Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats.

The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives".

"I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game," Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter.

"I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats," he added.

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The announcement comes a few days after Bangladesh were knocked out of the Asia Cup after failing to win a single match in the tournament.

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Mushfiqur has been going through a rough patch in the shortest format with only three double digit scores in the last 10 T20Is.

In the Asia Cup, he could manage only five runs in two matches.

The right hander has represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1500 runs at a strike rate of 115.03.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats. The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives".

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats. The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives". "I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game," Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter. "I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats," he added. I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game. I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats-MR15 — Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) September 4, 2022 × The announcement comes a few days after Bangladesh were knocked out of the Asia Cup after failing to win a single match in the tournament. Also Read: WATCH: Rahul Dravid hilariously avoids 'four-letter word that starts with s' in presser ahead of Pakistan game Mushfiqur has been going through a rough patch in the shortest format with only three double digit scores in the last 10 T20Is. In the Asia Cup, he could manage only five runs in two matches. The right hander has represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1500 runs at a strike rate of 115.03.

Bangladesh wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20Is to focus on ODI and Tests

Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid hilariously avoided using a four-letter word that starts with 's' while trying to praise the Pakistan bowling attack ahead of the Super Four meeting between the two teams in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04). Dravid was all praise for the Pakistani bowlers but also lauded Indian bowlers for their performances in the tournament so far.

India are without the likes of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel in the tournament but have done exceptionally well with the ball so far, picking up 15 wickets out of a potential 20 to clinch back-to-back victories in their first two matches.

When asked about the comparison between current India and Pakistan bowling attack, Dravid admitted Babar Azam &amp; Co. had a great attack but also lauded his bowlers. Trying to put across his point, Dravid got stuck as he hesitated in using a particular world that he said had four letters and started with&nbsp;'s'.&nbsp;

"Yes, they bowled well, I won't deny that. Of course they are a good bowling side. But we also bowled well to restrict them to 147. Yes, sometimes in the numbers, it will show that someone bowled at 145 kmph, someone at 147 kmph, but at the end of the day, bowling analysis is most important," Dravid said.

"Whether you are bowling at 135 or 145 or 125, whether you are swinging the ball or not, you are judged by the results. And bowling analysis of our fast bowlers was also pretty good. So I respect their bowling, certainly, but I am very confident that we have a very good bowling attack as well," he went on.

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The India head coach then started his next sentence by saying -&nbsp;"Might not be as.." before stopping in the middle. He tried finishing his sentence before admitting he can't use the word that came to his mind.&nbsp;"Wanted to use the word, but I can't use that word, the word in my mind is coming out of my mouth, but I can't use it," Dravid said leaving the reporters amused.

A reporter then tried to help the India head coach by asking if the word he wanted to use was&nbsp;"exuberant". However, Dravid was quick to say no and revealed it was a four-letter word that starts with 's'.

"No, not 'exuberant'. It's a little bit... four letters, starts with 'S', but ok," Dravid said, leaving the reporters in splits.

"We might not look glamorous, but we have got some guys who produce results," he concluded.

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A clip of the incident soon went viral on social media as fans started guessing the word that the India head coach wanted to use but couldn't.&nbsp;

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Dravid will be hoping to help India continue their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Sunday when they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan for the second time in the tournament. India had defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the first meeting between the two teams last week before thrashing Hong Kong in their next game to top Group A and enter Super Four. 
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Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid hilariously avoided using a four-letter word that starts with 's' while trying to praise the Pakistan bowling attack ahead of the Super Four meeting between the two teams in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04).

Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid hilariously avoided using a four-letter word that starts with 's' while trying to praise the Pakistan bowling attack ahead of the Super Four meeting between the two teams in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04). Dravid was all praise for the Pakistani bowlers but also lauded Indian bowlers for their performances in the tournament so far. India are without the likes of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel in the tournament but have done exceptionally well with the ball so far, picking up 15 wickets out of a potential 20 to clinch back-to-back victories in their first two matches. When asked about the comparison between current India and Pakistan bowling attack, Dravid admitted Babar Azam & Co. had a great attack but also lauded his bowlers. Trying to put across his point, Dravid got stuck as he hesitated in using a particular world that he said had four letters and started with 's'. "Yes, they bowled well, I won't deny that. Of course they are a good bowling side. But we also bowled well to restrict them to 147. Yes, sometimes in the numbers, it will show that someone bowled at 145 kmph, someone at 147 kmph, but at the end of the day, bowling analysis is most important," Dravid said. "Whether you are bowling at 135 or 145 or 125, whether you are swinging the ball or not, you are judged by the results. And bowling analysis of our fast bowlers was also pretty good. So I respect their bowling, certainly, but I am very confident that we have a very good bowling attack as well," he went on. Also Read: I really want Virat Kohli to score 100 centuries and break Sachin Tendulkar's record: Shoaib Akhtar The India head coach then started his next sentence by saying - "Might not be as.." before stopping in the middle. He tried finishing his sentence before admitting he can't use the word that came to his mind. "Wanted to use the word, but I can't use that word, the word in my mind is coming out of my mouth, but I can't use it," Dravid said leaving the reporters amused. A reporter then tried to help the India head coach by asking if the word he wanted to use was "exuberant". However, Dravid was quick to say no and revealed it was a four-letter word that starts with 's'. "No, not 'exuberant'. It's a little bit... four letters, starts with 'S', but ok," Dravid said, leaving the reporters in splits. "We might not look glamorous, but we have got some guys who produce results," he concluded. Cheeky from Rahul Dravid. pic.twitter.com/TGGq0p0l2k — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 4, 2022 × A clip of the incident soon went viral on social media as fans started guessing the word that the India head coach wanted to use but couldn't. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir explains why India have advantage over Pakistan in Super 4 clash Dravid will be hoping to help India continue their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Sunday when they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan for the second time in the tournament. India had defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the first meeting between the two teams last week before thrashing Hong Kong in their next game to top Group A and enter Super Four.

WATCH: Rahul Dravid hilariously avoids 'four-letter word that starts with s' in presser ahead of Pakistan game

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said the Indian cricket team get 'pampered' in world cricket, not because of their performances on the pitch but because of the revenue&nbsp;the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) generates. BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world and holds significant power among the major ICC members.

The Indian cricket team also enjoys immense popularity across the globe and a staggering viewership, making their bilateral tours a great revenue source for the host nations. While BCCI remains one of the most powerful boards in the world, India have also been a formidable team across formats, over the years.

