In a breakthrough for gender equality within sports, FIFA named three female referees to officiate at this year's men’s World Cup for the first time in tournament history.
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that Stéphanie Frappart of France, Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita and Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga were among the 36 referees who were chosen to officiate at the tournament. They will be supported by three female assistant referees.
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Notably, 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been selected to take the field in Qatar in November and December.
Talking about the development, the chairman of FIFA's referees committee Pierluigi Collina said "I would hope that in the future, the selection of elite women's match officials for important men's competitions will be perceived as something normal and no longer as sensational."
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Women referees at 2022 Qatar FIFA Men's World Cup for the first time! 

Breakthrough for gender equality, three female referees to officiate at World Cup!

 

Three women to referee at FIFA World Cup for the first time

In total, 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been chosen for this year's men's World Cup

In a breakthrough for gender equality within sports, especially football, FIFA&nbsp;named&nbsp;three female referees to officiate at this year's&nbsp;men&rsquo;s World Cup for the first time in tournament history.
FIFA&nbsp;confirmed on Thursday that&nbsp;St&eacute;phanie Frappart of France, Japan's&nbsp;Yoshimi&nbsp;Yamashita&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rwanda&rsquo;s Salima Mukansanga&nbsp;were&nbsp;among the 36 referees chosen to officiate at the tournament. Three female assistant referees were also selected for the event.
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Notably,&nbsp;36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been selected to take the field in Qatar in November and December.
Talking about the development,&nbsp;the chairman of FIFA's referee's committee Pierluigi Collina&nbsp;said "I would hope that in the future, the selection of elite women's match officials for important men's competitions will be perceived as something normal and no longer as sensational."
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‘Who is Nikhat Zareen, I don’t know her’
In 2019, legendry Mary Kom had thrown a very infamous question when she had to undergo the Olympic trial after the then 21-year-old boxer had fought her way for ‘fair trials’. Though, the young pugilist was taken down very easily by the 6-time World Champion, today Nikhat Zareen, the World Champion has successfully broken the glass ceiling!
Fighting in the same category as Mary Kom, the Telangana based boxer did not have it easy. It is only after Mary Kom’s career took a backseat that Zareen shone brightly as India’s new-found hope.
Sports has been Zareen’s calling from always. Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born-girl was specialising in 100m and 200m sprints. However, a stopover to a boxing arena of a sports complex changed everything for her. Challenging the notion of ‘Boxing mardo ka khel hai’, Zareen broke into the scene at the age of 13. 6 months into the business, Zareen was already winning medals.
She first won the State Championship gold in 2010 and in the following year, at the age of 14 in 2011, she became the World Youth Boxing Champion. But it wasn’t easy when she started off her journey as a senior boxer after winning her maiden senior national title in 2016. Being in the same weight category (52kg) as Mary Kom and an injury in 2017 did not help her cause at all. Many had written her off when she had to take a year’s break due to the shoulder injury. But, determined to go that extra mile, Zareen who won the bronze at 2019 Asia Championship silenced her critics by becoming only the 5th woman to win the World Championship on May 19, 2022.  
 

Who is Nikhat Zareen? Meet the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Champion

25-year old Nikhat Zareen is a World Champion! Relive her journey from a young sprinter to a boxing World Champion



‘Who is Nikhat Zareen’, meet the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Champion

Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born girl&nbsp;specialised in 100m and 200m sprints.

