India defeated Ireland by 4 runs in a thrilling encounter in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson starred with the bat as the duo played brilliant knocks to help India post a strong total of 225 runs on the board, batting first. While it was expected to be a tricky run-chase for the hosts, they came all guns blazing against the Indian bowlers and almost chased down the target before eventually falling short.

It was a terrific batting performance from India as Samson and Hooda took the Ireland bowlers to the cleaners. While Samson opened the batting with Ishan Kishan in the absence of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hooda came out to bat at number three after playing a match-winning knock as an opener in the series-opener.

Hooda continued his purple patch to notch up his maiden century in T20Is en route to a stunning knock of 104 runs off 57 balls laced with 6 sixes and 9 fours. Samson too looked in splendid touch as he slammed 77 runs off 42 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 9 fours. The duo put on a 176-run stand for the second wicket - the highest partnership for Inda for any wicket in T20Is.

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Following the duo's heroics against Ireland, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded both Samson and Hooda for their impressive knocks. The cricketer-turned commentator said the selectors' headache has turned into a migraine after their stellar show in the second T20I.

"And after that Hooda &amp; Samson show. Selectors’ headache has nicely turned into a migraine," Manjrekar tweeted referring to the intense competition for spots in the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.

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India's 2-0 series win over Ireland had a lot of positives as the Men in Blue continue their preparations for the T20 World Cup in Australia this year. The series was always going to be a test of India's benchstrength as a several first-choice players missed the two-match rubber with the Test squad in England simultaneously.

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While Hooda turned out to be India's top-perfomer with the bat, Samson too impressed in his solitary appereance in the series. Young pace sensation Umran Malik also made his India&nbsp;debut in the series and played both games. With more series lined up in the future, the selectors will be keen to keep an eye on the players who have been making waves with their performances consistently ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.

India defeated Ireland by 4 runs in a thrilling encounter in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson starred with the bat as the duo played brilliant knocks to help India post a strong total of 225 runs on the board, batting first.

India defeated Ireland by 4 runs in a thrilling encounter in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson starred with the bat as the duo played brilliant knocks to help India post a strong total of 225 runs on the board, batting first. While it was expected to be a tricky run-chase for the hosts, they came all guns blazing against the Indian bowlers and almost chased down the target before eventually falling short. It was a terrific batting performance from India as Samson and Hooda took the Ireland bowlers to the cleaners. While Samson opened the batting with Ishan Kishan in the absence of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hooda came out to bat at number three after playing a match-winning knock as an opener in the series-opener. Hooda continued his purple patch to notch up his maiden century in T20Is en route to a stunning knock of 104 runs off 57 balls laced with 6 sixes and 9 fours. Samson too looked in splendid touch as he slammed 77 runs off 42 balls with the help of 4 sixes and 9 fours. The duo put on a 176-run stand for the second wicket - the highest partnership for Inda for any wicket in T20Is. Also Read: Deepak Hooda's maiden century helps India beat Ireland by 4 runs in 2nd T20I, seal series 2-0 Following the duo's heroics against Ireland, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded both Samson and Hooda for their impressive knocks. The cricketer-turned commentator said the selectors' headache has turned into a migraine after their stellar show in the second T20I. "And after that Hooda & Samson show. Selectors’ headache has nicely turned into a migraine," Manjrekar tweeted referring to the intense competition for spots in the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. And after that Hooda & Samson show. Selectors’ headache has nicely turned into a migraine.#T20WorldCup — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 28, 2022 × India's 2-0 series win over Ireland had a lot of positives as the Men in Blue continue their preparations for the T20 World Cup in Australia this year. The series was always going to be a test of India's benchstrength as a several first-choice players missed the two-match rubber with the Test squad in England simultaneously. Also Read: WATCH - Fans throw punches at each other as fight breaks out during Headingley Test While Hooda turned out to be India's top-perfomer with the bat, Samson too impressed in his solitary appereance in the series. Young pace sensation Umran Malik also made his India debut in the series and played both games. With more series lined up in the future, the selectors will be keen to keep an eye on the players who have been making waves with their performances consistently ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.

'Selectors' headache turned into a migraine': Manjrekar reacts to Hooda, Samson's heroics against Ireland

A bid to replace ball boys and girls with dogs at Wimbledon failed miserably as the pooches refused to give the ball back in time despite being trained for the same. Ball boys and girls have been traditionally used at the Wimbledon for several decades now and the trend continues in the ongoing edition of the prestigious tournament. The organisers were keen on experimenting to see if dogs can do a job as an apt replacement for ball boys and girls but the experiment failed.

The dogs were trained at the Wilton Tennis Club in London where they underwent speed and agility tests among others, as per a report in Daily Star. The dogs were also trained to run up and down across the court and high jump over the nets. However, the experiment didn't yield desired results as the organisers decided humans were quick and batter.

Dogs were also trained to fetch the tennis ball swiftly and hand it back in time but they often refused to give the ball back, Thus, it was decided that the pooches are not ideal to replace the ball boys and girls, who are far more effective. Martin Schiller, the coordinator of the&nbsp;Wilton Tennis Club, revealed the dogs were excellent at fetching the ball quickly but were not so keen on returning them.

"Our players did find themselves in a game of tug-of-war," he said. "We had a stash of treats on the sidelines to offer up as a bit of encouragement which certainly did the trick," Schiller added.

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The idea to use dogs instead of ball boys and girls at Wimbledon was first proposed by insurance provider ManyPets, who had contacted the Wimbledon organisers over a trial. However, they are yet to receive a formal response from the organisers. There are 250 ball boys and girls who are currently working at Wimbledon.

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While ball girls&nbsp;were introduced to the competition in the year 1977, ball boys have been used at Wimbledon since 1920. Thousands of teenagers from across the UK apply each year to get a chance to become ball boys/girls at the Wimbledon, which is one of the best tennis tournaments in the world.

A bid to replace ball boys and girls with dogs at Wimbledon failed miserably as the pooches refused to give the ball back in time despite being trained for the same.

