Rohit Sharma's inspirational leadership and an aggressive brand new approach saw India completely outclass England by 49 runs in the second T20 International to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead here on Saturday.

Batting first, India once again showed a start-to-finish aggressive intent while reaching 170 for eight riding on new 'batting all-rounder' Ravindra Jadeja (46 not out off 29 balls) after a sudden collapse during the middle-phase on a track full of pace and bounce.

With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's (3/15) newfound rhythm in the powerplay overs was superbly complemented by the skilful duo of Jasprit Bumrah (2/10) and Yuzevndra Chahal (2/10) as England innings imploded for a meagre 121 in 17 overs.

If India's batting has been very good in both the games, the bowling has simply been outstanding with complete domination in the powerplays. Since he got full-time captaincy, the Indian team is yet to lose a match under him.

There has been three clean sweeps -- New Zealand (3-0), West Indies (3-0), Sri Lanka (3-0) and a fourth against England in the current one looks imminent. With three months left for the World T20, the playing XI on Saturday gave a glimpse of what could be the batting order and its philosophy going forward.

Rishabh Pant's (26 off 15 balls) elevation as an opener alongside skipper Rohit (31 off 20 balls) is a welcome move where the team at least wouldn't be erring in the side of caution in the powerplay overs. In between the duo, they hit seven fours and three sixes in the first six overs, an approach that was missing during last T20 World Cup.

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The strategy is to not stop playing the shots even if wickets fall at one end and Virat Kohli (1 off 3 balls) did feel the peer pressure and the mistimed skier showed his desperation.

But the most impressive aspect came to the fore from 89 for five, as India still managed to reach 170, courtesy Jadeja, who didn't have a great time in T20 cricket having had a torrid time in CSK during IPL, where he lost form and fractured relationships.

With strong indications that he will leave CSK next year, Jadeja seemed to be playing with a free mind and it was evident that even as wickets fell at the other end, there was no letting up in his strokeplay as the scoreboard had a competitive feel to it.

A good Indian white-ball team has always had Bhuvneshwar as an important component in the set-up. In the first game, it was a banana inswinger that castled rival captain Jos Buttler and on Saturday, a classical outswinger first up saw Jason Roy edging it to the slip cordon.

The wily Bhuvneshwar then asked Pant to come up to the stumps to stop Buttler from giving the charge and the result was a lazy under-edge into the keeper's gloves. Liam Livingstone (15) with a helmet cam was fooled by a Bumrah slow off-cutter that took ages to jag back and knock the bails off.

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Harry Brook had a couple of boundaries but when Chahal tossed one up, he took the bait but couldn't get the execution right. Moeen Ali (35) did hit some shots but England lost wickets at regular intervals as Rohit brilliantly used his bowlers.

With three wickets down, he unleashed Chahal and just when Moeen was trying to take the game away, he got in Hardik Pandya, who got him a breakthrough. Team's weakest bowling link Harshal Patel (1/34) was brought towards the end when they were well course to win the game.

Rohit Sharma's inspirational leadership and an aggressive brand new approach saw India completely outclass England by 49 runs in the second T20 International to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead here on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma's inspirational leadership and an aggressive brand new approach saw India completely outclass England by 49 runs in the second T20 International to seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead here on Saturday. Batting first, India once again showed a start-to-finish aggressive intent while reaching 170 for eight riding on new 'batting all-rounder' Ravindra Jadeja (46 not out off 29 balls) after a sudden collapse during the middle-phase on a track full of pace and bounce. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's (3/15) newfound rhythm in the powerplay overs was superbly complemented by the skilful duo of Jasprit Bumrah (2/10) and Yuzevndra Chahal (2/10) as England innings imploded for a meagre 121 in 17 overs. If India's batting has been very good in both the games, the bowling has simply been outstanding with complete domination in the powerplays. Since he got full-time captaincy, the Indian team is yet to lose a match under him. There has been three clean sweeps -- New Zealand (3-0), West Indies (3-0), Sri Lanka (3-0) and a fourth against England in the current one looks imminent. With three months left for the World T20, the playing XI on Saturday gave a glimpse of what could be the batting order and its philosophy going forward. Rishabh Pant's (26 off 15 balls) elevation as an opener alongside skipper Rohit (31 off 20 balls) is a welcome move where the team at least wouldn't be erring in the side of caution in the powerplay overs. In between the duo, they hit seven fours and three sixes in the first six overs, an approach that was missing during last T20 World Cup. Also Read: 'The siege is over': Jayasuriya joins anti-govt protests, Sangakkara & Jayawardene also extend support The strategy is to not stop playing the shots even if wickets fall at one end and Virat Kohli (1 off 3 balls) did feel the peer pressure and the mistimed skier showed his desperation. But the most impressive aspect came to the fore from 89 for five, as India still managed to reach 170, courtesy Jadeja, who didn't have a great time in T20 cricket having had a torrid time in CSK during IPL, where he lost form and fractured relationships. With strong indications that he will leave CSK next year, Jadeja seemed to be playing with a free mind and it was evident that even as wickets fell at the other end, there was no letting up in his strokeplay as the scoreboard had a competitive feel to it. A good Indian white-ball team has always had Bhuvneshwar as an important component in the set-up. In the first game, it was a banana inswinger that castled rival captain Jos Buttler and on Saturday, a classical outswinger first up saw Jason Roy edging it to the slip cordon. The wily Bhuvneshwar then asked Pant to come up to the stumps to stop Buttler from giving the charge and the result was a lazy under-edge into the keeper's gloves. Liam Livingstone (15) with a helmet cam was fooled by a Bumrah slow off-cutter that took ages to jag back and knock the bails off. Also Read: Watch: Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad wants Brad Pitt to play him in his biopic, trolled mercilessly Harry Brook had a couple of boundaries but when Chahal tossed one up, he took the bait but couldn't get the execution right. Moeen Ali (35) did hit some shots but England lost wickets at regular intervals as Rohit brilliantly used his bowlers. With three wickets down, he unleashed Chahal and just when Moeen was trying to take the game away, he got in Hardik Pandya, who got him a breakthrough. Team's weakest bowling link Harshal Patel (1/34) was brought towards the end when they were well course to win the game.

Ravindra Jadeja, bowlers star as India thrash England by 49 runs in 2nd T20I to clinch series

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's&nbsp;Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). Jabeur had been one of the best players throughout the tournament and was in rampaging form but Rybakina stood tall at the Centre Court with her maiden Wimbledon triumph.

