36 h. ago Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trioIn contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the Champions Trophy is quite a cutthroat affair, with one slip-up in the group stage manageable but two likely terminal. Jos Buttler called it a brutal format before England’s opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday, while his opposite number, Steve Smith, spoke of needing a “quarter-final” mentality.As unforgiving as it is, there is a fair bit riding on this Champions Trophy for Buttler, a captain who lifted the T20 World Cup in 2022 straight after replacing Eoin Morgan but has struggled to live up to it since. Series results have nose-dived, both world titles were surrendered meekly, and the messaging has often been confusing. Matthew Mott paid the price as head coach last year but not every shortcoming was his. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to stay in Djokovic’s corner and may coach him at Wimbledon

Serbian says collaboration between pair is ‘indefinite’Djokovic over leg injury and competing at Qatar OpenAndy Murray will continue to coach Novak Djokovic through to the French Open – and possibly at Wimbledon.Djokovic confirmed the Scot had agreed to continue their partnership, which began in the build-up to last month’s Australian Open. The 24-time grand slam champion said the collaboration was “indefinite”, opening the possibility of the former rivals also linking up at Wimbledon this summer. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic makes 'indefinite' decision on Andy Murray coaching partnership

The 24-time grand slam winner will have Murray in his corner for the next few months at least after working with the Scot during the Australian Open

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue coaching Novak Djokovic to French Open and possibly Wimbledon

Scot maintains set-up with multiple Slam winner

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue coaching Novak Djokovic with Wimbledon a possibility

Murray is set to join Djokovic at tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami before turning to the clay-court season

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4 d. ago Andy Murray to continue as Novak Djokovic coach 'indefinitely'

The pair first worked together during last month’s Australian Open

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4 d. ago A million miles from doping – WADA defends Jannik Sinner three

The sanction has been questioned and criticised by current and former players.

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic suggests players believe 'favouritism' at play after controversial Jannik Sinner ban

Djokovic says Sinner’s three-month ban is not popular in the locker room

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic admits tennis stars have theory over Jannik Sinner doping ban

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, allowing him to return for the next Grand Slam, the French Open, in May

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5 d. ago Djokovic says tennis players have a 'lack of trust' in doping agencies after Sinner case

Novak Djokovic says a majority of tennis players have lost faith in the anti-doping authorities following Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban, and there’s a widespread feeling that “favoritism” is being shown to the sport’s biggest stars

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic laments ‘favouritism’ towards Jannik Sinner over doping ban

Serb says anti-doping system ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unfair’Liam Broady feels convenience of the ban is ‘interesting’Novak Djokovic has claimed the majority of players believe Jannik Sinner was shown “favouritism” with his three-month doping ban.Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) over two positive drug tests in March last year. Sinner’s explanation that he was inadvertently contaminated with the banned substance clostebol by his physio was accepted by Wada, but the agency added that “the athlete bears responsibility for the entourage’s negligence”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Djokovic says majority of players feel ‘favouritism happening’ after Sinner ban

Italian Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over two positive drug tests in March last year.

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic criticises ‘favouritism’ in Jannik Sinner doping case after ‘strange’ punishment

World No 1 Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency to serve just a three-month ban after two positive drugs test last year

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5 d. ago John McEnroe's wild Novak Djokovic marriage claim, 'bad guy' remark, Clare Balding dispute

John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic's checkered relationship is back in the headlines again due to controversy surrounding the Serbian's latest injury, which flared up at the Australian Open

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