'It's a long way away' - Josh van der Flier not distracted by Lions lure
There are quite a few subplots at play in Ireland's meeting with Australia on Saturday.
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Cameron Smith in Lucas Herbert's shadow again at Australian Open
Home contender Lucas Herbert left compatriot Cameron Smith in his wake once again with a sparkling 63 that earned him a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Australian Open on Thursday, with his LIV team captain two shots off the pace.
"Take Notes": Australia Selector Slammed For Shaking Hands With Team India After 1st Test
India achieved a spectacular victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series, at Perth. Australia were defeated in humiliating fashion, losing by a massive margin of 295 runs. In the aftermath of the game, former Australia T20I captain and current chairman of selectors George Bailey joined the players and staff in shaking hands with the victorious Indian team. This action of Bailey's came under tremendous criticism from former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy after the match.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Opt To Bat First
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Mohammed Rizwan will be eyeing a second successive ODI series win as Pakistan's white-ball captain as Pakistan take on Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Bulawayo. Without star players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan suffered a devastating loss in the first ODI, losing by 80 runs (via DLS method). However, they roared back in style in the second ODI, chasing down a paltry target of 146 in just 18.2 overs, with young opener Saim Ayub slamming a sensational 113* off just 62 balls. Having beaten Australia a few weeks ago, Pakistan now have the chance to win a series in Zimbabwe. (LIVE Scorecard)
"Get Him In": Australia Great Calls For The Inclusion Of 30-Year-Old Uncapped Star For BGT 2nd Test
Former Australian wicketkeeper batter Ian Healy has urged the team think tank to seriously consider handing Beau Webster a Test cap in the pink ball fixture against India at Adelaide next week. The selectors on Thursday added the Tasmanian all-rounder to the squad for the second Test as a cover for Mitchell Marsh, who is managing an ankle issue. But Healy doesn't want Webster to just be a "standby". "I like that, but I don't reckon standby, get him in," Healy said on SEN Radio.
Oh wow! Former prodigy upstages big names at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Some 15 years after teeing off at the Australian Open as a 12-year-old, home golfer Su Oh is again making a splash at her national event after emerging from a prolonged form slump to snatch a share of the clubhouse lead on Thursday.
Smith in Herbert's shadow again at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Home contender Lucas Herbert left compatriot Cameron Smith in his wake once again with a sparkling 63 that earned him a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Australian Open on Thursday, with his LIV team captain two shots off the pace.
BCCI Hands Strict Deadline To Mohammed Shami, Gives Him Huge Condition For Return To Team India
Mohammed Shami has less than a week in hand to convince selectors to pick him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as per a report. Shami, who has only recently returned to competitive cricket following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, is reportedly being heavily monitored by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) medical team. Following an impressive showing in his first Ranji Trophy match back for Bengal, Shami will be evaluated on a few Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 games. It is also reported that a big requirement for Shami is to lose some weight and regain fitness.