Rybakina created history by becoming the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis. The world no.23 defeated Jabeur 3-6,6-2,6-2 to register a stellar comeback win after going down in the first set. After losing the first set,&nbsp;Rybakina dominated the proceedings against&nbsp;Jabeur in the final to clinch a memorable win.

It was a historic summit clash between the two as both Rybakina and Jabeur were taking part in the first-ever Grand Slam singles final and were the first from their respective countries to feature in a Grand Slam final. 23-year-old&nbsp;Rybakina has become the youngest to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

Jabeur, who headed into the final after defeating German Tatjana Maria in the semi-final, was the favourite in the summit clash as she was on an unbeaten streak of eleven games. However, her unbeaten run was snapped by Rybakina, who dealt phenomenally well with pressure and brought her A-game to script history.

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Interestingly, Rybakina, who was born in the Russian capital of Moscow, would have been barred from taking part in Wimbledon this year had she not&nbsp;switched allegiance from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018. All Russian and Belarusian players are banned from the competition this season owing to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Her Russian roots were a topic of debate ahead of the final but Rybakina let her talent and skills do the talking on the grass-court on Saturday. The 23-year-old was born in Moscow but had to leave Russia in 2018 due to a lack of opportunities. Kazakhstan offered her funding to support her tennis career and helped her win her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09).

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). Jabeur had been one of the best players throughout the tournament and was in rampaging form but Rybakina stood tall at the Centre Court with her maiden Wimbledon triumph. Rybakina created history by becoming the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis. The world no.23 defeated Jabeur 3-6,6-2,6-2 to register a stellar comeback win after going down in the first set. After losing the first set, Rybakina dominated the proceedings against Jabeur in the final to clinch a memorable win. It was a historic summit clash between the two as both Rybakina and Jabeur were taking part in the first-ever Grand Slam singles final and were the first from their respective countries to feature in a Grand Slam final. 23-year-old Rybakina has become the youngest to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova in 2011. Jabeur, who headed into the final after defeating German Tatjana Maria in the semi-final, was the favourite in the summit clash as she was on an unbeaten streak of eleven games. However, her unbeaten run was snapped by Rybakina, who dealt phenomenally well with pressure and brought her A-game to script history. Also Read: I had a shocking sleep; had so much anxiety, concedes Nick Kyrgios ahead of final vs Novak Djokovic The moment Elena Rybakina became a Wimbledon champion #Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/gVCU9oqxx5 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2022 × Interestingly, Rybakina, who was born in the Russian capital of Moscow, would have been barred from taking part in Wimbledon this year had she not switched allegiance from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018. All Russian and Belarusian players are banned from the competition this season owing to the Russia-Ukraine war. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Novak Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios Her Russian roots were a topic of debate ahead of the final but Rybakina let her talent and skills do the talking on the grass-court on Saturday. The 23-year-old was born in Moscow but had to leave Russia in 2018 due to a lack of opportunities. Kazakhstan offered her funding to support her tennis career and helped her win her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title

Germany`s bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday. An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half goals from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp at the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany kept their record intact of never losing an opening match in the Euros.

It was sweet revenge for the Germans who lost 2-1 to Denmark in the quarter-finals of the previous tournament in 2017. The Danes went on to finish as runners-up that year, but could not cope with a rampant Germany this time round.

Germany rattled the woodwork three times in the opening 15 minutes but finally made the breakthrough in the 21st when Magull charged down defender Stine Pedersen and won the ball to go through on goal and rifle it past goalkeeper Lene Christiansen.

Martina Voss Tecklenburg`s side could have extended their lead before halftime but were either thwarted by Christiansen or their own profligacy. Christiansen did well to deny Magull early in the second half when she tipped wide a long-range effort from the midfielder. However, from the resulting corner Schuller rose highest to meet Magull`s cross and head in Germany`s second.

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Denmark hardly threatened and conceded a third in the 78th minute when substitute Lattwein fired in a knockdown from midfielder Lena Oberdorf.

Another substitute Popp, who missed the 2017 tournament through injury, put a gloss on the scoreline late on with her 54th goal for her country, while Denmark had 19-year-old Kathrine Moller Kuhl sent off right at the end for a second booking.

"We played an outstanding game. We were at it right away and created plenty of scoring chances that we didn`t really take advantage of in the first half. We were incredibly dominant and aggressive. It was a great team effort by everyone involved," Voss Tecklenburg said.

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A large contingent of the 15,746 spectators in attendance were Denmark fans who made their voices heard throughout but coach Lars Sondergaard was disappointed his side could not do the support justice.

"The support was fantastic, and the setting was insane – also after the game. What disappoints us the most is that we couldn`t perform better, and I hope we can do that in the remaining last two games in the group," he said.

Germany top the group on three points with Spain who beat Finland 4-1 earlier. Denmark next take on Finland on Tuesday, while Germany play Spain later that day.

Germany`s bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday. An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half goals from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp at the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany kept their record intact of never losing an opening match in the Euros.

Germany`s bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday. An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half goals from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp at the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany kept their record intact of never losing an opening match in the Euros. It was sweet revenge for the Germans who lost 2-1 to Denmark in the quarter-finals of the previous tournament in 2017. The Danes went on to finish as runners-up that year, but could not cope with a rampant Germany this time round. Germany rattled the woodwork three times in the opening 15 minutes but finally made the breakthrough in the 21st when Magull charged down defender Stine Pedersen and won the ball to go through on goal and rifle it past goalkeeper Lene Christiansen. Martina Voss Tecklenburg`s side could have extended their lead before halftime but were either thwarted by Christiansen or their own profligacy. Christiansen did well to deny Magull early in the second half when she tipped wide a long-range effort from the midfielder. However, from the resulting corner Schuller rose highest to meet Magull`s cross and head in Germany`s second. Also Read: Lionel Messi threatens to leave PSG if French club signs Cristiano Ronaldo from Man Utd: Report Denmark hardly threatened and conceded a third in the 78th minute when substitute Lattwein fired in a knockdown from midfielder Lena Oberdorf. Another substitute Popp, who missed the 2017 tournament through injury, put a gloss on the scoreline late on with her 54th goal for her country, while Denmark had 19-year-old Kathrine Moller Kuhl sent off right at the end for a second booking. "We played an outstanding game. We were at it right away and created plenty of scoring chances that we didn`t really take advantage of in the first half. We were incredibly dominant and aggressive. It was a great team effort by everyone involved," Voss Tecklenburg said. Also Read: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, France football legend Michel Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial A large contingent of the 15,746 spectators in attendance were Denmark fans who made their voices heard throughout but coach Lars Sondergaard was disappointed his side could not do the support justice. "The support was fantastic, and the setting was insane – also after the game. What disappoints us the most is that we couldn`t perform better, and I hope we can do that in the remaining last two games in the group," he said. Germany top the group on three points with Spain who beat Finland 4-1 earlier. Denmark next take on Finland on Tuesday, while Germany play Spain later that day.