A bid to replace ball boys and girls with dogs at Wimbledon failed miserably as the pooches refused to give the ball back in time despite being trained for the same. Ball boys and girls have been traditionally used at the Wimbledon for several decades now and the trend continues in the ongoing edition of the prestigious tournament. The organisers were keen on experimenting to see if dogs can do a job as an apt replacement for ball boys and girls but the experiment failed. The dogs were trained at the Wilton Tennis Club in London where they underwent speed and agility tests among others, as per a report in Daily Star. The dogs were also trained to run up and down across the court and high jump over the nets. However, the experiment didn't yield desired results as the organisers decided humans were quick and batter. Dogs were also trained to fetch the tennis ball swiftly and hand it back in time but they often refused to give the ball back, Thus, it was decided that the pooches are not ideal to replace the ball boys and girls, who are far more effective. Martin Schiller, the coordinator of the Wilton Tennis Club, revealed the dogs were excellent at fetching the ball quickly but were not so keen on returning them. "Our players did find themselves in a game of tug-of-war," he said. "We had a stash of treats on the sidelines to offer up as a bit of encouragement which certainly did the trick," Schiller added. We knew there would be questions about how we'd make #WimbledonBallDogs possible. So in preparation, we trialed some Ball Dogs at Wilton Tennis Club Here's how Hugo, Huxley, Dennis and Daisy got on - and some of our initial trial results… pic.twitter.com/hFh3bo3fGR — ManyPets - formerly known as Bought By Many (@manypets_uk) June 28, 2022 × Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan in first round The idea to use dogs instead of ball boys and girls at Wimbledon was first proposed by insurance provider ManyPets, who had contacted the Wimbledon organisers over a trial. However, they are yet to receive a formal response from the organisers. There are 250 ball boys and girls who are currently working at Wimbledon. Also Read: Wimbledon - Rafael Nadal overcomes scare to reach second round While ball girls were introduced to the competition in the year 1977, ball boys have been used at Wimbledon since 1920. Thousands of teenagers from across the UK apply each year to get a chance to become ball boys/girls at the Wimbledon, which is one of the best tennis tournaments in the world.

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England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third and final Test on Tuesday (May 28) to complete a 3-0 whitewash against the Black Caps at home. It was a thrilling contest between the two sides as England chased down the target of 296 runs comfortably in the second innings riding on brilliant knocks from Ollie Pope (82), Joe Root (86) and Jonny Bairstow (71) to record their third win on the trot and clean sweep the three-match rubber.

While the cricketing action was intense and enthralling, the match was marred with controversy as a fight broke between a group of fans at Headingley. There was a brawl in the stands and the fans were seen throwing punches at each other. The incident happened on Day 4 of the Test match on Sunday on the Western Terrace at Headingley.

A man wearing a replica of England great Paul Gascoigne's jersey was seen throwing punches at another fan in the stands. Others too joined in and it turned into a full-blown fight soon as punches were exchanged from both parties resulting in police intervention. The fans had to be separated by the police as the fight was stopped.

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England's official cricket supporters group - Barmy Army reacted to the incident and issued a statement condemning the behaviour of the fans who were involved in a fight at Headingley. The Barmy Army said they are proud of their Code of Conduct which is centred around the enjoyment of the game peacefully.

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It is not known if the fight broke between the supporters of England and New Zealand but the ugly scenes in the stands left many fans uncomfortable. Talking about the Test match, England dominated the proceedings throughout as they bundled out the Kiwis for 329 runs in their first innings before posting 360 runs on the board to take a slight lead in their first innings.

Tom Blundell, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham slammed half-centuries apiece to once again take New Zealand beyond the 300-run mark as the visitors posted 326 runs in their second innings. However, England chased down the target of 296 runs with ease to complete a 3-0 whitewash.

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England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third and final Test on Tuesday (May 28) to complete a 3-0 whitewash against the Black Caps at home. It was a thrilling contest between the two sides as England chased down the target of 296 runs comfortably in the second innings riding on brilliant knocks from Ollie Pope (82), Joe Root (86) and Jonny Bairstow (71) to record their third win on the trot and clean sweep the three-match rubber.

England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third and final Test on Tuesday (May 28) to complete a 3-0 whitewash against the Black Caps at home. It was a thrilling contest between the two sides as England chased down the target of 296 runs comfortably in the second innings riding on brilliant knocks from Ollie Pope (82), Joe Root (86) and Jonny Bairstow (71) to record their third win on the trot and clean sweep the three-match rubber. While the cricketing action was intense and enthralling, the match was marred with controversy as a fight broke between a group of fans at Headingley. There was a brawl in the stands and the fans were seen throwing punches at each other. The incident happened on Day 4 of the Test match on Sunday on the Western Terrace at Headingley. A man wearing a replica of England great Paul Gascoigne's jersey was seen throwing punches at another fan in the stands. Others too joined in and it turned into a full-blown fight soon as punches were exchanged from both parties resulting in police intervention. The fans had to be separated by the police as the fight was stopped. Also Read: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson record highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is Watch video: Gazza getting rowdy at headingley pic.twitter.com/ClxT7zkTRn — Alex Buxton (@buxton_13) June 26, 2022 × England's official cricket supporters group - Barmy Army reacted to the incident and issued a statement condemning the behaviour of the fans who were involved in a fight at Headingley. The Barmy Army said they are proud of their Code of Conduct which is centred around the enjoyment of the game peacefully. A strong message about behaviour at cricket Our code of conduct & core values https://t.co/PTHHgyDxUf pic.twitter.com/x6CLwMeWCA — England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) June 26, 2022 × Also Read: End of an era! England's ODI WC-winning skipper Eoin Morgan confirms international retirement It is not known if the fight broke between the supporters of England and New Zealand but the ugly scenes in the stands left many fans uncomfortable. Talking about the Test match, England dominated the proceedings throughout as they bundled out the Kiwis for 329 runs in their first innings before posting 360 runs on the board to take a slight lead in their first innings. Tom Blundell, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham slammed half-centuries apiece to once again take New Zealand beyond the 300-run mark as the visitors posted 326 runs in their second innings. However, England chased down the target of 296 runs with ease to complete a 3-0 whitewash.

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Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-bitting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series here on Tuesday. Hooda scored 104 off 57 balls to become only the fourth Indian to hit a T20 International ton, while Sanju Samson contributed 77 off 42 balls to power India to a mammoth 225 for seven after opting to bat.