Hafeez, who has made some absurd comments about the Indian players and the Indian cricket team in the past, made yet another ludicrous claim about the Indian team's popularity across the globe. During a discussion on Pakistan channel PTV Sports, Hafeez called India the most 'laadla' (pampered) team.

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Hafeez took to Twitter to share&nbsp;a clip of his comments during the discussion and captioned the post&nbsp;'Laadla'

"I don't know a lot, but I definitely know that in our society, whoever is the earner is loved by everyone, is the most 'laadla' (pampered), gets the most kisses from everyone," said the former Pakistan captain.

"India is a revenue-making country. So even in bilateral series across the world, where they get sponsorship, they get a jackpot, it's hard to deny these things," he added.&nbsp;

When the anchor went on to ask the former Pakistan all-rounder if India are the 'laadlas' because they play well or they make more money, Hafeez went on to pick the latter.

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Hafeez's recent comments come days after he called Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'weak, afraid and confused' despite his team's five-wicket win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 opener in Dubai. Hafeez claimed Rohit looked weak and afraid when he came out for toss against Pakistan and that his body language was not good.

"You see Rohit Sharma's expression after winning the match. This expression happened after India won by 40 runs. I had talked about Rohit Sharma's body language, when he came out to toss, he looked weak, he seemed afraid and confused. I am not being able to see Rohit Sharma, whom I have observed during matches playing incredible innings. I think captaincy is putting a lot of pressure on Rohit. He is facing a lot of difficulties," the former Pakistan all-rounder had said.

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After defeating Pakistan in a thrilling encounter last week, India are all set to lock horns with their arch-rivals once again in the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 04). While India have two wins in the two matches they have played so far, Pakistan have won one and lost one.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said the Indian cricket team get 'pampered' in world cricket, not because of their performances on the pitch but because of the revenue the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) generates.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said the Indian cricket team get 'pampered' in world cricket, not because of their performances on the pitch but because of the revenue the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) generates. BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world and holds significant power among the major ICC members. The Indian cricket team also enjoys immense popularity across the globe and a staggering viewership, making their bilateral tours a great revenue source for the host nations. While BCCI remains one of the most powerful boards in the world, India have also been a formidable team across formats, over the years. Hafeez, who has made some absurd comments about the Indian players and the Indian cricket team in the past, made yet another ludicrous claim about the Indian team's popularity across the globe. During a discussion on Pakistan channel PTV Sports, Hafeez called India the most 'laadla' (pampered) team. Also Read: Pakistan demolish Hong Kong in latest outing to confirm spot in Super Four Hafeez took to Twitter to share a clip of his comments during the discussion and captioned the post 'Laadla' "I don't know a lot, but I definitely know that in our society, whoever is the earner is loved by everyone, is the most 'laadla' (pampered), gets the most kisses from everyone," said the former Pakistan captain. "India is a revenue-making country. So even in bilateral series across the world, where they get sponsorship, they get a jackpot, it's hard to deny these things," he added. When the anchor went on to ask the former Pakistan all-rounder if India are the 'laadlas' because they play well or they make more money, Hafeez went on to pick the latter. Laadla pic.twitter.com/V48JqojFmc — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 2, 2022 × Hafeez's recent comments come days after he called Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'weak, afraid and confused' despite his team's five-wicket win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 opener in Dubai. Hafeez claimed Rohit looked weak and afraid when he came out for toss against Pakistan and that his body language was not good. "You see Rohit Sharma's expression after winning the match. This expression happened after India won by 40 runs. I had talked about Rohit Sharma's body language, when he came out to toss, he looked weak, he seemed afraid and confused. I am not being able to see Rohit Sharma, whom I have observed during matches playing incredible innings. I think captaincy is putting a lot of pressure on Rohit. He is facing a lot of difficulties," the former Pakistan all-rounder had said. Also Read: Former Pakistan skipper believes Rohit Sharma will lose his captaincy, claims he ‘looks lost’ After defeating Pakistan in a thrilling encounter last week, India are all set to lock horns with their arch-rivals once again in the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 04). While India have two wins in the two matches they have played so far, Pakistan have won one and lost one.

India 'pampered' since they make more money, not because they play well: Mohammad Hafeez

Serena Williams went down fighting against &nbsp;Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of US Open 2022 on Saturday (September 03). The defeat against Tomljanovic is almost certainly Williams' last at the US Open and could also be a career-ending one as she looks to 'evolve away' from the sport.

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Williams has been an epitome of courage and grit throughout her glorious career. She was gunning for a record 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open this year but ended up falling short eventually as the 40-year-old looked far from her best on the court.

Williams started off well against Tomlijanovic but ended up losing the first game 7-5 before fighting back to take the second game 6-7 (4/7) as she once again brought to fore her indomitable spirit in front of a packed crowd at the Flushing Meadows. However, the Australian proved too good for her in the third game as she won 6-1 to hand Williams the final defeat of her US Open career.

When asked if she would reconsider retirement and if there is a chance Williams will return to the court once again, the American legend remained coy on her future.

"Will you reconsider?" Williams was asked on the court after her loss against Tomljanovic.

"I don't think so, but you never know," replied the 23-time Grand Slam winner with tears in her eyes.

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It was an emotional farewell for Williams, who is unarguably one of the best players to have graced the tennis court. She has won the coveted US Open six times in her career with her first title at home coming back in 1999. Williams said her tennis career has been the most exciting journey she has been on in her life.

"It's been a fun ride," she said. "It's been the most incredible ride and journey I've ever been on, I mean, in my life.

"I'm just so grateful to every single person that's ever said, 'Go, Serena,' in their life. I'm just so grateful. You got me here," said the 40-year-old, who hasn't entirely ruled out a possibility of a comeback in the future.

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Williams also went on to heap praise on her sister Venus, who she had paired up with in the women's doubles at the US Open this year. The pair crashed out of the tournament after their loss against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova on Thursday. Williams also expressed gratitude to her family before adding there wouldn't be Serena if there was no Venus.

"It all started with my parents," Williams said. "They deserve everything. So I'm really grateful for them," said Williams.

"I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus, so thank you, Venus. She's the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed," she concluded.

Williams had announced she will be retiring from tennis this year, hinting that the US Open will be her final tournament. However, earlier this week, the 40-year-old said she would like to stay 'vague' about her future when asked about quitting&nbsp;the game.

Serena Williams went down fighting against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of US Open 2022 on Saturday (September 03). The defeat against Tomljanovic is almost certainly Williams' last at the US Open and could also be a career-ending one as she looks to 'evolve away' from the sport.

