In a study, scientists found that adult orca male whales are well protected by their mother from 'social injury'. While these mothers tend to leave their daughters to fend for themselves. The research shows that killer adult male orcas are less likely to be victims of whale fights. This is if their mothers are still around past their reproductive age.

Orca moms protect their sons from social injury, but not their daughters: Study

Bella Macey, a 10-year-old kid from Australia, is suffering from&nbsp;complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), often regarded as the&nbsp;“most painful condition” known to mankind. The rare and debilitating condition causes excruciating pain in her entire right leg when she moves or even when someone barely touches it.&nbsp;

The family of the girl said Bella was fine before their first overseas trip to Fiji after the pandemic. However, during the vacation, she developed a blister which later became infected and caused her foot to become inflamed, according to Australian media reports.&nbsp;

“It‘s all sharp, it’s burning, it’s tingly. It’s all sorts of different pain I never knew was possible," Bella was quoted as saying by A Current Affair.&nbsp;

“I can’t have a shower, I can’t have a bath.&nbsp;I can’t put (on) any sheets or anything on...even with a tissue, you can’t touch it with anything, otherwise, I will scream.”

<h2>Family to fly to the US</h2>

Despite their best attempts, the family has been unable to find treatment for their kid in Australia. They are now planning to embark upon a painful trip to the US where Bella can receive treatment from the Spero Clinic, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.&nbsp;

The concerned family has set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-bella-from-a-life-of-unimaginable-pain">GoFundMe</a> page for their kid to seek donations for treatment and other hospital expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"A month ago everything changed, she was struck down with an excruciatingly painful illness called CRPS. Since her diagnosis, she has been battling excruciating pain that affects her daily activities and steals away her childhood. Bella's pain has meant she has lost mobility in her right foot and leg, right up to her groin. She is now bedridden or in a wheelchair if she needs to get around," reads the description.&nbsp;

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So far, the campaign has managed to raise AUD 222,242 of the AUD 275,000 goal with over 2,000 people making the donations.&nbsp;

The family, overwhelmed by the support from kind strangers, released a statement thanking them for the donations.&nbsp;

"Wow everyone, we are so grateful and overwhelmed by all of the incredible support to help Bella get the treatments she needs here at Spero. Bella is realising it’s hard work but she is determined and knows she has a whole army of people behind her cheering her on."

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<h2>CRPS, the suicide disease</h2>

In the US, CRPS is known as the "suicide disease" as it can lead sufferers to resort to suicide as an alternative to suffering from harrowing pain.&nbsp;

According to medical experts, those who contract CRPS have difficulty getting through their day-to-day lives. It affects their movement, sleep, and eating habits&nbsp;and can have a significant effect on their mental and psychosocial well-being.

In many cases, CRPS follows a relatively minor trauma, usually a sprain, twist, dislocation, or soft tissue injury. In some cases, no previous injury was recalled.&nbsp;

In children, fractures are the precipitating event in about 5-14 per cent&nbsp;of cases and surgical procedures in about 10-15 per cent.&nbsp;Type II, which was previously caused by causalgia, occurs in the presence of nerve trauma.

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Bella Macey, a 10-year-old kid from Australia, is suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), often regarded as the “most painful condition” known to mankind.

Bella Macey, a 10-year-old kid from Australia, is suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), often regarded as the “most painful condition” known to mankind. The rare and debilitating condition causes excruciating pain in her entire right leg when she moves or even when someone barely touches it. The family of the girl said Bella was fine before their first overseas trip to Fiji after the pandemic. However, during the vacation, she developed a blister which later became infected and caused her foot to become inflamed, according to Australian media reports. “It‘s all sharp, it’s burning, it’s tingly. It’s all sorts of different pain I never knew was possible," Bella was quoted as saying by A Current Affair. “I can’t have a shower, I can’t have a bath. I can’t put (on) any sheets or anything on...even with a tissue, you can’t touch it with anything, otherwise, I will scream.” Family to fly to the US Despite their best attempts, the family has been unable to find treatment for their kid in Australia. They are now planning to embark upon a painful trip to the US where Bella can receive treatment from the Spero Clinic, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The concerned family has set up a GoFundMe page for their kid to seek donations for treatment and other hospital expenses. "A month ago everything changed, she was struck down with an excruciatingly painful illness called CRPS. Since her diagnosis, she has been battling excruciating pain that affects her daily activities and steals away her childhood. Bella's pain has meant she has lost mobility in her right foot and leg, right up to her groin. She is now bedridden or in a wheelchair if she needs to get around," reads the description. WATCH | Women 'allergic to gravity' spends 23 hours in bed due to rare condition × So far, the campaign has managed to raise AUD 222,242 of the AUD 275,000 goal with over 2,000 people making the donations. The family, overwhelmed by the support from kind strangers, released a statement thanking them for the donations. "Wow everyone, we are so grateful and overwhelmed by all of the incredible support to help Bella get the treatments she needs here at Spero. Bella is realising it’s hard work but she is determined and knows she has a whole army of people behind her cheering her on." Also read | Tragic! California man killed by car while helping ducks cross road CRPS, the suicide disease In the US, CRPS is known as the "suicide disease" as it can lead sufferers to resort to suicide as an alternative to suffering from harrowing pain. According to medical experts, those who contract CRPS have difficulty getting through their day-to-day lives. It affects their movement, sleep, and eating habits and can have a significant effect on their mental and psychosocial well-being. In many cases, CRPS follows a relatively minor trauma, usually a sprain, twist, dislocation, or soft tissue injury. In some cases, no previous injury was recalled. In children, fractures are the precipitating event in about 5-14 per cent of cases and surgical procedures in about 10-15 per cent. Type II, which was previously caused by causalgia, occurs in the presence of nerve trauma. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Australia: 10-year-old suffers from ‘most painful condition’ known to mankind

WTC 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, had an injury scare just one day ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, London.

WTC 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, had an injury scare just one day ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, London. On Tuesday, the Indian skipper injured his left thumb during the practice session. Rohit Sharma did not take part in the practice drills after the injury. Several key players, including Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill, attended the practice session. Rohit Sharma's injury scare adds a level of concern for Team India as they seek to win the World Test Championship against Australia, especially after their defeat in the WTC 2021 Final against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand. Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to win the ICC WTC 2023 trophy for India. The Men in Blue have not been able to win an ICC title since 2013, despite several chances. The right-handed batsman assumed the captaincy across the formats after Virat Kohli stepped down after India's Test series loss in South Africa in 2022. When asked about the legacy he would leave as a captain, Rohit said, "Whether it's me or someone else, even the guys before, their role was to take Indian cricket forward and win as many games, as many championships as possible. For me also, it will be the same. I want to win championships. That is what you play for." ALSO READ | IND vs AUS WTC Final: How & where to watch World Test Championship Final 2023 LIVE on TV, mobile & laptop WTC Final: Rohit Sharma's injury scare Rohit Sharma's injury scare a day ahead of the WTC Final against Australia has raised concerns. The Indian captain is crucial to the team because he's a great leader and an exceptional player. He was among the most consistent players during the World Test Championship 2023 cycle. The Indian opener scored 242 runs from six innings, including a hundred, against the Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in March 2023. His absence from the field can change things at the last minute and impact Team India's overall performance. Rohit Sharma and Australia's captain Pat Cummins posed with the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) mace ahead of the WTC Final starting June 7, 2023. According to reports, Team India's management said that Rohit Sharma is completely fine and fit to play in the WTC 2023 Final starting Wednesday, June 7, at 3 PM IST. The match will be telecast live on all Star Sports TV channels and Disney+ Hotstar. WTC Final: Rohit Sharma's Squad India Squad for WTC Final: Rohit Sharma (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, KS Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Cheteshwar Pujara, Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Umesh Yadav Reserves: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav India's Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma a day before WTC Final 2023; Check updates here

Rafael Nadal, on Thursday (April 20), announced that he will not take part in next week's Madrid Open after more setbacks in his recovery from a hip injury. The Spaniard got injured during the Australian Open early this month and has been out of action ever since. The 35-year-old revealed that his body will require more time to heal and has sent shockwaves to his ardent fans ahead of the French Open, which kicks off next month.

Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, took to his official Twitter handle to share a video where he said, "Hello everyone. It's been a while since I communicated directly with you. It has been a difficult few weeks and months. As you know I suffered a major injury in Australia, at the Psoas. Initially, it had to be a six to eight-week recovery period and we are now on fourteen. The reality is that the situation is not what we would have expected. All medical indications have been followed, but the evolution has not been what they initially told us."

"We find ourselves in a difficult situation. The weeks are passing and I had the illusion of being able to play in tournaments that are the most important in my career such as Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros and for the moment I have missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona. I will not be able to be in Madrid unfortunately. The injury still hasn't healed and I can't work out what I need to compete. I was training, but now a few days ago we decided to change course a bit, do another treatment and see if things improve to try to get to what comes next. I can't give deadlines because if I knew I would tell you but I don't know. This is how things are now."

Nadal added, "I also want to send a special greeting to all the Madrid and Spanish public because I will have missed the two tournaments that are played here at home. You all know what it means for me to play these tournaments and specifically Madrid that I will not be able to play it with everything it has given me. I have no choice but to try to have the right attitude throughout this time, try to give myself the opportunity to compete in one of the tournaments that remains of the clay season and I have no choice but to work and be with the right mentality.

A very strong hug to all and as soon as I have news, I will inform you. Thank you!", he signed off.

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It is to be noted that Nadal&nbsp;didn't feature at the Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo as well as the ongoing Barcelona Open post his injury in the second round of the Australian Open, where he lost to&nbsp;Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets; 4-6, 4-6, 5-7. In the twilight of his illustrious career, Nadal will be desperate to take part in the French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles, but his recovery progress isn't very encouraging.

