they were already all too familiar with each other`s strengths and weaknesses. Yet during the opening exchanges, 11th seed Gauff threatened to wallop Anisimova as she had two break points to go 4-0 up. An error from the 18-year-old Gauff and a smash from her opponent kept 20th seed Anisimova alive in that game. Also Read: Serena conqueror Harmony Tan crushes Katie Boulter to make last 16 at Wimbledon 2022 From then on, Anisimova began to work her way back into the contest, winning the next four games to nudge 4-3 ahead in what turned out to be a tight, yet topsy-turvy, first set. When Anisimova smacked a forehand into the net to surrender the opening set, Gauff shook Centre Court with a roar of "Come on". Also Read: Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus Williams to resist At that stage, only one point separated the two players with Gauff having bagged 51 of the 101 points contested. But Anisimova refused to roll over and, despite an early exchange of breaks in the second set, she jumped ahead 3-1. From then on, she was determined to make her debut on tennis`s most famous stage a day to remember. A backhand winner sealed the win and condemned Gauff to her earliest defeat at Wimbledon. Anisimova will meet Serena Williams`s conqueror Harmony Tan for a place in the quarter-finals.

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff bows out of Wimbledon 2022 after defeat against Amanda Anisimova

<p>Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise. Salah will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool's history after penning a new three-year deal with a salary of reportedly more than £350,000 per week.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old has been one of Liverpool's best players since joining the club from Italian Club AS Roma in 2017. He has been scoring goals consistently and is already among the all-time top-scorers for Liverpool. Salah was in talks with Liverpool for several months as his contract was nearing its end.</p>

<p>However, the Egyptian was demanding a huge pay rise which made it difficult for Liverpool to decide on extending his contract. His previous contract was set to expire next year but Salah has now penned a deal which will keep him at Liverpool till 2025 making him the highest-earning player in their squad at present.</p>

<p>Reacting to Salah's contract extension at Liverpool, Manchester United legend Neville suggested the star forward had 'played' the club and hinted that Salah, who had initially refused to sign a contract extension, did so to get a lucrative contract from the club.</p>

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<p>"Salah has played them hasn't he," Neville wrote in a cheeky tweet adding two laughing&nbsp;and a wink emoji.</p>

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<p>Salah was reportedly holidaying in Mykonos amid the ongoing break and the Liverpool executives flew to the island in Greece to negotiate the contract extension with the star forward. Liverpool eventually had to bow down to Salah's demands despite their strict wage structure and fears that his new contract might propel other top players in the team to demand similar wages.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-netherlands-footballer-vera-pauw-reveals-she-was-raped-during-her-playing-days-493919">Former Netherlands footballer Vera Pauw reveals she was raped during her playing days</a></p>

<p>However, Liverpool had little choice when it came to extending Salah's contract considering they have already let go of Sadio Mane, who was one of the club's best forwards along with the Egyptian. Mane joined Bayern Munich this summer after Liverpool failed to agree a contract extension with him due to his high wage demands.</p>


Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has taken a dig at arch-rivals Liverpool after the club extended Mohammed Salah's contract, offering him a new three-year contract with a staggering pay rise. Salah will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool's history after penning a new three-year deal with a salary of reportedly more than £350,000 per week. The 30-year-old has been one of Liverpool's best players since joining the club from Italian Club AS Roma in 2017. He has been scoring goals consistently and is already among the all-time top-scorers for Liverpool. Salah was in talks with Liverpool for several months as his contract was nearing its end. However, the Egyptian was demanding a huge pay rise which made it difficult for Liverpool to decide on extending his contract. His previous contract was set to expire next year but Salah has now penned a deal which will keep him at Liverpool till 2025 making him the highest-earning player in their squad at present. Reacting to Salah's contract extension at Liverpool, Manchester United legend Neville suggested the star forward had 'played' the club and hinted that Salah, who had initially refused to sign a contract extension, did so to get a lucrative contract from the club. Also Read: Lionel Messi's run at Paris Saint-Germain to end? Argentinian could follow Neymar out of club: Report "Salah has played them hasn't he," Neville wrote in a cheeky tweet adding two laughing and a wink emoji. Salah has played them hasn’t he — Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 2, 2022 × Salah was reportedly holidaying in Mykonos amid the ongoing break and the Liverpool executives flew to the island in Greece to negotiate the contract extension with the star forward. Liverpool eventually had to bow down to Salah's demands despite their strict wage structure and fears that his new contract might propel other top players in the team to demand similar wages. Also Read: Former Netherlands footballer Vera Pauw reveals she was raped during her playing days However, Liverpool had little choice when it came to extending Salah's contract considering they have already let go of Sadio Mane, who was one of the club's best forwards along with the Egyptian. Mane joined Bayern Munich this summer after Liverpool failed to agree a contract extension with him due to his high wage demands.

'He has played them': Gary Neville cheekily reacts to Mohammed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool

<p>Former Netherlands international Vera Pauw said on Friday she was sexually abused by three men employed within Dutch football when she was a player, which she has recently reported to the police feeling that she got no support from the Dutch FA (KNVB).</p>

<p>The 59-year-old Pauw, who is now the Ireland women`s national team coach, played for the Netherlands from 1984-1998. She then began her coaching career with Scotland women`s team, moving to coach the Netherlands in 2004 for six years.</p>

<p>"For 35 years I have kept a secret from the world, from my family, from my teammates... and, I can now accept, from myself," Pauw wrote in a statement published on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Even those closest to me have not known of the rape I endured at the hands of a prominent football official when I was a young player. Later two sexual assaults by two other men were added to this record."</p>

<p>All three men were employed within Dutch football at the time of the incidents, Pauw said. Pauw added that only those she trusted have known of the "systematic sexual abuse, abuse of power, bullying, intimidation, isolation and framing" she was exposed to as a player and coach in Dutch football.</p>