Serena Williams went down fighting against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of US Open 2022 on Saturday (September 03). The defeat against Tomljanovic is almost certainly Williams' last at the US Open and could also be a career-ending one as she looks to 'evolve away' from the sport. One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Williams has been an epitome of courage and grit throughout her glorious career. She was gunning for a record 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open this year but ended up falling short eventually as the 40-year-old looked far from her best on the court. Williams started off well against Tomlijanovic but ended up losing the first game 7-5 before fighting back to take the second game 6-7 (4/7) as she once again brought to fore her indomitable spirit in front of a packed crowd at the Flushing Meadows. However, the Australian proved too good for her in the third game as she won 6-1 to hand Williams the final defeat of her US Open career. When asked if she would reconsider retirement and if there is a chance Williams will return to the court once again, the American legend remained coy on her future. "Will you reconsider?" Williams was asked on the court after her loss against Tomljanovic. "I don't think so, but you never know," replied the 23-time Grand Slam winner with tears in her eyes. What a ride it’s been. Thank you, @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/OEURHryJxV — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2022 × Also Read: Serena Williams announces retirement: A look at 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great It was an emotional farewell for Williams, who is unarguably one of the best players to have graced the tennis court. She has won the coveted US Open six times in her career with her first title at home coming back in 1999. Williams said her tennis career has been the most exciting journey she has been on in her life. "It's been a fun ride," she said. "It's been the most incredible ride and journey I've ever been on, I mean, in my life. "I'm just so grateful to every single person that's ever said, 'Go, Serena,' in their life. I'm just so grateful. You got me here," said the 40-year-old, who hasn't entirely ruled out a possibility of a comeback in the future. A speech worth of the @serenawilliams | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/0twItGF0jq — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2022 × Also Read: US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after 3rd-round loss against Ajla Tomljanovic Williams also went on to heap praise on her sister Venus, who she had paired up with in the women's doubles at the US Open this year. The pair crashed out of the tournament after their loss against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova on Thursday. Williams also expressed gratitude to her family before adding there wouldn't be Serena if there was no Venus. "It all started with my parents," Williams said. "They deserve everything. So I'm really grateful for them," said Williams. "I wouldn't be Serena if there wasn't Venus, so thank you, Venus. She's the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed," she concluded. Williams had announced she will be retiring from tennis this year, hinting that the US Open will be her final tournament. However, earlier this week, the 40-year-old said she would like to stay 'vague' about her future when asked about quitting the game.

'You never know': Serena Williams on reconsidering retirement after crashing out of US Open 2022

A defiant Serena Williams bid an emotional goodbye to the U.S. Open with a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, in what may have been the last singles match of her glittering career.

Defeat has always been hard to swallow for the fiercely competitive Williams and no doubt the 7-5 6-7 (4) 6-1 loss to the 46th ranked Australian stung her to her core.

But after a joyous run into the third round there was no shame in a loss to the gritty Tomljanovic, allowing the 23-times Grand Slam winner to exit with dignity intact and head held high.

Her three matches, highlighted by a second-round win over world number two Anett Kontaveit, were a gift to her fans, the relentless never surrender attitude that made her tennis' dominant player for over two decades on display right until the very final point.

"Clearly I'm still capable," Williams told reporters. "But it takes a lot more than that.

"I'm ready to be a mom, explore a different version of Serena.

"Technically in the world I'm still super young, so I want to have a little bit of a life while I'm still walking. I have such a bright future ahead of me."

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Always up for a fight, the 40-year-old came out swinging, forcing Tomljanovic to go the distance. The Australian needed six match points to deliver the knockout punch and bring an end to an engrossing three-plus-hour slugfest.

Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event.

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Given the opportunity to put speculation to rest that the U.S. Open may not be the end, Williams left the door open just a crack.

Asked whether she might be tempted to return to tennis, she responded: “I don’t think so but you never know.”

"I always did love Australia, though," she later told reporters, hinting at a tilt at the Australian Open in January.

For fans, however, the message was clear, the U.S. Open would be where Williams would take her final bow.

The raucous New York crowd that had backed her from the very beginning and over the years, fuelling her runs to six U.S. Open titles, was in her corner once again but could not lift her to one more win.

Tomljanovic, who is yet to win a WTA Tour tournament, appeared to have had little chance against Williams, winner of 73 career titles, but would not be intimidated.

Before stepping out onto center court Tomljanovic paused for a moment and touched the plaque quoting Billie Jean King that hangs at the entrance: “Pressure is a Privilege”.

Despite an electric atmosphere the match got off to a sluggish start with the players trading breaks before settling in. Williams had looked to seize control when she broke Tomljanovic to go ahead 5-3 and serving for the set.

But with Williams two points from a 1-0 lead Tomljanovic dug in, breaking back and sweeping four straight games to steal the set, leaving the stadium stunned.

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A defiant Williams, as she has done so many times, lifted her game hitting back in ruthless style in the second and breaking the Australian twice on the way to 4-0.

Playing her fourth match in five nights, Williams suddenly seemed to run out of gas and Tomljanovic, showing some steel of her own, pulled level at 5-5 as the set moved to a tie-break.

Everyone inside Arthur Ashe, now on their feet, knew Williams was not going to exit without a fight, and running on fumes dug into her reserves to take the tie-break 7-4.

Williams had the crowd roaring again when she broke Tomljanovic to start the third but simply had nothing left in the tank. The Australian put the former-world number on the ropes, storming through the next four games for a 4-1 lead.

But Williams was not going to hand Tomljanovic the win, she would have to earn it, needing six match points to get the job done.

A defiant Serena Williams bid an emotional goodbye to the U.S. Open with a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, in what may have been the last singles match of her glittering career.

