Australia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know
Women's World Cup Australia v Republic of Ireland, kick-off 11am Irish time
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All eyes on Australia, New Zealand as co-hosts kick off Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND : The ninth Women's World Cup and by far the biggest in the tournament's history kicks off on Thursday with co-hosts New Zealand and Australia in action, with record attendances expected at both their matches.
England quickie Broad joins 600 Test wicket club
England's Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets when he dismissed Australia's Travis Head in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma Re-Enters Top 10 Batters List, Ravichandran Ashwin Consolidates Top Spot
India captain Rohit Sharma re-entered the top 10 batters list of the ICC men's Test player rankings after his 10th century while Ravichandran Ashwin, following his 12-wicket haul in the series opener against West Indies, strengthened his numero position among bowlers. Rohit is the highest ranked Indian batter. The skipper climbed three slots to reach number 10 on the list on 751 rating points after India beat hosts West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in opening Test of the two-match series in Roseau, Dominica.
Surfing-Toledo speeds to win at J-Bay, qualifies for Paris Olympics
Brazil's world champion Filipe Toledo surfed with speed and style to win his third Corona Open J-Bay in South Africa on Wednesday, qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics and the end of season, one day world tour finale in California along the way.
World Cup podcast: Moment of truth for Girls in Green
Anthony Pyne and Emma Duffy of the42.ie join Mikey Stafford to preview Ireland's historic World Cup bow against co-hosts Australia.
Ali strikes to remove dangerman Labuschagne to boost England hopes
MANCHESTER, England :England spinner Moeen Ali struck late in the afternoon session to remove Marnus Labuschagne and leave Australia on 187-4 at tea on day one of the fourth Ashes test on Wednesday, ensuring another tantalising clash is finely poised.
Smith leads Australia recovery after early England wickets in crucial fourth Ashes test
MANCHESTER, England : Steve Smith helped Australia overcome a shaky start to recover to 107-2 at lunch on day one of the fourth Ashes test on Wednesday, after England had made early inroads at Old Trafford.