Germany thrash Denmark to get off to a flying start in Women's Euro 2022

Former Sri Lankan cricket team captain Sanath Jayasuriya joined the protests against the Sri Lankan government in the country on Saturday (July 09). Thousands of protests flooded Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in Colombo on Saturday forcing him to flee. The protestors barged into his house demanding his resignation from the post.

In what was one of the biggest anti-government protests in the country, thousands of people broke police barricades before storming into Rajapaksa's residence. Some protestors were also seen taking a dip in his pool in videos that surfaced on social media.

Sri Lanka has been facing an unrest for quite a while now amid the country's worst financial crisis in decades. Earlier this year, Sri Lankan people faced an acute shortage of essential supplies, food and regular power cuts due to a financial crisis in the country.

Former Sri Lanka skipper Jayasuriya was spotted joining the protests in Colombo on Saturday as he also took to Twitter to assert he will always stand with the people of the country. Jayasuriya also demanded the president's resignation and said the people of the country will celebrate victory soon.

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"I always stand with the People of Sri Lanka. And will celebrate victory soon. This should be continued without any violation," Jayasuriya said in a tweet. "The siege is over. Your bastion has fallen. Aragalaya and peoples power has won. Please have the dignity to resign now," he added in another.

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Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene also extended their support to the Sri Lankan public. Sangakkara took to Twitter to share a video of the protests and wrote - "This is our future."&nbsp;

"We as a country have changed direction and nothing can change that…people have spoken," tweeted Jayawardene.

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Sri Lankan public has been demanding Rajapaksa's resignation since March this year as he had been using the President's House as his residence and office. He reportedly had left his residence before the protests began in Colombo on Saturday and was spotted fleeing.

While his whereabouts are not known, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday announced that he will step down from his post. As per reports, Wickremesinghe has decided to resign as the Prime Minister of the island nation to make way for an all-party government to assume power in the nation.

Former Sri Lankan cricket team captain Sanath Jayasuriya joined the protests against the Sri Lankan government in the country on Saturday (July 09). Thousands of protests flooded Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in Colombo on Saturday forcing him to flee.

Former Sri Lankan cricket team captain Sanath Jayasuriya joined the protests against the Sri Lankan government in the country on Saturday (July 09). Thousands of protests flooded Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in Colombo on Saturday forcing him to flee. The protestors barged into his house demanding his resignation from the post. In what was one of the biggest anti-government protests in the country, thousands of people broke police barricades before storming into Rajapaksa's residence. Some protestors were also seen taking a dip in his pool in videos that surfaced on social media. Sri Lanka has been facing an unrest for quite a while now amid the country's worst financial crisis in decades. Earlier this year, Sri Lankan people faced an acute shortage of essential supplies, food and regular power cuts due to a financial crisis in the country. Former Sri Lanka skipper Jayasuriya was spotted joining the protests in Colombo on Saturday as he also took to Twitter to assert he will always stand with the people of the country. Jayasuriya also demanded the president's resignation and said the people of the country will celebrate victory soon. Also Read: 'We are not aware': CSK official reacts after Jadeja removes franchise's posts from Instagram "I always stand with the People of Sri Lanka. And will celebrate victory soon. This should be continued without any violation," Jayasuriya said in a tweet. "The siege is over. Your bastion has fallen. Aragalaya and peoples power has won. Please have the dignity to resign now," he added in another. Ialways stand with the People of Sri Lanka. And will celebrate victory soon. This should be continue without any violation. #Gohomegota#අරගලයටජය pic.twitter.com/q7AtqLObyn — Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) July 9, 2022 × The siege is over. Your bastion has fallen. Aragalaya and peoples power has won. Please have the dignity to resign now ! #GoHomeGota — Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) July 9, 2022 × Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene also extended their support to the Sri Lankan public. Sangakkara took to Twitter to share a video of the protests and wrote - "This is our future." "We as a country have changed direction and nothing can change that…people have spoken," tweeted Jayawardene. This is for our future. pic.twitter.com/pSMmo4o81Q — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) July 9, 2022 × We as a country has changed direction and nothing can change that… people have spoken!! #GoHomeGota #peoplepower https://t.co/ptmlrM5ewz — Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) July 8, 2022 × Also Read: 'When will they learn to shut': Anderson reveals how Bairstow reacted to Kohli's sledging in 5th Test Sri Lankan public has been demanding Rajapaksa's resignation since March this year as he had been using the President's House as his residence and office. He reportedly had left his residence before the protests began in Colombo on Saturday and was spotted fleeing. While his whereabouts are not known, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday announced that he will step down from his post. As per reports, Wickremesinghe has decided to resign as the Prime Minister of the island nation to make way for an all-party government to assume power in the nation.

'The siege is over': Sanath Jayasuriya joins anti-govt protests, Sangakkara & Jayawardene also extend support

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has conceded that he is feeling nervous after making it to his maiden grand slam final, adding that he had a "shocking sleep" the day he made it to the Wimbledon title round after Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal pulled out due to an abdominal injury.

Prior to entering the Wimbledon final, the 27-year-old has never advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage in singles at a grand slam, though he was at one point in time ranked No. 13 in the world.

Kyrgios admitted ahead of the Wimbledon singles final against Novak Djokovic that he had butterflies in the stomach as he waits for the clash against the Serbian, the winner of 20 majors.

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"I had a shocking sleep last night (Thursday), though, to be honest. I probably got an hour`s sleep just with everything, like the excitement. I had so much anxiety, I was already feeling so nervous, and I don`t feel nervous usually," Kyrgios was quoted as saying by atptour.com.

"I just know there`s a lot of people that want me to do well and give my best. But I had a shocking sleep last night. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.

"I was just restless, so many thoughts in my head about a Wimbledon final. That`s all I was thinking about. I was thinking just playing, obviously imagining myself winning, imagining myself losing, everything," added the mercurial player.

Kyrgios, currently ranked No. 40 in the ATP rankings, believes his experience during this year`s Australian Open, where he and Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched the doubles title, had given him some confidence.