&lsquo;Who is Nikhat Zareen, I don&rsquo;t know her&rsquo;
In 2019, legendry Mary Kom had created quite a stir with this question when she had to undergo the Olympic trial after the then 21-year-old boxer had fought her way for &lsquo;fair trials&rsquo;. Though the young pugilist was taken down very easily by the 6-time World Champion, today Nikhat Zareen, the World Champion has successfully broken the glass ceiling!
Fighting in the same category as Mary Kom, the Telangana&nbsp;boxer did not have it easy. It is only after Mary Kom&rsquo;s career took a backseat that Zareen shone brightly as India&rsquo;s new-found hope.
Sports has been Zareen&rsquo;s calling always. Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born girl&nbsp;was specialising in 100m and 200m sprints. However, a stopover at a boxing arena of a sports complex changed everything for her. Challenging the notion of &lsquo;Boxing mardo ka khel hai&rsquo;, Zareen broke into the scene at the age of 13. 6 months into the business, Zareen was already winning medals.
She first won the State Championship gold in 2010 and in the following year, at the age of 14 in 2011, she became the World Youth Boxing Champion. But it wasn&rsquo;t easy when she started off her journey as a senior boxer after winning her maiden senior national title in 2016. Being in the same weight category (52kg) as Mary Kom and an injury in 2017 did not help her cause at all. Many had written her off when she had to take a year&rsquo;s break due to the shoulder injury. But, determined to prove her critics wrong, Zareen&nbsp;won the bronze at the 2019 Asia Championship and became only the 5th woman to win the World Championship on May 19, 2022. &nbsp;

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals have won back-to-back matches to keep their hopes alive to qualify for the playoffs and would look to make it a hat-trick of wins when they take on Mumbai Indians in their last group stage match on Saturday at Wankhede Stadium. 
Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals' chances to qualify for the playoffs are pretty much alive as they have won 7 out of 13 matches and are placed 5th on the points table. If DC wins against MI, they can tie for the fourth position with RCB and can even qualify for the playoffs as their run rate is far better than RCB. If Delhi loses to Mumbai, they will be out of the race for playoffs. 
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the competition. The five-time IPL champions are placed at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 13 matches. They would look to win their last match to end their horrific season on a positive note. 
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MI vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
In 31 meetings between these two heavyweights of IPL, Mumbai Indians have dominated with 16 wins while Delhi Capitals have registered 15 victories including a win this season. 
MI vs DC Playing XI prediction:  
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI (probable):   
Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Daniel Sams, Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Mayank Markande
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing XI (probable):   
David Warner, Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
MI vs DC Match timings:  
MI vs DC live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
MI vs DC Match Live Telecast details:  
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.  
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.  
MI vs DC live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
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IPL 2022, Match 69, MI vs DC preview: playing XI prediction, live toss time, live streaming details

MI: 3 wins, 10 losses
DC: 7 wins, 6 losses

Can Delhi go past struggling Mumbai to qualify for the playoffs? 

Delhi Capitals will take on Mumbai&nbsp;Indians in a must-win match on Saturday at Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium in a bid to qualify for the playoffs

IPL&nbsp;2022: After winning back-to-back matches&nbsp;to keep their playoff hopes alive, Delhi Capitals would look to make it a hat-trick of wins when they take on&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;Indians&nbsp;in their last group game on Saturday at Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium.&nbsp;
Delhi Capitals have&nbsp;won 7 out of 13 matches and are placed 5th on the points table. If DC wins against MI, they&nbsp;can tie for the fourth position with RCB and can even qualify for the playoffs as their run rate is far better than Bangalore. If Delhi loses to Mumbai, they will be out of the race for playoffs.&nbsp;
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the competition. The five-time IPL&nbsp;champions are placed at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 13 matches. They would look to win their last match to end their horrific season on a positive note.&nbsp;
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MI vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
In 31 meetings between these two heavyweights of IPL, Mumbai&nbsp;Indians&nbsp;have dominated with 16 wins while Delhi Capitals have registered 15 victories including a win this season.&nbsp;
MI vs DC Playing XI prediction:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mumbai&nbsp;Indians (MI) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ishan Kishan(w),&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(c), Daniel Sams, Tilak Varma,&nbsp;Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav,&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Mayank Markande
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp; &nbsp;
David Warner, Sarfaraz&nbsp;Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel&nbsp;Ahmed
MI vs DC Match timings:&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC Match Live Telecast details:&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
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Kohli's former RCB teammate, AB de Villiers stands second on the list with 4522 runs scored for his team.
The 34-year old batter also became the first player in the IPL history to score over 7000 runs for a single team.
Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore win by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive
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IPL 2022: Virat Kohli becomes first RCB batter to cross 7000-run mark in IPL history

Another milestone for VIRAT KOHLI!