Rafael Nadal, on Thursday (April 20), announced that he will not take part in next week's Madrid Open after more setbacks in his recovery from a hip injury. The Spaniard got injured during the Australian Open early this month and has been out of action ever since.

Rafael Nadal, on Thursday (April 20), announced that he will not take part in next week's Madrid Open after more setbacks in his recovery from a hip injury. The Spaniard got injured during the Australian Open early this month and has been out of action ever since. The 35-year-old revealed that his body will require more time to heal and has sent shockwaves to his ardent fans ahead of the French Open, which kicks off next month. Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, took to his official Twitter handle to share a video where he said, "Hello everyone. It's been a while since I communicated directly with you. It has been a difficult few weeks and months. As you know I suffered a major injury in Australia, at the Psoas. Initially, it had to be a six to eight-week recovery period and we are now on fourteen. The reality is that the situation is not what we would have expected. All medical indications have been followed, but the evolution has not been what they initially told us." "We find ourselves in a difficult situation. The weeks are passing and I had the illusion of being able to play in tournaments that are the most important in my career such as Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros and for the moment I have missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona. I will not be able to be in Madrid unfortunately. The injury still hasn't healed and I can't work out what I need to compete. I was training, but now a few days ago we decided to change course a bit, do another treatment and see if things improve to try to get to what comes next. I can't give deadlines because if I knew I would tell you but I don't know. This is how things are now." Nadal added, "I also want to send a special greeting to all the Madrid and Spanish public because I will have missed the two tournaments that are played here at home. You all know what it means for me to play these tournaments and specifically Madrid that I will not be able to play it with everything it has given me. I have no choice but to try to have the right attitude throughout this time, try to give myself the opportunity to compete in one of the tournaments that remains of the clay season and I have no choice but to work and be with the right mentality. A very strong hug to all and as soon as I have news, I will inform you. Thank you!", he signed off. Also Read: WATCH: Djokovic argues with umpire, breaks racquet in anger during Monte Carlo Masters exit It is to be noted that Nadal didn't feature at the Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo as well as the ongoing Barcelona Open post his injury in the second round of the Australian Open, where he lost to Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets; 4-6, 4-6, 5-7. In the twilight of his illustrious career, Nadal will be desperate to take part in the French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles, but his recovery progress isn't very encouraging.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open, shares statement on injury; Roland Garros participation doubtful

The lingering effects of a 2021 wrist injury limited Dominic Thiem's ability to generate power last year but the former world number three said he can rely on his big weapons again after making a strong start at the Monte Carlo Masters. Thiem broke the Grand Slam stranglehold of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic by winning the 2020 U.S. Open but the injury sidelined him for months and other niggles saw him slip down the rankings to number 352 last June. After a first-round exit at the Australian Open in January, and disappointing performances in the tournaments that followed, Thiem made the quarter-finals of the Estoril Open and beat Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-4 in his opener in Monaco.

"Some positive signs happened already in Estoril and today (Monday), I had the feeling that I was doing from time to time good damage with both forehand and backhand," said Thiem, who next plays Holger Rune. "The power wasn't there last year even when I started to win matches and played better. In the inner season the power wasn't there yet. Also maybe not in the beginning of the year. "In the last month it's coming back, especially in practice. The shots are there, the power is there like before, but I was using it wrong. There's full trust again in the wrist and the forehand."

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A return to top form on clay would be an encouraging sign for the world number 106 ahead of the French Open, where he reached the final in 2018 and 2019 before losing to Nadal on both occasions. After announcing at the weekend he had split with coach Nicolas Massu, Thiem has joined up with Benjamin Ebrahimzadeh and hopes the partnership will bear fruit.

"There wasn't a lot of time," Thiem said. "I needed a coach right away so we decided to start the relationship and give it a try."

The lingering effects of a 2021 wrist injury limited Dominic Thiem's ability to generate power last year but the former world number three said he can rely on his big weapons again after making a strong start at the Monte Carlo Masters.

The lingering effects of a 2021 wrist injury limited Dominic Thiem's ability to generate power last year but the former world number three said he can rely on his big weapons again after making a strong start at the Monte Carlo Masters. Thiem broke the Grand Slam stranglehold of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic by winning the 2020 U.S. Open but the injury sidelined him for months and other niggles saw him slip down the rankings to number 352 last June. After a first-round exit at the Australian Open in January, and disappointing performances in the tournaments that followed, Thiem made the quarter-finals of the Estoril Open and beat Richard Gasquet 6-1 6-4 in his opener in Monaco. "Some positive signs happened already in Estoril and today (Monday), I had the feeling that I was doing from time to time good damage with both forehand and backhand," said Thiem, who next plays Holger Rune. "The power wasn't there last year even when I started to win matches and played better. In the inner season the power wasn't there yet. Also maybe not in the beginning of the year. "In the last month it's coming back, especially in practice. The shots are there, the power is there like before, but I was using it wrong. There's full trust again in the wrist and the forehand." Also Read: FIFA predicts Women's World Cup to be 'watershed' and iconic for game A return to top form on clay would be an encouraging sign for the world number 106 ahead of the French Open, where he reached the final in 2018 and 2019 before losing to Nadal on both occasions. After announcing at the weekend he had split with coach Nicolas Massu, Thiem has joined up with Benjamin Ebrahimzadeh and hopes the partnership will bear fruit. "There wasn't a lot of time," Thiem said. "I needed a coach right away so we decided to start the relationship and give it a try."

Tennis: Former world number one Dominic Thiem at full power after recovering from wrist injury

West Indies and South Africa produced a humdinger of a clash when both sides locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday (March 26). With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Rovman Powell-led Windies were asked to bat first. Riding on Johnson Charles' 46-ball 118, WI posted 258 for 4 before Quinton De Kock's 44-ball 100 took the Proteas to a stunning six-wicket win.

Among the plethora of runs scored, WI skipper Powell's heartwarming act went viral. While trying to save a boundary, the captain made a quick decision near the ropes when he felt he was about to collide with a young ballboy. Being aware that the momentum will result in him taking the kid with him, Powell decided to let go of the ball and slightly changed his direction to save the kid, also an elder boy behind him, and ended up crashing on to the LED boards. As a result, he was hurt and play was halted for a brief period. However, the match resumed soon once Powell was declared fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident took place during the&nbsp;third over of South Africa's innings when De Kock slammed the ball towards the long-off boundary. Here's the viral incident:

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Talking about the match, Charles' blistering 118-run knock took the two-time former T20I champions to a mammoth 258 for 4 in 20 overs. In reply, De Kock was at his fluent best and scored his maiden hundred in the format to set the foundation for the run-chase. He was well supported by opening partner Reeza Hendricks (68 off 28 balls) and skipper Aiden Markram (38* off 21 deliveries) and Heinrich Klaasen's 7-ball 16 not out.&nbsp;

SA chased down the target in 18.5 overs to level the series with the third T20I to be held on Tuesday (March 28) in Johannesburg.

West Indies and South Africa produced a humdinger of a clash when both sides locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday (March 26).

West Indies and South Africa produced a humdinger of a clash when both sides locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday (March 26). With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Rovman Powell-led Windies were asked to bat first. Riding on Johnson Charles' 46-ball 118, WI posted 258 for 4 before Quinton De Kock's 44-ball 100 took the Proteas to a stunning six-wicket win. Among the plethora of runs scored, WI skipper Powell's heartwarming act went viral. While trying to save a boundary, the captain made a quick decision near the ropes when he felt he was about to collide with a young ballboy. Being aware that the momentum will result in him taking the kid with him, Powell decided to let go of the ball and slightly changed his direction to save the kid, also an elder boy behind him, and ended up crashing on to the LED boards. As a result, he was hurt and play was halted for a brief period. However, the match resumed soon once Powell was declared fit. The incident took place during the third over of South Africa's innings when De Kock slammed the ball towards the long-off boundary. Here's the viral incident: Also Read: BCCI central contracts: Ravindra Jadeja gets a PROMOTION, KL Rahul DEMOTED - Check full list Rovman Powell, giving chase at full speed, has done extremely well not to completely wipe out these two kids 😳#SAvWI pic.twitter.com/fNRVqkwg7n — Daniel (@DanSenior97) March 26, 2023 × Talking about the match, Charles' blistering 118-run knock took the two-time former T20I champions to a mammoth 258 for 4 in 20 overs. In reply, De Kock was at his fluent best and scored his maiden hundred in the format to set the foundation for the run-chase. He was well supported by opening partner Reeza Hendricks (68 off 28 balls) and skipper Aiden Markram (38* off 21 deliveries) and Heinrich Klaasen's 7-ball 16 not out. SA chased down the target in 18.5 overs to level the series with the third T20I to be held on Tuesday (March 28) in Johannesburg.

HATS OFF! WI skipper Rovman Powell saves young kid from serious injury, gets hurt himself - WATCH

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Tiger Woods said that while his&nbsp;golf&nbsp;swing is in great shape, his injured right foot needs time to heal and that he looked forward to using a cart when he tees it up at The Match on Saturday. The 15-time major champion withdrew ahead of last weekend's Hero World Challenge after developing plantar fasciitis, tissue inflation that causes pain in the heel. "I can hit&nbsp;golf&nbsp;balls, it's just hard to get from point A to point B, so [the cart] will certainly help a lot," Woods told reporters on a call promoting the event on Wednesday. "I've got to get this plantar to heal and that just takes time. It's not something that happens overnight. It's going to take a lot of rest and healing and unfortunately, treatment. "It's a tough road."

