Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - Veteran opener Chris Rogers has been ruled out of the opening Test against the West Indies starting on Wednesday due to concussion, an injury which could open the door for Adam Voges to make his Test debut.

RUGBY LEAGUE - James Maloney made another push for a NSW Origin recall with a starring display in the Sydney Roosters' 24-2 dismantling of Melbourne on Monday night.

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash in a French Open quarter-final blockbuster and Roger Federer will face Davis Cup-winning teammate Stan Wawrinka in the last, while defending champion Maria Sharapova was sent packing from Paris.

SOCCER - Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold believes the adrenaline of playing EPL champions Chelsea in front of 80,000 fans will ensure fatigue is not a factor in Tuesday night's ANZ Stadium showcase.

CRICKET - England insist they are still eyeing off victory after a rain-shortened fourth day left them needing another 411 runs in a minimum of 98 overs with ten wickets in hand to win the second Test against New Zealand.


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