Ireland took the chase to the last over with skipper Andy Balbirnie (60 off 37), Paul Stirling (40 off 18), Harry Tector (39 off 28) and George Dockrell (34 not out off 16) shinning bright but they eventually fell short as rookie India pacer Umran Malik defended 17 runs in the final over.

Opting to bat, Hooda showed he belonged to the big stage with his scintillating stroke play, both off the front and backfoot. While Hooda was elegant and at ease on the frontfoot, he was equally good on the backfoot, dispatching the ball over the midwicket boundary for a few sixes.

Hooda decorated his knock with nine fours and six hits over the fence. He was ably supported by Sanju Samson, who, opening the batting in place of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, played second fiddle but grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Both Hooda and Samson's strokeplay down the ground were a treat for the eyes.

Ireland made a rollicking start to their chase, with Stirling and Balbirnie sharing 72 runs for the opening wicket off just 34 balls. Stirling went hammer and tongs from the world go. Stirling took Bhuvneshwar Kumar to task, hitting the bowler for a six and three boundaries to pick up 18 runs from the opening over.

Stirling then clobbered skipper Hardik Pandya for a six. The opening duo continued their attacking display to notch up Ireland's 50 for no loss in just four overs. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi broke the dangerous-looking 72-run opening stand in the sixth over, cleaning up Stirling.

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In his next over, Bishnoi had Balbirnie stumped by Ishan Kishan but it turned out to be a massive no-ball. Balbirnie utilised the chance and clobbered all the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground to keep Ireland at par with the asking rate.

He was particularly severe on young pace sensation Malik, dispatching the pacer's short deliveries over the fence as Ireland brought up their 100 in nine overs for the loss of two wickets. Balbirnie notched up his sixth T20 International 50 off 34 balls and continued his onslaught for some time before being caught by Bishnoi off Harshal Patel.

But Tector, Dockrell and Mark Adair (23 not out off 12 balls) kept Ireland in the hunt till the last ball from which the hosts needed a six to win the match and draw the series. Adair, however, could manage just one run as Malik lived up to his captain's call.

Earlier, India did not have the best of starts as they lost Ishan Kishan (3) early. The left-handed opener once again wasted an opportunity, nicking a Mark Adair delivery to Lorcan Tucker behind the stumps in the third over. Hooda and Samson joined hands and the duo batted effortlessly, albeit handing two difficult chances, to share 176 runs off just 85 balls to lay the foundation for India's huge total.

It was a one-way traffic after Kishan's dismissal as Hooda and Samson toyed with the Irish bowlers and did not let them settle down. Except for a difficult chance which Paul Stirling dropped at extra off in the eight over, Hooda played a perfect knock.

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Samson too was handed life in the ninth over when leg-spinner Gareth Delany dropped a difficult caught-and-bowled chance. Samson too played some delightful strokes, particularly off the backfoot during his half-century knock. He, however, was cleaned up by Adair in the 17th over.

Hooda brought up his maiden T20I century off 55 balls with a single to join the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina in the elite club of only four Indian centurions in the format.

Once Hooda departed at the team score of 212, Surya Kumar Yadav (15) and skipper Hardik Pandya (13 not out) tried to accelerate the scoring but failed as India lost three wickets for the addition of just 14 runs in the last two overs. 
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Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-bitting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series here on Tuesday.

Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-bitting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series here on Tuesday. Hooda scored 104 off 57 balls to become only the fourth Indian to hit a T20 International ton, while Sanju Samson contributed 77 off 42 balls to power India to a mammoth 225 for seven after opting to bat. Ireland took the chase to the last over with skipper Andy Balbirnie (60 off 37), Paul Stirling (40 off 18), Harry Tector (39 off 28) and George Dockrell (34 not out off 16) shinning bright but they eventually fell short as rookie India pacer Umran Malik defended 17 runs in the final over. Opting to bat, Hooda showed he belonged to the big stage with his scintillating stroke play, both off the front and backfoot. While Hooda was elegant and at ease on the frontfoot, he was equally good on the backfoot, dispatching the ball over the midwicket boundary for a few sixes. Hooda decorated his knock with nine fours and six hits over the fence. He was ably supported by Sanju Samson, who, opening the batting in place of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, played second fiddle but grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Both Hooda and Samson's strokeplay down the ground were a treat for the eyes. Ireland made a rollicking start to their chase, with Stirling and Balbirnie sharing 72 runs for the opening wicket off just 34 balls. Stirling went hammer and tongs from the world go. Stirling took Bhuvneshwar Kumar to task, hitting the bowler for a six and three boundaries to pick up 18 runs from the opening over. Stirling then clobbered skipper Hardik Pandya for a six. The opening duo continued their attacking display to notch up Ireland's 50 for no loss in just four overs. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi broke the dangerous-looking 72-run opening stand in the sixth over, cleaning up Stirling. Also Read: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson record highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is In his next over, Bishnoi had Balbirnie stumped by Ishan Kishan but it turned out to be a massive no-ball. Balbirnie utilised the chance and clobbered all the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground to keep Ireland at par with the asking rate. He was particularly severe on young pace sensation Malik, dispatching the pacer's short deliveries over the fence as Ireland brought up their 100 in nine overs for the loss of two wickets. Balbirnie notched up his sixth T20 International 50 off 34 balls and continued his onslaught for some time before being caught by Bishnoi off Harshal Patel. But Tector, Dockrell and Mark Adair (23 not out off 12 balls) kept Ireland in the hunt till the last ball from which the hosts needed a six to win the match and draw the series. Adair, however, could manage just one run as Malik lived up to his captain's call. Earlier, India did not have the best of starts as they lost Ishan Kishan (3) early. The left-handed opener once again wasted an opportunity, nicking a Mark Adair delivery to Lorcan Tucker behind the stumps in the third over. Hooda and Samson joined hands and the duo batted effortlessly, albeit handing two difficult chances, to share 176 runs off just 85 balls to lay the foundation for India's huge total. It was a one-way traffic after Kishan's dismissal as Hooda and Samson toyed with the Irish bowlers and did not let them settle down. Except for a difficult chance which Paul Stirling dropped at extra off in the eight over, Hooda played a perfect knock. Also Read: End of an era! England's ODI WC-winning skipper Eoin Morgan confirms international retirement Samson too was handed life in the ninth over when leg-spinner Gareth Delany dropped a difficult caught-and-bowled chance. Samson too played some delightful strokes, particularly off the backfoot during his half-century knock. He, however, was cleaned up by Adair in the 17th over. Hooda brought up his maiden T20I century off 55 balls with a single to join the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina in the elite club of only four Indian centurions in the format. Once Hooda departed at the team score of 212, Surya Kumar Yadav (15) and skipper Hardik Pandya (13 not out) tried to accelerate the scoring but failed as India lost three wickets for the addition of just 14 runs in the last two overs.