"You just have to ride the waves, roll with the punches in a grand slam. Like, you just don`t know. You really don`t know. You could be four points away from losing the tournament, then 11 days later you`re in the final. I just feel like I kind of just take it as it comes now more so than what I used to."

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Kyrgios also wished Nadal speedy recovery, and added that he really wanted to play the Spanish stalwart in the semifinal here.

"It`s not the way I wanted to get to the final. As a competitor, I really did want that match. It was obviously something that as soon as I beat Garin, Rafa was a high possibility, someone I`ve had so many good battles with before. We`ve both taken a win against each other at this tournament. I really did want to see how the third chapter was going to go," Kyrgios said.

"Obviously you never want to see someone like that, so important to the sport, go down with an injury like that. He`s just played so much tennis. He`s had a gruelling season. I just hope he recovers. I`m sure I`ll play him again on a big stage."

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has conceded that he is feeling nervous after making it to his maiden grand slam final, adding that he had a "shocking sleep" the day he made it to the Wimbledon title round after Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal pulled out due to an abdominal injury.

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has conceded that he is feeling nervous after making it to his maiden grand slam final, adding that he had a "shocking sleep" the day he made it to the Wimbledon title round after Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal pulled out due to an abdominal injury. Prior to entering the Wimbledon final, the 27-year-old has never advanced beyond the quarterfinal stage in singles at a grand slam, though he was at one point in time ranked No. 13 in the world. Kyrgios admitted ahead of the Wimbledon singles final against Novak Djokovic that he had butterflies in the stomach as he waits for the clash against the Serbian, the winner of 20 majors. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 women’s singles final live streaming: When and where to watch Jabeur vs Rybakina? "I had a shocking sleep last night (Thursday), though, to be honest. I probably got an hour`s sleep just with everything, like the excitement. I had so much anxiety, I was already feeling so nervous, and I don`t feel nervous usually," Kyrgios was quoted as saying by atptour.com. "I just know there`s a lot of people that want me to do well and give my best. But I had a shocking sleep last night. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight. "I was just restless, so many thoughts in my head about a Wimbledon final. That`s all I was thinking about. I was thinking just playing, obviously imagining myself winning, imagining myself losing, everything," added the mercurial player. Kyrgios, currently ranked No. 40 in the ATP rankings, believes his experience during this year`s Australian Open, where he and Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched the doubles title, had given him some confidence. "You just have to ride the waves, roll with the punches in a grand slam. Like, you just don`t know. You really don`t know. You could be four points away from losing the tournament, then 11 days later you`re in the final. I just feel like I kind of just take it as it comes now more so than what I used to." Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios Kyrgios also wished Nadal speedy recovery, and added that he really wanted to play the Spanish stalwart in the semifinal here. "It`s not the way I wanted to get to the final. As a competitor, I really did want that match. It was obviously something that as soon as I beat Garin, Rafa was a high possibility, someone I`ve had so many good battles with before. We`ve both taken a win against each other at this tournament. I really did want to see how the third chapter was going to go," Kyrgios said. "Obviously you never want to see someone like that, so important to the sport, go down with an injury like that. He`s just played so much tennis. He`s had a gruelling season. I just hope he recovers. I`m sure I`ll play him again on a big stage."

I had a shocking sleep; had so much anxiety, concedes Nick Kyrgios ahead of final vs Novak Djokovic

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account. Jadeja was appointed as CSK's captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 this year but had to step down midway through the season after the franchise managed only a couple of wins in their first eight matches.

MS Dhoni had relinquished CSK's captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the all-rounder failed to get off to an impressive start in his captaincy stint with CSK losing four matches in a row. The Men in Yellow brought an end to their losing streak in their 5th game of the season before managing only one win in their next three matches.

Jadeja stepped down from captaincy midway through the season as Dhoni was asked to take over again. The star all-rounder, who didn't have a great campaign on the personal front as well, was later ruled out from the tournament due to an injury.

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Fans have been left surprised by Jadeja's latest action with many speculating the all-rounder might be looking to part ways with the four-time champions ahead of the new season. However, a CSK official has refuted the rumours and said all is okay between Jadeja and the franchise.

"See, this is a personal call by him. We are not aware of such kinds of incidents from our side. All ok. Nothing is wrong," a CSK official told ANI reacting to Jadeja's latest Instagram activity.

Jadeja was seen as a long-term replacement for Dhoni as captain after he was handed over the baton by the legendary wicket-keeper batter ahead of IPL 2022. However, his captaincy stint came to an abrupt end after CSK's disastrous start to the season.

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Despite Dhoni taking over once again midway through the season, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs as they finished at the 9th spot on the points table. Jadeja was retained as the first-choice player by CSK ahead of IPL 2022 with the highest salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account.

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account. Jadeja was appointed as CSK's captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 this year but had to step down midway through the season after the franchise managed only a couple of wins in their first eight matches. MS Dhoni had relinquished CSK's captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the all-rounder failed to get off to an impressive start in his captaincy stint with CSK losing four matches in a row. The Men in Yellow brought an end to their losing streak in their 5th game of the season before managing only one win in their next three matches. Jadeja stepped down from captaincy midway through the season as Dhoni was asked to take over again. The star all-rounder, who didn't have a great campaign on the personal front as well, was later ruled out from the tournament due to an injury. Also Read: 'When will they learn to shut': Anderson reveals how Bairstow reacted to Kohli's sledging in 5th Test Fans have been left surprised by Jadeja's latest action with many speculating the all-rounder might be looking to part ways with the four-time champions ahead of the new season. However, a CSK official has refuted the rumours and said all is okay between Jadeja and the franchise. "See, this is a personal call by him. We are not aware of such kinds of incidents from our side. All ok. Nothing is wrong," a CSK official told ANI reacting to Jadeja's latest Instagram activity. Jadeja was seen as a long-term replacement for Dhoni as captain after he was handed over the baton by the legendary wicket-keeper batter ahead of IPL 2022. However, his captaincy stint came to an abrupt end after CSK's disastrous start to the season. Also Read: If R Ashwin can be dropped from Tests why can't Virat Kohli be dropped from T20Is: Kapil Dev Despite Dhoni taking over once again midway through the season, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs as they finished at the 9th spot on the points table. Jadeja was retained as the first-choice player by CSK ahead of IPL 2022 with the highest salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

'We are not aware': CSK official reacts after Ravindra Jadeja removes franchise's posts from Instagram

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon finds himself in the midst of a huge controversy once again as investigations continue into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. McMahon reportedly shelled out payments of nearly $12 million to four different women as hush money to make them keep quiet about his sexual misconduct against them.