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<p>"For the past number of years I have tried to have my case heard in a fair and just manner by the football authorities in the Netherlands but to no avail.&nbsp;I can no longer share the silence,"&nbsp;Pauw said.</p>

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<p>Pauw said she made five reports to the Dutch FA and has recently reported her rape and sexual assaults to the Dutch police.</p>

<p>"That already feels like the beginning of the end for me but I know there will be more heartache to come. But (I) also hope that other young footballers and coaches who were exposed to anything like (what) I suffered will now feel brave enough to come forward and share their stories."</p>

<p>The Dutch FA said in a statement sent to Reuters that it was told by Pauw of her experiences last year, and together with her had decided to start an independent investigation.</p>

<p>"This investigation has shown that the KNVB should have done a number of things differently. Sadly, Vera in the past has been confronted with a number of errors of judgement and harmful remarks by (former) employees," it said.</p>

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<p>The KNVB added that the report also showed it had failed to adequately respond to first signals relating to sexual abuse given by Pauw in 2011. However, according to the KNVB, during last year`s investigation, Pauw had made it clear she did not want to follow up on the allegations about sexual abuse.</p>

<p>"We respected that choice. Our intention was to protect Vera", the KNVB said. "But we should have chosen a different path." The KNVB said it would try to implement the recommendations given in the report and would try to work out a form of compensation for Pauw.</p>


Former Netherlands international Vera Pauw said on Friday she was sexually abused by three men employed within Dutch football when she was a player, which she has recently reported to the police feeling that she got no support from the Dutch FA (KNVB).

Former Netherlands international Vera Pauw said on Friday she was sexually abused by three men employed within Dutch football when she was a player, which she has recently reported to the police feeling that she got no support from the Dutch FA (KNVB). The 59-year-old Pauw, who is now the Ireland women`s national team coach, played for the Netherlands from 1984-1998. She then began her coaching career with Scotland women`s team, moving to coach the Netherlands in 2004 for six years. "For 35 years I have kept a secret from the world, from my family, from my teammates... and, I can now accept, from myself," Pauw wrote in a statement published on Twitter. "Even those closest to me have not known of the rape I endured at the hands of a prominent football official when I was a young player. Later two sexual assaults by two other men were added to this record." All three men were employed within Dutch football at the time of the incidents, Pauw said. Pauw added that only those she trusted have known of the "systematic sexual abuse, abuse of power, bullying, intimidation, isolation and framing" she was exposed to as a player and coach in Dutch football. Also Read: EXPLAINED: FIFA's new high technology for offside calls at 2022 Qatar World Cup "For the past number of years I have tried to have my case heard in a fair and just manner by the football authorities in the Netherlands but to no avail. I can no longer share the silence," Pauw said. This has been the toughest thing in my life but, finally, I'm ready to move on and be proud of who I am Vera pic.twitter.com/27v25nFViP — Vera Pauw (@verapauw) July 1, 2022 × Pauw said she made five reports to the Dutch FA and has recently reported her rape and sexual assaults to the Dutch police. "That already feels like the beginning of the end for me but I know there will be more heartache to come. But (I) also hope that other young footballers and coaches who were exposed to anything like (what) I suffered will now feel brave enough to come forward and share their stories." The Dutch FA said in a statement sent to Reuters that it was told by Pauw of her experiences last year, and together with her had decided to start an independent investigation. "This investigation has shown that the KNVB should have done a number of things differently. Sadly, Vera in the past has been confronted with a number of errors of judgement and harmful remarks by (former) employees," it said. Also Read: Lionel Messi's run at Paris Saint-Germain to end? Argentinian could follow Neymar out of club: Report The KNVB added that the report also showed it had failed to adequately respond to first signals relating to sexual abuse given by Pauw in 2011. However, according to the KNVB, during last year`s investigation, Pauw had made it clear she did not want to follow up on the allegations about sexual abuse. "We respected that choice. Our intention was to protect Vera", the KNVB said. "But we should have chosen a different path." The KNVB said it would try to implement the recommendations given in the report and would try to work out a form of compensation for Pauw.

Former Netherlands footballer Vera Pauw reveals she was raped during her playing days

<p>Rishabh Pant broke the record for the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests as he slammed a brilliant hundred against England in the ongoing Edgbaston Test in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). Pant played a stunning knock of 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes as he took the England bowlers to the cleaners to help India recover from a poor start.</p>

<p>India were reduced to 98/5 at one stage in the game before Pant combined with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle to help the visitors bounce back from the poor start. While Pant slammed a fabulous knock of 146 runs, Jadeja scored a magnificent 104 off 194 balls to propel India to a strong total of 416 runs in their first innings.</p>

<p>Pant looked in brilliant touch en route to his amazing knock and went after England bowlers right from the word go. He also broke MS Dhoni's record for the fastest century by an Indian keeper-batter in Tests as he reached the triple-figure mark inside just 89 balls in Edgbaston.</p>

<p>Pant was lauded by many on Twitter for his fantastic knock with former India batter Virender Sehwag also heaping praise on him for his heroics. "Pant is in a league of his own. The most entertaining cricketer in the world, this is a special one," Sehwag had written for Pant in a tweet while sharing a meme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pant responded to Sehwag's message for him on Saturday (July 02) and called him one of the greatest. Pant has often been compared with Sehwag for his attacking and aggressive approach in Test cricket which is similar to the former India opener, who was one of the most destructive batters in the longest format during his playing days.</p>

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<p>"bhaiya .. love this. you are one of the greatest and one of the best," Pant wrote responding to Sehwag's tweet for him. Sehwag was quick to leave a reply for the Indian wicket-keeper batter and revealed he always believed Pant was destined to be a special player since he first saw him play.</p>

<p>"So proud of you. Since the first time I saw you, I knew you were going to be a special player, and so glad that the world has seen it now, will see many more," wrote Sehwag.</p>

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<p>After posting 416 runs on the board in their first innings, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah got the visitors off to a flying start with the ball durinG England's first innings. Bumrah cleaned up England opener Alex Lee on just 6 runs off 9 balls before dismissed Zak Crawley cheaply on 9 off 17 balls to reduce England to 27/2 inside just five overs. Indian bowlers will be looking to wrap up England's innings early to ensure India remain a strong position in the game.</p>


Rishabh Pant broke the record for the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests as he slammed a brilliant hundred against England in the ongoing Edgbaston Test in Birmingham on Friday (July 01).