Deepak Hooda's maiden century helps India beat Ireland by 4 runs in 2nd T20I, seal series 2-0

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is one of the finest batters in the world at present and has been a consistent performer for his team across formats. He has been on a record-breaking spree recently and has shattered yet another record previously held by Indian batting maestro&nbsp;Virat Kohli. Babar has often earned comparisons with Kohli over his batting exploits for Pakistan.

Babar has now surpassed Kohli to script a new record in T20Is after the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the latest rankings on Wednesday (June 29). Babar remains the number one batter in T20Is at present as he continues his dominance on top of the charts.

The Pakistan skipper has now created the record for staying on top of the ICC T20 rankings for batters for the longest period of time. Babar has now been the no.1 batter in T20Is for 1030 days till June 29 (Wednesday) and has surpassed Kohli, who ruled at the top of the T20 batting charts for 1013 days

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Babar is also on top of the rankings for batsmen in ODIs and is hopeful of becoming the no.1 batter across all three formats soon. In Test rankings, the Pakistan skipper currently holds the 4th spot in Test rankings for batters. Babar had recently said it was his dream to become the number one in all three formats of the game.

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“As a player it's a dream to become the No. 1 in all formats and, for that, you have to focus and put in hard work. It's not like if you are the top player in one or two formats, you go easy,” Babar had said.

“If you are to become No.1 in all three, you have to keep yourself fit and on track. There is back-to-back cricket and the gap is less. For that, you need to be extra fit," he added.

The Pakistan skipper will be next seen in action when his team tour Sri Lanka next month for two Test matches. The Men in Green will then tour Netherlands for a limited-overs series in August this year.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is one of the finest batters in the world at present and has been a consistent performer for his team across formats. He has been on a record-breaking spree recently and has shattered yet another record previously held by Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is one of the finest batters in the world at present and has been a consistent performer for his team across formats. He has been on a record-breaking spree recently and has shattered yet another record previously held by Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli. Babar has often earned comparisons with Kohli over his batting exploits for Pakistan. Babar has now surpassed Kohli to script a new record in T20Is after the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the latest rankings on Wednesday (June 29). Babar remains the number one batter in T20Is at present as he continues his dominance on top of the charts. The Pakistan skipper has now created the record for staying on top of the ICC T20 rankings for batters for the longest period of time. Babar has now been the no.1 batter in T20Is for 1030 days till June 29 (Wednesday) and has surpassed Kohli, who ruled at the top of the T20 batting charts for 1013 days Also Read: WATCH - Hardik Pandya abuses teammates after India waste a review during 2nd T20I vs Ireland Babar is also on top of the rankings for batsmen in ODIs and is hopeful of becoming the no.1 batter across all three formats soon. In Test rankings, the Pakistan skipper currently holds the 4th spot in Test rankings for batters. Babar had recently said it was his dream to become the number one in all three formats of the game. Also Read: 'Selectors' headache turned into a migraine': Manjrekar reacts to Hooda, Samson's heroics against Ireland “As a player it's a dream to become the No. 1 in all formats and, for that, you have to focus and put in hard work. It's not like if you are the top player in one or two formats, you go easy,” Babar had said. “If you are to become No.1 in all three, you have to keep yourself fit and on track. There is back-to-back cricket and the gap is less. For that, you need to be extra fit," he added. The Pakistan skipper will be next seen in action when his team tour Sri Lanka next month for two Test matches. The Men in Green will then tour Netherlands for a limited-overs series in August this year.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's yet another record as he remains no.1 in ICC T20 rankings

Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation. In a Brazilian interview on YouTube in November, Piquet, 69, used a racial slur in Portuguese when referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on Hamilton`s British Grand Prix crash with Max Verstappen.

He also said Hamilton had "played dirty" in the incident. Piquet`s daughter Kelly is Verstappen`s partner, and the comments resurfaced as the drivers prepare to return to Silverstone this weekend. Hamilton, who was recently awarded honorary Brazilian citizenship and is the sport`s only Black driver, responded on Twitter.

"It`s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport," the Mercedes driver said.

"I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action."

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Motor racing`s governing body FIA, Formula One and Mercedes all issued statements condemning racism but without mentioning Piquet by name.

"Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society. Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect," Formula One said.

Mercedes said Hamilton was "a true champion of diversity on and off track", while FIA expressed solidarity and support for the Briton`s "commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motor sport".

Other prominent sporting figures expressed support for Hamilton, with tennis player Naomi Osaka retweeting his response with the added words "Emphasis on `there has been plenty of time to learn`."

"The comments made towards Lewis should not be tolerated, and we should continue to push for a more diverse and inclusive sport," said Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.

"We need to remove discriminatory behaviour and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well."

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Piquet`s press team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Brazil`s former Environmental Minister Carlos Minc called Hamilton a hero and said the driver had helped in the fight against the clearing of a forest to build a circuit in Rio de Janeiro.

Piquet, who won his titles in 1981, 1983 and 1987, has been a vocal supporter of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and drove the presidential Rolls-Royce during a ceremony last year. Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Brazil after the lower house this month passed a bill proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo.

The Briton, whose boyhood hero was the late Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna, unfurled a Brazilian flag after he won last year`s race at Sao Paulo`s Interlagos circuit.

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Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation.