McMahon, who is not new to controversies, is currently a subject of investigation from WWE after a report in the Wall Street Journal revealed he had paid a whopping 3 million USD to a former unnamed female employee of WWE in order to keep their affair a private.

A fresh report in the American publication has now claimed McMahon allegedly paid around 12 million USD to four different women from WWE as hush money to cover up sexual misconduct allegations against him.&nbsp;One of the four women was a former WWE wrestler, who was forced to have oral sex with McMahon, as per the report.

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The report further claims that the deal with the former wrestler was settled at 7.5 million USD. Her contract with WWE suffered complications after she refused to further engage in sexual interactions with the former WWE CEO. Another woman, a former WWE employee, was also forced to have sex with McMahon and was paid 1 million USD for cover-up, as per the report.

The former WWE employee also received explicit and unsolicited images from McMahon before she was forced into having sexual relations with him. The revelations about McMahon paying up&nbsp; 12 million USD to cover up sexual misconduct cases come at a time when WWE formed a special committee from its board to conduct an investigation into allegations against McMahon.

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McMahon had also stepped down as the CEO and chairman of WWE with his daughter Stephanie McMahon taking over. However, the former WWE CEO continues to make appearances in the ring despite the ongoing investigation. He had earlier assured full cooperation to the special committee throughout the investigation.

“I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the special committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are," he had said after stepping down as WWE CEO.

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon finds himself in the midst of a huge controversy once again as investigations continue into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon finds himself in the midst of a huge controversy once again as investigations continue into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. McMahon reportedly shelled out payments of nearly $12 million to four different women as hush money to make them keep quiet about his sexual misconduct against them. McMahon, who is not new to controversies, is currently a subject of investigation from WWE after a report in the Wall Street Journal revealed he had paid a whopping 3 million USD to a former unnamed female employee of WWE in order to keep their affair a private. A fresh report in the American publication has now claimed McMahon allegedly paid around 12 million USD to four different women from WWE as hush money to cover up sexual misconduct allegations against him. One of the four women was a former WWE wrestler, who was forced to have oral sex with McMahon, as per the report. Also Read: WWE hit by a scandal! Why has Vince McMahon stepped down as chairman and CEO? The report further claims that the deal with the former wrestler was settled at 7.5 million USD. Her contract with WWE suffered complications after she refused to further engage in sexual interactions with the former WWE CEO. Another woman, a former WWE employee, was also forced to have sex with McMahon and was paid 1 million USD for cover-up, as per the report. The former WWE employee also received explicit and unsolicited images from McMahon before she was forced into having sexual relations with him. The revelations about McMahon paying up 12 million USD to cover up sexual misconduct cases come at a time when WWE formed a special committee from its board to conduct an investigation into allegations against McMahon. Also Read: 'Coming for the title': Wimbledon trailblazer Ons Jabeur sets her sight on maiden triumph in final McMahon had also stepped down as the CEO and chairman of WWE with his daughter Stephanie McMahon taking over. However, the former WWE CEO continues to make appearances in the ring despite the ongoing investigation. He had earlier assured full cooperation to the special committee throughout the investigation. “I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the special committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation. I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are," he had said after stepping down as WWE CEO.

WWE's Vince McMahon paid $12 million to 4 women to cover up his sexual misconduct - Report

Ons Jabeur will take on Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). While Tunisia's Jabeur is the first Arabic and African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era, Rybakina is also the first from her country to make it to a Grand Slam final. The duo have been in fine form throughout the tournament and will be looking to script history at the Centre Court on Saturday.

Rybakina, who represents Kazakhstan, was born in the Russian capital of Moscow and switched nationalities only in 2018 to get more chances at the top level. She has managed to make it to the final of Wimbledon 2022 amid a ban on Russian and Belarusian players at the tournament.

Rybakina defeated the experienced Simona Halep in a dominant fashion in her semi-final clash to make it to her maiden Wimbledon final. She mauled Halep 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets and will be hoping to continue her stellar run against&nbsp;Jabeur on Saturday.

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Jabeur, on the other hand, has been one of the best players in the tournament so far. The Tunisian star defeated Tatjana Maris in the semi-final to stand just one step away from clinching the elusive title. She had made it to the quarter-finals last year where she faced a defeat against&nbsp;Aryna Sabalenka and will be hoping to go the distance this time around.

Here is all you need to know about the Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina:

What time will the Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final start?

The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will start at 6:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time) on Saturday, July 9.

Where will Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles be played at?

The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be played on Centre Court at Wimbledon, London, UK.

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Which TV channel will have live telecast of Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final in India?

The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be live on Star Sports Network - Star Sports Select 1 HD or Star Sports Select 2 HD in India.

How to catch the live streaming of Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final in India?

The live streaming of the Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be available on the Hotstar app and website.

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Ons Jabeur will take on Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). While Tunisia's Jabeur is the first Arabic and African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era, Rybakina is also the first from her country to make it to a Grand Slam final.

Ons Jabeur will take on Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). While Tunisia's Jabeur is the first Arabic and African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era, Rybakina is also the first from her country to make it to a Grand Slam final. The duo have been in fine form throughout the tournament and will be looking to script history at the Centre Court on Saturday. Rybakina, who represents Kazakhstan, was born in the Russian capital of Moscow and switched nationalities only in 2018 to get more chances at the top level. She has managed to make it to the final of Wimbledon 2022 amid a ban on Russian and Belarusian players at the tournament. Rybakina defeated the experienced Simona Halep in a dominant fashion in her semi-final clash to make it to her maiden Wimbledon final. She mauled Halep 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets and will be hoping to continue her stellar run against Jabeur on Saturday. Also Read: 'Coming for the title': Wimbledon trailblazer Ons Jabeur sets her sight on maiden triumph in final Jabeur, on the other hand, has been one of the best players in the tournament so far. The Tunisian star defeated Tatjana Maris in the semi-final to stand just one step away from clinching the elusive title. She had made it to the quarter-finals last year where she faced a defeat against Aryna Sabalenka and will be hoping to go the distance this time around. Here is all you need to know about the Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina: What time will the Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final start? The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will start at 6:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time) on Saturday, July 9. Where will Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles be played at? The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be played on Centre Court at Wimbledon, London, UK. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Kyrgios Which TV channel will have live telecast of Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final in India? The Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be live on Star Sports Network - Star Sports Select 1 HD or Star Sports Select 2 HD in India. How to catch the live streaming of Elena Rybakina vs Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final in India? The live streaming of the Wimbledon 2022 women's singles final between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur will be available on the Hotstar app and website.