Rishabh Pant broke the record for the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests as he slammed a brilliant hundred against England in the ongoing Edgbaston Test in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). Pant played a stunning knock of 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes as he took the England bowlers to the cleaners to help India recover from a poor start. India were reduced to 98/5 at one stage in the game before Pant combined with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle to help the visitors bounce back from the poor start. While Pant slammed a fabulous knock of 146 runs, Jadeja scored a magnificent 104 off 194 balls to propel India to a strong total of 416 runs in their first innings. Pant looked in brilliant touch en route to his amazing knock and went after England bowlers right from the word go. He also broke MS Dhoni's record for the fastest century by an Indian keeper-batter in Tests as he reached the triple-figure mark inside just 89 balls in Edgbaston. Pant was lauded by many on Twitter for his fantastic knock with former India batter Virender Sehwag also heaping praise on him for his heroics. "Pant is in a league of his own. The most entertaining cricketer in the world, this is a special one," Sehwag had written for Pant in a tweet while sharing a meme. Pant responded to Sehwag's message for him on Saturday (July 02) and called him one of the greatest. Pant has often been compared with Sehwag for his attacking and aggressive approach in Test cricket which is similar to the former India opener, who was one of the most destructive batters in the longest format during his playing days. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah creates world record, smashes Stuart Broad for most runs in a single over in Test cricket "bhaiya .. love this. you are one of the greatest and one of the best," Pant wrote responding to Sehwag's tweet for him. Sehwag was quick to leave a reply for the Indian wicket-keeper batter and revealed he always believed Pant was destined to be a special player since he first saw him play. "So proud of you. Since the first time I saw you, I knew you were going to be a special player, and so glad that the world has seen it now, will see many more," wrote Sehwag. So proud of you. Since the first time I saw you, I knew you were going to be a special player , and so glad that the world has seen it now , will see many more.... — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 2, 2022 × Also Read: Sachin, Harbhajan and others hail Ravindra Jadeja after splendid ton in Edgbaston Test against England After posting 416 runs on the board in their first innings, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah got the visitors off to a flying start with the ball durinG England's first innings. Bumrah cleaned up England opener Alex Lee on just 6 runs off 9 balls before dismissed Zak Crawley cheaply on 9 off 17 balls to reduce England to 27/2 inside just five overs. Indian bowlers will be looking to wrap up England's innings early to ensure India remain a strong position in the game.

'Knew you were going to be special': Sehwag responds to Pant after India batter calls him one of the best

<p>France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The 24-year-old Tan proved that her thrilling win over seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the opening round was no fluke and she has now won three straight Tour-level matches for the first time in her career.</p>

<p>"No I don`t believe it yet -- if I sleep a little bit, tomorrow maybe I will believe it, but it`s amazing," Tan said on court.<br />
"I think I like grass, I never play on this court but I like to play with slice and volley and everything with my game so I`m really happy.</p>

<p>"It was really emotional for the first round against Serena and after it was just playing match by match and today was really good tennis."</p>

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<p>Despite partisan support from the home crowd on Court two, Boulter failed to put up any resistance against Tan`s variety and superb court coverage and the world number 118 did not help her cause by committing 21 unforced errors.</p>

<p>After breaking Boulter`s serve twice, Tan sent down three aces in her fourth service game to bag the opening set in 27 minutes. The 115th-ranked Frenchwoman secured another early break in the second set, pulled off a "tweener" trick shot to break Boulter again and a third break sealed a one-sided contest.</p>

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<p>The big-smiling Tan did not allow Boulter a single look at her own delivery, hitting her slices to perfection to open up the court and hit 16 winners against just five unforced errors. She will next meet one of two Americans, either Coco Gauff or Amanda Anisimova, for a place in the quarter-finals.</p>


France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes.

France`s Harmony Tan continued her stellar Wimbledon debut on Saturday to book her maiden fourth-round spot at a Grand Slam, crushing Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The 24-year-old Tan proved that her thrilling win over seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the opening round was no fluke and she has now won three straight Tour-level matches for the first time in her career. "No I don`t believe it yet -- if I sleep a little bit, tomorrow maybe I will believe it, but it`s amazing," Tan said on court. "I think I like grass, I never play on this court but I like to play with slice and volley and everything with my game so I`m really happy. "It was really emotional for the first round against Serena and after it was just playing match by match and today was really good tennis." Also Read: Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus Williams to resist Despite partisan support from the home crowd on Court two, Boulter failed to put up any resistance against Tan`s variety and superb court coverage and the world number 118 did not help her cause by committing 21 unforced errors. After breaking Boulter`s serve twice, Tan sent down three aces in her fourth service game to bag the opening set in 27 minutes. The 115th-ranked Frenchwoman secured another early break in the second set, pulled off a "tweener" trick shot to break Boulter again and a third break sealed a one-sided contest. Also Read: 'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory The big-smiling Tan did not allow Boulter a single look at her own delivery, hitting her slices to perfection to open up the court and hit 16 winners against just five unforced errors. She will next meet one of two Americans, either Coco Gauff or Amanda Anisimova, for a place in the quarter-finals.