Lewis Hamilton called for action to change "archaic mindsets" after a racist remark about him by Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet emerged on social media, triggering widespread condemnation. In a Brazilian interview on YouTube in November, Piquet, 69, used a racial slur in Portuguese when referring to the seven-time world champion, when commenting on Hamilton`s British Grand Prix crash with Max Verstappen. He also said Hamilton had "played dirty" in the incident. Piquet`s daughter Kelly is Verstappen`s partner, and the comments resurfaced as the drivers prepare to return to Silverstone this weekend. Hamilton, who was recently awarded honorary Brazilian citizenship and is the sport`s only Black driver, responded on Twitter. "It`s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport," the Mercedes driver said. "I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action." It’s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action. — Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 28, 2022 × Also Read: 'Who knows?': Serena Williams on returning to Wimbledon next year after loss against Harmony Tan Motor racing`s governing body FIA, Formula One and Mercedes all issued statements condemning racism but without mentioning Piquet by name. "Discriminatory or racist language is unacceptable in any form and has no part in society. Lewis is an incredible ambassador for our sport and deserves respect," Formula One said. Mercedes said Hamilton was "a true champion of diversity on and off track", while FIA expressed solidarity and support for the Briton`s "commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in motor sport". Other prominent sporting figures expressed support for Hamilton, with tennis player Naomi Osaka retweeting his response with the added words "Emphasis on `there has been plenty of time to learn`." "The comments made towards Lewis should not be tolerated, and we should continue to push for a more diverse and inclusive sport," said Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. "We need to remove discriminatory behaviour and racist language in any form from not just our sport, but our society as well." Also Read: F1 labels Nelson Piquet's racist language towards seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton 'unacceptable' Piquet`s press team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Brazil`s former Environmental Minister Carlos Minc called Hamilton a hero and said the driver had helped in the fight against the clearing of a forest to build a circuit in Rio de Janeiro. Piquet, who won his titles in 1981, 1983 and 1987, has been a vocal supporter of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and drove the presidential Rolls-Royce during a ceremony last year. Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Brazil after the lower house this month passed a bill proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo. The Briton, whose boyhood hero was the late Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna, unfurled a Brazilian flag after he won last year`s race at Sao Paulo`s Interlagos circuit. ×

Lewis Hamilton calls for action amid storm over racist comment from Nelson Piquet

Neymar's future at PSG remains uncertain amid reports he has made up his mind to leave the club this summer. The Brazilian superstar is reportedly unhappy after the PSG president's recent comments criticising him and his overall treatment at the club. He has already been linked with several top clubs this summer, including Chelsea, who remain among the teams who can afford the Brazilian's astronomical wages.

Amid uncertainty over Neymar's future, Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has urged his former PSG teammate to reunite with him at the Premier League club. Silva was part of the PSG dressing room with Neymar before leaving the French club to join Chelsea in 2020. Silva is also Neymar's teammate for the Brazil national side&nbsp;

Expressing his desire to play alongside Neymar at Chelsea, Silva urged his Brazilian teammate to not think about any other option but Chelsea if he decides to leave PSG this summer. However, Silva insisted he has no idea if the transfer will materialise this summer.

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"He has to go to Chelsea. If he is about to leave [PSG], then he must go there," Silva told Globo, as quoted by GOAL.&nbsp;

"If it happens, then the expectation is the best possible one. We don't even need to talk about Neymar's ability. Besides that, he is a super friend. I hope this happens instead of only being something on the news, but I don't know anything about it," he added.

As per GOAL, PSG is open to selling Neymar this summer amid reports that the Brazil star is also keen on the move, PSG had made Neymar the most expensive transfer of all time when they paid a whopping 222 million euros to FC Barcelona to secure his services in 2017.

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Neymar was expected to inspire PSG to their maiden Champions League triumph and end the club's agonising wait to become the champions of Europe. However, the Brazilian failed to become the talismanic figure for the French giants and now looks set to make a switch away from the club after feeling not loved. 
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Neymar's future at PSG remains uncertain amid reports he has made up his mind to leave the club this summer. The Brazilian superstar is reportedly unhappy after the PSG president's recent comments criticising him and his overall treatment at the club.

Neymar's future at PSG remains uncertain amid reports he has made up his mind to leave the club this summer. The Brazilian superstar is reportedly unhappy after the PSG president's recent comments criticising him and his overall treatment at the club. He has already been linked with several top clubs this summer, including Chelsea, who remain among the teams who can afford the Brazilian's astronomical wages. Amid uncertainty over Neymar's future, Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has urged his former PSG teammate to reunite with him at the Premier League club. Silva was part of the PSG dressing room with Neymar before leaving the French club to join Chelsea in 2020. Silva is also Neymar's teammate for the Brazil national side Expressing his desire to play alongside Neymar at Chelsea, Silva urged his Brazilian teammate to not think about any other option but Chelsea if he decides to leave PSG this summer. However, Silva insisted he has no idea if the transfer will materialise this summer. Also Read: Manchester United close to agreeing deal with FC Barcelona to sign Frenkie De Jong "He has to go to Chelsea. If he is about to leave [PSG], then he must go there," Silva told Globo, as quoted by GOAL. "If it happens, then the expectation is the best possible one. We don't even need to talk about Neymar's ability. Besides that, he is a super friend. I hope this happens instead of only being something on the news, but I don't know anything about it," he added. As per GOAL, PSG is open to selling Neymar this summer amid reports that the Brazil star is also keen on the move, PSG had made Neymar the most expensive transfer of all time when they paid a whopping 222 million euros to FC Barcelona to secure his services in 2017. Also Read: Neymar for CR7? Man Utd could replace Cristiano Ronaldo with PSG star if he leaves club: Report Neymar was expected to inspire PSG to their maiden Champions League triumph and end the club's agonising wait to become the champions of Europe. However, the Brazilian failed to become the talismanic figure for the French giants and now looks set to make a switch away from the club after feeling not loved.

'He has to go to Chelsea': Thiago Silva wants reunion with Neymar amid uncertainity over his PSG future

Hardik Pandya won her first T20I series as the captain of the Indian team as the Men in Blue defeated Ireland by 4 runs in the final 2nd T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides as Ireland came close to chasing down the target of 226 runs but eventually fell short in the end. Umran Malik went on to defend 17 runs in the final over to help India save the game and seal the two-match series 2-0.

It was a memorable debut series for Pandya as captain of the Indian team with the Men in Blue clean sweeping Ireland 2-0. However, Pandya found himself in the middle of another controversy after a video went viral on social media from the 2nd T20I where the Indian skipper can be seen abusing his teammates after a failed review.

The incident happened during the 11th over of Ireland's run-chase when Harshal Patel bowled a slower delivery to Lorcan Tucker which hit him on the pads. There was a clear run-out chance after Tucker tried stealing a single but Indian wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan missed the opportunity before he and Harshal convinced Pandya to take a review for LBW. However, the replays showed the impact was outside off as Tucker survived.