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Virat&nbsp;Kohli has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
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Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
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Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his old past during his 73-run knock as Royal Challengers Bangalore came victorious in their must-win game against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday night. Bangalore kept their playoffs hopes alive with an 8-wicket win over Gujarat.
Chasing a modest 169-run target, Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis provided RCB, a solid 115-run opening stand. Kohli did the bulk of scoring during the opening stand and completed his fifty in 33 balls. After Faf's dismissal, Glenn Maxwell played the role of finisher and smacked Gujarat all-round the park during his unbeaten 40 runs off 18 balls. Bangalore chased down the target with 8 balls to spare thus, knocking Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings out of the playoffs race.
Earlier, Wriddhiman Saha provided Gujarat yet another brisk start with some clean hitting but his opening partner Shubman Gill fell early. RCB reduced Gujarat to 73-3 in 10 overs but Hardik Pandya scored a well-crafted 62 not out off 47 balls despite not being at his fluent best. Rashid's 19-run cameo propelled Gujarat to 168-5.

IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore beat Gujarat by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive

Virat Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore beat Gujarat by 8 wickets.&nbsp;After RCB's win, SRH and PBKS are knocked out of playoffs race.&nbsp;Earlier, Hardik's 62 runs &amp; Rashid's cameo propelled GT to 168-5

Virat Kohli returned to form with a 54-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in their final league match to stay alive in the IPL play-off race

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his old past during his 73-run knock as Royal Challengers Bangalore came victorious in their must-win game against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday night. Bangalore kept their playoffs hopes alive with an 8-wicket win over Gujarat.
Chasing a modest 169-run target, Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis provided RCB, a solid 115-run opening stand. Kohli did the bulk of scoring during the opening stand and completed his fifty in 33 balls.
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After Faf's dismissal, Glenn Maxwell played the role of finisher and smacked Gujarat all-round the park during his unbeaten 40 runs off 18 balls. Bangalore chased down the target with 8 balls to spare thus, knocking Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings out of the playoffs race.
Earlier, Wriddhiman Saha provided Gujarat yet another brisk start with some clean hitting but his opening partner Shubman Gill fell early. RCB reduced Gujarat to 73-3 in 10 overs but Hardik Pandya scored a well-crafted 62 not out off 47 balls despite not being at his fluent best. Rashid's 19-run cameo propelled Gujarat to 168-5.

Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian woman boxer to win a world title. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Championships at Instanbul on Thursday.
Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category.
Such was her dominant performance in the boxing world that the 25-year-old boxer won all her bouts in the World Championship with a unanimous decision.
Notably, six-time champion MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha C are the only other Indian women who have won the world boxing championship title in the past.

Women's Boxing World Championships: Nikhat Zareen becomes 5th Indian woman to win World boxing title

Nikhat Zareen becomes 5th Indian woman to win World boxing title.&nbsp;Zareen beat Thailand's Jutama in the final of the 52-kg category.&nbsp;Nikhat Zareen wins the final with a unanimous decision

Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category

Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian woman boxer to win a world title. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Championships at Instanbul on Thursday.
 Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category.
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&nbsp;
Nikhat&nbsp;had a stupendous outing in the final as the Telangana boxer out-punched her Thai opponent to win via unanimous verdict with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in her favour.
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This is India&rsquo;s first gold medal in four years. Mary Kom (48kg) had won the last title in 2018.
 Such was her dominant performance in the boxing world that the 25-year-old boxer won all her bouts in the World Championship with a unanimous decision.
 Notably, six-time champion MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha C are the only other Indian women who have won the world boxing championship title in the past.
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Mary Kom&nbsp;won the title in&nbsp;2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018.
Sarita Devi&nbsp;became world Champion in&nbsp;2006 while Jenny RL (2006) and Lekha KC (2006) in different categories.

England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the entire season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back. Archer hadn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury last year and had hoped to make his comeback for Sussex vs Glamorgan on May 26 in the T20 Blast.
ECB issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
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The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer last played for England in March 2021 in a T20I vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL 2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer was bought for ₹8 crore by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2022 but he had to skip it due to injury. 
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Jofra Archer to miss England's entire home summer after suffering an injury

English seamer Jofra Archer's injury nightmare continues!

