Corey Conners eager for another chance at Presidents Cup after 2022 loss to U.S.
A combination of intangibles and data-driven analysis has Corey Conners thinking the International team is due at this year's Presidents Cup.
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Mark Allen puts table ire behind him to ease past Aaron Hill at British Open
Mark Allen peeled off two century breaks to beat Aaron Hill and ease into the British Open third round, one day after complaining the table he had played on should be "burned".
Shafali Verma Praises Alyssa Healy Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup, Says ""She Makes..."
Ahead of the highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, India Women's opener Shafali Verma expressed her admiration for Australia's Alyssa Healy, praising her batting performance during the powerplay. India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at Dubai International Stadium. Prior to the tournament, India will play warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa. "I would say Alyssa Healy, because whenever she is in good form, she makes the most of the powerplay and continues to build her innings afterward. She always looks to play the full 20 overs, so I would choose her," Shafali said in an interview with Star Sports.
Despite Criticism, Lord's Ticket Price Surges Again. Cheapest India vs England Ticket To Cost...
The ticket prices for the Lord's Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season. Lord's owner Marylebone Cricket Club had come in for criticism for the ticket prices for this summer's Test between England and Sri Lanka. The five-match Test series between India and England begins on June 20 with the third game scheduled at Lord's from July 10.
Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'
The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its bid to cross the line as it starts its Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh from October 3-20. Since the tournament's inception in 2009, India have managed to reach the final only once -- in 2020 when they lost to nemesis Australia. India ahev also played WODI World Cup final in 2017. Harmanpreet has been a part of both teams and led in the 2020 T20 World Cup.
"You've Got To Be...": Nathan Lyon On Tactic To Counter Rishabh Pant's Attacking Approach
As the anticipation around the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 grows, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon explained his strategy to tackle star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's attacking approach saying, "You got to be good to bowl against him". The off-spinner stated that he intended to force Pant to defend more by keeping him inside the crease when taking wickets. "You're bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skill in the world. As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six. I'm not afraid about getting hit for six.
Leinster fears allayed with Jordie Barrett back in 4-6 weeks
Jordie Barrett is be a doubt for New Zealand's autumn Test against Ireland after suffering a knee injury but is expected to link up with Leinster at the end of the international window.
Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England
Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year. England are set to arrive in Pakistan on October 3 for a three-Test series beginning in Multan on October 7, with the Pakistan Cricket Board selectors expected to announce the Test squad after the Champions Cup final on Sunday. Masood, under whose captaincy Pakistan has lost all five Tests, will be holding discussions with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors, Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, in Faisalabad this week to decide the plan for the England series.