Gatlin ignored from best athlete short-list; Chandimal all praise for Herath

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World 100-metre champion Justin Gatlin was left off the list of nominees for the IAAF's World Athlete of the Year awards.

ATHLETICS

Gatlin not in best athlete short-list

Despite having won the 100m gold at the World Championships in 2017, Justin Gatlin wasn’t included in the list of nominees for the IAAF’s World Athlete of the Year awards.

The decision is, however, not a surprise as the IAAF changed its rules in 2015 to exclude those sanctioned for serious doping offence from the list.

CRICKET

Chandimal hails Herath’s heroics

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal was all praise for Rangana Herath after the left-arm spinner bowled the visitors to an improbable victory in the first Test against Pakistan. Chandimal called Herath “an asset to the team” and even added that he wants Herath playing throughout his career.

By picking up six wickets on the final day, Herath not only helped his side defend a paltry target of 136, but also went on to become the first left-arm spinner to claim 400 wickets in Test cricket.

TENNIS

Evert believes women’s tennis levels have gone up in Serena’s absence

U.S. tennis great Chris Evert is of the opinion that Serena Williams would have her task cut out when she returns to playing tennis after having given birth to her first child.

Evert’s thoughts stem from the fact that the field has become stronger in Serena’s absence as the players have pushed each other for a shot at the Grand Slams and the world number one ranking.