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Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions

England and Sussex&nbsp;seamer&nbsp;Jofra&nbsp;Archer has been ruled out for the&nbsp;rest of the 2022 season&nbsp;after&nbsp;being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back. Archer hasn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury&nbsp;last year and was hoping to make his comeback for Sussex in the T20 Blast.
ECB&nbsp;issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
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The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer&nbsp;last played for England in March 2021&nbsp;in a T20 vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer&nbsp;was bought for ₹8 crore&nbsp;by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL&nbsp;2022 which he had to skip due to injury.&nbsp;
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh was undoubtedly the star in KKR's match against Lucknow Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when Singh came to bat and scored 40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh's batter is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback. 
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found his interest in cricket. He was away from cricket for a long time and was ruled out of IPL 2021 due to a knee injury. 
Also read: IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season
Talking about his injury, KKR's batter said that he wasn't happy staying away from cricket for so long and his father didn't eat for 2-3 days when he came to know about it. 
Rinku was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL 2017 and was bought by Kolkata in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the group stage of Ranji Trophy 2018-19, didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
Rinku further added that he was a bit sad but knew that he would recover quickly as he had a lot of self-belief.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
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IPL 2022: The inspirational story of a self-believer Rinku Singh

KKR's season might have ended but with Rinku Singh shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year

Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19

Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders'&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was undoubtedly&nbsp;the star in KKR's&nbsp;match against Lucknow&nbsp;Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;came to bat and scored&nbsp;40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata&nbsp;lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh-born&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback.&nbsp;
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found an interest in cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Rinku&nbsp;was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL&nbsp;2017 and was bought by Kolkata&nbsp;in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19,&nbsp;didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
But right through IPL&nbsp;2022, Rinku&nbsp;emerged as KKR's&nbsp;Mr Dependable and scored runs whenever he got a chance. In the 7 matches he played, Rinku&nbsp;smashed&nbsp;174 runs with a strike rate of close to 150. KKR's&nbsp;season might have ended but with Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year.&nbsp;
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In a most extraordinary war story, Ukrainian tennis player, Sergiy Stakhovsky, took up the arms to defend his country from the Russian invasion.
Stakhovsky, who was knocked out in the qualifying stage of the Australian Open 2022, did not resist himself to come out in support of his country. When he got to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine he had three days of sleepless nights. Then he decided to leave his family behind in Budapest for safety. And left the home without telling them what his next plan would be.
While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on their kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv.
Stakhovsky, who attained a world ranking of 31 in 2010, retired from tennis after the Australian Open 2022. He defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, thus ending the Swiss tennis star's 36th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

Story of great grit and determination: When ex-Ukrainian tennis player takes up weapons against Russia

THIS former tennis Ukrainian tennis star is now fighting in Kyiv to defend his motherland! 

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While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on his kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv&nbsp;to help his country&nbsp;

In one of the&nbsp;most extraordinary war stories, Ukrainian tennis player, Sergiy Stakhovsky, took up the arms to defend his country from the Russian invasion.
Stakhovsky, who was knocked out in the qualifying stage of the Australian Open 2022, couldn't stop himself from coming to support his country. When he got to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine he had three days of sleepless nights. Then he decided to leave his family behind in Budapest for safety and left the home without telling them what his next plan would be.
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While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on his kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv.
Stakhovsky, who attained a world ranking of 31 in 2010, retired from tennis after the Australian Open 2022. He defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, thus ending the Swiss tennis star's 36th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500- run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
Also read: LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openersvvvvv
Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR. LSG won the thriller by 2 runs and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs. 
Also read: KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
Get all the Updates of IPL 2022 here!

IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season

KL Rahul crosses the 500-run mark for the record 5th consecutive time!