A defiant Serena Williams bid an emotional goodbye to the U.S. Open with a third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, in what may have been the last singles match of her glittering career. Defeat has always been hard to swallow for the fiercely competitive Williams and no doubt the 7-5 6-7 (4) 6-1 loss to the 46th ranked Australian stung her to her core. But after a joyous run into the third round there was no shame in a loss to the gritty Tomljanovic, allowing the 23-times Grand Slam winner to exit with dignity intact and head held high. Her three matches, highlighted by a second-round win over world number two Anett Kontaveit, were a gift to her fans, the relentless never surrender attitude that made her tennis' dominant player for over two decades on display right until the very final point. "Clearly I'm still capable," Williams told reporters. "But it takes a lot more than that. "I'm ready to be a mom, explore a different version of Serena. "Technically in the world I'm still super young, so I want to have a little bit of a life while I'm still walking. I have such a bright future ahead of me." Also Read: Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Always up for a fight, the 40-year-old came out swinging, forcing Tomljanovic to go the distance. The Australian needed six match points to deliver the knockout punch and bring an end to an engrossing three-plus-hour slugfest. Williams had signalled her intention to retire in a Vogue article in early August, saying she was "evolving away from tennis" but never confirming the U.S. Open as her final event. What a ride it’s been. Thank you, @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/OEURHryJxV — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2022 × Given the opportunity to put speculation to rest that the U.S. Open may not be the end, Williams left the door open just a crack. Asked whether she might be tempted to return to tennis, she responded: “I don’t think so but you never know.” "I always did love Australia, though," she later told reporters, hinting at a tilt at the Australian Open in January. For fans, however, the message was clear, the U.S. Open would be where Williams would take her final bow. The raucous New York crowd that had backed her from the very beginning and over the years, fuelling her runs to six U.S. Open titles, was in her corner once again but could not lift her to one more win. Tomljanovic, who is yet to win a WTA Tour tournament, appeared to have had little chance against Williams, winner of 73 career titles, but would not be intimidated. Before stepping out onto center court Tomljanovic paused for a moment and touched the plaque quoting Billie Jean King that hangs at the entrance: “Pressure is a Privilege”. Despite an electric atmosphere the match got off to a sluggish start with the players trading breaks before settling in. Williams had looked to seize control when she broke Tomljanovic to go ahead 5-3 and serving for the set. But with Williams two points from a 1-0 lead Tomljanovic dug in, breaking back and sweeping four straight games to steal the set, leaving the stadium stunned. Also Read: Serena Williams: A flawed genius but a perfectly humane human A defiant Williams, as she has done so many times, lifted her game hitting back in ruthless style in the second and breaking the Australian twice on the way to 4-0. Playing her fourth match in five nights, Williams suddenly seemed to run out of gas and Tomljanovic, showing some steel of her own, pulled level at 5-5 as the set moved to a tie-break. Everyone inside Arthur Ashe, now on their feet, knew Williams was not going to exit without a fight, and running on fumes dug into her reserves to take the tie-break 7-4. Williams had the crowd roaring again when she broke Tomljanovic to start the third but simply had nothing left in the tank. The Australian put the former-world number on the ropes, storming through the next four games for a 4-1 lead. But Williams was not going to hand Tomljanovic the win, she would have to earn it, needing six match points to get the job done.

US Open 2022: Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after 3rd-round loss against Ajla Tomljanovic

It was a stunning summer transfer window for the English Premier League (EP) clubs, who went all out in spending big money to strengthen their squads and rope in the best of talents from across Europe. Premier League clubs smashed their own previous record by splurging a whopping £1.9 billion ($2.2 billion)&nbsp;in transfers this summer.

Manchester United's acquisition of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax on the deadline day took the English top flight's transfer expenditure near the £2 billion pound mark. United, who broke their summer spending record o back manager Erik Ten Hag, shelled out more than £200 million for new signings.

However, the Red Devils were still not the highest-spending club in the Premier League as Chelsea surpassed their spending by a fair margin under new owner Todd Boehly. Chelsea went berserk in the transfer market and made some quality additions to their squad taking their overall expenditure to&nbsp;£255 million.

As per Deloitte’s Sports Business Group, the £1.9 billion spent by the English Premier League clubs this summer is the highest in the history of the competition, surpassing the £1.86&nbsp;billion spent by the Premier League clubs in the 2017 summer and winter transfer window combined.

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As many as nine out of the 20 clubs in the Premier League spent more than £100 million this season as they bounced back after the gloomy COVID-19 period. The Premier League's&nbsp;£1.9 billion expenditure this summer is more than that of the Serie A ($749.2m), La Liga ($505.7m) and the Bundesliga ($484.1m)&nbsp;combined, as per Deloitte.

Which Premier League clubs spent the most money this summer window?

Chelsea were the biggest spenders in the transfer market this summer after being taken over by new owners. The London club's expenditure reached a whopping&nbsp;£255 million after they bought the likes of&nbsp;Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.

Chelsea went on to spend the most money by a Premier League club in a single transfer window in the history of the competition. Manchester United too breached the&nbsp;£200-million mark after roping in the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Tyrell Malacia to strengthen their squad.

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Nottingham Forest were the surprise package in the Premier League this summer as the newly-promoted team spent an extraordinary £145m to recruit as many as 21 players - breaking the Premier League record for most recruitments by a club in a single season. The likes of West Ham United, Newcastle United and Arsenal also broke the bank for new signings.

For the first time, the Premier League clubs recorded a net transfer spend of over £1billion this summer as they acquired a total of 169 players this summer, 21 more than the 148 players in the 2021 summer window.

It was a stunning summer transfer window for the English Premier League (EP) clubs, who went all out in spending big money to strengthen their squads and rope in the best of talents from across Europe.

It was a stunning summer transfer window for the English Premier League (EP) clubs, who went all out in spending big money to strengthen their squads and rope in the best of talents from across Europe. Premier League clubs smashed their own previous record by splurging a whopping £1.9 billion ($2.2 billion) in transfers this summer. Manchester United's acquisition of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax on the deadline day took the English top flight's transfer expenditure near the £2 billion pound mark. United, who broke their summer spending record o back manager Erik Ten Hag, shelled out more than £200 million for new signings. However, the Red Devils were still not the highest-spending club in the Premier League as Chelsea surpassed their spending by a fair margin under new owner Todd Boehly. Chelsea went berserk in the transfer market and made some quality additions to their squad taking their overall expenditure to £255 million. As per Deloitte’s Sports Business Group, the £1.9 billion spent by the English Premier League clubs this summer is the highest in the history of the competition, surpassing the £1.86 billion spent by the Premier League clubs in the 2017 summer and winter transfer window combined. Also Read: When Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he caused Ronaldo's knee injury ahead of FIFA World Cup 2014 As many as nine out of the 20 clubs in the Premier League spent more than £100 million this season as they bounced back after the gloomy COVID-19 period. The Premier League's £1.9 billion expenditure this summer is more than that of the Serie A ($749.2m), La Liga ($505.7m) and the Bundesliga ($484.1m) combined, as per Deloitte. Which Premier League clubs spent the most money this summer window? Chelsea were the biggest spenders in the transfer market this summer after being taken over by new owners. The London club's expenditure reached a whopping £255 million after they bought the likes of Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. Chelsea went on to spend the most money by a Premier League club in a single transfer window in the history of the competition. Manchester United too breached the £200-million mark after roping in the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Tyrell Malacia to strengthen their squad. There's been some 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 business done in the Premier League this summer The average spend per club is £94,200,000 pic.twitter.com/vh2BeczNiz — LiveScore (@livescore) August 31, 2022 × Also Read: Darwin Nunez to Aurelien Tchouameni: 5 most expensive signings of 2022 summer transfer window so far Nottingham Forest were the surprise package in the Premier League this summer as the newly-promoted team spent an extraordinary £145m to recruit as many as 21 players - breaking the Premier League record for most recruitments by a club in a single season. The likes of West Ham United, Newcastle United and Arsenal also broke the bank for new signings. For the first time, the Premier League clubs recorded a net transfer spend of over £1billion this summer as they acquired a total of 169 players this summer, 21 more than the 148 players in the 2021 summer window.

