Melbourne, Sep 2 (IANS) Marcus Stoinis has been handed an opportunity to strengthen his case for selection in the upcoming T20 World Cup, earning a recall for Australia’s three-match series against New Zealand. However, hopes of Spencer Johnson stepping in as a like-for-like replacement for Mitchell Starc, who retired from the T20Is, appear slim. Stoinis’ push for T20 World Cup spot receives major boost after recall for NZ T20IsMelbourne, Sep 2 (IANS) Marcus Stoinis has been handed an opportun…

Istanbul, Sep 2 (IANS) Brazil goalkeeper Ederson has left Manchester City after eight trophy-laden years at the Etihad Stadium to join Turkish side Fenerbahce.”The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson. The player has been brought to Istanbul for the completion of official signatures,” Fenerbahce said in a social media post.Ederson is one of the most successful players in Manchester City’s history, winning 18 major honours under Pep G…

Hyderabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Volleyball League season 4 will begin with the hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks taking on defending champions Calicut on October 2 and will conclude with the final on October 26 as the organisers released the schedule on Tuesday.This season features a 10-team line-up with the addition of the Goa Guardians, making it the biggest edition yet. Teams will be divided into two pools of five each.Pool A consists Goa Guardians, Chennai Blitz, Kochi Blue Spikers, Bengaluru Torped…

Indore, Sep 2 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia along with son and newly elected president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) Mahanaryaman Scindia offered prayers at Khajrana Ganesh temple in Indore on Tuesday.Scindia, accompanied by Mahanaryaman, arrived in Indore from New Delhi on Monday night to attend the MPCA annual general meeting scheduled at Holkar Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Following this, the office-bearers will assume their roles.The 29-year-old son of the Union…

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) After a disappointing loss to Naomi Osaka in the US Open fourth round, the 2023 champion Coco Gauff admitted to feeling empty and overwhelmed during her match against the Japanese player, but remains focused on future improvements. In front of a packed and partisan Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, Gauff suffered a straight-set loss, 6-3, 6-2, to four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka.At just 21, Gauff has made 25 Grand Slam main draw appearances and won two major titles.“I feel l…

Melbourne, Sep 2 (IANS) Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has been sidelined from the upcoming white-ball series against India and New Zealand due to a lower back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that his rehabilitation is being carefully managed with a focus on ensuring full fitness ahead of the Ashes. Australia are set to play New Zealand in a three-match T20I series starting October 1, followed by a home series against India featuring three ODIs from October 19 to 25, and five T20…

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Erik ten Hag has admitted he was caught off guard by Bayer Leverkusen’s decision to sack him just two games into the Bundesliga season, saying the club’s leadership lacked faith in his ability. The Dutchman was shown the door on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to TSG Hoffenheim in their season opener and a 3-3 draw against 10-man Werder Bremen over the weekend.Ten Hag had only just returned to management after a spell on the sidelines following his dismissal from Manche…

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) World No. 1 and defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner humbled Alexander Bublik to storm into the quarterfinals, setting up a showdown with fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti.Sinner completed the 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 triumph in just 81 minutes against his Bublik, who committed 13 double faults—the last one on match point—among 31 unforced errors.Sinner has now reached at least the quarterfinals at eight consecutive Grand Slam tournaments. The last time he was defeated before th…

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Amanda Anisimova reached the US Open quarterfinals after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets, 6-0, 6-3.Anisimova broke Haddad Maia in the first game and her play accelerated from there. She never gave Haddad Maia a chance, serving well and pounding pinpoint and deep two-handed backhands around the court.The second set was more competitive, as Anisimova was challenged in her quest to extend her best US Open showing in her career.Haddad Maia again was broken to st…

Wellington, Sep 2 (IANS) Craig McMillan has been appointed a full-time New Zealand women cricket’s assistant coach, just over a year after first joining the side on a part-time contract.The former New Zealand player and batting coach will continue working across the White Ferns batting and fielding departments alongside Ben Sawyer and Dean Brownlie, with his appointment officially beginning this week.The role will see McMillan dedicate his time solely to the New Zealand women and the female Play…