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Serena Williams withdraws from Italian Open with achilles problem | Tennis
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adminFour-time champion Serena Williams has withdran from the upcoming Italian Open citing the achilles issue that bothered her in a loss to Victoria Azarenka in the US Open semi-finals, organisers have announced.
Williams took a medical timeoutfor treatment on her achilles during her three-set loss on Thursday. The Italian Open, which was rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, is due to begin Monday.
In the mens tournament, US Open finalists Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev withdrew, as did Daniil Medvedev, who lost to Thiem in the semi-finals in New York.
Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal headlines the field at the Foro Italico, marking his return to tennis after a seven-month layoff. The Spaniard has been practicing in Rome for several days. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic, who was disqualified from the US Open, has also entered the clay-court tournament in Rome, for the warmup event to the French Open, which starts on 27 September.
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From PM to Pichai, a standing ovation for India’s ‘wounded warriors’ who breached Brisbane fortress
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Despite losing key players to injury, India chased down a mammoth 328 in the fourth and final Test, ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten run at Brisbane to clinch the series 2-1 and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congratulate the team, complimenting it for its passion and energy.
“We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours,” he tweeted.
We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion wa… https://t.co/SJXTJwpgEm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1611042538000
Tendulkar lauded the fact that every member of the team took responsibility to take the side across the line at some point during the series.
“Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins! Congrats India,” he said.
EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries o… https://t.co/O0Nph3AMWT
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1611042163000
Regular skipper Virat Kohli, who is on paternity leave, was delighted by the team’s grit and determination after the Adelaide humiliation. he had famously asked everyone not make a mountain out of a molehill after the side was dismissed for its lowest Test score of 36 in the opening match, which it lost.
“WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. @BCCI.
WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance… https://t.co/pz5JhDgamH
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1611044547000
Current and former players also praised the team for pulling off a win despite facing several adversities.
Here is a look at the reactions that followed the extraordinary triumph that wil be remembered for years to come:
VVS Laxman:@ajinkyarahane88 led the side brilliantly, giving a lot of confidence to youngsters and Pujara exhibited his steely resolve once again. Can’t forget the young bowling unit. Fantastic team AUSvsIND.”
@ajinkyarahane88 led the side brilliantly, giving a lot of confidence to youngsters and Pujara exhibited his steel… https://t.co/RbITOKllQF
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1611042239000
Virender Sehwag: Khushi ke maare pagal. This is the new India. Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai. From what happened in Adelaide to this, these young guys have given us a joy of a lifetime. There have been World Cup wins but this is special. And yes,there is a reason Pant is extra special .
Khushi ke maare pagal. This is the new India. Ghar mein ghuskar maarta hai.From what happened in Adelaide to this,… https://t.co/rlbm1vSQ74
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1611042087000
Ishant Sharma: The champions & the greatest chase!Raising hands #TeamIndia has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage & max determination! Despite the bruises, the team made it possible for our country. That’s why we play for the country’s flag to go high every time we perfomFlag of India#INDvAUS
The champions & the greatest chase!🙌#TeamIndia has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage & ma… https://t.co/GUmI6PXlPf
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) 1611042661000
Mohammed Shami: Congratulations Team india well done boys great effort #TeamIndia
Congratulations Team india well done boys great effort ❤️❤️❤️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻#TeamIndia
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) 1611042059000
Shikhar Dhawan: Congratulations #TeamIndia Flag of India Absolute superstars all of you Clapping hands signClapping hands sign A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Battered, bruised, but champions as well Trophy.
Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 Absolute superstars all of you 👏👏 A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Bat… https://t.co/3t3RsS0b5z
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 1611041902000
Shreyas Iyer: WHAT A TEAM!! CHAMPIONS Trophy Historic moment, historic day, historic series! Proud of the team, proud of the effort Clapping hands sign Take a bow, #TeamIndia Flag of India @BCCI.
WHAT A TEAM!! CHAMPIONS 🏆 Historic moment, historic day, historic series! Proud of the team, proud of the effort 👏… https://t.co/KM2wlie54d
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) 1611041931000
Harbhajan Singh: Well done captain @ajinkyarahane88 this this biggest series win I feel.. without many big names you guys have showed the way how it’s done congratulations @BCCI
Well done captain @ajinkyarahane88 this this biggest series win I feel.. without many big names you guys have show… https://t.co/xbLvpTJCeB
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 1611044384000
Stuart Broad: Test cricket’s heart is beating strongly! That was an extraordinary win @BCCI & a fantastic series to watch. Aussies not lost at The Gabba since 1988. Wow
Test cricket’s heart is beating strongly! That was an extraordinary win @BCCI & a fantastic series to watch. Aussie… https://t.co/IGkoGCh7lO
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) 1611042924000
AB de Villiers: What a Test match! The depth of Indian Cricket is scary. @RishabhPant17 , sweet number 17. Well played young man. #testcricket at its very best
What a Test match! The depth of Indian Cricket is scary. @RishabhPant17 , sweet number 17. Well played young man.… https://t.co/NvdEmGhrhh
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) 1611042067000
Kevin Pieterson: Only issue with India beating Australia in such an INCREDIBLE manner, is that the Test was played in Brisbane. A city that doesn’t deserve an event so good! Rolling on the floor laughing. Pant – the boy who turned into a man today in Australia, in cricketing terms!