Premier League clubs spend more than La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga combined in record £1.9billion spree

A number of Indian players had blamed the lack of proper rest and the cramped schedule after India's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India had failed to make it to the knockout stages as they bowed out of the tournament from the group stage after a terrible show.

Following the team's exit, the debate surrounding the workload management of the players intensified as many complained of being burnt out. India have since undergone a massive transformation with Rahul Dravid at the helm of affairs and Rohit Sharma replacing Virat Kohli as the team's captain in&nbsp;all three formats.

While India have changed their playing approach to an extent in white-ball cricket, the team management has also focused on ensuring better workload management and regular rotation of players ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia this year.

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A number of players have led India so far this year while several youngsters have also made their debuts for the team. While many have been left baffled by the constant&nbsp;changes in India's squad and leadership, it has now emerged that it was all pre-planned on Dravid and Rohit's part.

As per a report in the Times of India, Rohit and Rahul had pre-planned the rotation of key players and their workload management keeping the T20 World Cup 2022 in mind. A source revealed the captain and head coach held a meeting with the team's strength and conditioning coach and physios to hand them a list of players they wanted in the best possible shape for the T20 World Cup.

"The captain and coach had sat down with the strength and conditioning coach and the physios in February. They had marked the entire year's schedule. Rohit and Dravid had given them a pool of players. The support staff was told to ensure those players are available and in the best shape for theT20 World Cup. Thus, each series was marked for the players to play in," a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

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The source further revealed that it was decided that any player who feels he is about to hit the threshold would be provided rest immediately to ensure it doesn't result in burnout. It probably explains why the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and skipper Rohit himself have had plenty of rest so far this year.

"It has been decided that if the trainers and physios feel a player is about to hit his threshold, he will be rested straightaway. If any player reveals any discomfort, the team management is willing to rest him at that very point. It's better to err on the side of caution," the source added. 
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A number of Indian players had blamed the lack of proper rest and the cramped schedule after India's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year.

A number of Indian players had blamed the lack of proper rest and the cramped schedule after India's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India had failed to make it to the knockout stages as they bowed out of the tournament from the group stage after a terrible show. Following the team's exit, the debate surrounding the workload management of the players intensified as many complained of being burnt out. India have since undergone a massive transformation with Rahul Dravid at the helm of affairs and Rohit Sharma replacing Virat Kohli as the team's captain in all three formats. While India have changed their playing approach to an extent in white-ball cricket, the team management has also focused on ensuring better workload management and regular rotation of players ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia this year. Also Read: Kohli has never been a great T20 player, he can't be like Rohit or Suryakumar, says ex-Pakistan captain A number of players have led India so far this year while several youngsters have also made their debuts for the team. While many have been left baffled by the constant changes in India's squad and leadership, it has now emerged that it was all pre-planned on Dravid and Rohit's part. As per a report in the Times of India, Rohit and Rahul had pre-planned the rotation of key players and their workload management keeping the T20 World Cup 2022 in mind. A source revealed the captain and head coach held a meeting with the team's strength and conditioning coach and physios to hand them a list of players they wanted in the best possible shape for the T20 World Cup. "The captain and coach had sat down with the strength and conditioning coach and the physios in February. They had marked the entire year's schedule. Rohit and Dravid had given them a pool of players. The support staff was told to ensure those players are available and in the best shape for theT20 World Cup. Thus, each series was marked for the players to play in," a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India. Also Read: 'Always a pressure game': Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan on facing India in Asia Cup 2022 yet again The source further revealed that it was decided that any player who feels he is about to hit the threshold would be provided rest immediately to ensure it doesn't result in burnout. It probably explains why the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and skipper Rohit himself have had plenty of rest so far this year. "It has been decided that if the trainers and physios feel a player is about to hit his threshold, he will be rested straightaway. If any player reveals any discomfort, the team management is willing to rest him at that very point. It's better to err on the side of caution," the source added.

Rohit, Dravid pre-planned rotation of players, workload management keeping T20 WC 2022 in mind - Report

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became&nbsp;the fastest bowler to complete 200 wickets in ODIs on Saturday (September 03). Starc achieved the feat in the third ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville. Starc surpassed former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq to become the fastest to achieve the milestone.

One of the best fast bowlers in the world at present, Starc has been a prolific wicket-taker for Australia across all three formats ever since making his international debut in 2010. He picked up the wicket of Ryan Burl in the third ODI on Saturday to go past Mushtaq.

While the former Pakistan spinner achieved the milestone of 200 wickets in 104 matches, Starc has completed the feat in 102 matches. The left-arm seamer has&nbsp;200 wickets in 102 matches in his ODI career at an average of 22.31, including eight five-wicket hauls.

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While it turned out to be a memorable outing for Starc, Australia faced a shocking defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI of the series. Zimbabwe bundled out the hosts for a paltry 141 runs with the help of spinner Ryan Burl's brilliant five-wicket haul before chasing down the target with eleven overs to spare to register a historic win.

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David Warner was the saviour for Australia with a fantastic knock of 94 runs as the rest of the batters struggled against the Zimbabwe bowlers. Bur ran riot with the ball to finish with excellent figures of 10/5 in just three overs as Australia were shell shocked by the visitors

The hosts gave their best trying to defend the moderate total but failed to do so as Zimbabwe clinched their first-ever win in an ODI match against Australia in Australia. The Aussies claimed&nbsp;the three-match series 2-1 having won the first two ODIs.&nbsp;

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became the fastest bowler to complete 200 wickets in ODIs on Saturday (September 03). Starc achieved the feat in the third ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville.

