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NCA Project: Former Pacers Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay, Pankaj Singh Do Internship Under Cooley

Bidding to create a pool of quality bowling coaches, the NCA recently had an internship programme where well-known names like Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay Kumar and Pankaj Singh upgraded their coaching skills under Ashes-winning mentor Troy Cooley. Cooley has been the fast bowling coach of both Australia and England men's teams at different times. NCA head VVS Laxman, who is preparing the road map for th country's Gen-Next cricketers, has briefed the BCCI bosses on the need to have more quality bowling coaches and hence, some domestic doyens, who have also played for India, were seen earning their stripes under Cooley's tutelage.

Cameron Green's 89 Steers Australia To Two-Wicket Win Over New Zealand In First ODI

Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns. After Glenn Maxwell starred with four wickets and a spectacular catch to restrict New Zealand to a modest 232-9, Australia slumped to 44-5 against inspired new ball bowling from quicks Trent Boult and Matt Henry under lights. A composed Green and Alex Carey (85) turned the match on its head with a brilliant 158-run partnership to overwhelm an increasingly ragged New Zealand attack.

1st ODI: Australia ride on Green energy to pip New Zealand

Chasing 233 for victory, Australia slumped to 44-5 before Green combined in a 158-run stand with Alex Carey, who made 85, to revive their chase. The all-rounder smashed 10 fours and a six as Australia clinched the low-scoring contest with five overs to spare to go 1-0 up in the three-match series for the Chappell–Hadlee Trophy.

Australia ride Green energy to pip New Zealand

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

Canada put another dampener on Australia's World Cup preparations

SYDNEY : Australia's stuttering preparations for co-hosting next year's Women's World Cup continued on Tuesday when the Matildas were beaten 2-1 by Canada at Sydney Football Stadium, a second loss in four days to the Olympic champions.

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and new LIV Golf recruit Cameron Smith on PGA Player of the Year shortlist

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith have been named as the three contenders for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award. Despite joining LIV Golf, which means he cannot play on the PGA Tour when the new season begins on September 12, Smith has been included in the shortlist.

Neil Robertson explains long snooker break and excitement for Mink Nutcharut pairing at World Mixed Doubles

Neil Robertson has enjoyed one of the longer breaks of his snooker career over the summer, but is excited to be back in action at the World Mixed Doubles alongside Mink Nutcharut.

Adriana Leon scores twice to lead Canada past Australia in women's soccer friendly

Adriana Leon, finding the target for the third time in two games, scored twice Tuesday to give Canada a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in a women's soccer friendly.

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NCA Project: Former Pacers Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay, Pankaj Singh Do Internship Under Cooley

Cameron Green's 89 Steers Australia To Two-Wicket Win Over New Zealand In First ODI

1st ODI: Australia ride on Green energy to pip New Zealand

Australia ride Green energy to pip New Zealand

Canada put another dampener on Australia's World Cup preparations

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and new LIV Golf recruit Cameron Smith on PGA Player of the Year shortlist

Neil Robertson explains long snooker break and excitement for Mink Nutcharut pairing at World Mixed Doubles

Adriana Leon scores twice to lead Canada past Australia in women's soccer friendly