SA umpire Shaun George retires after 20-year career: 'I'm just thankful'
Renowned South African umpire Shaun George announced his retirement from the game after an illustrious 20-year career.
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Explained: What 'Impact Player' Rule Means For Franchises In IPL 2023
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has come up with a new rule, starting from the 16th edition of the league. Any team, on a given day, would virtually see 12 players in action. While eleven players per side has been the standard rule in the sport, an additional player would now be able to leave his mark on the field, as an 'impact player'. The rule is new in the IPL but has already been used in the Australian Big Bash League (BBL).
IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma Ducks 'Rest' Bouncer, Puts Mumbai Indians Coach In Spotlight
'Workload management' is an important contributor to players' performances. With the gruelling 2-month-long Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season set to start on March 31, many are worried about the Indian players' workload, especially keeping the World Test Championship final against Australia in mind. Rohit Sharma, who is the captain of both the Indian team and Mumbai Indians, was asked about taking 'rest' from IPL during the course of the season. His didn't just dodge the bullet himself but put head coach Mark Boucher in the spotlight.
Hamilton says he will be with Mercedes 'till my last days'
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday emphatically put to bed any concerns that he wanted to leave Mercedes, saying he planned to be the team "till my last days".
Bulls' visit to Toulouse has extra edge for Springbok Elstadt: 'It's always a dog fight'
The Bulls' Champions Cup last 16 trip to Toulouse on Sunday will have additional significance for the French club's Springbok loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt.
Gary Ballance joins rare band of cricketers who have played Test cricket for two countries
On Feb. 4, 2023, Gary Ballance stepped out at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to represent his country of birth for the first time in a Test match at the age of 33. Although there are some 70 others who have made their debuts at an older age, Balance’s story carries a difference.
Melbourne hopes to reignite F1 spark amid simmering Verstappen-Perez rivalry
Time was when Albert Park was the beloved opening round of every Formula One season, touched by a crisp sunshine and promise of change and new beginnings.
Former 'grid kid' Piastri braces for home debut at Albert Park
MELBOURNE : McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri is hoping his Australian Grand Prix debut will go smoother than his appearance as a "grid kid" at Albert Park in 2015 when he was left holding a flag for an absent driver.