Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against England, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel backed struggling Abhishek Sharma for coming good in the semi-final, saying that the important thing for the left-hander is to revisit his "feel good moments" and "start from zero".

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesSuzuka is being looked at as a potential backup option if the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia end up being called off because of the current issues in the Middle East.The 2026 F1 season gets going with back-to-back races in Australia and China, followed by the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. However, events unfolding in the Middle East have cast doubt over what comes next on the calendar.The Bahrain Grand Prix is supposed to take place from April 10-12, with Saudi Arabia scheduled for the following weekend. But those events are now up in the air, especially after WECs opening race in Qatar was recently postponed.Some teams have already been affected by the unrest. Ferrari and Racing Bulls were hit hardest, having to reroute their travel plans out of Italy to catch a charter flight from England instead.F1 considers Suzuka double-header as logistical challenges mount for Bahrain replacementF1 bosses are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely, but finding a suitable replacement for the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix isnt straightforward. While venues like Portimao, Imola, and Paul Ricard have been mentioned, each comes with its own challenges.According to a report from Blick, F1 has reached out to both Portimao and Imola to gauge their readiness. However, Suzuka is now being discussed as a more practical option. The idea of holding two consecutive races in Japan is gaining traction within the paddock.Suzukas strong relationship with F1 makes it an appealing choice compared to other circuits that lack current contracts or recent experience hosting races. If European alternatives fall through due to timing or logistics, back-to-back events at Suzuka could offer a more feasible solution for everyone involved.This scenario appears more manageable than trying to slot in two European races before the official start of the continents schedule later in June. The 2026 F1 calendar has an early triple-header in Australia, China, and Japan before heading west.With teams already beginning to ship equipment across Asia for this stretch of races, another event in Japan would fit better with existing plans than an unexpected return trip to Europe. Each team typically needs four or five separate shipments just to move all their gear between rounds.Why Suzuka could be set for a double-header in 2026If the Bahrain race is postponed, F1 could fill that gap with another event at Suzuka. The calendar has Suzuka hosting the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix on March 27-29, followed by a one-week break before the Bahrain Grand Prix on April 10-12.Suzuka doesnt have any major races scheduled immediately after F1s visit, but the Super Taikyu series is set to race there on April 18-19. That timing means F1 might need to organise two consecutive weekends in Japan if they go ahead with back-to-back races.Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are the only two rounds slated for April. After that, F1 heads to America for Miami on May 1-3. The gap between races gives F1 some flexibility to add a European event if needed.Read more:Australian F1 fans frustrated by Kayo Sports new broadcast dealFIA announce Qatar 1812 WEC race postponed amidst Iran-Israel conflict in Middle EastZak Brown unveils McLaren Golf as Formula 1 champions enter equipment market

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World No 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is set to walk down the aisle after revealing she is engaged to millionaire entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis.The 27-year-old Belarusian shared the joyous news on Instagram after Frangulis, 37, dropped to one knee during a romantic proposal surrounded by candles and flowers.A video posted to social media captured the emotional moment the couple embraced and kissed after Sabalenka said yes.Alongside the footage, the tennis star wrote: You & me, forever, adding a string of romantic emojis including an infinity symbol, a white heart and a wedding ring.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe announcement sparked a flood of congratulatory messages from the sporting world, with fellow tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton among those celebrating the happy news.Frangulis, a hugely successful businessman who founded global superfood brand Oakberry, is believed to have an estimated fortune of around 80million.And he made sure the proposal lived up to that status presenting Sabalenka with a dazzling diamond ring that appeared almost as wide as her finger.The tennis star looked delighted in the video, proudly showing off the sparkling piece of jewellery as she celebrated the milestone moment with her fianc.Their relationship first became public in early 2024 and the pair have been inseparable ever since, frequently appearing together at tournaments around the world.Sabalenka had even hinted that an engagement could be on the horizon earlier this year.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Wayne Rooney's friend sets record straight after former England star was spotted drinking with two womenPremier League and Championship forced to abandon British tradition as authorities braced for backlashRyan Reynolds and Rob Mac land new job ahead of Welsh clash between Wrexham and SwanseaSpeaking at the Brisbane International in January, she jokingly thanked her partner during an on-court interview before teasing that his title might soon change.Thank you to my boyfriend, she said with a smile. Hopefully soon I will call you something else, right? I just put extra pressure on him.The world No 1 also made a playful comment during last years US Open when a couple got engaged in the crowd.I looked at my boyfriend, she laughed afterwards. No pressure.Frangulis path to business success began far from the tennis courts.After studying law, he moved into entrepreneurship and founded Oakberry, a rapidly growing acai bowl company that has expanded across the globe.The brand has even ventured into motorsport, securing a partnership with the Haas F1 Team.Sabalenka herself has become involved with the company, helping promote the brand and launching her own signature Oakberry acai bowl.Her relationship with Frangulis became public just two months after the tragic death of her former partner Konstantin Koltsov, who died in Miami last year aged 42. On the court, meanwhile, Sabalenka continues to thrive.She lifted the US Open title last September and came close to claiming another Grand Slam earlier this year.The Belarusian reached the final of the Australian Open in January before being beaten by Elena Rybakina.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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