Italy to face Argentina in Davis Cup Final 8 opener
LONDON : Reigning champions Italy will face Argentina in the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout in Malaga in November with the United States set for a blockbuster clash against Australia.
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England vs Australia 1st ODI Live Score Updates
ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Live Updates: England take on Australia in the first ODI of the five-matches series, starting Thursday. The two teams will be eager to take an early lead in the series and eventually register a victory after a three-match T20I series between them ended in a 1-1 draw. Australia won the first game by 28 runs before England bounced back with a 3-wicket win. The third and deciding T20I match was washed out due to rain. (Live Scorecard)
"One Of Our Greatest Ever": Mitchell Marsh Praises Adam Zampa Ahead Of His 100th ODI
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has heaped praise on Adam Zampa as the leg-spinner prepares to play his 100th One Day International (ODI) against England on Thursday. Reflecting on Zampa's journey, Marsh addressing a news conference highlighted the significant impact the bowler has had on the team and his development into one of Australia's premier ODI players. "I think 100 games these days is a really special achievement," Marsh said at the pre match press conference.
Itoje criticises former England coach Jones for questioning his leadership abilities
England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.
All Blacks recall Beauden Barrett, Slipper to become most-capped Wallaby
Veteran Beauden Barrett was recalled to the New Zealand team named on Thursday to face Australia in the Rugby Championship as All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson made four changes.
"There'll Be Disagreements": Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On Working With Rohit Sharma
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir showered praise on skipper Rohit Sharma and said that he is a "great guy" and has a lot of respect in the dressing room. Rohit made his Test debut in 2013 against the West Indies, following that, he has appeared in 59 long-format matches and 101 innings, scoring 4138 runs at an average of 45.47. The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will kick off on September 19 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The second Test between India and Bangladesh will take place in Kanpur from September 27. Currently, Team India lead the WTC standings with a point percentage of 68.52. Their upcoming WTC series includes Bangladesh (two Tests, home), New Zealand (three Tests, home), and Australia (five Tests, away).
"Stupid": Ex-Pakistan Star Blasts Australia Spinner For Predicting 5-0 Win vs India
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called experienced spinner Nathan Lyon's comment about Australia winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against India by 5-0 "stupid". On Tuesday, Lyon on the Willow Talk podcast answered a question by former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin and said, "My prediction is 5-0 to Australia." Basit slammed Lyon and stated that such remarks should not come from a cricketer. He even urged Ravichandran Ashwin to reply back to Lyon's comment. "I will only say one thing about Nathan Lyon's stupid statement that Australia will defeat India by six Tests, but only by words. In the past two series, India have dominated Australia. Such comments don't suit cricketers. Ricky Ponting or former cricketers can make such statements. I request Ashwin to reply back and say that India will defeat Australia by 5-0," Basit said on YouTube.
Afghanistan Script History With First Ever ODI Victory Over South Africa
Afghanistan battled their way to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international in Sharjah on Wednesday after skittling the Proteas for just 106. South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but some fine bowling from opening bowlers Fazalhaq Farooqi, who took 4-35, and AM Ghazanfar, 3-20, ensured that the Afghan batters would have a comfortable chase. In the event, they lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz to the third ball of the innings, caught at third man off Lungi Ngidi, and when Rahmat Shah was leg before to Bjorn Fortuin the Afghans were wobbling at 15-2.