Woods suffered significant injuries to his right leg and foot during a February 2021 car crash near Los Angeles but returned to tee it up at this year's Masters, PGA Championship and the British Open. While it remains to be seen how much PGA Tour&nbsp;golf&nbsp;Woods will play next year, he noted during the call that&nbsp;golf&nbsp;lends itself to long careers. "Arnold Palmer played in 50 straight Masters. You can't do that in any other sport," said Woods, who turns 47 later this month. "Our sport is measured in decades, not just years, decades."

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Woods and world number one Rory McIlroy will battle major champions Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in the seventh iteration of The Match, a made-for-TV 12-hole exhibition event that will be played under the lights and air in the primetime slot in Florida on Saturday. Spieth marvelled at the opportunity to take on two icons of the sport. "If you told myself and JT in 2012 in college that we would be playing against these two in a match, that would be a really, really cool thing," he said. "We want to win it because of how much these two inspired us. It's a unique and really cool opportunity for us to try to take down a couple of the greats, a couple of the greatest that ever played."

Tiger Woods said that while his golf swing is in great shape, his injured right foot needs time to heal and that he looked forward to using a cart when he tees it up at The Match on Saturday.

Tiger Woods said that while his golf swing is in great shape, his injured right foot needs time to heal and that he looked forward to using a cart when he tees it up at The Match on Saturday. The 15-time major champion withdrew ahead of last weekend's Hero World Challenge after developing plantar fasciitis, tissue inflation that causes pain in the heel. "I can hit golf balls, it's just hard to get from point A to point B, so [the cart] will certainly help a lot," Woods told reporters on a call promoting the event on Wednesday. "I've got to get this plantar to heal and that just takes time. It's not something that happens overnight. It's going to take a lot of rest and healing and unfortunately, treatment. "It's a tough road." Woods suffered significant injuries to his right leg and foot during a February 2021 car crash near Los Angeles but returned to tee it up at this year's Masters, PGA Championship and the British Open. While it remains to be seen how much PGA Tour golf Woods will play next year, he noted during the call that golf lends itself to long careers. "Arnold Palmer played in 50 straight Masters. You can't do that in any other sport," said Woods, who turns 47 later this month. "Our sport is measured in decades, not just years, decades." Also read: Azerbaijan's Baku City circuit to host first of Formula One's six sprint races next season Woods and world number one Rory McIlroy will battle major champions Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in the seventh iteration of The Match, a made-for-TV 12-hole exhibition event that will be played under the lights and air in the primetime slot in Florida on Saturday. Spieth marvelled at the opportunity to take on two icons of the sport. "If you told myself and JT in 2012 in college that we would be playing against these two in a match, that would be a really, really cool thing," he said. "We want to win it because of how much these two inspired us. It's a unique and really cool opportunity for us to try to take down a couple of the greats, a couple of the greatest that ever played."

Tiger Woods reveals 'tough road' ahead in recovery from foot injury

On Wednesday (December 07), Rohit Sharma suffered an injury blow while fielding in the slip cordon in the second and penultimate ODI between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka. After losing the toss, India were asked to bowl first. In the second over of the innings, Mohammed Siraj induced an edge off&nbsp;Anamul Haque's willow as the catch went to captain Rohit at second slip, who dropped a sitter. As soon as he dropped the catch, the Hitman was seen in pain and quickly walked off the field.&nbsp;

As reported by BCCI's official Twitter handle, the 35-year-old Rohit has been rushed to the hospital for scans after&nbsp;injuring his webbing.&nbsp;"India Captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his thumb while fielding in the 2nd ODI. The BCCI Medical Team assessed him. He has now gone for scans," BCCI said in a tweet.

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After Rohit walked off, vice-captain KL Rahul has taken charge of the side as India bowlers look eager to wrap up the Bangladeshi innings as soon as possible. The home side, who won the series opener by one wicket, have not got off to a good start and lost half of their side at the score of 69 with the likes of Siraj, Umran Malik and Washington Sundar striking at regular intervals. The visitors will aim to dismiss the Bangla Tigers for anything less than 200 and chase down the score to level the series.&nbsp;

Given Rohit walked off the field and left for the hospital, he might not return to action in the second ODI; being a huge blow to Team India in the remainder of the Bangladesh tour. Nonetheless, a final report is awaited.&nbsp;

On Wednesday (December 07), Rohit Sharma suffered an injury blow while fielding in the slip cordon in the second and penultimate ODI between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka.

On Wednesday (December 07), Rohit Sharma suffered an injury blow while fielding in the slip cordon in the second and penultimate ODI between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka. After losing the toss, India were asked to bowl first. In the second over of the innings, Mohammed Siraj induced an edge off Anamul Haque's willow as the catch went to captain Rohit at second slip, who dropped a sitter. As soon as he dropped the catch, the Hitman was seen in pain and quickly walked off the field. As reported by BCCI's official Twitter handle, the 35-year-old Rohit has been rushed to the hospital for scans after injuring his webbing. "India Captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his thumb while fielding in the 2nd ODI. The BCCI Medical Team assessed him. He has now gone for scans," BCCI said in a tweet. Update: India Captain Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his thumb while fielding in the 2nd ODI. The BCCI Medical Team assessed him. He has now gone for scans. pic.twitter.com/LHysrbDiKw — BCCI (@BCCI) December 7, 2022 × Also read: BAN vs IND 2022: Gavaskar warns Rahul and Iyer to not get complacent with Hardik's likely return in ODIs After Rohit walked off, vice-captain KL Rahul has taken charge of the side as India bowlers look eager to wrap up the Bangladeshi innings as soon as possible. The home side, who won the series opener by one wicket, have not got off to a good start and lost half of their side at the score of 69 with the likes of Siraj, Umran Malik and Washington Sundar striking at regular intervals. The visitors will aim to dismiss the Bangla Tigers for anything less than 200 and chase down the score to level the series. Given Rohit walked off the field and left for the hospital, he might not return to action in the second ODI; being a huge blow to Team India in the remainder of the Bangladesh tour. Nonetheless, a final report is awaited.

BAN vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rohit taken to the hospital for scans after injuring his webbing while fielding at slips

Brazilian striker&nbsp;Neymar&nbsp;should be fine to continue in the World Cup despite limping off with a swollen ankle during his team's 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday (November 24), coach Tite said. "You can be certain&nbsp;Neymar&nbsp;is going to play at the Cup. I am absolutely certain of this," Tite told reporters, confessing that he was initially unaware of his striker's injury. "I didn't see&nbsp;Neymar&nbsp;was hurt. And he had the capacity to overcome this, he even tricked me."

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Brazil would wait 24-48 hours before assessing&nbsp;Neymar's injury. The Paris St Germain striker, the most expensive player in the world following his record 222 million-euro ($231 million) transfer from Barcelona, played a pivotal role in Brazil's win in their first game in Group G in Qatar.

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He wriggled into the box to pass to Vinicius Jr. to set up Richarlison for Brazil's opening goal in the second half. Later, however, he appeared to be in tears as he left the pitch with a visibly swollen ankle. That was reminiscent of the back injury which put&nbsp;Neymar&nbsp;out of the World Cup on home soil in 2014.

Match-winner Richarlison scored a spectacular swiveling overhead volley for Brazil's second goal. "As our professor, Tite has said 'you are smelling goals'!" he told reporters. Serbian coach, Dragan Stojkovic, said team was on the same level as Brazil for the first 45 minutes. "What was for us surprising in the second half was we literally fell physically and we were no longer a team," he explained.

Brazilian striker Neymar should be fine to continue in the World Cup despite limping off with a swollen ankle during his team's 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday (November 24), coach Tite said.

Brazilian striker Neymar should be fine to continue in the World Cup despite limping off with a swollen ankle during his team's 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday (November 24), coach Tite said. "You can be certain Neymar is going to play at the Cup. I am absolutely certain of this," Tite told reporters, confessing that he was initially unaware of his striker's injury. "I didn't see Neymar was hurt. And he had the capacity to overcome this, he even tricked me." Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Brazil would wait 24-48 hours before assessing Neymar's injury. The Paris St Germain striker, the most expensive player in the world following his record 222 million-euro ($231 million) transfer from Barcelona, played a pivotal role in Brazil's win in their first game in Group G in Qatar. Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United chapter closed after breaking World Cup scoring record He wriggled into the box to pass to Vinicius Jr. to set up Richarlison for Brazil's opening goal in the second half. Later, however, he appeared to be in tears as he left the pitch with a visibly swollen ankle. That was reminiscent of the back injury which put Neymar out of the World Cup on home soil in 2014. Match-winner Richarlison scored a spectacular swiveling overhead volley for Brazil's second goal. "As our professor, Tite has said 'you are smelling goals'!" he told reporters. Serbian coach, Dragan Stojkovic, said team was on the same level as Brazil for the first 45 minutes. "What was for us surprising in the second half was we literally fell physically and we were no longer a team," he explained.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil expect Neymar to carry on despite ankle injury

On Tuesday one of the FIFA World Cup 2022 favourites Lionel Messi will play against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen, Qatar. Two days ahead of this, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was pictured training away from the team on Saturday. Concerns were sparked over Messi's health on Friday when he skipped the first session of open training at Qatar University in Doha in favour of light work out in the gym. He allegedly did, however, show up for the second half of the session that was held behind closed doors. However, as per Argentinian reports it was just a precautionary measure amid injury concerns.

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Messi had an Achilles tendon injury while competing for PSG in the Champions League, missing a match for the team. Just two weeks before the Qatar tournament began, Messi's Achilles tendon became inflamed, keeping him out of play for club team Paris Saint-Germain.

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On November 13, he made his comeback with a 75-minute Ligue 1 outing against Auxerre. When Argentina defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the legendary captain started and played the entire 90 minutes while scoring. Argentina coach Lione Scaloni resisted the urge to give rest to his star player.