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KL Rahul&nbsp;has scored 537 runs in 14 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022 including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first Indian cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500-run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-quinton-de-kock-put-up-highest-opening-stand-in-ipl-history-1652892150301" target="_blank">LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openersvvvvv</a>
Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kkr-vs-lsg-lucknow-beat-kolkata-by-2-runs-in-a-last-over-thriller-confirm-a-playoffs-spot-1652896423384" target="_blank">LSG won the thriller by 2 runs</a> and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news" target="_blank">Get all the Updates of IPL&nbsp;2022 here!</a>
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Mystery spinner Mendis retires from International cricket 

Sri Lankan&nbsp;mystery spinner Ajantha&nbsp;Mendis&nbsp;has announced his retirement from International Cricket. The 34-year-old who burst on to the International scene with a 6-wicket haul on his ODI debut against India took 288 wickets for the Islanders in all formats. Mendis&nbsp;who is credited for inventing the carrom&nbsp;ball is the only cricketer to have a 6-wicket haul in all 3 formats. Mendis&nbsp;played a total of 19 Tests, 87 ODIs&nbsp;&amp; 39 T20 Internationals and last played for Sri&nbsp;Lanka in 2015.&nbsp;

Speaking on Star Sports Tamil, Ashwin said, 'I know the ebbs and flow of the game', and clearly so! R Ashwin has been Rajasthan's most efficient buy this season. The 35-year-old has proved his mettle with the ball and bat both. Whenever needed, Ashwin has pitched in and helped his side register a victory. From retiring out, to batting at no. 3, to taking crucial wickets to firing an unbeaten 40 in 23, Ashwin has left no stone unturned to make his team finish in the Top 2 this IPL season. Ashwin who was sent in to bat before Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag against Chennai Super Kings proved that he has the potential to perform at all spots in the team. While RR's dependable power Hitter, Hetmyer threw his wicket in search of a boundary and Parag playing run-a-ball, Ashwin took things in his hand and smashed a 40* in 23 to take his team over the finish line. 'I have worked hard on my batting, I read the game well and I know the ebbs and flow of the game', said Ashwin who has emerged as Rajasthan's Andre Russell. Ashwin, this year has being among the runs and the wickets both. While he picked 11 wickets in 14 games, he also got 183 runs in the 10 innings he played, with his highest being 50 for Rajasthan Royals. Post the match, Ashwin said, 'I backed myself, whatever happens, if I will play until the end I can win the match for the team and it happened like that'

IPL 2022: 'Whatever happens I'll stay till end', R Ashwin emerges as Rajasthan's match-winner

'I backed myself', R Ashwin was confident about his performance in Rajasthan's 5 wicket win vs CSK. 

Tap to know what Rajasthan's match-winner said after the victory!

While he picked 11 wickets in 14 games, he also got 183 runs in the 10 innings he played

R Ashwin has been Rajasthan's&nbsp;most efficient buy this season. The 35-year-old has proved his mettle with the ball and bat both. Whenever needed, Ashwin&nbsp;pitched in and helped his side register a victory. From retiring out, to batting at no. 3, to taking crucial wickets to firing an unbeaten 40 in 23, Ashwin&nbsp;has left no stone unturned to help his team finish in the Top 2 this IPL&nbsp;season.&nbsp; Ashwin&nbsp;who was sent in to bat before Shimron&nbsp;Hetmyer&nbsp;and Riyan&nbsp;Parag against Chennai Super Kings proved that he has the potential to perform at all spots in the team. While RR's&nbsp;dependable power Hitter, Hetmyer&nbsp;threw away his wicket in search of a boundary and Parag&nbsp;played run-a-ball, Ashwin&nbsp;smashed a 40* in 23 to take his team over the finish line.&nbsp; 'I have worked hard on my batting, I read the game well and I know the ebbs and flow of the game', said Ashwin&nbsp;who has emerged as Rajasthan's&nbsp;Andre Russell.&nbsp; Ashwin, this year has been among the runs and the wickets both. While he picked 11 wickets in 14 games, he also got 183 runs in the 10 innings he played, with his highest being 50 for Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals.&nbsp; Post the match, Ashwin&nbsp;said, 'I backed myself, whatever happens, if I will play until the end I can win the match for the team and it happened like that'