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India had earlier lost their first review in the game and Pandya was left frustrated after losing their second one as he was heard using a cuss word for his teammates Kishan and Patel after the unsuccessful DRS call. The video of the incident went viral with many criticising Pandya for his choice of words.

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Talking about the game, Deepak Hood continued his purple patch as an opener and notched up his maiden T20I century enroute to a brilliant knock of 104 runs while Sanju Samson smashed 74 runs off 42 balls to help India post a strong total of 225 runs against Ireland.

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Captain Andrew Balbirnie led the charge for Ireland during the run-chase as he slammed a quickfire 37-ball 60 while the likes of Pau Stirling (40), Harry Tector (39) and George Dockrell (34) played crucial knocks to take the hosts close to the finishing line. However, India held there nerves to defend the total and bag their second win on the trot to secure a 2-0 win.

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Hardik Pandya won her first T20I series as the captain of the Indian team as the Men in Blue defeated Ireland by 4 runs in the final 2nd T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28).

Hardik Pandya won her first T20I series as the captain of the Indian team as the Men in Blue defeated Ireland by 4 runs in the final 2nd T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides as Ireland came close to chasing down the target of 226 runs but eventually fell short in the end. Umran Malik went on to defend 17 runs in the final over to help India save the game and seal the two-match series 2-0. It was a memorable debut series for Pandya as captain of the Indian team with the Men in Blue clean sweeping Ireland 2-0. However, Pandya found himself in the middle of another controversy after a video went viral on social media from the 2nd T20I where the Indian skipper can be seen abusing his teammates after a failed review. The incident happened during the 11th over of Ireland's run-chase when Harshal Patel bowled a slower delivery to Lorcan Tucker which hit him on the pads. There was a clear run-out chance after Tucker tried stealing a single but Indian wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan missed the opportunity before he and Harshal convinced Pandya to take a review for LBW. However, the replays showed the impact was outside off as Tucker survived. Also Read: 'Selectors' headache turned into a migraine': Manjrekar reacts to Hooda, Samson's heroics against Ireland India had earlier lost their first review in the game and Pandya was left frustrated after losing their second one as he was heard using a cuss word for his teammates Kishan and Patel after the unsuccessful DRS call. The video of the incident went viral with many criticising Pandya for his choice of words. Watch video: And People Want This Guy to Become India's Permanent T20 Captain ..pic.twitter.com/tuW0Oqodkk — Peivi Shoe Popa (@rudra13_) June 28, 2022 × Talking about the game, Deepak Hood continued his purple patch as an opener and notched up his maiden T20I century enroute to a brilliant knock of 104 runs while Sanju Samson smashed 74 runs off 42 balls to help India post a strong total of 225 runs against Ireland. Also Read: WATCH - Fans throw punches at each other as fight breaks out during Headingley Captain Andrew Balbirnie led the charge for Ireland during the run-chase as he slammed a quickfire 37-ball 60 while the likes of Pau Stirling (40), Harry Tector (39) and George Dockrell (34) played crucial knocks to take the hosts close to the finishing line. However, India held there nerves to defend the total and bag their second win on the trot to secure a 2-0 win.

WATCH: Captain Hardik Pandya abuses teammates after India waste a review during 2nd T20I vs Ireland

Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28). The legendary Williams entered the competition as a wildcard and had been backed by many to go deep in the competition considering her pedigree at Wimbledon, however, she failed to get past the first round on her return to a singles competition after almost a year.

Williams gave her all on the court against French Tan, who is known for his creativeness on the grass and is a fine talent. The duo played out a gruelling marathon encounter that last around 3 hours and ten minutes before Tan defeated Serena 5-7, 6-1, 6-7 (7) to get her campaign off to a winning start at Wimbledon 2022.

40-year-old Williams had played just two double matches in the build-up to her opening round clash against Tan at Wimbledon and the rustiness showed in her game on Tuesday. The seven-time champion was far from his best and had to make an early exit from the competition sparking rumours of her retirement.

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However, Williams, who is known for her grit and passion, isn't looking to give up yet. While she hinted she was unsure of returning to the Wimbledon next year, she remained coy about her future in tennis.

"That's a question I can't answer. Like, I don't know. I feel like, you know, I don't know. Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up," she said when asked if a return to Wimbledon next year is still on the cards for the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

"Today I gave all I could do ... Maybe tomorrow I could have gave more. Maybe a week ago I could have gave more. But today was what I could do. At some point, you have to be able to be okay with that. And that's all I can do. I can't change time or anything," she added.

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However, she confirmed she will be in action in the upcoming US Open 2022 later this year. The legendary American said she would feel at home in New York where she won her first Grand Slam title and feels she still has enough tennis left in her to chase a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam.

"It definitely makes me want to hit the practice courts because, you know, when you're playing not bad and you're so close. Like I said, any other opponent probably would have suited my game better. So, yeah, I feel like that it's actually kind of like, Okay, Serena, you can do this if you want," said Williams.

"Yeah, I mean, when you're at home, especially in New York, and the U.S. Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special. Your first time is always special. There's definitely, you know, lots of motivation to get better and to play at home," she added.

Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28).