Serena conqueror Harmony Tan crushes Katie Boulter to make last 16 at Wimbledon 2022

<p>Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja notched up his maiden Test century overseas on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday (July 02). Jadeja slammed a brilliant knock of 104 runs off 194 balls and combined with centurion Rishabh Pant (146) to help India post a strong total of 416 runs on the board in their first innings.</p>

<p>India got off to a disastrous start after being asked to bat first by England in the all-important first Test. The visitors were reduced to 98/5 inside 28 overs before Pant and Jadeja joined forces to post a staggering 222-run stand for the sixth wicket. While Pant slammed a stunning 146 off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes, Jadeja smashed 13 fours en route to his 104-run knock.</p>

<p>While Pant was dismissed on 146 on Day 1 of the Test match, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 89 and went on to complete his hundred in the first session on Day 2. It was Jadeja's first-ever Test century overseas and the third hundred overall in his career in the whites.</p>

<p>The left-hander was lauded by many for his terrific knock as the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Wasim Jaffer among others took to Twitter to heap praise on the all-rounder, who has been a much-improved batter in the last few years.</p>

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<p><strong>Here's how Twitter lauded Ravindra Jadeja for his terrific ton against England:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is how Jadeja tackled the English bowling 😉 Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> 👏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/RICteCQRiO">pic.twitter.com/RICteCQRiO</a></p>
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<p>After Jadeja's departure on 375/9 on Day 2, India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah took charge and went after England pacer Stuart Broad towards the end of the visitors' innings. Bumrah got 35 runs off the over from Broad to create the record for most runs scored in a single over in Test cricket.</p>

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<p>29 runs off the 35 that came from the over were scored from Bumrah's bat while 6 runs came in the over from bye. With the help of centuries from Pant and Jadeja along with the cameo from Bumrah, India posted a strong total of 416 runs on the board and will be hoping to amass a healthy lead by bundling out the hosts cheaply in their first innings.</p>


Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja notched up his maiden Test century overseas on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday (July 02).

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja notched up his maiden Test century overseas on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday (July 02). Jadeja slammed a brilliant knock of 104 runs off 194 balls and combined with centurion Rishabh Pant (146) to help India post a strong total of 416 runs on the board in their first innings. India got off to a disastrous start after being asked to bat first by England in the all-important first Test. The visitors were reduced to 98/5 inside 28 overs before Pant and Jadeja joined forces to post a staggering 222-run stand for the sixth wicket. While Pant slammed a stunning 146 off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes, Jadeja smashed 13 fours en route to his 104-run knock. While Pant was dismissed on 146 on Day 1 of the Test match, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 89 and went on to complete his hundred in the first session on Day 2. It was Jadeja's first-ever Test century overseas and the third hundred overall in his career in the whites. The left-hander was lauded by many for his terrific knock as the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Wasim Jaffer among others took to Twitter to heap praise on the all-rounder, who has been a much-improved batter in the last few years. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah creates world record, smashes Stuart Broad for most runs in a single over in Test cricket Here's how Twitter lauded Ravindra Jadeja for his terrific ton against England: JADEJA that’s one of the best inn.. what a 100 .. Keep the flag high .. @imjadeja very proud of you — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 2, 2022 × Averaging 38 with the bat and 24 with the ball in Test cricket after 60 test matches, arguably one of the greatest spin bowling all-rounder to have played the game, Ravindra Jadeja. An outstanding 100 this. — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) July 2, 2022 × Played Jadeja. The joy on the face of his team mates said it all. — Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 2, 2022 × This is how Jadeja tackled the English bowling 😉 Well played @imjadeja 👏🏽 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/RICteCQRiO — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 2, 2022 × Super stuff Jaddu. What a special innings! @imjadeja#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/vAXwonZ1nI — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 2, 2022 × After Jadeja's departure on 375/9 on Day 2, India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah took charge and went after England pacer Stuart Broad towards the end of the visitors' innings. Bumrah got 35 runs off the over from Broad to create the record for most runs scored in a single over in Test cricket. Also Read: Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma! Wasim Jaffer names India's best Test batsman at present 29 runs off the 35 that came from the over were scored from Bumrah's bat while 6 runs came in the over from bye. With the help of centuries from Pant and Jadeja along with the cameo from Bumrah, India posted a strong total of 416 runs on the board and will be hoping to amass a healthy lead by bundling out the hosts cheaply in their first innings.

Sachin, Harbhajan and others hail Ravindra Jadeja after splendid ton in Edgbaston Test against England

<p>The sight of the All England Club`s manicured lawns proved irresistible for Venus Williams as the multiple Grand Slam champion made an unexpected - and winning - return after almost a year off the court to play at Wimbledon on Friday.</p>

<p>The 42-year-old American, inspired by the sight of younger sister Serena earlier in the week, stepped back onto the court alongside Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles thanks to a wildcard entry and promptly booked a spot in the second round.</p>

<p>"I had no plan to play. I saw the grass and I got excited," Williams said after she and her British partner secured a 6-3 6-7(7) 6-3 win over Alicja Rosolska and Michael Venus.</p>

<p>"I was at the French Open, it`s a beautiful event, but my heart didn`t beat the same way. Not that I could play but ... I had no plans. That`s why I was asking (Murray) last minute."</p>

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<p>Murray is a two-time winner of the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon, but this is a title Williams has never claimed in her storied career.</p>

<p>In addition to her seven singles grand slam titles, Williams has won all four grand slam doubles titles - including six at Wimbledon - and the mixed doubles at the Australian and French Open.</p>

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<p>"It`s one of the only ones I haven`t won, so I usually put a little more priority here," she said.</p>

<p>"It was definitely super last minute. Just inspired by Serena. Like I said, it was amazing. I just was so happy to have so much help today."</p>

<p>Williams was playing for the first time since losing to Su-wei Hsieh in the first round of the Chicago Women`s Open last August and recently posted training footage online. But she remained coy about her plans beyond Wimbledon. "You never know where I`ll pop up," she said.</p>


The sight of the All England Club`s manicured lawns proved irresistible for Venus Williams as the multiple Grand Slam champion made an unexpected - and winning - return after almost a year off the court to play at Wimbledon on Friday.