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Argentina will also face Mexico and Poland in Group C. Argentina enters the FIFA tournament with a remarkable 35-match undefeated streak. The team's most recent defeat was in March 2019.

On Tuesday one of the FIFA World Cup 2022 favourites Lionel Messi will play against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen, Qatar. Two days ahead of this, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was pictured training away from the team on Saturday.

On Tuesday one of the FIFA World Cup 2022 favourites Lionel Messi will play against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen, Qatar. Two days ahead of this, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was pictured training away from the team on Saturday. Concerns were sparked over Messi's health on Friday when he skipped the first session of open training at Qatar University in Doha in favour of light work out in the gym. He allegedly did, however, show up for the second half of the session that was held behind closed doors. However, as per Argentinian reports it was just a precautionary measure amid injury concerns. ALSO READ | If not Spain, would like Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez to win the World Cup, says Luis Enrique Messi had an Achilles tendon injury while competing for PSG in the Champions League, missing a match for the team. Just two weeks before the Qatar tournament began, Messi's Achilles tendon became inflamed, keeping him out of play for club team Paris Saint-Germain. ALSO READ | Brazil to France: Top five contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2022 title On November 13, he made his comeback with a 75-minute Ligue 1 outing against Auxerre. When Argentina defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the legendary captain started and played the entire 90 minutes while scoring. Argentina coach Lione Scaloni resisted the urge to give rest to his star player. WATCH | Voting underway for Presidential election in Kazakhstan Argentina will also face Mexico and Poland in Group C. Argentina enters the FIFA tournament with a remarkable 35-match undefeated streak. The team's most recent defeat was in March 2019.

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Six-time LPGA winner Jessica Korda said on Tuesday that she will miss the rest of the LPGA season with a back injury but expects to return "healthier and stronger" next year. There are two events left in the LPGA's 2022 season starting with this week's Pelican Women's Championship in Florida, where Korda's younger sister Nelly Korda is the defending champion and the Nov. 17-20 CME Group Tour Championship.

"Playing anything further would have made my recovery a lot longer, so per doctor's recommendation and talking to my team, we've decided that this is the right call," Korda, 29, wrote on social media. World number 16 Korda earned six top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2022 with her best result coming in April at the year's first major where she was runner-up in The Chevron Championship.

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In her most recent start, Korda tied for 24th place at the Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America five weeks ago in Texas. Korda, who has missed events in the past with a wrist injury and rib sprain, did not specify what her injury is or what form of treatment she will be receiving. "I'm beyond bummed. I haven't had the most luck when it comes to injuries in my career, nonetheless, I'm going to keep on keeping on," wrote Korda. "Excited to be back next year for my 13th season on tour healthier and stronger."

Six-time LPGA winner Jessica Korda said on Tuesday that she will miss the rest of the LPGA season with a back injury but expects to return "healthier and stronger" next year.

Six-time LPGA winner Jessica Korda said on Tuesday that she will miss the rest of the LPGA season with a back injury but expects to return "healthier and stronger" next year. There are two events left in the LPGA's 2022 season starting with this week's Pelican Women's Championship in Florida, where Korda's younger sister Nelly Korda is the defending champion and the Nov. 17-20 CME Group Tour Championship. "Playing anything further would have made my recovery a lot longer, so per doctor's recommendation and talking to my team, we've decided that this is the right call," Korda, 29, wrote on social media. World number 16 Korda earned six top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2022 with her best result coming in April at the year's first major where she was runner-up in The Chevron Championship. ALSO READ | Kazakhstan beat hosts Britain in Billie Jean King Cup finals, Australia go past Slovakia In her most recent start, Korda tied for 24th place at the Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America five weeks ago in Texas. Korda, who has missed events in the past with a wrist injury and rib sprain, did not specify what her injury is or what form of treatment she will be receiving. "I'm beyond bummed. I haven't had the most luck when it comes to injuries in my career, nonetheless, I'm going to keep on keeping on," wrote Korda. "Excited to be back next year for my 13th season on tour healthier and stronger."

Six-time winner Jessica Korda ruled out of the remaining LPGA season with injury concerns

Ahead of the marquee semi-final clash against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team suffered a massive scare after skipper Rohit Sharma sustained a blow on his forearm.

Sharma was reportedly receiving a throwdown from specialist S Raghu during an optional net session at the Adelaide Oval when a ball rose awkwardly from length and hit the batter flush on his right forearm.

The Indian captain winced in pain, left his bat and sat on the sides while applying an ice pack to the area to avoid swelling. The Mumbai-born batter was seen talking to mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton as well.

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He attempted to take the strike again but the excess pain meant he left the practice session for good 40 minutes as fans across the internet feared the worst.&nbsp;

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However, to everyone's pleasant surprise, Sharma returned after receiving some treatment and immediately started batting during the second practice session.

The videos of the session showed Rohit pulling the ball like he usually does and without any discomfort.

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He batted for almost 15 minutes after returning and managed to get into his groove in no time as if he hadn't even left the ground.&nbsp;

However, the team management has not released any official report about Sharma's injury and it will be interesting to observe he is fully-fit for Thursday's clash or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharma, who hasn't set the stage on fire in the world cup with the willow in his hand is still a vital part of the team. He is a big-match player and India desperately want him to farm the strike come Thursday, alongside KL Rahul.&nbsp;

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India is facing a tough opponent in England and given Rohit's excellent record against them, the team management and fans will like him to come to the party where it matters the most.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the marquee semi-final clash against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team suffered a massive scare after skipper Rohit Sharma sustained a blow on his forearm.

Ahead of the marquee semi-final clash against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team suffered a massive scare after skipper Rohit Sharma sustained a blow on his forearm. Sharma was reportedly receiving a throwdown from specialist S Raghu during an optional net session at the Adelaide Oval when a ball rose awkwardly from length and hit the batter flush on his right forearm. The Indian captain winced in pain, left his bat and sat on the sides while applying an ice pack to the area to avoid swelling. The Mumbai-born batter was seen talking to mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton as well. And now Rohit Sharma has left the net without facing another ball and it doesn’t look very good unfortunately #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9wXbqA8qJw — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 8, 2022 × He attempted to take the strike again but the excess pain meant he left the practice session for good 40 minutes as fans across the internet feared the worst. Indian captain Rohit Sharma hit on his right hand during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of the semi-final match against England. pic.twitter.com/HA4xGJDC51 — ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2022 × Read more: T20 World Cup 2022: England batter Dawid Malan doubtful for semi-final clash against India However, to everyone's pleasant surprise, Sharma returned after receiving some treatment and immediately started batting during the second practice session. The videos of the session showed Rohit pulling the ball like he usually does and without any discomfort. Rohit Sharma got injury earlier in the nets,but he is fit now 🌞🌞🌞 He has practiced well after that!!!#T20WC2022 #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/yS0hcuNduA — Cric (@Lavdeep19860429) November 8, 2022 × WATCH | ICC T20 World Cup: India wins last-ball thriller, beats Pakistan by four wickets × He batted for almost 15 minutes after returning and managed to get into his groove in no time as if he hadn't even left the ground. However, the team management has not released any official report about Sharma's injury and it will be interesting to observe he is fully-fit for Thursday's clash or not. Sharma, who hasn't set the stage on fire in the world cup with the willow in his hand is still a vital part of the team. He is a big-match player and India desperately want him to farm the strike come Thursday, alongside KL Rahul. Read more: Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik? Ravi Shastri picks India's wicket-keeper for T20 WC semi-final vs England India is facing a tough opponent in England and given Rohit's excellent record against them, the team management and fans will like him to come to the party where it matters the most. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Romelu Lukaku has suffered a new hamstring injury less than a week after making his return to action for Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Monday. In a statement, Inter said that Belgium striker Lukaku had picked up a "strain in the hamstring of his left thigh", the same muscle which kept him out of action for two months.

Inter added that the 29-year-old would be "reassessed in the next few days", and Italian media report that he is not yet at risk of missing the World Cup.

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Lukaku made a stunning comeback on Wednesday when he scored in a 4-0 win over Viktoria Plzen which sent Inter through to the last 16 of the Champions League. He also featured from the bench in Saturday's 3-0 stroll past Sampdoria as Inter moved up to fifth in Serie A, eight points behind league leaders Napoli.

However,&nbsp;his latest injury blow means he will miss Inter's Group C trip to Bayern Munich on Tuesday and is almost certain to be absent for Sunday's clash at fierce rivals Juventus.

Romelu Lukaku has suffered a new hamstring injury less than a week after making his return to action for Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Monday. In a statement, Inter said that Belgium striker Lukaku had picked up a "strain in the hamstring of his left thigh", the same muscle which kept him out of action for two months.

Romelu Lukaku has suffered a new hamstring injury less than a week after making his return to action for Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Monday. In a statement, Inter said that Belgium striker Lukaku had picked up a "strain in the hamstring of his left thigh", the same muscle which kept him out of action for two months. Inter added that the 29-year-old would be "reassessed in the next few days", and Italian media report that he is not yet at risk of missing the World Cup. ALSO READ | Erik Ten Hag hopes 'magnificent' De Gea stays on at Man United as Spaniard stars in win over West Ham Lukaku made a stunning comeback on Wednesday when he scored in a 4-0 win over Viktoria Plzen which sent Inter through to the last 16 of the Champions League. He also featured from the bench in Saturday's 3-0 stroll past Sampdoria as Inter moved up to fifth in Serie A, eight points behind league leaders Napoli. However, his latest injury blow means he will miss Inter's Group C trip to Bayern Munich on Tuesday and is almost certain to be absent for Sunday's clash at fierce rivals Juventus.

