QPlay: Dani Alves Injured, Ashwin Impresses Virat and More
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1. Dani Alves Sustains Groin Injury
Dani Alves suffered a groin injury during Barcelona’s opening league game against Athletic Bilbao, which they won 1-0. Alves had to be substituted by Sergi Roberto, 19 minutes into the game after the Brazilian right-back clashed with Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz.
Reports suggest that Alves might be out for almost a month, but the club has not given any statement regarding the time Alves is going to take to recover.
In the case of Dani Alves, the tests carried out have confirmed that the Brazilian has an abductor injury in his right leg
- FC Barcelona
2. Kohli Impressed With Ashwin’s Aggression
The Indian Test captain was impressed by the aggressive kind of bowling showcased by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at Colombo. Ashwin has picked up 17 wickets in the series till now and was a huge contributor in India’s win in the 278-run victory in the second Test.
Ashwin has been a champion bowler for us. He’s been taking wickets for us everywhere. Even on the Australia tour he was more aggressive with the ball. Even in his mindset, he’s bowling in a more aggressive manner. It’s almost impossible to get him away. He’s bowling beautifully right now and I’m glad to see him with this kind of mindset, attacking the batsmen all the time.
- Virat Kohli
3. Kyrgios Slapped with 28-Day Suspension
The ATP has handed a 28-day suspension on Nick Kyrgios for his horendous comments to Stanislas Wawrinka during the Rogers Cup in Montreal. He has also been fined USD 25000.
However, the ATP will waive both the punishments if Kyrgios manages not to get fined for physical or verbal abuse in the ATP events for the next six months.
Once the player has met those conditions the penalties will be formally dismissed. If the conditions are not met the penalties will be invoked after any appeals process is exhausted.
- ATP
4. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Becomes First Woman to Win Three World 100m Titles
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce achieved the feat of becoming the first woman to win three world 100m titles after she won the 100m clash at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
She clocked 10.76 seconds to take the gold, whereas Dafne Schippers (10.81 seconds) of Netherlands took the silver and America’s Tori Bowie (10.86 seconds) settles with the bronze.
When I ran the heats, I remembered when back in 2008 at the Olympic Games I was 21 years old. I expected nothing then. I came out here again tonight with a gold medal.
- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
5. Pedro Compared to Maradona by Mourinho
Chelsea’s new signing Pedro Rodriguez was compared to the Argentine legend Diego Maradona after the Spanish player was the key contributor in Chelsea’s first win in the Premier League against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
He scored a goal and set up another to help the Blues win 3-2. Pedro featured in Chelsea’s starting XI straight away after his move from Barcelona.
He (Pedro) wasn’t quite Maradona but he was close. He’s a very good player. There is always a question mark because of how many top players come to England and don’t perform immediately. We have examples in our club and there are lots of examples at other clubs, so it’s very nice for him to come and straight away perform the way he did.
- Jose Mourinho
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