The sight of the All England Club`s manicured lawns proved irresistible for Venus Williams as the multiple Grand Slam champion made an unexpected - and winning - return after almost a year off the court to play at Wimbledon on Friday. The 42-year-old American, inspired by the sight of younger sister Serena earlier in the week, stepped back onto the court alongside Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles thanks to a wildcard entry and promptly booked a spot in the second round. "I had no plan to play. I saw the grass and I got excited," Williams said after she and her British partner secured a 6-3 6-7(7) 6-3 win over Alicja Rosolska and Michael Venus. "I was at the French Open, it`s a beautiful event, but my heart didn`t beat the same way. Not that I could play but ... I had no plans. That`s why I was asking (Murray) last minute." Also Read: 'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory Murray is a two-time winner of the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon, but this is a title Williams has never claimed in her storied career. In addition to her seven singles grand slam titles, Williams has won all four grand slam doubles titles - including six at Wimbledon - and the mixed doubles at the Australian and French Open. Also Read: Serena Williams' Wimbledon dream ends: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great "It`s one of the only ones I haven`t won, so I usually put a little more priority here," she said. "It was definitely super last minute. Just inspired by Serena. Like I said, it was amazing. I just was so happy to have so much help today." Williams was playing for the first time since losing to Su-wei Hsieh in the first round of the Chicago Women`s Open last August and recently posted training footage online. But she remained coy about her plans beyond Wimbledon. "You never know where I`ll pop up," she said.

Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus Williams to resist

<p>India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah created a new world record in Test cricket as he went bonkers with the bat towards the end of India's first innings on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Bumrah launched an all-out attack against England pacer Stuart Broad and created the world record for most runs in a single over in Test cricket with 35 runs off it.</p>

<p>Bumrah, who is leading India in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Edgbaston Test, is the first fast bowler since the legendary Kapil Dev to captain the national team in the longest format. He came out to bat at number 10 during India's first innings and went on to play a sensational cameo.</p>

<p>Bumrah attacked Broad in the 84th over of India's innings as he started the over with a four before the England pacer bowled a short ball which flew over wicket-keeper Sam Billings' head and raced away to the boundary to hand India 5 extra runs. Bumrah slammed a six off the next one which was a no-ball and followed it up with three back-to-back fours off the next three balls. He then clubbed a six off the penultimate delivery from Broad before taking a single to end the over.</p>

<p>While Broad conceded 35 runs off the over to bowl the most expensive over in Test history, Bumrah scored 29 runs off it and broke Brian Lara's record for scoring most runs in a single over in Tests. Lara had smashed 28 runs in an over from Robin Peterson against South Africa in 2003.</p>

<p><strong>Here is a look at batters with most runs in a single over in Tests:</strong></p>

<p>35 Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah off Stuart&nbsp;Broad Birmingham 2022*<br />
28 Brian Lara off Robin Peterson Johannesburg 2003<br />
28 George Bailey off James Anderson Perth 2013<br />
28 Keshav Maharaj off Joe Root Port Elizabeth 2020</p>

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<p>Bumrah remained unbeaten on 31 off just 16 balls as his sensational cameo helped India reach a strong total of 416 runs in their first innings against the host. The Indian skipper's&nbsp;31-run-knock was laced with 4 fours and 2 sixes as he took Broad to the cleaners reminding him of the horrors of the 2007 T20 World Cup where Yuvraj Singh smashed 36 runs off an over from him to create the record for most runs in a single over in T20Is.</p>

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India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah created a new world record in Test cricket as he went bonkers with the bat towards the end of India's first innings on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah created a new world record in Test cricket as he went bonkers with the bat towards the end of India's first innings on Day 2 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Bumrah launched an all-out attack against England pacer Stuart Broad and created the world record for most runs in a single over in Test cricket with 35 runs off it. Bumrah, who is leading India in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Edgbaston Test, is the first fast bowler since the legendary Kapil Dev to captain the national team in the longest format. He came out to bat at number 10 during India's first innings and went on to play a sensational cameo. Bumrah attacked Broad in the 84th over of India's innings as he started the over with a four before the England pacer bowled a short ball which flew over wicket-keeper Sam Billings' head and raced away to the boundary to hand India 5 extra runs. Bumrah slammed a six off the next one which was a no-ball and followed it up with three back-to-back fours off the next three balls. He then clubbed a six off the penultimate delivery from Broad before taking a single to end the over. While Broad conceded 35 runs off the over to bowl the most expensive over in Test history, Bumrah scored 29 runs off it and broke Brian Lara's record for scoring most runs in a single over in Tests. Lara had smashed 28 runs in an over from Robin Peterson against South Africa in 2003. Here is a look at batters with most runs in a single over in Tests: 35 Jasprit Bumrah off Stuart Broad Birmingham 2022* 28 Brian Lara off Robin Peterson Johannesburg 2003 28 George Bailey off James Anderson Perth 2013 28 Keshav Maharaj off Joe Root Port Elizabeth 2020 BOOM BOOM BUMRAH IS ON FIRE WITH THE BAT runs came from that Broad over The most expensive over in the history of Test cricket Tune in to Sony Six (ENG), Sony Ten 3 (HIN) & Sony Ten 4 (TAM/TEL) - https://t.co/tsfQJW6cGi#ENGvINDLIVEonSonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Hm1M2O8wM1 — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 2, 2022 × Also Read: Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma! Wasim Jaffer names India's best Test batsman at present Bumrah remained unbeaten on 31 off just 16 balls as his sensational cameo helped India reach a strong total of 416 runs in their first innings against the host. The Indian skipper's 31-run-knock was laced with 4 fours and 2 sixes as he took Broad to the cleaners reminding him of the horrors of the 2007 T20 World Cup where Yuvraj Singh smashed 36 runs off an over from him to create the record for most runs in a single over in T20Is.