Belgium star Romelu Lukaku picks up a hamstring injury before Qatar World Cup

On Monday evening (October 03), BCCI confirmed that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is officially ruled out of the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November. Bumrah will be out of action for sometime due to a back stress fracture. On Tuesday evening (October 03), India were dealt with another blow as speedster Arshdeep Singh also skipped the third and final T20I versus South Africa, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, due to back issues.&nbsp;

After winning the toss in the third and inconsequential tie, with India being 2-0 ahead in the series, Rohit said at the coin toss, "We're going to field first. It's a very high scoring ground, I feel the pitch won't change a lot so nice to know what target is in front of us. Three changes for us, Kohli and KL are out, and Arshdeep misses out for some issues with his back. It is precautionary, nothing serious. We've got Shreyas Iyer, Umesh Yadav and Siraj in. We want to keep challenging ourselves, keep improving and keep batting the same way."

Teams:

INDIA (PLAYING XI)&nbsp;- Rohit Sharma (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer (in for Virat Kohli), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Umesh Yadav (in for KL Rahul), Mohammed Siraj (in for Arshdeep Singh).

SOUTH AFRICA (PLAYING XI)&nbsp;- Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius (in for Anrich Nortje), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

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Senior batters KL Rahul and Virat Kohli are also out of action as the team management have decided to rest the duo ahead of the all-important T20 WC Down Under. After the SA T20Is, India will leave for Australia as soon as possible and play two warm-up encounters -- versus Australia and New Zealand respectively -- before opening their campaign in the main draw of the tournament on October 23. India will play arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne and aim to kick off their campaign with a win over the Asian giants. India's group comprises Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and two more teams who will join from the qualifiers.&nbsp;

On Monday evening (October 03), BCCI confirmed that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is officially ruled out of the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November.

On Monday evening (October 03), BCCI confirmed that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is officially ruled out of the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November. Bumrah will be out of action for sometime due to a back stress fracture. On Tuesday evening (October 03), India were dealt with another blow as speedster Arshdeep Singh also skipped the third and final T20I versus South Africa, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, due to back issues. After winning the toss in the third and inconsequential tie, with India being 2-0 ahead in the series, Rohit said at the coin toss, "We're going to field first. It's a very high scoring ground, I feel the pitch won't change a lot so nice to know what target is in front of us. Three changes for us, Kohli and KL are out, and Arshdeep misses out for some issues with his back. It is precautionary, nothing serious. We've got Shreyas Iyer, Umesh Yadav and Siraj in. We want to keep challenging ourselves, keep improving and keep batting the same way." Teams: INDIA (PLAYING XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer (in for Virat Kohli), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Umesh Yadav (in for KL Rahul), Mohammed Siraj (in for Arshdeep Singh). SOUTH AFRICA (PLAYING XI) - Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius (in for Anrich Nortje), Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. ALSO READ | 'India's chances of winning T20 WC depend on....' - Former stumper names key player for Rohit & Co. Senior batters KL Rahul and Virat Kohli are also out of action as the team management have decided to rest the duo ahead of the all-important T20 WC Down Under. After the SA T20Is, India will leave for Australia as soon as possible and play two warm-up encounters -- versus Australia and New Zealand respectively -- before opening their campaign in the main draw of the tournament on October 23. India will play arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne and aim to kick off their campaign with a win over the Asian giants. India's group comprises Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and two more teams who will join from the qualifiers.

Another injury scare after Jasprit Bumrah? Arshdeep Singh ruled out of India's 3rd T20I vs South Africa

Mo&nbsp;Farah&nbsp;has been forced to withdraw from Sunday's London marathon due to a hip injury with this latest setback raising doubts over the 39-year-old's future in competitive racing. The four-time Olympic gold medallist was due to run the race for the first time since 2019 after making a return to the track in a failed attempt to compete at last year's Olympics in Tokyo.

Farah&nbsp;did return to form on the road by winning the "Big Half" -- a London half marathon -- earlier this month. "I've been training really hard over the past few months and I'd got myself back into good shape and was feeling pretty optimistic about being able to put in a good performance," said&nbsp;Farah&nbsp;in a statement issued by London marathon organisers on Wednesday.

"However, over the past 10 days I've been feeling pain and tightness in my right hip. I've had extensive physio and treatment and done everything I can to be on the start line but it hasn't improved enough to compete on Sunday."

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He added: "It's really disappointing to have to withdraw after a good last few months and after my win at The Big Half but also because I love racing in front of my home crowd in London who always give all of us athletes such amazing support."

Farah&nbsp;has never won the London marathon in three previous attempts, with his best finish coming in 2018 when he was third. Ethiopian reigning champion Sisay Lemma and his compatriot Kenenisa Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner of all time, are among the favourites for the men's race. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge is not running after smashing his own world record by 30 seconds at the Berlin marathon last Sunday.

Mo Farah has been forced to withdraw from Sunday's London marathon due to a hip injury with this latest setback raising doubts over the 39-year-old's future in competitive racing.

Mo Farah has been forced to withdraw from Sunday's London marathon due to a hip injury with this latest setback raising doubts over the 39-year-old's future in competitive racing. The four-time Olympic gold medallist was due to run the race for the first time since 2019 after making a return to the track in a failed attempt to compete at last year's Olympics in Tokyo. Farah did return to form on the road by winning the "Big Half" -- a London half marathon -- earlier this month. "I've been training really hard over the past few months and I'd got myself back into good shape and was feeling pretty optimistic about being able to put in a good performance," said Farah in a statement issued by London marathon organisers on Wednesday. "However, over the past 10 days I've been feeling pain and tightness in my right hip. I've had extensive physio and treatment and done everything I can to be on the start line but it hasn't improved enough to compete on Sunday." ALSO READ | 'Colour of mourning': Denmark's World Cup 'protest' kit is a statement against Qatar's human rights record He added: "It's really disappointing to have to withdraw after a good last few months and after my win at The Big Half but also because I love racing in front of my home crowd in London who always give all of us athletes such amazing support." Farah has never won the London marathon in three previous attempts, with his best finish coming in 2018 when he was third. Ethiopian reigning champion Sisay Lemma and his compatriot Kenenisa Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner of all time, are among the favourites for the men's race. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge is not running after smashing his own world record by 30 seconds at the Berlin marathon last Sunday.

Mo Farah pulls out of London marathon due to injury concerns

Former world number one Simona Halep on Monday announced that she would need to rest for a few weeks after undergoing nose surgery. The Romanian said she had been struggling "for a while" with nose problems, making it difficult to breathe mostly at night. The former world number one took to Twitter and wrote: "The only way to solve the problem was to undergo surgery."

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The 30-year-old also said that the surgeon took "this opportunity to also make a plastic surgery intervention.""Everything went well. I will need a few weeks of rest before I can start again any physical activity," she said, posting a picture from what looked like a hospital bed with her nose bandaged."See you soon on the tennis court," she added. Earlier, Simona Halep crashed out of the last Grand Slam of the year (US Open). Playing in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, Daria Snigur brought her best game to the court, winning the match in a thrilling three-set encounter 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. Halep had not faced the Ukrainian in her career before, and her first meeting with Daria ended with Halep at the receiving end.

Former world number one Simona Halep on Monday announced that she would need to rest for a few weeks after undergoing nose surgery. The Romanian said she had been struggling "for a while" with nose problems, making it difficult to breathe mostly at night.

Former world number one Simona Halep on Monday announced that she would need to rest for a few weeks after undergoing nose surgery. The Romanian said she had been struggling "for a while" with nose problems, making it difficult to breathe mostly at night. The former world number one took to Twitter and wrote: "The only way to solve the problem was to undergo surgery." ALSO READ | Carlos Alcaraz's US Open triumph previews the next chapter of men's tennis The 30-year-old also said that the surgeon took "this opportunity to also make a plastic surgery intervention.""Everything went well. I will need a few weeks of rest before I can start again any physical activity," she said, posting a picture from what looked like a hospital bed with her nose bandaged."See you soon on the tennis court," she added. Earlier, Simona Halep crashed out of the last Grand Slam of the year (US Open). Playing in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, Daria Snigur brought her best game to the court, winning the match in a thrilling three-set encounter 6-2, 0-6, 6-4. Halep had not faced the Ukrainian in her career before, and her first meeting with Daria ended with Halep at the receiving end.

Former world No. 1 Simona Halep undergoes nose surgery, out of action for few weeks

India's golden boy and Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra is all set to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to an injury concern. He recently won a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships 2022.

India's Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury

From Shikhar Dhawan to Jasprit Bumrah: 7 captains Rahul Dravid has worked with as India's head coach

Ahead of their rescheduled one-off Test versus England, starting on July 01, Rohit Sharma-led Indian players are currently involved in a four-day practice game versus&nbsp;Leicestershire,&nbsp;at the Grace Road County Ground in Leicester. As per the pre-game agreement, the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian side allowed four players, such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna, to be part of the opposition camp against India.&nbsp;

After winning the toss, Rohit-led India opted to bat first on Thursday (June 23). The Indian skipper, however, couldn't do much and returned for a 47-ball 25, falling to&nbsp;Roman Walker. This also became the first time that Bumrah and Rohit are playing against each other and the latter experienced what many batters go through, regularly, while facing the Indian speedster. Hitman, who completed 15 years in international cricket, copped a nasty blow on the box off Bumrah. It was a fierce delivery from the pacer as it hit Rohit in the groin region and he looked in discomfort. Soon, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and his opening partner Shubman Gill came to check on him before the physio arrived in the middle.&nbsp;

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After Rohit and Gill's departure (21), India were reduced to 81-5 at the end of the first session of the day's play. Virat Kohli and KS Bharat provided some stability in the second session, with a 57-run sixth-wicket stand, but the Indian batters have struggled in the tough batting conditions.&nbsp;

After the four-day practice Test, India will take on England in the one-off match, in Edgbaston, with an aim to win their first-ever red-ball series on English soil since 2007. At the time the five-match series between both sides came to a sudden halt last year, due to Covid crisis in the Indian camp, the then Kohli-led Indian side had already attained an unassailable 2-1 lead over the hosts.