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became the fastest bowler to complete 200 wickets in ODIs on Saturday (September 03). Starc achieved the feat in the third ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville. Starc surpassed former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq to become the fastest to achieve the milestone. One of the best fast bowlers in the world at present, Starc has been a prolific wicket-taker for Australia across all three formats ever since making his international debut in 2010. He picked up the wicket of Ryan Burl in the third ODI on Saturday to go past Mushtaq. While the former Pakistan spinner achieved the milestone of 200 wickets in 104 matches, Starc has completed the feat in 102 matches. The left-arm seamer has 200 wickets in 102 matches in his ODI career at an average of 22.31, including eight five-wicket hauls. Also Read: Zimbabwe script history, clinch maiden ODI win against Australia Down Under That's ODI wicket No.200 for Mitch Starc! #AUSvZIM pic.twitter.com/1kBz0kMuCy — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 3, 2022 × While it turned out to be a memorable outing for Starc, Australia faced a shocking defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI of the series. Zimbabwe bundled out the hosts for a paltry 141 runs with the help of spinner Ryan Burl's brilliant five-wicket haul before chasing down the target with eleven overs to spare to register a historic win. Also Read: Kohli has never been a great T20 player, he can't be like Rohit or Suryakumar, says ex-Pakistan captain David Warner was the saviour for Australia with a fantastic knock of 94 runs as the rest of the batters struggled against the Zimbabwe bowlers. Bur ran riot with the ball to finish with excellent figures of 10/5 in just three overs as Australia were shell shocked by the visitors The hosts gave their best trying to defend the moderate total but failed to do so as Zimbabwe clinched their first-ever win in an ODI match against Australia in Australia. The Aussies claimed the three-match series 2-1 having won the first two ODIs.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc breaks record, scalps 200 wickets in just 102 ODIs

Virat Kohli's form has been under the scanner for quite a while now as he is yet to attain consistency for the Indian team across formats. Recently, there were calls for his ouster from India's T20 squad over his poor form but the senior batter has managed to shut his critics to an extent with his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Making his comeback for the Indian team after a short break, Kohli looked in good touch as he notched up a crucial 35-run-knock against Pakistan and followed it up with a brilliant half-century against Hong Kong on Thursday. However, despite his crucial contributions with&nbsp;the willow, Kohli has been under immense scrutiny.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif recently spoke about Kohli's recent struggles in international cricket and claimed he has never been a 'great' T20 player. Latif believes Kohli can never be compared with someone like Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar in T20s considering his inability to go after the bowlers from the word go.

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Latif believes Kohli's game is best suited for an anchor's role in T20s as he takes his time in settling down before shifting gears in the middle. Latif said the likes of Rohit can utilise the Powerplay well and go after the bowlers right from the start of the innings.

"Virat Kohli has never been a great T20 player. We compare him to the likes of Kane Williamson, Joe Root or Steve Smith but none of them have been match-winning players in T20s. These all take the game along, playing an anchor role. Virat Kohli is a great ODI player. He cannot become Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav," Latif said on YouTube show 'Game On Hai'.

"He plays in the same fashion for Royal Challengers Bangalore as well. MS Dhoni is a different kind of player, if he plays 3-4 dot balls, he can hit 3-4 sixes as well. He can make up for the dot balls. Virat Kohli starts hitting after playing 30-35 balls. Rohit Sharma is the kind of player who utilises the powerplay very well," explained the former Pakistan captain.

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Contrary to Latif's claims, Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters in T20Is. With his 59-run-knock against Hong Kong on Thursday, the Indian batting maestro had become the highest averaging player in the shortest format in international cricket. Kohli has 3,402 runs to his name in 101 T20Is at a stunning average of 50.77.

He is the third-highest run-getter overall in T20Is behind only teammate Rohit Sharma and New Zealand's Martin Guptill. Kohli will be seen in action next when India take on Pakistan for the second time in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04).

Virat Kohli's form has been under the scanner for quite a while now as he is yet to attain consistency for the Indian team across formats. Recently, there were calls for his ouster from India's T20 squad over his poor form but the senior batter has managed to shut his critics to an extent with his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Virat Kohli's form has been under the scanner for quite a while now as he is yet to attain consistency for the Indian team across formats. Recently, there were calls for his ouster from India's T20 squad over his poor form but the senior batter has managed to shut his critics to an extent with his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Making his comeback for the Indian team after a short break, Kohli looked in good touch as he notched up a crucial 35-run-knock against Pakistan and followed it up with a brilliant half-century against Hong Kong on Thursday. However, despite his crucial contributions with the willow, Kohli has been under immense scrutiny. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif recently spoke about Kohli's recent struggles in international cricket and claimed he has never been a 'great' T20 player. Latif believes Kohli can never be compared with someone like Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar in T20s considering his inability to go after the bowlers from the word go. Also Read: India 'pampered' since they make more money, not because they play well: Mohammad Hafeez Latif believes Kohli's game is best suited for an anchor's role in T20s as he takes his time in settling down before shifting gears in the middle. Latif said the likes of Rohit can utilise the Powerplay well and go after the bowlers right from the start of the innings. "Virat Kohli has never been a great T20 player. We compare him to the likes of Kane Williamson, Joe Root or Steve Smith but none of them have been match-winning players in T20s. These all take the game along, playing an anchor role. Virat Kohli is a great ODI player. He cannot become Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav," Latif said on YouTube show 'Game On Hai'. "He plays in the same fashion for Royal Challengers Bangalore as well. MS Dhoni is a different kind of player, if he plays 3-4 dot balls, he can hit 3-4 sixes as well. He can make up for the dot balls. Virat Kohli starts hitting after playing 30-35 balls. Rohit Sharma is the kind of player who utilises the powerplay very well," explained the former Pakistan captain. Also Read: I just hope to see Virat Kohli back at his best in T20 World Cup, says Ricky Ponting Contrary to Latif's claims, Kohli has been one of the most prolific run-getters in T20Is. With his 59-run-knock against Hong Kong on Thursday, the Indian batting maestro had become the highest averaging player in the shortest format in international cricket. Kohli has 3,402 runs to his name in 101 T20Is at a stunning average of 50.77. He is the third-highest run-getter overall in T20Is behind only teammate Rohit Sharma and New Zealand's Martin Guptill. Kohli will be seen in action next when India take on Pakistan for the second time in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 04).

Virat Kohli has never been a great T20 player, he can't be like Rohit or Suryakumar, says ex-Pakistan captain

Defending champion Daniil Medvedev cruised into the fourth round of the U.S. Open with a straightforward 6-4 6-2 6-2 victory over Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing on Friday to set up a blockbuster clash with Australia's Nick Kyrgios.

The Russian blazed past Stefan Kozlov and Arthur Rinderknech in the last two rounds and looked every bit the champion again, as he fired 12 aces and converted six of 12 break points to comfortably dispatch his 22-year-old opponent.