Wimbledon 2022 women’s singles final live streaming: When and where to watch Ons Jabeur vs Elena Rybakina?

England pacer James Anderson revealed Jonny Bairstow was left annoyed after Virat Kohli's continuous sledging attempts against him during the recently-concluded fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston. England thrashed India by 7 wickets in the rescheduled fifth Test to draw the 2-2 and deny the visitors a historic Test series win. Bairstow and Joe Root were the heroes with the bat for England as they slammed centuries apiece to help the hosts chase down the target of 378 runs comfortably in their second innings.

Bairstow, who slammed back-to-back hundreds in England's both innings, was involved in a heated exchange with Indian star Kohli on Day 3 of the Test match. The duo had an exchange in the middle before Kohli was seen gesturing Bairstow to shut down with a finger on his lips. Bairstow remained unfazed despite Kohli's sledging attempts and notched up a brilliant century.

Anderson revealed Kohli was sledging Bairstow a lot but it only worked in the favour of the England batter as it pumped him up and helped him improve his scoring rate. Anderson also recalled Bairstow's reaction in the dressing room at lunch after Kohli's sledging attempts against him.

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"Jonny was 80 not out and Virat had been going at him and sledging him a lot. I don't know if you saw the strike-rate difference? His strike rate was about 20 before Virat started sledging him and about 150 after," Anderson said on BBC Tailenders Podcast speaking about the heated exchange between Kohli and Bairstow.

"His first words back in the dressing room at lunch were: 'When will they learn to shut it?' If there's somebody you don't want to rub up the wrong way, it is Jonny Bairstow," the England pacer added.

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Bairstow was one of the stand-out performers for England in the Edgbaston Test with knocks of 106 and an unbeaten 114 in the two innings respectively. The stylish right-hander turned out to be a nightmare for Indian bowlers during England's run-chase in the second innings as he looked in fine form and helped the hosts pull off their highest ever run chase in Test cricket.

England pacer James Anderson revealed Jonny Bairstow was left annoyed after Virat Kohli's continuous sledging attempts against him during the recently-concluded fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston.

England pacer James Anderson revealed Jonny Bairstow was left annoyed after Virat Kohli's continuous sledging attempts against him during the recently-concluded fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston. England thrashed India by 7 wickets in the rescheduled fifth Test to draw the 2-2 and deny the visitors a historic Test series win. Bairstow and Joe Root were the heroes with the bat for England as they slammed centuries apiece to help the hosts chase down the target of 378 runs comfortably in their second innings. Bairstow, who slammed back-to-back hundreds in England's both innings, was involved in a heated exchange with Indian star Kohli on Day 3 of the Test match. The duo had an exchange in the middle before Kohli was seen gesturing Bairstow to shut down with a finger on his lips. Bairstow remained unfazed despite Kohli's sledging attempts and notched up a brilliant century. Anderson revealed Kohli was sledging Bairstow a lot but it only worked in the favour of the England batter as it pumped him up and helped him improve his scoring rate. Anderson also recalled Bairstow's reaction in the dressing room at lunch after Kohli's sledging attempts against him. Also Read: 'Shut up, just stand and bat': Kohli sledges England's Bairstow in Edgbaston Test - WATCH "Jonny was 80 not out and Virat had been going at him and sledging him a lot. I don't know if you saw the strike-rate difference? His strike rate was about 20 before Virat started sledging him and about 150 after," Anderson said on BBC Tailenders Podcast speaking about the heated exchange between Kohli and Bairstow. "His first words back in the dressing room at lunch were: 'When will they learn to shut it?' If there's somebody you don't want to rub up the wrong way, it is Jonny Bairstow," the England pacer added. Also Read: 'We won't be shutting up...' - Jonny Bairstow opens up on verbal duel with Virat Kohli in Edgbaston Test Bairstow was one of the stand-out performers for England in the Edgbaston Test with knocks of 106 and an unbeaten 114 in the two innings respectively. The stylish right-hander turned out to be a nightmare for Indian bowlers during England's run-chase in the second innings as he looked in fine form and helped the hosts pull off their highest ever run chase in Test cricket.

'When will they learn to shut': James Anderson reveals how Bairstow reacted to Kohli's sledging in 5th Test

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title." Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era when she beat close friend Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semi-finals.

She will face Russian-born Elena Rybakina, now representing Kazakhstan, for the title on Saturday. Twelve months ago, Jabeur, 27, made the quarter-finals for the first time, losing to Aryna Sabalenka.

But on the way she knocked out five-time champion Venus Williams, 2017 winner Garbine Muguruza, as well as current number one Iga Swiatek. Having never previously got past the second round at the All England Club, that run gave her the taste for more.

"Not to lie to you, the dream kind of started last year when I enjoyed playing here, enjoyed the crowd," said the world number two.

"I didn't play so many Wimbledons before. Usually, it was the first and second round. It's tricky on grass but I knew I was playing good on grass because of my game and everything.&nbsp;

"Melanie (Maillard), my mental coach, reminded me when I lost in the quarter-finals I told her like, 'I'm coming back next year for the title'."

"She was like, 'You will'. She knows that if I put something in my mind, I do it. I'm one step away from achieving it," said Jabeur. "I hope it's going to happen."

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Jabeur coasted through the first four rounds at Wimbledon this year before needing three sets to defeat Marie Bouzkova and then three more to see off Maria. Her run to the final came after a dispiriting first-round exit at the French Open in May.

Jabeur had been one of the favourites for the title in Paris having won the Madrid clay court title followed by a runners-up spot finish to Swiatek in Rome. But a quick reset after her disappointment in the French capital put her back on course.

"I have a great team behind me, even though sometimes -- I'm not going to lie to you -- I maybe thought I was never going to make it or never going to make a Grand Slam title or a Grand Slam final," said Jabeur.&nbsp;

"I had to remind myself why did I start playing tennis, what kind of joy that tennis brings to me. As soon as I remind myself that, I get pumped, motivated to go." Jabeur, one of only three Tunisian women with a world ranking, has a 2-1 winning edge over Rybakina, with her most recent victory in Chicago last year.

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Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon this year following the invasion of Ukraine. But there will be a Russian presence in the final after Rybakina, playing in her first Slam final, switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018.

"I'm really happy representing Kazakhstan. They believed in me. There is no more question about how I feel," said the 23-year-old.

"It's already a long time my journey as a Kazakh player. I played Olympics, Fed Cup."

Rybakina had never got past the quarter-finals of a Slam before this year's Wimbledon. But the grass courts of Wimbledon are the perfect platform for her game.