Jasprit Bumrah creates world record, smashes Stuart Broad for most runs in a single over in Test cricket

<p>Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been enjoying a dominant season this year having already won the Australian Open and French Open. Despite struggling with a chronic foot injury, Nadal has been on top of his game and has looked unstoppable at times.</p>

<p>Nadal is currently suffering from the Mueller Weiss syndrome and has had to battle intense pain to win the first two Grand Slams of the year. He had undergone a pulse radiofrequency treatment before deciding to take part in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he has been brilliant so far.</p>

<p>Nadal opened up on his horrific foot injury after his win over Berankis which confirmed his spot in the third round at Wimbledon 2022. The Spaniard went on to make a shocking revelation and said he was 'close to' considering retirement just a couple of weeks ago when is was contemplating if he should take part in Wimbledon.</p>

<p>"My philosophy is couple of weeks ago I was close to it [retirement]," Nadal said. "Now I don't feel that way (smiling). That's my philosophy, no?" - said Nadal as he opened up on considering retirement a few weeks ago.</p>

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<p>However, the tennis great insisted he has never feared the fact that one day he will have to quit the spot that is an important part of his life. Nadal said he is not worried about his retirement and is happy with his life outside of tennis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have been happy outside of tennis, without a doubt. I have a lot of things that I like to do away from tennis, so I am not worried about that. But, of course, when that day arrives, going to be a change. All the changes in this life takes a while. You need to adapt to the changes, no," said Nadal.</p>

<p>"But it's normal that the people talk about retirement of the great athletes because in some way the athletes that have been for such a long time in the top of the game, even more in more popular sports, become part of the life of so many people. Happens to me the same with some football players, with golf players. I mean, for example, person that I love to see, Tiger Woods playing. Now I'm not able to see Tiger Woods playing that often. In some way, that's a change in my life, too," added the 22-time Grand Slam champion.</p>

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<p>Nadal had pipped his arch-rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to become the most successful player in tennis history when he clinched the Australian Open title earlier this year to bag his 21st Grand Slam crown. Nadal (22) now has two more Grand Slams than Djokovic and Federer, who are tied on 20 each.</p>

<p>Nadal is chasing an elusive 23rd Grand Slam title at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 and will be hoping to give his all when he meets 27th seed&nbsp;Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the competition on Saturday (July 02).</p>


Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash.

Rafael Nadal continued his exceptional run in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 on Thursday (June 30) as he got the better of Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis in his second-round clash. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been enjoying a dominant season this year having already won the Australian Open and French Open. Despite struggling with a chronic foot injury, Nadal has been on top of his game and has looked unstoppable at times. Nadal is currently suffering from the Mueller Weiss syndrome and has had to battle intense pain to win the first two Grand Slams of the year. He had undergone a pulse radiofrequency treatment before deciding to take part in the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 where he has been brilliant so far. Nadal opened up on his horrific foot injury after his win over Berankis which confirmed his spot in the third round at Wimbledon 2022. The Spaniard went on to make a shocking revelation and said he was 'close to' considering retirement just a couple of weeks ago when is was contemplating if he should take part in Wimbledon. "My philosophy is couple of weeks ago I was close to it [retirement]," Nadal said. "Now I don't feel that way (smiling). That's my philosophy, no?" - said Nadal as he opened up on considering retirement a few weeks ago. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz moves into 4th round with comfortable win over Oscar Otte However, the tennis great insisted he has never feared the fact that one day he will have to quit the spot that is an important part of his life. Nadal said he is not worried about his retirement and is happy with his life outside of tennis. "I have been happy outside of tennis, without a doubt. I have a lot of things that I like to do away from tennis, so I am not worried about that. But, of course, when that day arrives, going to be a change. All the changes in this life takes a while. You need to adapt to the changes, no," said Nadal. "But it's normal that the people talk about retirement of the great athletes because in some way the athletes that have been for such a long time in the top of the game, even more in more popular sports, become part of the life of so many people. Happens to me the same with some football players, with golf players. I mean, for example, person that I love to see, Tiger Woods playing. Now I'm not able to see Tiger Woods playing that often. In some way, that's a change in my life, too," added the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Also Read: Novak Djokovic schools Miomir Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon last 16 again Nadal had pipped his arch-rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to become the most successful player in tennis history when he clinched the Australian Open title earlier this year to bag his 21st Grand Slam crown. Nadal (22) now has two more Grand Slams than Djokovic and Federer, who are tied on 20 each. Nadal is chasing an elusive 23rd Grand Slam title at the ongoing Wimbledon 2022 and will be hoping to give his all when he meets 27th seed Lorenzo Sonego in the third round of the competition on Saturday (July 02).

