Month: January 2022

Djokovic reaches Serbia with French Open appearance under threat

Serbia (Sports Desk) — World No.1 tennis star landed in Belgrade on Monday after being deported from Australia with more lousy news awaiting. The 34-year-old hotshot might be barred from the 2022 French Open, too, after being seized from defending…

South Africa to host Australia, England in 2023, confirms CSA director Graeme Smith

South Africa are planning to host rescheduled tours by Australia and England in 2023, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of cricket, Graeme Smith confirmed on Friday. The Australia Test series, which was called off in February last year over…

Aus Open 2022: Djokovic saga is ‘unfortunate’, Need to focus on event, says Naomi Osaka

Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka called the Novak Djokovic saga “unfortunate” and “sad” Saturday as players complained the scandal was overshadowing the opening Grand Slam of the year. Unvaccinated world number one Djokovic has again been detained in Australia…

South Africa beat India in 3rd test to win series 2-1, Petersen was star for Proteas

Keegan Petersen shined with a classy 82 as South Africa defeated India by seven wickets to win the series-deciding third Test at the Newlands Cricket Ground on Friday. After Petersen fell, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma combined for…

AFCON 2022: Could Senegal go all the way

The Africa Cup of Nations 2022 started in an expected fashion – a lot of interesting moments, a lot of goals, and a lot of football! The long wait is finally over and fans of football can finally enjoy one…

SA v IND 3rd Test: Rishabh Pant’s 4th test ton set South Africa 212 runs target

Rishabh Pant struck a high-quality century, his fourth in the format, to set a 212-run target for South Africa on day three of third Test at the Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday. Pant mixed careful play and aggressiveness to eventually…

Australian Open 2022: Stadium can be filled upto 50% amid COVID restrictions

Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 percent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the…

Virat, Rohit static in latest ICC test rankings, Ashwin manages to hold 2nd slot

Out-of-action India opener Rohit Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli continue to remain static at the fifth and ninth positions respectively in the latest ICC Test rankings, issued on Wednesday. While Rohit has 781 rating points, Kohli is just inside the…

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic focused on event after overturning visa cancellation

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic said on Monday he was still hoping to compete in the Australian Open after winning a stunning victory over the Australian government in his visa battle. The ruling by a judge in Melbourne overturned the cancellation…