Venus Williams wishes sister Serena come out of retirement to join her in competition
When reporters asked her about her sister Serena's comeback to the game based on a video posted recently on social media, she replied that 'I mean, I keep saying to my team: 'The only thing that would make this better is if she was here,' like we always did everything together, so of course I miss her.'
'But if she comes back, I'm sure she'll let y'all know,' Venus told reporters ahead of her return, per the
Associated Press.
Williams told reporters about a recent training session where Serena briefly joined her sister, saying she was still striking the ball after being away from the court for quite some time, reports CNN.
Serena – who won 23 grand slam singles titles, 14 in doubles with her sister and two mixed doubles titles – last played competitively at the 2022 US Open.
'She can take six months off and she clocks it clean,' Williams said, adding, "You can't teach that kind of talent. She's just so good. I don't know what she's going to do. I don't ask those questions. I think we always hit the ball because that's who we are, we're always hitting.'
Venus Williams, a seven-time grand slam singles champion, last played a WTA Tour match in March 2024 when she lost in the opening round of the Miami Open to Russian Diana Shnaider.
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Jasprit Bumrah to play next Test, confirms Siraj
21 Jul 2025 | 11:33 PM
London, July 21 (UNI) India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be seen in action in the fourth Test against England, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj confirmed here today. Speaking to the media, Siraj said, "Yes, Bumrah is playing the next match. That adds a lot of strength to our attack."
The confirmation comes as a boost for India, especially with injuries creating uncertainty around other pacers like Akash Deep, who is being monitored by physios after experiencing discomfort during training.
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Eng to honour Thorpe in final Test against India
21 Jul 2025 | 9:46 PM
London, July 21 (UNI) The life and legacy of former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe will be commemorated on August 1, the second day of the final men's Test match between England and India at the Kia Oval, in an event titled 'A Day for Thorpey.'
The tribute will mark what would have been Thorpe's 56th birthday. The legendary left-hander committed suicide on August 4 last year at the age of 55 after a prolonged struggle with anxiety and depression. The event aims not only to celebrate his cricketing achievements but also to raise awareness and funds for mental health, in partnership with the charity 'Mind.'
Thorpe, who featured in 100 Test matches for England and enjoyed a distinguished career with Surrey County Cricket Club, later served in various coaching roles with both the national and county teams. Widely respected for his technical skill and grit, he remains one of the most admired figures in English cricket.
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BCCI may boycott ACC meet in Dhaka
21 Jul 2025 | 9:46 PM
Bengaluru, July 21 (UNI) In a dramatic escalation that could reshape the Asian cricketing calendar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned of pulling out of the upcoming Asia Cup if the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) goes ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka on July 24-25.
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