Serena Williams didn't have a dream comeback at Wimbledon 2022 as the American went down fighting against France's Harmony Tan in her first-round clash on Tuesday (June 28). The legendary Williams entered the competition as a wildcard and had been backed by many to go deep in the competition considering her pedigree at Wimbledon, however, she failed to get past the first round on her return to a singles competition after almost a year. Williams gave her all on the court against French Tan, who is known for his creativeness on the grass and is a fine talent. The duo played out a gruelling marathon encounter that last around 3 hours and ten minutes before Tan defeated Serena 5-7, 6-1, 6-7 (7) to get her campaign off to a winning start at Wimbledon 2022. 40-year-old Williams had played just two double matches in the build-up to her opening round clash against Tan at Wimbledon and the rustiness showed in her game on Tuesday. The seven-time champion was far from his best and had to make an early exit from the competition sparking rumours of her retirement. Also Read: 'Players found themselves in a tug-of-war': Bid to replace ball boys with dogs at Wimbledon flops However, Williams, who is known for her grit and passion, isn't looking to give up yet. While she hinted she was unsure of returning to the Wimbledon next year, she remained coy about her future in tennis. "That's a question I can't answer. Like, I don't know. I feel like, you know, I don't know. Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up," she said when asked if a return to Wimbledon next year is still on the cards for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. "Today I gave all I could do ... Maybe tomorrow I could have gave more. Maybe a week ago I could have gave more. But today was what I could do. At some point, you have to be able to be okay with that. And that's all I can do. I can't change time or anything," she added. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Serena Williams loses to Harmony Tan in first round However, she confirmed she will be in action in the upcoming US Open 2022 later this year. The legendary American said she would feel at home in New York where she won her first Grand Slam title and feels she still has enough tennis left in her to chase a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam. "It definitely makes me want to hit the practice courts because, you know, when you're playing not bad and you're so close. Like I said, any other opponent probably would have suited my game better. So, yeah, I feel like that it's actually kind of like, Okay, Serena, you can do this if you want," said Williams. "Yeah, I mean, when you're at home, especially in New York, and the U.S. Open, that being the first place I've won a Grand Slam, is something that's always super special. Your first time is always special. There's definitely, you know, lots of motivation to get better and to play at home," she added.

'Who knows?': Serena Williams on returning to Wimbledon next year after loss against Harmony Tan

British tennis star Jodie Burrage's gesture for a ball boy on the court during her first-round clash against Lesia Tsurenko on the opening day of the Wimbledon 2022 was one of the highlights of the showpiece event. Burrage won hearts with her gesture as she came to the ball boy's rescue after he nearly fainted on the court during her match against Tsurenko.&nbsp;

Burrage lost her first-round clash against Tsurenko 2-6, 3-6 in straight sets but managed to win hearts with her kind gesture. The incident happened at the start of the second set between Burrage and Tsurenko on Court no.18 when a ball boy almost fainted.

The British player stopped the game and was spotted attending to him immediately. She offered him a Gatorade energy drink and some candies which were arranged from the crowd. The video of her brilliant gesture for the ball boy has gone viral on social media.

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Burrage later revealed the boy felt like he was going to faint which prompted her to attend to him and offer him some sugar in the form of a drink and candies. The British player said it was distressing to see the boy struggle on the court and that he felt better afterwards.

"He just said he was feeling really faint. He couldn't actually really talk. It was quite distressing to see," Burrage was quoted as saying by CNN.

"Just tried to get him some sugar, gave him a Gatorade and a gel. The gel is not the nicest thing, so they managed to find some Percy Pigs sweets somewhere along the line in the crowd, which he got down and then started to feel better," she added.

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While Burrage lost against Tsurenko in the first round on Monday, British teenager Emma Raducanu got off to a winning start with a victory against Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets.&nbsp;The legendary Serena Williams and women's top seed Iga Swiatek will kick off their campaign on Tuesday. Williams, a wild card entry this year, will face France's Harmony Tan in the first round.

British tennis star Jodie Burrage's gesture for a ball boy on the court during her first-round clash against Lesia Tsurenko on the opening day of the Wimbledon 2022 was one of the highlights of the showpiece event.

British tennis star Jodie Burrage's gesture for a ball boy on the court during her first-round clash against Lesia Tsurenko on the opening day of the Wimbledon 2022 was one of the highlights of the showpiece event. Burrage won hearts with her gesture as she came to the ball boy's rescue after he nearly fainted on the court during her match against Tsurenko. Burrage lost her first-round clash against Tsurenko 2-6, 3-6 in straight sets but managed to win hearts with her kind gesture. The incident happened at the start of the second set between Burrage and Tsurenko on Court no.18 when a ball boy almost fainted. The British player stopped the game and was spotted attending to him immediately. She offered him a Gatorade energy drink and some candies which were arranged from the crowd. The video of her brilliant gesture for the ball boy has gone viral on social media. Jodie Burrage (@jodieburrage) rescued the ball boy pic.twitter.com/iROJ2fAi63 — The Overrule (@theoverrule) June 27, 2022 × Also Read: Novak Djokovic to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko: Who said what at Wimbledon 2022 Day 1? Burrage later revealed the boy felt like he was going to faint which prompted her to attend to him and offer him some sugar in the form of a drink and candies. The British player said it was distressing to see the boy struggle on the court and that he felt better afterwards. "He just said he was feeling really faint. He couldn't actually really talk. It was quite distressing to see," Burrage was quoted as saying by CNN. "Just tried to get him some sugar, gave him a Gatorade and a gel. The gel is not the nicest thing, so they managed to find some Percy Pigs sweets somewhere along the line in the crowd, which he got down and then started to feel better," she added. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Novak Djokovic sees off Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to win 1st round, advances ahead While Burrage lost against Tsurenko in the first round on Monday, British teenager Emma Raducanu got off to a winning start with a victory against Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets. The legendary Serena Williams and women's top seed Iga Swiatek will kick off their campaign on Tuesday. Williams, a wild card entry this year, will face France's Harmony Tan in the first round.

WATCH: British tennis star Jodie Burrage offers drink, candy to ball boy who nearly fainted at Wimbledon

It was an enthralling opening day at Wimbledon 2022 as the showpiece event got underway at the All England Club on Monday (June 27). Serbian ace Nova Djokovic got off to a winning start headling Day 1 as he got the better of Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to progress to the second round. Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz also registered a victory in his 1st round clash against Jan-Lennard Struff.

British teenager Emma Raducanu made her centre court debut on Monday against Belgian Alison van Uytvanck and defeated her 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets to make a flying start. Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko defeated Britisher Jodie Anna Burrage to progress to the second round where she will be up against Ukraine compatriot Anhelina Kalinina.

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Here is a look at who said what on Day 1 at Wimbledon 2022:

After winning his first-round clash against Kwon Soon-woo, Novak Djokovic opened up on a video he posted on Instagram of repairing a garden trampoline which left his son bemused. Djokovic said for his son, anyone competing in the Wimbledon is almost like a superhero.

"For him anyone playing in Wimbledon is a superhero. He saw these big guys that have muscles, my fitness coach, tennis coach, and he couldn't understand how is it that we can't fix a trampoline and we're playing at Wimbledon," said Djokovic.

