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Federer back in action: Australian Open matches to watch on Day 8
Fourth-round action continues in Melbourne, with Kerber and Berdych facing tricky opponents on Monday
A challenge for Nadal: Australian Open matches to watch on Day 7
Fourth-round action begins in Melbourne as Wozniacki and Svitolina will also be seen in action
Sharapova faces Kerber hurdle: Australian Open matches to watch on Day 6
Third-round action continues in Melbourne as Djokovic and Zverev will also be seen in action
Analysis: India's Kohli takes the elevator while his teammates use the stairs
While the bowlers have been superb on India's Test tour of South Africa, none of the batsmen have been able to match their captain's desire to score runs and win games
Australian Open predictions: Does grand slam No 20 await Federer?
Ahead of the first grand slam of the season getting underway on January 15, three members of The National's sports desk offer their predictions.
India analysis: Rohit and Dhawan continue to frustrate in Tests
Poor returns from the Newlands Test has put even more pressure on the batting duo, who have forged one of the most destructive opening partnerships in the limited-overs formats, but have struggled in the long form
Cutting Test matches to four days instead of five is a step in the wrong direction
South Africa take on Zimbabwe in a shortened Test, starting on Tuesday, and the loss of a day's play is risking the loss of some of the format's finer intricacies.
Nine big talking points dominating the start of 2018 tennis season
As the ATP and WTA Tours enter 2018, The National's sports desk offer their thoughts on the big questions dominating the start of the season.
Rohit Sharma's route to greatness passes through South Africa
The gifted batsman is 30 and peaking in the limited-overs game. This is his chance to establish himself in the Test team and realise his full potential
Dwayne Bravo replaces Kumar Sangakkara in T10 Cricket League
West Indies all-rounder hired by Maratha Arabians in place of retired Sri Lanka star who pulled out for personal reasons
Pep Guardiola calls Jurgen Klopp's Man City prediction 'totally unrealistic'
City manager disagrees with Klopp who said Manchester club can clinch Premier League title by January
Karthik still some way from cementing his place as India's No 4
Despite match-winning fifty against New Zealand, it is premature to assume India have found long-term ODI replacement for Yuvraj Singh
Time running out for Manish Pandey to hold down spot in India's cricket XI
The 28-year-old batsman under pressure to justify talent on international stage after poor run of form and manner of dismissals against Australia.
Sreesanth's 2019 World Cup target likely to remain a pipe dream for fallen Indian cricket star
Attempt at comparing his situation with that of Pakistan's Mohammed Amir borne out of fantasy given he is already 34 years old.
Sunday cover: Five alive as Manchester City crush Newcastle to close gap on Chelsea
A delighted Edin Dzeko adorns The National Sport front page on Sunday, February 22 after helping Manchester City to a crushing defeat of Newcastle United.
