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Novak Djokovic won the 101st title of his career when he came from behind to beat Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the ATP event in Athens on Saturday. The Serb is one of just three men to have racked up a century of titles – he still needs two to equal Roger Federer’s 103 while Jimmy Connors heads the list with 109. At 38 years and five months old, the 24-time Grand Slam winner is the oldest tournament winner since Australia’s Ken Rosewall, who was 43 when he won in Hong Kong in 1977. …

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs during the third ODI against South Africa on Saturday. The milestone came in the series decider at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, making Babar only the fifth Pakistani to achieve the landmark.Babar reached the milestone during his knock of 27 off 32 balls, but his innings ended in disappointment when he was run out while attempting a third run with Saim Ayub against Bjorn Fortuin in…

Suryakumar Yadav said Jasprit Bumrah’s presence had instilled a sense of accountability among the bowlers while also creating a strong bond within the group. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed Jasprit Bumrah’s impact on the team after India sealed a 2-1 T20I series win over Australia, highlighting the senior pacer’s experience, mentorship, and influence on the dressing room atmosphere.Yadav said Bumrah’s presence had instilled a sense of accountability among the bowlers while also creating a strong bond within the group.“From a bowling point of view as well, people are taking responsibility. Having an experienced bowler like [Jasprit]…

Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan has drawn a comparison between Babar Azam’s impact on Pakistan cricket and Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian cricket (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan has drawn a comparison between Babar Azam’s impact on Pakistan cricket and Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian cricket, highlighting how Babar transformed Pakistan’s image from a team known mainly for its fast bowlers to one celebrated for batting excellence — despite not having the same level of support that Kohli enjoyed during his rise.Speaking on the Crickwick podcast, Azam Khan praised Babar for changing the narrative around Pakistan cricket.”Pakistan…

India’s final T20I against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane ended without a result as persistent rain and lightning forced the match to be abandoned on Saturday. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s final T20I against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane ended without a result as persistent rain and lightning forced the match to be abandoned on Saturday. Before the weather intervened, India had raced to 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs, sealing the five-match series 2-1.This result gave India their fifth consecutive T20I series win over Australia, underlining their continued dominance in the shortest format. Openers Abhishek…

The Indian team had earlier declined to receive the Asia Cup winner’s trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Asian Cricket Council chairperson, citing his anti-India stance. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav made a subtle reference to the ongoing Asia Cup trophy controversy while celebrating India’s 2-1 series win over Australia, after the fifth and final T20I in Brisbane was washed out. The controversy arose when India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi following their victory in the final on September 28.During the…

Dhruv Jurel smashed a ton in the ongoing 2nd Unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru (Images via X/Screengrabs) Dhruv Jurel etched his name in India A’s record books with a commanding performance against South Africa A in Bengaluru, becoming only the second Indian player to add his name to an elite list.By scoring centuries in both innings of an ‘A-Test’ match, Jurel imitated a feat that was last achieved by Naman Ojha, who made 219* and 101* against Australia A at Brisbane in July 2014. Jurel, who had struck a century in the first four-day match of the…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab) Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has commented on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, emphasising that no player is irreplaceable in modern cricket. The discussion centers around BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s challenge regarding Kohli and Rohit’s participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup.India cricketers look very happy after win over Australia | Visuals from groundKohli and Rohit, who are among cricket’s most followed players, are aiming to participate in the 2027 World Cup. However, they will either be over 40 or approaching that age when the tournament begins, which is unusual in…

India won the five-match series 2-1 against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India sealed a 2-1 series win over Australia after heavy rain and lightning washed out the fifth and final T20 International at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. The series victory will boost Suryakumar Yadav’s side ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup, which India will co-host with Sri Lanka.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Put in to bat, India got off to a flying start as openers Shubman Gill (29 not out off 16 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (23 not out off 13)…

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has come out strongly in support of Shubman Gill, backing the opener’s approach and partnership with Abhishek Sharma, after India sealed a 2-1 T20I series win over Australia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ever since Gill returned to India’s T20I setup for the Asia Cup 2025, questions have persisted about his strike rate. The 26-year-old, who also leads India in Tests and ODIs, had scored 46 off 39 balls in the fourth T20I — a knock that drew criticism despite setting up India’s…