British tennis player Jody Burrage came to the rescue of a ball boy who nearly fainted on the court. Here's what she had to say after giving him a drink and some candy.

"They managed to find some Percy Pigs somewhere along the line in the crowd, which he got down and then started to feel better."

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-survives-five-set-whirlwind-against-jan-lennard-struff-to-reach-2nd-round-492467">Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set whirlwind against Jan-Lennard Struff to reach 2nd round</a>

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko got the better of Burrage in her first-round match and is not set to be up against her Ukraine compatriot Anhelina Kalinina in the next round.

"The main thing that I would wish to happen, that we get a lot of heavy weapons. We are here and we are playing for my country, for Ukraine. We just want to remind that Ukraine is in trouble and we need help."

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis, who will now face Novak Djokovic in the second round after defeating Kamil Majchrzak in the first round.

"Novak is kind of a brick wall."

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It was an enthralling opening day at Wimbledon 2022 as the showpiece event got underway at the All England Club on Monday (June 27). Serbian ace Nova Djokovic got off to a winning start headling Day 1 as he got the better of Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to progress to the second round.

It was an enthralling opening day at Wimbledon 2022 as the showpiece event got underway at the All England Club on Monday (June 27). Serbian ace Nova Djokovic got off to a winning start headling Day 1 as he got the better of Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to progress to the second round. Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz also registered a victory in his 1st round clash against Jan-Lennard Struff. British teenager Emma Raducanu made her centre court debut on Monday against Belgian Alison van Uytvanck and defeated her 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets to make a flying start. Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko defeated Britisher Jodie Anna Burrage to progress to the second round where she will be up against Ukraine compatriot Anhelina Kalinina. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Novak Djokovic sees off Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to win 1st round, advances ahead Here is a look at who said what on Day 1 at Wimbledon 2022: After winning his first-round clash against Kwon Soon-woo, Novak Djokovic opened up on a video he posted on Instagram of repairing a garden trampoline which left his son bemused. Djokovic said for his son, anyone competing in the Wimbledon is almost like a superhero. "For him anyone playing in Wimbledon is a superhero. He saw these big guys that have muscles, my fitness coach, tennis coach, and he couldn't understand how is it that we can't fix a trampoline and we're playing at Wimbledon," said Djokovic. British tennis player Jody Burrage came to the rescue of a ball boy who nearly fainted on the court. Here's what she had to say after giving him a drink and some candy. "They managed to find some Percy Pigs somewhere along the line in the crowd, which he got down and then started to feel better." Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set whirlwind against Jan-Lennard Struff to reach 2nd round Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko got the better of Burrage in her first-round match and is not set to be up against her Ukraine compatriot Anhelina Kalinina in the next round. "The main thing that I would wish to happen, that we get a lot of heavy weapons. We are here and we are playing for my country, for Ukraine. We just want to remind that Ukraine is in trouble and we need help." Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis, who will now face Novak Djokovic in the second round after defeating Kamil Majchrzak in the first round. "Novak is kind of a brick wall."

Novak Djokovic to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko: Who said what at Wimbledon 2022 Day 1?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly not happy after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 in England just days ahead of the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England. Rohit tested positive for the virus on Sunday (June 26) and is currently in isolation facing a race against time to fully recover for the fifth Test against the hosts in Edgbaston.

BCCI is not happy with the Indian players roaming around on the streets in England freely and meeting fans despite being asked to take all possible precautions against COVID-19. Several Indian players, including Rohit and Virat Kohli, had been pictured posing with fans on the streets of Leicester ahead of their 4-day practice match against Leicestershire which concluded recently.

The BCCI was not impressed with the action of the payers and has now issued a warning to them ahead of the fifth Test against England. BCCI has reportedly scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public and has asked them to take precautions on the tour.

"The board has scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public. It also seems some players went in public and clicked pictures with fans, which could be dangerous. We had told them to stay careful but they still often roamed around in the city which is not required, so we asked them again to take precautions," a source from BCCI told news agency ANI.

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Rohit's positive COVID-19 test means he faces the risk of missing the fifth Test against England which gets underway on July 01. While BCCI has already added Mayank Agarwal to the Indian Test squad as a cover for Rohit as an opener, it remains to be seen who will lead the team if he fails to make the cut.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-can-be-relieved-of-t20i-captaincy-for-team-india-to-manage-workload-virender-sehwag-492259">Rohit Sharma can be relieved of T20I captaincy for Team India to manage workload: Virender Sehwag</a>

Virat Kohli, who led India in the first four matches in the Test series against England last year, remains the favourite to captain the team. However, the likes of R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah might also be considered as Rohit's replacement if he fails to recover in time.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly not happy after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 in England just days ahead of the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly not happy after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 in England just days ahead of the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England. Rohit tested positive for the virus on Sunday (June 26) and is currently in isolation facing a race against time to fully recover for the fifth Test against the hosts in Edgbaston. BCCI is not happy with the Indian players roaming around on the streets in England freely and meeting fans despite being asked to take all possible precautions against COVID-19. Several Indian players, including Rohit and Virat Kohli, had been pictured posing with fans on the streets of Leicester ahead of their 4-day practice match against Leicestershire which concluded recently. The BCCI was not impressed with the action of the payers and has now issued a warning to them ahead of the fifth Test against England. BCCI has reportedly scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public and has asked them to take precautions on the tour. "The board has scolded some players over their habit of hanging out in public. It also seems some players went in public and clicked pictures with fans, which could be dangerous. We had told them to stay careful but they still often roamed around in the city which is not required, so we asked them again to take precautions," a source from BCCI told news agency ANI. Also Read: Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Ben Stokes' England whitewash New Zealand Rohit's positive COVID-19 test means he faces the risk of missing the fifth Test against England which gets underway on July 01. While BCCI has already added Mayank Agarwal to the Indian Test squad as a cover for Rohit as an opener, it remains to be seen who will lead the team if he fails to make the cut. Also Read: Rohit Sharma can be relieved of T20I captaincy for Team India to manage workload: Virender Sehwag Virat Kohli, who led India in the first four matches in the Test series against England last year, remains the favourite to captain the team. However, the likes of R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah might also be considered as Rohit's replacement if he fails to recover in time.

BCCI not happy with Indian players hanging out in public, issues warning after Rohit Sharma's positive case

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