Ahead of their rescheduled one-off Test versus England, starting on July 01, Rohit Sharma-led Indian players are currently involved in a four-day practice game versus Leicestershire, at the Grace Road County Ground in Leicester.

Ahead of their rescheduled one-off Test versus England, starting on July 01, Rohit Sharma-led Indian players are currently involved in a four-day practice game versus Leicestershire, at the Grace Road County Ground in Leicester. As per the pre-game agreement, the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian side allowed four players, such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna, to be part of the opposition camp against India. After winning the toss, Rohit-led India opted to bat first on Thursday (June 23). The Indian skipper, however, couldn't do much and returned for a 47-ball 25, falling to Roman Walker. This also became the first time that Bumrah and Rohit are playing against each other and the latter experienced what many batters go through, regularly, while facing the Indian speedster. Hitman, who completed 15 years in international cricket, copped a nasty blow on the box off Bumrah. It was a fierce delivery from the pacer as it hit Rohit in the groin region and he looked in discomfort. Soon, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and his opening partner Shubman Gill came to check on him before the physio arrived in the middle. Here's a video of the nasty delivery from Bumrah to Rohit: pic.twitter.com/AISzUeL2q5 — ParthJindalClub (@ClubJindal) June 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Pains me to see such a big player.....': Kapil Dev opines on superstar Virat Kohli's century drought After Rohit and Gill's departure (21), India were reduced to 81-5 at the end of the first session of the day's play. Virat Kohli and KS Bharat provided some stability in the second session, with a 57-run sixth-wicket stand, but the Indian batters have struggled in the tough batting conditions. After the four-day practice Test, India will take on England in the one-off match, in Edgbaston, with an aim to win their first-ever red-ball series on English soil since 2007. At the time the five-match series between both sides came to a sudden halt last year, due to Covid crisis in the Indian camp, the then Kohli-led Indian side had already attained an unassailable 2-1 lead over the hosts.

India vs Leicestershire: Rohit Sharma cops a nasty blow on the box off Jasprit Bumrah  - WATCH

Poland's Olympic hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk is set to&nbsp;be out of action for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for an injury that she had sustained while stopping a thief who tried to break into her car.

The three-time Olympic gold medallist took to her official Instagram account and revealed that she totally severed a thigh muscle during the unfortunate incident, which&nbsp;took place&nbsp;last week. Nonetheless, she remains focused and expressed her intent to take part&nbsp;in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

After posting a photo on Friday (June 10), Anita shared details about the incident where she got injured. She revealed that she had managed to get the better of the thief and&nbsp;handed him to the cops.&nbsp;"I single-handedly apprehended the thief and handed him over to the police. Unfortunately, I paid for it with a muscle injury. Injury diagnosed. Surgery on Monday," said the 36-year-old.

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Following her surgery, the 36-year-old veteran athlete revealed that she still has the hunger to attain her fourth gold in the Paris Olympics and will leave no stone unturned to come back to&nbsp;the top. "My athletics season is over. I am already after a successful surgery under the supervision of Dr. Robert. Faith and optimism do not leave me. Now a lot of work is waiting for me in rehabilitation. I will do everything to come back again to the top," said Wlodarczyk.

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Despite her setback, Anita hasn't gotten bogged down and remains determined for more glory in the coming years. For the unversed, she holds the women's world record in the hammer throw (82.98 metres) and is surely not done yet. Not a surprise that&nbsp;she&nbsp;is considered the greatest women’s hammer thrower of all time.

Poland's Olympic hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk is set to be out of action for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for an injury that she had sustained while stopping a thief who tried to break into her car.

Poland's Olympic hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk is set to be out of action for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for an injury that she had sustained while stopping a thief who tried to break into her car. The three-time Olympic gold medallist took to her official Instagram account and revealed that she totally severed a thigh muscle during the unfortunate incident, which took place last week. Nonetheless, she remains focused and expressed her intent to take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After posting a photo on Friday (June 10), Anita shared details about the incident where she got injured. She revealed that she had managed to get the better of the thief and handed him to the cops. "I single-handedly apprehended the thief and handed him over to the police. Unfortunately, I paid for it with a muscle injury. Injury diagnosed. Surgery on Monday," said the 36-year-old. ALSO READ | Watch: Neeraj Chopra's historic throw at Paavo as golden boy breaks own national record Following her surgery, the 36-year-old veteran athlete revealed that she still has the hunger to attain her fourth gold in the Paris Olympics and will leave no stone unturned to come back to the top. "My athletics season is over. I am already after a successful surgery under the supervision of Dr. Robert. Faith and optimism do not leave me. Now a lot of work is waiting for me in rehabilitation. I will do everything to come back again to the top," said Wlodarczyk. #dajspokój Mój sezon lekkoatletyczny dobiegł końca 😳 jestem już po udanej operacji pod okiem dr Roberta Śmigielskiego 👌 Wiara i optymizm mnie nie opuszcza 💪 Teraz dużo pracy czeka mnie na rehabilitacji 🔥 zrobię wszystko aby po raz kolejny wrócić na szczyt 🥇 pic.twitter.com/IXa2BzR7TN — anita wlodarczyk (@AnitaWlodarczyk) June 14, 2022 × Despite her setback, Anita hasn't gotten bogged down and remains determined for more glory in the coming years. For the unversed, she holds the women's world record in the hammer throw (82.98 metres) and is surely not done yet. Not a surprise that she is considered the greatest women’s hammer thrower of all time.

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Anita Wlodarczyk out of remaining season, injured while chasing thief

German world number three Alexander Zverev underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle on Tuesday after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 22-times major champion Rafa Nadal last week.

Zverev was trailing 7-6(8) 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed out in agony. The 25-year-old was fighting for his first Grand Slam title and would have taken over as world number one had he succeeded in his quest. "Next week I`ll reach a career-high ranking of number 2 in the world, but this morning I had to undergo surgery," Zverev said in a post on Instagram along with a photo of him on a hospital bed.

"After further examination in Germany, we received confirmation that all three of the lateral ligaments in my right ankle were torn.

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"To return to competition as quickly as possible, to ensure all the ligaments heal properly, and to reclaim full stability in my ankle, surgery was the best choice. My rehab starts now and I`ll do everything to come back stronger than ever!" Zverev`s brother Mischa told German newspaper Bild that Wimbledon is "out of the question" for the 25-year-old, with the grasscourt major set to be held from June 27 to July 10.

German world number three Alexander Zverev underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle on Tuesday after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 22-times major champion Rafa Nadal last week.

German world number three Alexander Zverev underwent surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle on Tuesday after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 22-times major champion Rafa Nadal last week. Zverev was trailing 7-6(8) 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed out in agony. The 25-year-old was fighting for his first Grand Slam title and would have taken over as world number one had he succeeded in his quest. "Next week I`ll reach a career-high ranking of number 2 in the world, but this morning I had to undergo surgery," Zverev said in a post on Instagram along with a photo of him on a hospital bed. "After further examination in Germany, we received confirmation that all three of the lateral ligaments in my right ankle were torn. ALSO READ | Teen star Coco Gauff's rises to career-high 13th position; Rafael Nadal at 4th spot after French Open win "To return to competition as quickly as possible, to ensure all the ligaments heal properly, and to reclaim full stability in my ankle, surgery was the best choice. My rehab starts now and I`ll do everything to come back stronger than ever!" Zverev`s brother Mischa told German newspaper Bild that Wimbledon is "out of the question" for the 25-year-old, with the grasscourt major set to be held from June 27 to July 10.

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle after French Open exit

A professional Columbian cyclist, named Luis Carlos Chia, emerged on top in a race, however, his&nbsp;celebrations were short-lived in what led to a bizarre incident soon after. At the finish line,&nbsp;he&nbsp;crashed straight into his wife who was busy taking pictures of her husband's sweet victory.&nbsp;

It was a hard-fought race that saw Chia end at the top and his bicycle kept moving ahead into a group of photographers, which also included his wife. Much to his dismay, he crashed into her and led to a severe injury to his life partner.

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Soon after the incident broke out, the TV commentators immediately picked up the crash collision. However, it was later revealed that the woman knocked out was none other than the eventual winner's&nbsp;wife, named Claudia Roncancio.

The local reports revealed that Claudia remained under medical observation. In addition, she&nbsp;needed stitches to a head wound.

“I wanted to brake but the bike didn’t respond.&nbsp;I hit my wife but it could have just as easily have been another person,&nbsp;Chia&nbsp;told a Colombian newspaper. He further added, "The doctors have checked her and more than anything it was the shock of it. She knew there was going to be a sprint finish and I don’t understand why she didn’t get out of the way."

Previously in February, another such incident had occurred involving a cyclist, named Tony Inderbitzin. For the unversed, back then he&nbsp;was tossed off his bike and then rammed by an unstoppable and angry&nbsp;bull, turning an off-road race event, across California in the U.S.,&nbsp;into an utter chaos.&nbsp;

A professional Columbian cyclist, named Luis Carlos Chia, emerged on top in a race, however, his celebrations were short-lived in what led to a bizarre incident soon after.