'I was close': Rafael Nadal makes shocking retirement admission after Wimbledon 2nd round victory

<p>Team India were in a spot of bother on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01) after losing half their side for 98 runs inside just 28 overs. However, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja turned out to be the saviours for the visitors with a brilliant partnership of 222 runs for the sixth wicket to help India bounce back from a poor start.</p>

<p>Pant was the stand-out performer with the bat for India on Day 1 as he continued his exploits in the whites. The left-hand dasher, who is known for his attacking approach irrespective of the format, slammed the England bowlers to all parts of the ground en route to a stunning knock of 146 runs off 111 balls.</p>

<p>Pant went after the England bowlers right from the start of his innings despite India being under pressure. He notched up his century off just 89 balls to slam the fastest hundred by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests. His 146-run-knock was laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was sent back by Joe Root on 146, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to help India post 338/7 on Day 1.</p>

<p>Following the conclusion of the day's play, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer labelled Pant as India's best Test batsman at present. During a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, Jaffer was asked if he believes Pant is currently India's best batter in the longest format. The former India batter had a firm response.</p>

<p>"Yes definitely. The way he has played some knocks of late, you can definitely call him India's best Test batter at the moment," he said.</p>

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<p>Jaffer also went on to explain how Pant's knock and his 222-run stand with Jadeja has put India ahead in the all-important fifth Test against England. Jaffer said the knock will go down as one of Pant's greatest if India go on to win the game and clinch the series 3-1.</p>

<p>"Yes. Not only his knock but also the partnership with Ravindra Jadeja was incredible. If India wins this Test, I think it will be one of Pant's best Test innings," said Jaffer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Especially in conditions like England, where you know the bowler is bowling well, then it becomes important to disturb his (bowler’s) line and length. I keep trying that I do not play in the same manner so that the bowler gets mentally disturbed," he added.</p>

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<p>India will look to go close to the 400-run mark on Day 2 to ensure they have a strong total on the board for England to chase in their first innings. The Indian bowlers, on the other hand, will be hopeful of bundling out the hosts quickly. If India manage to draw or win the Edgbaston Test, it will be their first series victory in England since 2007.</p>


Team India were in a spot of bother on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01) after losing half their side for 98 runs inside just 28 overs.

Team India were in a spot of bother on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01) after losing half their side for 98 runs inside just 28 overs. However, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja turned out to be the saviours for the visitors with a brilliant partnership of 222 runs for the sixth wicket to help India bounce back from a poor start. Pant was the stand-out performer with the bat for India on Day 1 as he continued his exploits in the whites. The left-hand dasher, who is known for his attacking approach irrespective of the format, slammed the England bowlers to all parts of the ground en route to a stunning knock of 146 runs off 111 balls. Pant went after the England bowlers right from the start of his innings despite India being under pressure. He notched up his century off just 89 balls to slam the fastest hundred by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests. His 146-run-knock was laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was sent back by Joe Root on 146, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to help India post 338/7 on Day 1. Following the conclusion of the day's play, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer labelled Pant as India's best Test batsman at present. During a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, Jaffer was asked if he believes Pant is currently India's best batter in the longest format. The former India batter had a firm response. "Yes definitely. The way he has played some knocks of late, you can definitely call him India's best Test batter at the moment," he said. Also Read: 'In a league of his own': Sachin, Sehwag hail Pant after magnificent ton in 5th Test against England Jaffer also went on to explain how Pant's knock and his 222-run stand with Jadeja has put India ahead in the all-important fifth Test against England. Jaffer said the knock will go down as one of Pant's greatest if India go on to win the game and clinch the series 3-1. "Yes. Not only his knock but also the partnership with Ravindra Jadeja was incredible. If India wins this Test, I think it will be one of Pant's best Test innings," said Jaffer. "Especially in conditions like England, where you know the bowler is bowling well, then it becomes important to disturb his (bowler’s) line and length. I keep trying that I do not play in the same manner so that the bowler gets mentally disturbed," he added. Also Read: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England India will look to go close to the 400-run mark on Day 2 to ensure they have a strong total on the board for England to chase in their first innings. The Indian bowlers, on the other hand, will be hopeful of bundling out the hosts quickly. If India manage to draw or win the Edgbaston Test, it will be their first series victory in England since 2007.

Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma! Wasim Jaffer names India's best Test batsman at present

<p>Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic moved into the second round of the Wimbledon 2022 mixed doubles event, here on Friday. Sania and Pavic, seeded sixth, beat the unseeded pair of Georgia`s Natela Dzalamidze and Spain`s David Vega Hernández 6-4, 3-6, 6(10)-6(3) in one hour and 58 minutes.</p>

<p>Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania and Pavic, one-half of the reigning men`s doubles Wimbledon champions, faced stiff resistance from their opponents but managed to break them in the eighth game.</p>

<p>From thereon, the Indian and her Croatian partner Pavic, also a Tokyo 2020 gold medallist, kept their cool to take the lead. The second set saw a closely fought contest in the early stages. However, Dzalamidze and Hernández broke Sania`s serve in the seventh game and rode the momentum to draw level.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2022-carlos-alcaraz-moves-into-4th-round-with-comfortable-win-over-oscar-otte-493778">Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz moves into 4th round with comfortable win over Oscar Otte</a></p>

<p>Both teams produced their best game in the deciding set and put up an entertaining spectacle. In the tenth game, the Indo-Croatian pair were on the verge of winning the match but their opponents saved four match points in the longest game of the contest.</p>

<p>Sania and Pavic stepped up their game in the super tiebreaker and raced to a healthy lead and eventually sealed their spot in the next round.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-schools-miomir-kecmanovic-to-reach-wimbledon-last-16-again-493710">Novak Djokovic schools Miomir Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon last 16 again</a></p>

<p>The 35-year-old Sania, who is playing her last season of professional tennis, is playing in her final Wimbledon tournament. Earlier, she was eliminated in the first round of the women`s doubles event on Wednesday.</p>


Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic moved into the second round of the Wimbledon 2022 mixed doubles event, here on Friday. Sania and Pavic, seeded sixth, beat the unseeded pair of Georgia`s Natela Dzalamidze and Spain`s David Vega Hernández 6-4, 3-6, 6(10)-6(3) in one hour and 58 minutes.