She has fired 49 aces so far and boasts the second-fastest serve in the women's tournament at 122 miles (196 kilometres) per hour. Saturday's match throws up a radically different clash of tennis styles -- Jabeur's slice and change of rhythm facing down Rybakina's raw power.

There could also a sharp contrast in celebration. "She's not someone who screams a lot every point. I respect that about her. I know she's a very shy person even outside the court. Maybe I'll be the one screaming on Saturday," said Jabeur.

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title.

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title." Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era when she beat close friend Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semi-finals. She will face Russian-born Elena Rybakina, now representing Kazakhstan, for the title on Saturday. Twelve months ago, Jabeur, 27, made the quarter-finals for the first time, losing to Aryna Sabalenka. But on the way she knocked out five-time champion Venus Williams, 2017 winner Garbine Muguruza, as well as current number one Iga Swiatek. Having never previously got past the second round at the All England Club, that run gave her the taste for more. "Not to lie to you, the dream kind of started last year when I enjoyed playing here, enjoyed the crowd," said the world number two. "I didn't play so many Wimbledons before. Usually, it was the first and second round. It's tricky on grass but I knew I was playing good on grass because of my game and everything. "Melanie (Maillard), my mental coach, reminded me when I lost in the quarter-finals I told her like, 'I'm coming back next year for the title'." "She was like, 'You will'. She knows that if I put something in my mind, I do it. I'm one step away from achieving it," said Jabeur. "I hope it's going to happen." Also Read: A look at all 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great Serena Williams Jabeur coasted through the first four rounds at Wimbledon this year before needing three sets to defeat Marie Bouzkova and then three more to see off Maria. Her run to the final came after a dispiriting first-round exit at the French Open in May. Jabeur had been one of the favourites for the title in Paris having won the Madrid clay court title followed by a runners-up spot finish to Swiatek in Rome. But a quick reset after her disappointment in the French capital put her back on course. "I have a great team behind me, even though sometimes -- I'm not going to lie to you -- I maybe thought I was never going to make it or never going to make a Grand Slam title or a Grand Slam final," said Jabeur. "I had to remind myself why did I start playing tennis, what kind of joy that tennis brings to me. As soon as I remind myself that, I get pumped, motivated to go." Jabeur, one of only three Tunisian women with a world ranking, has a 2-1 winning edge over Rybakina, with her most recent victory in Chicago last year. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon this year following the invasion of Ukraine. But there will be a Russian presence in the final after Rybakina, playing in her first Slam final, switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018. "I'm really happy representing Kazakhstan. They believed in me. There is no more question about how I feel," said the 23-year-old. "It's already a long time my journey as a Kazakh player. I played Olympics, Fed Cup." Rybakina had never got past the quarter-finals of a Slam before this year's Wimbledon. But the grass courts of Wimbledon are the perfect platform for her game. She has fired 49 aces so far and boasts the second-fastest serve in the women's tournament at 122 miles (196 kilometres) per hour. Saturday's match throws up a radically different clash of tennis styles -- Jabeur's slice and change of rhythm facing down Rybakina's raw power. There could also a sharp contrast in celebration. "She's not someone who screams a lot every point. I respect that about her. I know she's a very shy person even outside the court. Maybe I'll be the one screaming on Saturday," said Jabeur.

'Coming for the title': Wimbledon trailblazer Ons Jabeur sets her sight on maiden triumph in final

Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly already expressed his desire to leave and told United that he wants to spend the last few years of his career at a club competing in the Champions League to add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet.

United won't be able to offer Ronaldo Champions League football the next season as the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in Europe's premier competition. United will be part of the Europa League next season and Ronaldo, who has never played in the Europa League, wants to look for a fresh challenge at 37.

There are only a handful of clubs in the world who can afford to pay Ronaldo's astronomical wages with Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona among contenders to sign the unsettled Man Utd star. Ronaldo has already been linked with a move to all four clubs this summer, however, his arch-rivals Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to ensure his next club is not PSG.

Messi, who is currently playing for PSG, has reportedly told the club officials he would leave the club if they move for Ronaldo this summer. Messi had joined PSG from FC Barcelona last year and has not enjoyed the best of starts in Paris. PSG had been linked with a move for Ronaldo last year but the French club instead signed the Argentinean great from Barcelona.

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As per a report in Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Messi has threatened PSG bosses that he would not stay at the club if Ronaldo was to be signed this summer. Messi and Ronaldo are regarded as two of the best footballers of all time and have enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries in football history.

Football fans around the globe would relish the prospect of watching Messi and Ronaldo play together for the same club but the Argentine superstar seems to have his own reasons to block any potential move for Ronaldo to PSG. Ronaldo has also been heavily linked with a move to United's Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-barcelona-sign-cristiano-ronaldo-club-president-joan-laporta-responds-to-transfer-speculations-495035">Can Ronaldo join FC Barcelona? Club president Joan Laporta responds to transfer speculations</a>

The Portuguese star's agent Jorge Mendes has offered several top clubs a chance to sign Ronaldo and has held discussions with them. However, no club has made a formal bid to Man Utd for their top goal-scorer in the Premier League last season. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will leave United for a club that can challenge for the Champions League next season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already been linked with a potential move to several top clubs across Europe amid reports he has made up his mind to leave Manchester United this summer. Ronaldo has reportedly already expressed his desire to leave and told United that he wants to spend the last few years of his career at a club competing in the Champions League to add more trophies to his illustrious cabinet. United won't be able to offer Ronaldo Champions League football the next season as the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season to miss out on a spot in Europe's premier competition. United will be part of the Europa League next season and Ronaldo, who has never played in the Europa League, wants to look for a fresh challenge at 37. There are only a handful of clubs in the world who can afford to pay Ronaldo's astronomical wages with Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona among contenders to sign the unsettled Man Utd star. Ronaldo has already been linked with a move to all four clubs this summer, however, his arch-rivals Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to ensure his next club is not PSG. Messi, who is currently playing for PSG, has reportedly told the club officials he would leave the club if they move for Ronaldo this summer. Messi had joined PSG from FC Barcelona last year and has not enjoyed the best of starts in Paris. PSG had been linked with a move for Ronaldo last year but the French club instead signed the Argentinean great from Barcelona. Also Read: Don't think Premier League's top six would take Lionel Messi, says former Manchester City defender As per a report in Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Messi has threatened PSG bosses that he would not stay at the club if Ronaldo was to be signed this summer. Messi and Ronaldo are regarded as two of the best footballers of all time and have enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries in football history. Football fans around the globe would relish the prospect of watching Messi and Ronaldo play together for the same club but the Argentine superstar seems to have his own reasons to block any potential move for Ronaldo to PSG. Ronaldo has also been heavily linked with a move to United's Premier League rivals Chelsea. Also Read: Can Ronaldo join FC Barcelona? Club president Joan Laporta responds to transfer speculations The Portuguese star's agent Jorge Mendes has offered several top clubs a chance to sign Ronaldo and has held discussions with them. However, no club has made a formal bid to Man Utd for their top goal-scorer in the Premier League last season. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will leave United for a club that can challenge for the Champions League next season.