"If you ask me what I could improve, I don't see many things," Medvedev said of his title defence. "Maybe a little bit less double-faults, but that's if we're trying to dig somewhere. If not, high-level match.

"If I continue this way, have good opportunities to do something big. But the next match is not easy. Going to try to recover well and be 100% for the next one."

Medvedev's win in front of an emotional Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd following Serena Williams' loss to Ajla Tomljanovic meant he has reached the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows for the fourth straight year.

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Wu, who became the first Chinese man in U.S. Open history to reach the third round, was plagued by several unforced errors in the clash as Medvedev prevailed in an hour and 55 minutes.

After sealing a closely contested first set, Medvedev broke early to race ahead 5-1 in the next and closed it out in style to take full control of the contest.

The third set followed a similar pattern as Wu crumbled under the relentless pressure, with Medvedev staying on course to become the first player to win consecutive U.S. Open titles since Roger Federer's run of five between 2004 and 2008.

But a defeat to Kyrgios in the next round would see Medvedev lose his number one ranking to Rafa Nadal after the tournament.&nbsp;

"We've played great matches. All have been quite tight on the scoreboard," said Medvedev, who has lost three of his four previous meetings with Kyrgios, including the last one in Montreal less than a month ago.

"It's 3-1 to him but I'll try to do better this time and it'll be a great match for people to watch."

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Medvedev said he was aware of what he needed to do on Sunday against the temperamental Australian, who is playing the best tennis of his career, having finished runner-up at Wimbledon and winning in Washington, D.C. in the lead-up to U.S. Open.

"I don't think we are friends. When I say 'friends', we haven't been to the bar together," Medvedev said with a smile.

"I feel like we respect each other a lot. On the court also we never really had any fight or anything, which can change any moment. We are both quite electric. You never know what's going to happen in the future.

"Nick is a little bit different from other tennis players sometimes on the court. That's his choice. That's his life. I'm not the one to judge."&nbsp;

Defending champion Daniil Medvedev cruised into the fourth round of the U.S. Open with a straightforward 6-4 6-2 6-2 victory over Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing on Friday to set up a blockbuster clash with Australia's Nick Kyrgios.

Defending champion Daniil Medvedev cruised into the fourth round of the U.S. Open with a straightforward 6-4 6-2 6-2 victory over Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing on Friday to set up a blockbuster clash with Australia's Nick Kyrgios. The Russian blazed past Stefan Kozlov and Arthur Rinderknech in the last two rounds and looked every bit the champion again, as he fired 12 aces and converted six of 12 break points to comfortably dispatch his 22-year-old opponent. "If you ask me what I could improve, I don't see many things," Medvedev said of his title defence. "Maybe a little bit less double-faults, but that's if we're trying to dig somewhere. If not, high-level match. "If I continue this way, have good opportunities to do something big. But the next match is not easy. Going to try to recover well and be 100% for the next one." Medvedev's win in front of an emotional Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd following Serena Williams' loss to Ajla Tomljanovic meant he has reached the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows for the fourth straight year. Also Read: 'You never know': Serena Williams on reconsidering retirement after crashing out of US Open 2022 Wu, who became the first Chinese man in U.S. Open history to reach the third round, was plagued by several unforced errors in the clash as Medvedev prevailed in an hour and 55 minutes. After sealing a closely contested first set, Medvedev broke early to race ahead 5-1 in the next and closed it out in style to take full control of the contest. The third set followed a similar pattern as Wu crumbled under the relentless pressure, with Medvedev staying on course to become the first player to win consecutive U.S. Open titles since Roger Federer's run of five between 2004 and 2008. But a defeat to Kyrgios in the next round would see Medvedev lose his number one ranking to Rafa Nadal after the tournament. "We've played great matches. All have been quite tight on the scoreboard," said Medvedev, who has lost three of his four previous meetings with Kyrgios, including the last one in Montreal less than a month ago. "It's 3-1 to him but I'll try to do better this time and it'll be a great match for people to watch." Also Read: US Open 2022 - Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after 3rd-round loss against Ajla Tomljanovic Medvedev said he was aware of what he needed to do on Sunday against the temperamental Australian, who is playing the best tennis of his career, having finished runner-up at Wimbledon and winning in Washington, D.C. in the lead-up to U.S. Open. "I don't think we are friends. When I say 'friends', we haven't been to the bar together," Medvedev said with a smile. "I feel like we respect each other a lot. On the court also we never really had any fight or anything, which can change any moment. We are both quite electric. You never know what's going to happen in the future. "Nick is a little bit different from other tennis players sometimes on the court. That's his choice. That's his life. I'm not the one to judge."

US Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev's title defence meets Nick Kyrgios hurdle in fourth round

French midfielder Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba recently levelled some shocking allegations against the Juventus star. Mathias accused Pogba of using witchcraft to cast a spell on his France teammate Kylian Mbappe among others.

Mathias' shocking revelations came after Pogba alleged his brother was part of a blackmail attempt to extort money out of him. Pogba's camp had released a statement about him being blackmailed after Mathias shared a bizarre video on social media where he claimed he had some serious explosive revelations to make about his brother.

Mathias' accusing Pogba of using witchcraft is not the first time&nbsp;sorcery has been discussed in football. There have been several instances in the past when people have claimed to use black magic in football. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2014, a Ghanaian witch doctor had claimed to have caused Cristiano Ronaldo a knee injury.

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When a Ghanaian witch doctor said he caused Ronaldo's injury

Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers and had enjoyed a stellar season with Real Madrid heading into the World Cup in 2014. He was the reigning Ballon d'Or winner and had also helped Real Madrid claim the Champions League title last season. He was establishing his credentials as one of the best in the world and was expected to set the stage on fire at the World Cup.

However, Ronaldo suffered a knee injury in the build-up to the World Cup in Brazil which put his participation in the showpiece event in doubt. A Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he cast a spell on the former Real Madrid star to ensure he either missed the entire World Cup or didn't play against Ghana.

The Ghanaian witch doctor named Nana Kwaku Bonsam - which translates to 'Devil of Wednesday', had claimed he was 'working on' Ronaldo to make him miss Portugal's last group stage clash against Ghana at the 2014 World Cup. As per a report in The Guardian, the witch doctor claimed he had formulated a special powder from his gods and mixed it with some leaves to place it around an image of Ronaldo.

“I know what Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury is about, I’m working on him,” Bonsam had told a local radio channel in an interview at the time.

“I am very serious about it. Last week, I went around looking for four dogs and I got them to be used in manufacturing a special spirit called Kahwiri Kapam.