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic moved into the second round of the Wimbledon 2022 mixed doubles event, here on Friday. Sania and Pavic, seeded sixth, beat the unseeded pair of Georgia`s Natela Dzalamidze and Spain`s David Vega Hernández 6-4, 3-6, 6(10)-6(3) in one hour and 58 minutes. Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania and Pavic, one-half of the reigning men`s doubles Wimbledon champions, faced stiff resistance from their opponents but managed to break them in the eighth game. From thereon, the Indian and her Croatian partner Pavic, also a Tokyo 2020 gold medallist, kept their cool to take the lead. The second set saw a closely fought contest in the early stages. However, Dzalamidze and Hernández broke Sania`s serve in the seventh game and rode the momentum to draw level. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz moves into 4th round with comfortable win over Oscar Otte Both teams produced their best game in the deciding set and put up an entertaining spectacle. In the tenth game, the Indo-Croatian pair were on the verge of winning the match but their opponents saved four match points in the longest game of the contest. Sania and Pavic stepped up their game in the super tiebreaker and raced to a healthy lead and eventually sealed their spot in the next round. Also Read: Novak Djokovic schools Miomir Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon last 16 again The 35-year-old Sania, who is playing her last season of professional tennis, is playing in her final Wimbledon tournament. Earlier, she was eliminated in the first round of the women`s doubles event on Wednesday.

Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advance to second round of mixed doubles at Wimbledon 2022

<p>Rishabh Pant once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best batters in Test cricket at present. The Indian wicket-keeper batter played a destructive knock on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It was an emphatic batting display from the left-hander, who single-handedly took apart the England bowling attack.</p>

<p>India got off to a poor start in the crucial Test match after being asked to bat first by England as the visitors were reduced to 98/5 inside 28 overs. However, Pant combined with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to rescue India's sinking ship and take their team to a strong total.</p>

<p>Pant notched up his century off just 89 balls en route to a fabulous knock of 146 runs off just 111 deliveries laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. He was the destructor-in-chief during the 222-run stand between him and Jadeja for the sixth wicket. Pant played one of the best knocks of his Test career, earning praise from all corners for his heroics.</p>

<p>While former India batter Virender Sehwag, who was known for his aggressive approach irrespective of formats during his playing days, called Pant in a league of his own, the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Wasim Jaffer among others heaped praise on the Team India star, who has stamped his authority in Test cricket with his attacking style.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-breaks-ms-dhonis-record-with-stunning-century-in-edgbaston-test-against-england-493771">Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England</a></p>

<p><strong>Here's how Twitter reacted to Rishabh Pant's heroics against England at Edgbaston:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pant is in a league of his own.<br />
The most entertaining cricketer in the world, this is a special one. <a href="https://t.co/PgGTjgxUd9">pic.twitter.com/PgGTjgxUd9</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Simply awesome <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>!<br />
Well done.<br />
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Crucial innings by <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a>. Rotated the strike well and played some amazing shots.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/9ACuhVlGTT">pic.twitter.com/9ACuhVlGTT</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1542914177718796291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Super stuff <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> Easily the best WK batter in Tests right now <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ue7CqWPtBJ">pic.twitter.com/Ue7CqWPtBJ</a></p>
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1542911582677544961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> simply amazing</p>
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19/status/1542916850782289920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Special exhibition of test match batting under pressure .<a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> ..can't get better then this ..get to 375 tmrw ..</p>
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/1542977334285725697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-plots-indias-fight-back-with-game-changing-ton-against-england-on-day-1-493708">Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton against England on Day 1</a></p>

<p>Pant went on to break MS Dhoni's record for the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests with his 89-ball hundred against England on Friday. Dhoni had slammed a ton off 93 balls against Pakistan in a Test match in Faisalabad back in 2006.</p>

<p>Pant has scored four centuries in his Test career so far and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most tons by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests. Dhoni retired from the game with five centuries to his name in the longest format.</p>

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Rishabh Pant once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best batters in Test cricket at present. The Indian wicket-keeper batter played a destructive knock on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Rishabh Pant once again proved why he is regarded as one of the best batters in Test cricket at present. The Indian wicket-keeper batter played a destructive knock on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It was an emphatic batting display from the left-hander, who single-handedly took apart the England bowling attack. India got off to a poor start in the crucial Test match after being asked to bat first by England as the visitors were reduced to 98/5 inside 28 overs. However, Pant combined with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to rescue India's sinking ship and take their team to a strong total. Pant notched up his century off just 89 balls en route to a fabulous knock of 146 runs off just 111 deliveries laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. He was the destructor-in-chief during the 222-run stand between him and Jadeja for the sixth wicket. Pant played one of the best knocks of his Test career, earning praise from all corners for his heroics. While former India batter Virender Sehwag, who was known for his aggressive approach irrespective of formats during his playing days, called Pant in a league of his own, the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Wasim Jaffer among others heaped praise on the Team India star, who has stamped his authority in Test cricket with his attacking style. Also Read: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England Here's how Twitter reacted to Rishabh Pant's heroics against England at Edgbaston: Pant is in a league of his own. The most entertaining cricketer in the world, this is a special one. pic.twitter.com/PgGTjgxUd9 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 1, 2022 × Simply awesome @RishabhPant17! Well done. Crucial innings by @imjadeja. Rotated the strike well and played some amazing shots.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/9ACuhVlGTT — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 1, 2022 × Super stuff @RishabhPant17 Easily the best WK batter in Tests right now #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Ue7CqWPtBJ — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 1, 2022 × @RishabhPant17 simply amazing — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) July 1, 2022 × Special exhibition of test match batting under pressure .@RishabhPant17 @imjadeja ..can't get better then this ..get to 375 tmrw .. — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 1, 2022 × Also Read: Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton against England on Day 1 Pant went on to break MS Dhoni's record for the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests with his 89-ball hundred against England on Friday. Dhoni had slammed a ton off 93 balls against Pakistan in a Test match in Faisalabad back in 2006. Pant has scored four centuries in his Test career so far and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most tons by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in Tests. Dhoni retired from the game with five centuries to his name in the longest format.

'In a league of his own': Sachin, Sehwag hail Rishabh Pant after magnificent ton in 5th Test against England

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