Lionel Messi threatens to leave PSG if French club signs Cristiano Ronaldo from Man Utd: Report

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain`s Cameron Norrie 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Friday. For an hour on a sun-baked Centre Court, inspired ninth seed Norrie outshone the 20-time Grand Slam champion and looked capable of a huge upset in his first major semi-final.

The partisan home crowd roared its approval as Norrie capitalised on a rash of errors from a tense-looking Djokovic to win five successive games and take the opening set. Djokovic, bidding for a fourth successive Wimbledon title and seventh in all, found his usual rhythm though and gradually seized the initiative as Norrie`s level dropped.

From the moment the Serbian broke Norrie`s serve in the eighth game of the second set it was one-way traffic. 
Norrie battled hard in the fourth set as the crowd found its voice again but ultimately could not resist Djokovic`s march into a men`s record 32nd final from 68 Grand Slam events.

Australian Kyrgios, handed a walkover in the semi-final by injured Spaniard Rafa Nadal, now stands between the 35-year-old Djokovic and a 21st Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who received a few boos after gesturing at a heckling fan after match point, admitted he had struggled to get to grips with Norrie early on.

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"I didn`t start off well and he was the better player for the first set," Djokovic, who has now won 27 consecutive matches at Wimbledon dating back to 2017, said.

"In a Grand Slam semi-final, there`s always lots of pressure and expectation, Cameron didn`t have much to lose and he was playing the tournament of his life. I got a lucky break at 4-3, he kind of gifted me that game, and then the momentum shifted a little bit."

New Zealand-born left-hander Norrie was long odds to become the second British man in the professional era to reach the Wimbledon singles final. They were being slashed after a surprising first set in which Djokovic, contesting his 11th Wimbledon semi-final, laboured in the face of Norrie`s depth and accuracy.

A huge roar erupted around the court and on the adjacent hill where thousands watched on a screen as Norrie won a net exchange to break serve in the opening game. Djokovic replied immediately but his precision game looked badly out of sync as former U.S. college player Norrie romped to the first set.

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Djokovic is an old hand at dealing with adversity though and after changing his racket and donning a white cap he transformed into his metronomic self. Norrie saved break points at 1-2 and 2-3 in the second set but Djokovic kept probing and Norrie missed an easy volley at 3-4, then a forehand, to concede serve.

Djokovic slipped 0-30 behind as he served for the set but reeled off the next four points to level the match. Norrie shanked a forehand over the baseline to drop serve at the start of the third and Djokovic seized control as hopes of an upset melted away in the sun.

The crowd tried to revive Norrie with chants of "Let`s go Norrie, Let`s Go" in the fourth set but it was in hope rather than expectation as Djokovic turned the screw. He will need to start better against Kyrgios on Sunday with the Australian leading their head-to-head series 2-0.

"The job is not finished," he said. "One thing is for sure there are going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally from both of us. I`ve never won a set off him. Hopefully it can be different this time."

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain`s Cameron Norrie 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Friday.

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain`s Cameron Norrie 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Friday. For an hour on a sun-baked Centre Court, inspired ninth seed Norrie outshone the 20-time Grand Slam champion and looked capable of a huge upset in his first major semi-final. The partisan home crowd roared its approval as Norrie capitalised on a rash of errors from a tense-looking Djokovic to win five successive games and take the opening set. Djokovic, bidding for a fourth successive Wimbledon title and seventh in all, found his usual rhythm though and gradually seized the initiative as Norrie`s level dropped. From the moment the Serbian broke Norrie`s serve in the eighth game of the second set it was one-way traffic. Norrie battled hard in the fourth set as the crowd found its voice again but ultimately could not resist Djokovic`s march into a men`s record 32nd final from 68 Grand Slam events. Australian Kyrgios, handed a walkover in the semi-final by injured Spaniard Rafa Nadal, now stands between the 35-year-old Djokovic and a 21st Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who received a few boos after gesturing at a heckling fan after match point, admitted he had struggled to get to grips with Norrie early on. Also Read: Clinical Elena Rybakina eases past Simona Halep to reach Wimbledon final "I didn`t start off well and he was the better player for the first set," Djokovic, who has now won 27 consecutive matches at Wimbledon dating back to 2017, said. "In a Grand Slam semi-final, there`s always lots of pressure and expectation, Cameron didn`t have much to lose and he was playing the tournament of his life. I got a lucky break at 4-3, he kind of gifted me that game, and then the momentum shifted a little bit." New Zealand-born left-hander Norrie was long odds to become the second British man in the professional era to reach the Wimbledon singles final. They were being slashed after a surprising first set in which Djokovic, contesting his 11th Wimbledon semi-final, laboured in the face of Norrie`s depth and accuracy. A huge roar erupted around the court and on the adjacent hill where thousands watched on a screen as Norrie won a net exchange to break serve in the opening game. Djokovic replied immediately but his precision game looked badly out of sync as former U.S. college player Norrie romped to the first set. Also Read: Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semi-final with abdominal injury Djokovic is an old hand at dealing with adversity though and after changing his racket and donning a white cap he transformed into his metronomic self. Norrie saved break points at 1-2 and 2-3 in the second set but Djokovic kept probing and Norrie missed an easy volley at 3-4, then a forehand, to concede serve. Djokovic slipped 0-30 behind as he served for the set but reeled off the next four points to level the match. Norrie shanked a forehand over the baseline to drop serve at the start of the third and Djokovic seized control as hopes of an upset melted away in the sun. The crowd tried to revive Norrie with chants of "Let`s go Norrie, Let`s Go" in the fourth set but it was in hope rather than expectation as Djokovic turned the screw. He will need to start better against Kyrgios on Sunday with the Australian leading their head-to-head series 2-0. "The job is not finished," he said. "One thing is for sure there are going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally from both of us. I`ve never won a set off him. Hopefully it can be different this time."

Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios

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