A professional Columbian cyclist, named Luis Carlos Chia, emerged on top in a race, however, his celebrations were short-lived in what led to a bizarre incident soon after. At the finish line, he crashed straight into his wife who was busy taking pictures of her husband's sweet victory. It was a hard-fought race that saw Chia end at the top and his bicycle kept moving ahead into a group of photographers, which also included his wife. Much to his dismay, he crashed into her and led to a severe injury to his life partner. Here's the video, which has gone viral in a jiffy: ¿Que pasa @fedeciclismocol ? Cada vez tenemos más entre los mejores ciclistas del mundo, pero la logística local bien, gracias pic.twitter.com/mx6jeGPntW — Katy Orrego (@Skygirl42) June 5, 2022 × Soon after the incident broke out, the TV commentators immediately picked up the crash collision. However, it was later revealed that the woman knocked out was none other than the eventual winner's wife, named Claudia Roncancio. The local reports revealed that Claudia remained under medical observation. In addition, she needed stitches to a head wound. “I wanted to brake but the bike didn’t respond. I hit my wife but it could have just as easily have been another person, Chia told a Colombian newspaper. He further added, "The doctors have checked her and more than anything it was the shock of it. She knew there was going to be a sprint finish and I don’t understand why she didn’t get out of the way." Previously in February, another such incident had occurred involving a cyclist, named Tony Inderbitzin. For the unversed, back then he was tossed off his bike and then rammed by an unstoppable and angry bull, turning an off-road race event, across California in the U.S., into an utter chaos.

Columbian cyclist wins race, celebrations cut-short after he crashes into his wife - WATCH

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will return for their Premier League clash with Everton after overcoming illness but defender Luke Shaw will be unavailable for up to three weeks, interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Friday.

Ronaldo, United's top goalscorer this season with 12 league goals, will be back after missing their 1-1 draw with Leicester City last weekend while Shaw is set for a spell out due to follow-up treatment for a broken leg sustained in 2015.

"Cristiano is back again," Rangnick told reporters ahead of Saturday's game.

"Luke is still injured, we had to take him off at halftime (against Leicester), he's had his problems with his leg where he had the operation in 2015.

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"The doctor told me they decided to remove two metal bolts in his leg and this will happen tomorrow and he will be out for the next two or three weeks.

"Edinson Cavani is still injured, Raphael Varane is injured and will miss out again tomorrow and the same is true for Scott McTominay, he's having problems with the sole of his foot."

Rangnick, whose side are seventh with 51 points from 30 games, said their mentality, attitude and physicality would play a crucial role against Everton who are a point and a place above the relegation zone.

"These factors will decide the game," Rangnick said. "We're aware of the importance of the game for both sides."

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Rangnick's tenure is set to end after this season, with Ajax Amsterdam boss Erik ten Hag a candidate to take over, but the interim boss was not drawn into talk about his successor.

"I don't intend to speak about any possible new managers," Rangnick said.

"From what I know, all the managers with whom the club have so far spoken are top managers, top coaches.

"If this includes Erik ten Hag, then it's also true with him. That's all I can say at this stage."

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will return for their Premier League clash with Everton after overcoming illness but defender Luke Shaw will be unavailable for up to three weeks, interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Friday.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will return for their Premier League clash with Everton after overcoming illness but defender Luke Shaw will be unavailable for up to three weeks, interim manager Ralf Rangnick said on Friday. Ronaldo, United's top goalscorer this season with 12 league goals, will be back after missing their 1-1 draw with Leicester City last weekend while Shaw is set for a spell out due to follow-up treatment for a broken leg sustained in 2015. "Cristiano is back again," Rangnick told reporters ahead of Saturday's game. "Luke is still injured, we had to take him off at halftime (against Leicester), he's had his problems with his leg where he had the operation in 2015. ALSO READ: Europa League: Frankfurt hold Barcelona 1-1, 10-man West Ham draws with Lyon "The doctor told me they decided to remove two metal bolts in his leg and this will happen tomorrow and he will be out for the next two or three weeks. "Edinson Cavani is still injured, Raphael Varane is injured and will miss out again tomorrow and the same is true for Scott McTominay, he's having problems with the sole of his foot." Rangnick, whose side are seventh with 51 points from 30 games, said their mentality, attitude and physicality would play a crucial role against Everton who are a point and a place above the relegation zone. "These factors will decide the game," Rangnick said. "We're aware of the importance of the game for both sides." ALSO READ: UEFA adopts new financial sustainability rules for clubs from June 2022 Rangnick's tenure is set to end after this season, with Ajax Amsterdam boss Erik ten Hag a candidate to take over, but the interim boss was not drawn into talk about his successor. "I don't intend to speak about any possible new managers," Rangnick said. "From what I know, all the managers with whom the club have so far spoken are top managers, top coaches. "If this includes Erik ten Hag, then it's also true with him. That's all I can say at this stage."

Premier League: Man Utd striker Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Everton clash, Luke Shaw to miss three weeks

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday.

The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.S. Open title, contracted the virus at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Marbella, Spain last week.

Thiem said in a social media post on Thursday that he has tested negative and will undergo a medical check-up to determine his return to competitive action.

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Playing his first match in nine months since suffering a wrist injury at the 2021 Mallorca Open, former world number three Thiem went down in straight sets to Argentine Pedro Cachin in Marbella.

He will return home to Austria and will miss the April 11-17 claycourt tournament in Monte Carlo, his spokesperson confirmed.

Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will also be out of Monte Carlo and subsequent Masters 1000 events in Madrid and Rome next month after undergoing a minor operation on his playing hand last week following his withdrawal from Miami.

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"Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process," the Italian world number six said on Instagram.

"Withdrawing from these events, particularly Rome, was an extremely tough decision, however it is the right one to ensure many more years of competing at the highest level for the biggest trophies."

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next week's ATP Masters tournament in Monte Carlo due to COVID-19, his team said on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who twice finished runner-up at the French Open and once at the Australian Open before winning the 2020 U.S. Open title, contracted the virus at an ATP Challenger Tour event in Marbella, Spain last week. Thiem said in a social media post on Thursday that he has tested negative and will undergo a medical check-up to determine his return to competitive action. ALSO READ: Former World No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to retire after French Open 2022 Playing his first match in nine months since suffering a wrist injury at the 2021 Mallorca Open, former world number three Thiem went down in straight sets to Argentine Pedro Cachin in Marbella. He will return home to Austria and will miss the April 11-17 claycourt tournament in Monte Carlo, his spokesperson confirmed. Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will also be out of Monte Carlo and subsequent Masters 1000 events in Madrid and Rome next month after undergoing a minor operation on his playing hand last week following his withdrawal from Miami. ALSO READ: Korea Open: PV Sindhu outclasses Aya Ohori to enter quarter-finals, Kidambi Srikanth defeats Misha Zilberman "Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process," the Italian world number six said on Instagram. "Withdrawing from these events, particularly Rome, was an extremely tough decision, however it is the right one to ensure many more years of competing at the highest level for the biggest trophies."

Dominic Thiem, Matteo Berrettini withdraw from Monte Carlo Masters due to COVID, injury

In a big blow to Rajasthan Royals, Australian pace bowling all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing IPL, owing to a side strain he suffered during the team's first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The 34-year-old has returned home for rehabilitation.

"Unfortunately, I have the hard task of wishing him farewell," RR's head physio John Gloster said in a video posted by the franchise on Twitter.

"It's always hard to lose someone, particularly when it's through injury. And you know we were really looking forward to spending a lot of time with you (Coulter-Nile) throughout this tournament.

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"Unfortunately, that's not going to be. But you are a big part of us. Anything you need from us, we are always here. We look forward to having you back with us, whenever that might be."

It was in the final over of the SRH innings when Coulter-Nile began to struggle in his follow-through and walked off the field on March 29.

He was picked up by RR for Rs 2 crore in the IPL mega auction.

In a big blow to Rajasthan Royals, Australian pace bowling all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing IPL, owing to a side strain he suffered during the team's first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In a big blow to Rajasthan Royals, Australian pace bowling all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing IPL, owing to a side strain he suffered during the team's first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 34-year-old has returned home for rehabilitation. "Unfortunately, I have the hard task of wishing him farewell," RR's head physio John Gloster said in a video posted by the franchise on Twitter. "It's always hard to lose someone, particularly when it's through injury. And you know we were really looking forward to spending a lot of time with you (Coulter-Nile) throughout this tournament. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Will Pat Cummins get a look-in for Shreyas Iyer & Co.? Predicting KKR's playing XI for MI clash "Unfortunately, that's not going to be. But you are a big part of us. Anything you need from us, we are always here. We look forward to having you back with us, whenever that might be." It was in the final over of the SRH innings when Coulter-Nile began to struggle in his follow-through and walked off the field on March 29. He was picked up by RR for Rs 2 crore in the IPL mega auction.

Big blow for Rajasthan Royals! All-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile ruled of IPL 2022 due to side strain

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday.

Patidar, who has scored 861 runs with the help of seven half-centuries at an average of 30.75 and strike-rate of 138.64 in 31 T20s, had previously represented the RCB franchise four times.

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The 28-year-old from Indore has also scored 2588 runs in 39 first-class matches at an average of 40.43 with seven hundreds and 14 fifties. 
The right-handed batter will join RCB for Rs 20 lakh.

RCB have played two matches so far this season and won and lost a game each.

They will take on Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday.

Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season, the franchise said on Sunday. Patidar, who has scored 861 runs with the help of seven half-centuries at an average of 30.75 and strike-rate of 138.64 in 31 T20s, had previously represented the RCB franchise four times. ALSO READ: 'He is not finished': Mohammad Kaif makes big prediction about MS Dhoni's IPL future The 28-year-old from Indore has also scored 2588 runs in 39 first-class matches at an average of 40.43 with seven hundreds and 14 fifties. The right-handed batter will join RCB for Rs 20 lakh. RCB have played two matches so far this season and won and lost a game each. They will take on Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium here.