Only issue with India beating Australia in such an INCREDIBLE manner, is that the Test was played in Brisbane. A c… https://t.co/oh5HdDNVzp
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) 1611043432000
Michael Vaughan: The Greatest Test series win of all time … Well done #India you have just shown the way for England to get back those Ashes back later in the year … Thumbs up
The Greatest Test series win of all time … Well done #India you have just shown the way for England to get back t… https://t.co/AwsFzlLFtS
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 1611043014000
Ian Bishop: Remarkable. Injuries galore, absent players, & beating Australia at their fortress at the Gabba. This has been the most remarkable test series victory I’ve watched in my experience. India’s depth of talent, heart and character must forever lift an entire nation. Congratulations.
Remarkable. Injuries galore, absent players, & beating Australia at their fortress at the Gabba. This has been the… https://t.co/LGQuYTCIoY
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) 1611041907000
Shane Warne: Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to do it after being bowled out for 36, plus a depleted squad-shows tremendous character, resilience, courage & belief. Just fantastic @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88.
Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to… https://t.co/AMLCn6O778
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 1611045109000
Mithali Raj: Speechless !!! Fortress Gabba has been breached !! What a great great game of Test match cricket . I still have goosebumps . Complete team effort . Jab hausle ho Buland toh har mushkil lage aasaan ! #TeamIndia Flag of India #Merabharatmahaan
Speechless !!! Fortress Gabba has been breached !! What a great great game of Test match cricket . I still have go… https://t.co/TwmmMwvEa0
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) 1611042374000
Anirban Lahiri: That ….. was …… incredible!!!!! Feel like the child I was who lived and died with every ball Cricket bat and ball #goindia
That ….. was …… incredible!!!!! Feel like the child I was who lived and died with every ball 🏏 #goindia
— Anirban Lahiri (@anirbangolf) 1611042264000
Mahesh Bhupathi: Congrats Team India. This is one of the greatest upsets of all time. Winning the series at the Gabba. #goosebumps #thereisnoiinteam #fortress @ajinkyarahane88
Congrats Team India. This is one of the greatest upsets of all time. Winning the series at the Gabba. #goosebumps… https://t.co/u2zuhUOoDt
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) 1611042259000
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju: Congratulations to #TeamIndia Flag of India for the historic victory and retaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy Trophy We are proud of your excellent performance and the grit & determination displayed by our young players.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 for the historic victory and retaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy 🏆We are proud… https://t.co/PIXssxPUm5
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) 1611044266000
Google CEO Sundar Pichai: One of the greatest test series wins ever. Congrats India and well played Australia, what a series #INDvsAUS.
One of the greatest test series wins ever. Congrats India and well played Australia, what a series #INDvsAUS
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) 1611042179000
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India climbs to top of World Test Championship standings after series win over Australia
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January 19, 2021By
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The victory Down Under handed India 430 points, putting it ahead of New Zealand (420) and Australia (332).
“After the hard-fought win at The Gabba, India move to the No.1 spot in ICC World Test Championship standings. Australia slip to No.3,” the ICC tweeted.
India have played 13 matches in five series, winning nine and losing three Tests. The team has got 71.1% of the total possible points.
England and South Africa are at the fourth and fifth spots respectively in the standings, updated after the fourth Test at the Gabba here.
India also replaced Australia at number two in the ICC Test Team Rankings after the Test series triumph.
New Zealand is on top with 118.44 rating points, ahead of India (117.65) and Australia (113).
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Pant breaks Dhoni’s record, becomes fastest Indian wicket-keeper to 1000 Test runs | Cricket News
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The wicket-keeper batsman surpassed former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the quickest Indian glovesman to 1,000 Test runs. Dhoni had taken 32 innings to complete 1,000 runs in the longest format while Pant achieved the feat in only 27 innings. Last week, Pant became the youngest wicket-keeper to score fifty-plus runs in the fourth innings of a Test match in Australia during the Sydney game.
Rishabh ‘nerves of steel’ Pant will be forgiven for all the mistakes he has made through the series with wicket-keeping gloves in hand as each of the 89 runs that he scored in the final hour on Tuesday was worth its weight in gold. It was only poetic justice that he hit a boundary to win India a thriller.
The last time a visiting team came out triumphant from the Brisbane Cricket Ground was back in November 1988 when the mighty West Indian outfit under the leadership of Viv Richards thrashed Allan Border’s team by 9 wickets. What makes the feat even more commendable is how the Indians fought multiple injuries and mental fatigue – due to the bio-bubble restrictions — to register a historic win.

Having already lost Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari going into the final Test, Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin too couldn’t get match-fit and that saw India field a bowling attack that was led by a two-Test old Mohammed Siraj. But the lion-hearted pacer rose through the ashes like a phoenix to show he belongs at the highest level.

Coming back to the final day’s action, needing 69 to win going into the last hour, any other team might have thought of ensuring a draw first. But not this Indian team which is filled with youngsters who believe in backing themselves till the fat lady sings. With swashbuckling Rishabh Pant at the crease, Australia skipper Tim Paine had no option but to keep the field open with men at the boundary. The wicket-keeper did take a few chances, but luck was smiling bright and sunny on him and he made hay.
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