Rajasthan Royals finished second on IPL 2022 points table after beating Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets on Friday (May 20). Now, Rajasthan and Gujarat, who finished the league phase at 20 points, will play the qualifier 1 on May 24 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The losing team in qualifier 1 will get another chance to qualify for the playoffs.
Lucknow Super Giants finished third on the points table and they will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore or Delhi Capitals, only if Rishabh Pant-led side wins their match on Saturday against Mumbai Indians.
Then, Lucknow have to win their Eliminator match on May 25 and then lock horns with the losing team of Qualifier 1 on May 27. If Delhi failed to win their last league game then Royal Challengers Bangalore will qualify for playoffs at the 4th spot. However, a win for Delhi would knock Bangalore out of IPL 2022.
Also read: IPL 2022, Match 69, MI vs DC preview: Delhi Capitals aim for playoffs berth as they play Mumbai Indians
Meanwhile, Chennai is expected to finish at the 9th spot if Mumbai win or lose their last fixture on Saturday.
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 629 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal has regained the purple cap from Wanindu Hasaranga after he got two wickets in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Chahal now has 26 wickets in 14 games.

IPL 2022 playoffs schedule, updated points table, orange and purple cap holders

Rajasthan Royals finished second on IPL 2022 points table after beating Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets on Friday.

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Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals and Gujarat Titans, who finished the league phase at 20 points, will play the qualifier 1 on May 24 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Rajasthan Royals finished second on IPL 2022 points table after <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-rr-vs-csk-ashwin-s-40-runs-power-rajasthan-to-5-wickets-vs-chennai-rr-confirms-the-second-spot-on-the-points-table-1653068503295" target="_blank">beating Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets on Friday</a> (May 20). Now, Rajasthan and Gujarat, who finished the league phase at 20 points, will play the qualifier 1 on May 24 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The losing team in qualifier 1 will get another chance to qualify for the final.
Lucknow Super Giants finished third on the points table and they will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore or Delhi Capitals, only if Rishabh Pant-led side wins their match on Saturday against Mumbai Indians.
Then,&nbsp;Lucknow&nbsp;have to win their Eliminator match on May 25 and then lock horns with the losing team of Qualifier 1 on May 27.&nbsp;If Delhi failed to win their last league game then Royal Challengers Bangalore will qualify for playoffs at the 4th spot. However, a win for Delhi would knock Bangalore out of IPL 2022.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-match-69-mi-vs-dc-preview-playing-xi-prediction-live-toss-time-live-streaming-details-1653038837529" target="_blank">IPL 2022, Match 69, MI vs DC preview: Delhi Capitals aim for playoffs berth as they play Mumbai Indians</a>
Meanwhile, Chennai is expected to finish at the 9th spot if Mumbai win or lose their last fixture on Saturday.
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 629 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal has regained the purple cap from Wanindu Hasaranga after he got two wickets in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Chahal now has 26 wickets in 14 games.

Rajasthan beat Chennai by 5 wickets to book a spot in the playoff. Rajasthan becomes the third team to qualify for the playoffs. Earlier, Moeen Ali's 93 runs pushed Chennai to 150-6

IPL 2022, RR vs CSK: Ashwin's 40 runs power Rajasthan to 5 wickets vs Chennai; RR confirms the second spot on the points table

Rajasthan beat Chennai by 5 wickets to book a spot in the playoff.&nbsp;Rajasthan becomes the third team to qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;Earlier, Moeen Ali's 93 runs pushed Chennai to 150-6

IPL 2022, RR vs CSK: Rajasthan beat Chennai by 5 wickets; RR confirms the 2nd spot on the points table

R Ashwin, once again, proved his utility with the bat as Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets

R Ashwin's unbeaten 40 runs powered Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Friday night. With the win, Rajasthan confirmed the second spot on IPL 2022 points table.
Chasing a modest 151-run target, Jos Buttler managed to score only 2 runs as Simarjeet Singh dismissed the Englishman in the second over. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson steered Rajasthan's innings and stitched a 51-run stand. Jaiswal continued his superb batting display after the powerplay as wickets kept tumbling at another end. After Jaiswal's dismissal, Ashwin kept the momentum going and finally took his side over the line with 2 balls to spare.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-playoffs-schedule-updated-points-table-orange-and-purple-cap-holders-1653072404054" target="_blank">IPL 2022 playoffs schedule, updated points table, orange and purple cap holders</a>
Earlier, Devon Conway and Moeen Ali produced a counter-attacking 83-run stand after Trent Boult removed Ruturaj Gaikwad in the first over. Moeen blazed away in the power play and reached his fifty in just 19 deliveries. However, Chennai's innings slowed down considerably after the powerplay as the Rajasthan bowling unit made a strong comeback with wickets at regular intervals. Moeen made 93 off 57 balls with 13 fours and three sixes as Chennai struggled to 150-6 in 20 overs.

