Hyderabad: Here are the big developments that happened in the sphere of sports across the globe this week.
# In a big blow to India, all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the 2019 World Cup due to a toe injury. He was replaced by uncapped opener Mayank Agarwal. The Karnataka opener made his Test debut in December 2018 against Australia. Vijay is the second Indian cricketer to return home after Shikhar Dhawan.
# Lionel Messi's hope of winning a Copa America title was dashed by Brazil in the semifinal as South America football giants defeated the La Albiceleste 2-0.
# 15-year-old America Tennis prodigy Cori Gauff stunned her idol Venus Williams in her debut match in a grand slam tournament- Wimbledon. Gauff is the youngest player to qualify for the Wimbledon. She defeated Venus in straight sets.