IPL 2022: Rajat Patidar replaces injured Luvnith Sisodia in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians got a boost in its middle-order when India batter Suryakumar Yadav joined the squad's bio-bubble after recovering from a finger injury and completing the mandatory quarantine period. 
 
Yadav on Wednesday participated in a strength and conditioning session with some other Mumbai Indians stars and will now be available for their match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (April 2) at the D.Y Patil Stadium here. 
 
Suryakumar had suffered a hairline fracture during a fielding attempt in the third and final T20I against the West Indies in Kolkata on February 20. He was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy and has recently recovered from the injury. 
 
Suryakumar Yadav exited his mandatory quarantine and joined the team for the gym session in the company of his mates Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah," the franchise informed in a statement on Thursday.

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The team underwent a strength and conditioning session on Wednesday under the watchful eyes of Paul Chapman. The session involved weight and fitness training, with the focus on working on core fitness and building strength, the statement said. 
 
In Yadav's absence, the Mumbai Indians'&nbsp;middle-order had struggled to build on the good start provided by openers Rohit Sharma (41) and Ishan Kishan (81), who raised 67 for the opening wicket in their four-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians had posted a below-par 177/5 that Delhi chased in 18.2 overs. 
 
If Yadav returns to action against the Royals on Saturday, the pressure on Tilak Verma and Kieron Pollard in the middle order will be eased a bit.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians got a boost in its middle-order when India batter Suryakumar Yadav joined the squad's bio-bubble after recovering from a finger injury and completing the mandatory quarantine period.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians got a boost in its middle-order when India batter Suryakumar Yadav joined the squad's bio-bubble after recovering from a finger injury and completing the mandatory quarantine period. Yadav on Wednesday participated in a strength and conditioning session with some other Mumbai Indians stars and will now be available for their match against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (April 2) at the D.Y Patil Stadium here. Suryakumar had suffered a hairline fracture during a fielding attempt in the third and final T20I against the West Indies in Kolkata on February 20. He was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy and has recently recovered from the injury. Suryakumar Yadav exited his mandatory quarantine and joined the team for the gym session in the company of his mates Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah," the franchise informed in a statement on Thursday. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: MS Dhoni on cusp of joining Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan in T20 elite list The team underwent a strength and conditioning session on Wednesday under the watchful eyes of Paul Chapman. The session involved weight and fitness training, with the focus on working on core fitness and building strength, the statement said. In Yadav's absence, the Mumbai Indians' middle-order had struggled to build on the good start provided by openers Rohit Sharma (41) and Ishan Kishan (81), who raised 67 for the opening wicket in their four-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians had posted a below-par 177/5 that Delhi chased in 18.2 overs. If Yadav returns to action against the Royals on Saturday, the pressure on Tilak Verma and Kieron Pollard in the middle order will be eased a bit.

IPL 2022: Big Boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar Yadav returns from injury, to be available against RR

Australia's Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the white-ball series in Pakistan with a hip injury.

The all-rounder, who was player-of-the-match in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup final win against New Zealand last year, injured his left hip flexor in training and missed Tuesday's opening one-dayer in Lahore.

Cricket Australia said in a statement on Wednesday Marsh will be released after an assessment showed he would not be available for the remaining three matches of the tour.

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"Marsh will travel to India to link with the Delhi Capitals squad where former Australian and current New South Wales physiotherapist Pat Farhart will manage his recovery following an isolation period," it added.

Australia will also play a T20 match to wrap up their tour of Pakistan, who they beat 1-0 in a three-test series.

"Being able to focus on my recovery without the travel and isolation break is the best approach," Marsh said.

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"I am disappointed to miss the Pakistan series but look forward to rejoining the Australian squad for our next tour."

The tourists have suffered multiple injury problems and were also hit by positive COVID-19 cases, including team physio Brendan Wilson.

Cricket Australia said all available players and staff in Pakistan returned negative tests following Tuesday's match and again on Wednesday.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the white-ball series in Pakistan with a hip injury. The all-rounder, who was player-of-the-match in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup final win against New Zealand last year, injured his left hip flexor in training and missed Tuesday's opening one-dayer in Lahore.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the white-ball series in Pakistan with a hip injury. The all-rounder, who was player-of-the-match in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup final win against New Zealand last year, injured his left hip flexor in training and missed Tuesday's opening one-dayer in Lahore. Cricket Australia said in a statement on Wednesday Marsh will be released after an assessment showed he would not be available for the remaining three matches of the tour. ALSO READ: Pak vs Aus: Babar Azam goes past Vivian Richard to become second-fastest man to 4,000-run club in 1st ODI "Marsh will travel to India to link with the Delhi Capitals squad where former Australian and current New South Wales physiotherapist Pat Farhart will manage his recovery following an isolation period," it added. Australia will also play a T20 match to wrap up their tour of Pakistan, who they beat 1-0 in a three-test series. "Being able to focus on my recovery without the travel and isolation break is the best approach," Marsh said. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: 'Early signs of last 2 contenders' - Kris Srikkanth labels SRH as 'terrible' team after RR loss "I am disappointed to miss the Pakistan series but look forward to rejoining the Australian squad for our next tour." The tourists have suffered multiple injury problems and were also hit by positive COVID-19 cases, including team physio Brendan Wilson. Cricket Australia said all available players and staff in Pakistan returned negative tests following Tuesday's match and again on Wednesday.

IPL 2022: Injured Mitchell Marsh set to join Delhi Capitals after missing out on white-ball leg vs Pakistan

Simona Halep withdrew from the Miami Open ahead of her second-round match on Thursday with a leg injury that the former world number one said will keep her out of action for three weeks.

Romanian world number 19 Halep, who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week and had a first-round bye in Miami, said she felt a sharp pain in her left leg while practicing for her match with Australian wild card Daria Saville.

"I had been struggling with the thigh since my semi-final in Indian Wells and hoped it would improve, but I went for an MRI last night and unfortunately it showed a tear," twice Grand Slam champion Halep wrote on Twitter.

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"My body needs time to heal and as a result I will be out of competition for three weeks. This means I have had to make the super-tough decision to pull out of Miami, Charleston and Fed Cup."

At Indian Wells, Halep recorded wins over Coco Gauff, Sorana Cirstea and Petra Martic before losing to eventual champion Iga Swiatek in her first WTA 1000 semi-final since her 2020 Rome title run.

Despite the 30-year-old's injury setback Halep said she was encouraged by her start to the year, which included reaching the last 16 at the Australian Open, and hoped to be ready for the claycourt season.

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"While it feels like really disappointing news to share, I am keeping the confidence from my great start to the year and am motivated to do everything to be ready for the clay-court season," said Halep.

The men's ATP Tour announced later on Thursday that world number six Matteo Berrettini had also withdrawn from the Miami event, without mentioning the reason.

Berrettini was due to face Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the first round. The Italian will be replaced by a lucky loser, the ATP said.

Simona Halep withdrew from the Miami Open ahead of her second-round match on Thursday with a leg injury that the former world number one said will keep her out of action for three weeks.

Simona Halep withdrew from the Miami Open ahead of her second-round match on Thursday with a leg injury that the former world number one said will keep her out of action for three weeks. Romanian world number 19 Halep, who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week and had a first-round bye in Miami, said she felt a sharp pain in her left leg while practicing for her match with Australian wild card Daria Saville. "I had been struggling with the thigh since my semi-final in Indian Wells and hoped it would improve, but I went for an MRI last night and unfortunately it showed a tear," twice Grand Slam champion Halep wrote on Twitter. ALSO READ: Miami Open: Nick Kyrgios storms into second round, Naomi Osaka wins first match since heckling incident "My body needs time to heal and as a result I will be out of competition for three weeks. This means I have had to make the super-tough decision to pull out of Miami, Charleston and Fed Cup." At Indian Wells, Halep recorded wins over Coco Gauff, Sorana Cirstea and Petra Martic before losing to eventual champion Iga Swiatek in her first WTA 1000 semi-final since her 2020 Rome title run. Despite the 30-year-old's injury setback Halep said she was encouraged by her start to the year, which included reaching the last 16 at the Australian Open, and hoped to be ready for the claycourt season. ALSO READ: Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, Ashwini Ponnappa-N Sikki Reddy advances to second round; Arjun-Kapila crashes out "While it feels like really disappointing news to share, I am keeping the confidence from my great start to the year and am motivated to do everything to be ready for the clay-court season," said Halep. The men's ATP Tour announced later on Thursday that world number six Matteo Berrettini had also withdrawn from the Miami event, without mentioning the reason. Berrettini was due to face Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the first round. The Italian will be replaced by a lucky loser, the ATP said.

Miami Open: Former World No. 1 Simona Halep pulls out with leg injury, set to miss three weeks

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Wood suffered an elbow injury during England's first Test against West Indies earlier this month.

Tye has represented Australia in 32 T20Is and picked 47 wickets.

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The right-arm pacer, who has so far played 27 IPL matches &amp; has picked 40 wickets, will join LSG for the price of Rs 1 Crore.

IPL 2022 will start from March 26 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squaring off in the first clash.

LSG, who will be making their IPL debut this season, will begin their IPL 2022 campaign on March 28 when they take on Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Wood suffered an elbow injury during England's first Test against West Indies earlier this month. Tye has represented Australia in 32 T20Is and picked 47 wickets. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Not Rishabh Pant! Shane Watson reserves special praise for Delhi Capitals' young gun The right-arm pacer, who has so far played 27 IPL matches & has picked 40 wickets, will join LSG for the price of Rs 1 Crore. IPL 2022 will start from March 26 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squaring off in the first clash. LSG, who will be making their IPL debut this season, will begin their IPL 2022 campaign on March 28 when they take on Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants rope in Aussie pacer Andrew Tye as replacement for injured Mark Wood

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