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(Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz is raring to go at the Australian Open where he will seek to dethrone holder Novak Djokovic and secure a third Grand Slam triumph that would see him reclaim the world number one spot.

Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Adam Zampa

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Jeffrey Dujon has lashed out at the inexperienced squad that has been sent on the Tour of Australia for a series of two-Tests against the current world champions.

ADELAIDE, Australia,  CMC – West Indies Test head coach Andre Coley said the focus of his side on the Tour of Australia was so far “good”, and they will use their opening match on the trip to start building the good habits they will require for higher intensity tussles later.

(ESPN) Steven Smith will captain Australia in the ODI series against West Indies next month while fast bowler Lance Morris has been handed his first call-up in the format and Marcus Stoinis has been dropped.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – Former Cricket West Indies director Baldath Mahabir has raised the alarm that the emergence of the United States as a host of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup could help to threaten the long-term sustainability of the sport in the Caribbean.

LONDON, CMC – English League 2 club, Walsall announced yesterday that Guyana defender Liam Gordon signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Bescot Stadium until 2025.

(Field Level Media) Domantas Sabonis notched a triple-double with 37 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the visiting Sacramento Kings pulled away to a 131-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus One of the world’s best strikers in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Bulgaria’s Dimitar Berbatov, once said “Sometimes, against the underdog, you can lose because they want it more.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus The first of two Guyana Harpy Eagles four-day practice matches featuring a large pool of youngsters and senior national players bowls off today at the GCC Ground, Bourda from 9:30 am and Head Coach of the National team, Ryan Hercules has said that his interest is piqued as the players will vie for spots in the national setup.

With the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) January transfer window now open,  clubs will have the opportunity to bolster their rosters ahead of the impending season  which will also see the GFF’s  Elite League Season Six kick off in February. 

Six current players of West Bank Demerara-based Pouderoyen Football Club received welcome football gear on Saturday last thanks to some present and past members of the club’s executive body.

(ESPN) Sri Lanka’s ninth-wicket partnership snuck their team home in the Colombo rain, battling off a spirited Zimbabwe bowling and fielding performance led by Richard Ngarava.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, CMC – Mumbai Indians Cape Town captain Kieron Pollard said he was hoping to inspire his side to a turnaround in fortunes after a disappointing maiden season in the SA20 tournament, starting on Tuesday.

(Reuters) – South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from red ball cricket despite the country’s test coach Shukri Conrad suggesting he would form part of his plans in 2024.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli returned to India’s T20 squad after a year’s gap for the home series against Afghanistan amid speculation about their future in this format.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – Chief Executive Officer Pete Russell said the partnership that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) enjoys with Cricket West Indies has helped to further develop the sport in the region, pushing back on suggestions it has not.

(Field Level Media) Playing in his home state, Coby White scored 27 points and the Chicago Bulls recovered after a shaky late stretch to defeat the host Charlotte Hornets 119-112 in overtime last night.

(Reuters) – Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, helped modernise soccer and came to personify Germany’s post-war sporting success, captaining his country to the 1974 World Cup title on home soil to anchor his legacy.

(Field Level Media) Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston Celtics last night in Indianapolis.