What came as great news for CSK fans, MS Dhoni will return to lead the yellow brigade once again in IPL 2023. Dhoni confirmed his availability for the next season during Chennai Super Kings' last match of IPL 2022.
During the toss, Dhoni said definitely he will return next season and it would be unfair not to say thank you to Chennai. It won't be nice to do that to CSK fans.
Dhoni further added that hopefully, teams would be allowed to move to the different venues like they used to do during the pre-Covid era.
Notably, Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 but had to take the captaincy back after the all-rounder failed to spring any confidence in the side.
The defending champions Chennai failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2022.

IPL 2022: It's confirmed, MS Dhoni to return next season to lead Chennai Super Kings

'It would be unfair not to say thank you to Chennai'

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MS Dhoni&nbsp;revealed on Friday that he will return next season and lead Chennai Super Kings

What came as great news for CSK fans, MS Dhoni will return to lead the yellow brigade once again in IPL 2023. Dhoni confirmed his availability for the next season during Chennai Super Kings' last match of IPL 2022.
 During the toss, Dhoni said definitely he will return next season and it would be unfair not to say thank you to Chennai. It won't be nice to do that to CSK fans.
 Dhoni further added that hopefully, teams would be allowed to move to the different venues like they used to do during the pre-Covid era.
 Notably, Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 but had to take the captaincy back after the all-rounder failed to spring any confidence in the side.
 The defending champions Chennai failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2022.

The undefeated German boxing champion, Musa Askan Yamak has died from a heart attack during a bout against Uganda boxer Hamza Wandera on Sunday in Munich.
Yamak was hit by a heavy blow from his opponent in the second round but he continued to fight. The tragic incident took place during the third round when he collapsed suddenly. The medical team rushed to the ring to save him but couldn't help the boxer and he died aged just 38.
Also read: World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen wins gold, becomes 5th Indian woman to win World title
Turkish-born Yamak turned professional in 2017 and gained fame after winning the WBFed International title in 2021.
The 38-year old professional boxer had an undefeated record of 8-0.
Also read: Mary Kom to skip World Championships and Asian Games. Here's why

Watch Shocking video! German boxer Musa Yamak Dies Of Heart Attack in middle of a fight

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Undefeated German boxer Musa Yamak Dies Of Heart Attack in middle of a fight

German boxer&nbsp;Musa&nbsp;Askan&nbsp;Yamak&nbsp;died after collapsing in the ring in the middle of a fight&nbsp;

The undefeated German boxing champion, Musa&nbsp;Askan&nbsp;Yamak&nbsp;died due to a heart attack during a bout against Uganda boxer Hamza Wandera&nbsp;on Sunday in Munich.
Yamak&nbsp;was hit by&nbsp;a heavy blow from his opponent in the second round but he continued to fight. The tragic&nbsp;incident took place during the third round when he collapsed suddenly. The medical team rushed to the ring&nbsp;to save him but couldn't help the boxer and he died aged just 38.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/women-s-boxing-world-championships-nikhat-zareen-becomes-5th-indian-woman-to-win-world-boxing-title-1652974784983" target="_blank">World Boxing Championships:&nbsp;Nikhat&nbsp;Zareen&nbsp;wins gold, becomes 5th Indian woman to win World title</a>
Turkish-born Yamak&nbsp;turned professional in 2017 and gained fame after winning the&nbsp;WBFed&nbsp;International title in 2021.
The 38-year old professional boxer had an undefeated record of 8-0.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/mary-kom-to-skip-world-championships-and-asian-games-here-s-why-1646635435800" target="_blank">Mary Kom to skip World Championships and Asian Games. Here's why</a>

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