“I said it four months ago that I will work on Cristiano Ronaldo seriously and rule him out of the World up or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana and the best thing I can do is to keep him out through injury. This injury can never be cured by any medic, they can never see what is causing the injury because it is spiritual. Today, it is his knee, tomorrow it is his thigh, next day it is something else," he further claimed.

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However, the witch doctor's claims proved to be baseless as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Brazil. Though Ronaldo faced continuous troubles with his fitness, he went on to play all three games for his country in the group stage, including their final encounter against Ghana.

Portugal suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss against Germany in their opening game before drawing 2-2 against the USA as Ronaldo remained goalless in both games. The superstar forward scored an 80th-minute-winner against Ghana in their final group game but the win was not enough to take Portugal to the knockout stages as they bowed out of the tournament.

French midfielder Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba recently levelled some shocking allegations against the Juventus star. Mathias accused Pogba of using witchcraft to cast a spell on his France teammate Kylian Mbappe among others.

French midfielder Paul Pogba's elder brother Mathias Pogba recently levelled some shocking allegations against the Juventus star. Mathias accused Pogba of using witchcraft to cast a spell on his France teammate Kylian Mbappe among others. Mathias' shocking revelations came after Pogba alleged his brother was part of a blackmail attempt to extort money out of him. Pogba's camp had released a statement about him being blackmailed after Mathias shared a bizarre video on social media where he claimed he had some serious explosive revelations to make about his brother. Mathias' accusing Pogba of using witchcraft is not the first time sorcery has been discussed in football. There have been several instances in the past when people have claimed to use black magic in football. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2014, a Ghanaian witch doctor had claimed to have caused Cristiano Ronaldo a knee injury. Also Read: Paul Pogba's brother Mathias makes shocking allegations, accuses Juventus star of witchcraft When a Ghanaian witch doctor said he caused Ronaldo's injury Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers and had enjoyed a stellar season with Real Madrid heading into the World Cup in 2014. He was the reigning Ballon d'Or winner and had also helped Real Madrid claim the Champions League title last season. He was establishing his credentials as one of the best in the world and was expected to set the stage on fire at the World Cup. However, Ronaldo suffered a knee injury in the build-up to the World Cup in Brazil which put his participation in the showpiece event in doubt. A Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he cast a spell on the former Real Madrid star to ensure he either missed the entire World Cup or didn't play against Ghana. The Ghanaian witch doctor named Nana Kwaku Bonsam - which translates to 'Devil of Wednesday', had claimed he was 'working on' Ronaldo to make him miss Portugal's last group stage clash against Ghana at the 2014 World Cup. As per a report in The Guardian, the witch doctor claimed he had formulated a special powder from his gods and mixed it with some leaves to place it around an image of Ronaldo. “I know what Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury is about, I’m working on him,” Bonsam had told a local radio channel in an interview at the time. “I am very serious about it. Last week, I went around looking for four dogs and I got them to be used in manufacturing a special spirit called Kahwiri Kapam. “I said it four months ago that I will work on Cristiano Ronaldo seriously and rule him out of the World up or at least prevent him from playing against Ghana and the best thing I can do is to keep him out through injury. This injury can never be cured by any medic, they can never see what is causing the injury because it is spiritual. Today, it is his knee, tomorrow it is his thigh, next day it is something else," he further claimed. Also Read: French police open probe after Paul Pogba claims his brother is part of a multi-million-euro blackmail attempt However, the witch doctor's claims proved to be baseless as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Brazil. Though Ronaldo faced continuous troubles with his fitness, he went on to play all three games for his country in the group stage, including their final encounter against Ghana. Portugal suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss against Germany in their opening game before drawing 2-2 against the USA as Ronaldo remained goalless in both games. The superstar forward scored an 80th-minute-winner against Ghana in their final group game but the win was not enough to take Portugal to the knockout stages as they bowed out of the tournament.

When Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he caused Cristiano Ronaldo's knee injury ahead of FIFA World Cup 2014

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have appointed West Indies legend Brian Lara as the head coach of the team ahead of the new season. SRH have parted ways with former Australia cricketer Tom Moody and replaced him with Lara as the new head coach of the team.

Lara was already a part of the SRH backroom staff during IPL 2022 as he served as the team's strategic adviser last season. He has now been elevated to the head coach post and this will be his first assignment in the IPL as the coach of a team.

"The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons," SRH said in a statement.

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This was Moody's second stint as the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad after he held the position for six seasons between 2013 to 2019 during his first stint. Moddy guided SRH to their maiden IPL title in 2016 and helped them develop a world-class squad during his first stint as the head coach.

However, his second stint with the franchise was far from perfect as SRH struggled to win matches consistently. The Orange Army finished a disappointing eighth last season after managing only six wins in 14 matches under Kane Williamson's captaincy.

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SRH are yet to win a title since their maiden triumph in 2016 and have failed to make it to the playoffs in the last couple of seasons. SRH managed only nine wins in 28 matches during Moody's second stint and will hope for a turnaround under their new head coach Lara next season.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have appointed West Indies legend Brian Lara as the head coach of the team ahead of the new season.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have appointed West Indies legend Brian Lara as the head coach of the team ahead of the new season. SRH have parted ways with former Australia cricketer Tom Moody and replaced him with Lara as the new head coach of the team. Lara was already a part of the SRH backroom staff during IPL 2022 as he served as the team's strategic adviser last season. He has now been elevated to the head coach post and this will be his first assignment in the IPL as the coach of a team. "The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons," SRH said in a statement. Announcement The cricketing legend Brian Lara will be our head coach for the upcoming #IPL seasons. #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/6dSV3y2XU2 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 3, 2022 × Also Read: India 'pampered' since they make more money, not because they play well: Mohammad Hafeez This was Moody's second stint as the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad after he held the position for six seasons between 2013 to 2019 during his first stint. Moddy guided SRH to their maiden IPL title in 2016 and helped them develop a world-class squad during his first stint as the head coach. However, his second stint with the franchise was far from perfect as SRH struggled to win matches consistently. The Orange Army finished a disappointing eighth last season after managing only six wins in 14 matches under Kane Williamson's captaincy. Also Read: England's 2022 T20 World Cup campaign dealt a major blow as Jonny Bairstow suffers injury after freak accident SRH are yet to win a title since their maiden triumph in 2016 and have failed to make it to the playoffs in the last couple of seasons. SRH managed only nine wins in 28 matches during Moody's second stint and will hope for a turnaround under their new head coach Lara next season.

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