Gatland keen to continue with Wales despite historic losing streak
A defiant Warren Gatland says he "absolutely" has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach.
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Sam Thompson sparks concern among fans as ITV I'm A Celebrity star has 'dream come true' moment
Sam Thompson has sparked concern among fans as he experience a 'dream come true' moment. The reality star and presenter is currently in Australia having returned a year on from winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Menpora Dito Memang Sudah Pede Timnas Indonesia Kalahkan Arab Saudi
Menpora Dito Ariotedjo mengapresiasi perjuangan Timnas Indonesia yang mampu mengalahkan Arab Saudi 2-0. Jelang laga, ia memang sudah optimistis menang.
Jepang Lari Sendirian di Grup C, Moriyasu: Targetnya Juara Piala Dunia
Tampil di Piala Dunia sudah menjadi semacam rutinitas biasa untuk Jepang. Samurai Biru kini menegaskan targetnya adalah juara.
Coronation Street's Colson Smith told 'you have to stay' as he shares 'last day' update
Coronation Street star Colson Smith has been told he 'has to stay' in Australia as he confirmed his 'last day' was approaching. The actor ditched the UK last weekend and followed his co-star Alan Halsall Down Under.
Jasprit Bumrah Receives 'Kapil Dev' Warning From World Cup Winner: "Captaincy Never..."
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead the Indian team for only the second time in a Test in the series-opener against Australia in Perth. Bumrah will have his task cut out with India captain Rohit Sharma all but out of the game at the Optus Stadium, which gets underway on Friday. Rohit became a father for the second time last week after his wife gave birth to a baby boy. The veteran batter didn't travel with the team to Australia, and has been practising alone in Mumbai to remain in shape.
Yash Dayal Replaces Injured Khaleel Ahmed In India Reserves For Australia Tests
Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle. Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match. He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets. The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home.
India vs Australia 1st Test Venue Details: Optus Stadium Pitch Report, Perth Weather Forecast
The Optus Stadium at Perth, the venue of the highly-anticipated first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, has become a subject of intrigue ahead of the clash. With both teams boasting world-class pace and spin options, both teams are finalising their team combinations as per conditions. With their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final spots at stake amid tough competition from Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand, both sides would be aiming to make the best use of Perth's usual fast and bouncy surface. The venue is a pace-dominated venue, with Australian pacers outdoing the visiting pace attacks with their average of 22.04 as compared to 36.53 of visiting pacers. Coming to spinners, the Aussie tweakers have an average of 18.61 as compared to a poor average of 108.50 by visiting spinners.