5 things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s 1-0 loss to Colombia
Saudi Arabia started their preparations for the World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to Colombia in Spain. Here are five things we learned.
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Australia sticks with quicks for Sri Lanka T20 opener
Australia have recalled fast bowler Kane Richardson for Tuesday's T20 series opener against Sri Lanka and stuck with the three-pronged pace formula that won them their first World Cup last year.
"It Had Become A Very Unhealthy Relationship": Joe Root On England Test Captaincy
After hitting a match-winning century in the first England vs New Zealand Test at Lord's on Sunday, Joe Root opened up about his "unhealthy relationship" with Test captaincy. Root had stepped down as England's skipper in the longest format following series defeats in the Ashes in Australia and then away to the West Indies. Ben Stokes was appointed his successor and Root played a big role in helping the all-rounder get off to a winning start in his captaincy stint in the series against New Zealand.
Boxing bodies seek to boost fighting art in the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s national boxing umbrella body and several local organizations held a two-day exhibition at Salt Gym in Riyadh over the weekend to help promote the sport in the country.
Mundial 2022 | Sólo quedan dos plazas para el Mundial tras meterse Gales
cierra uno de los grupos todavía por completar, en concreto el Grupo B del Mundial de 2022. El partido entre Ucrania y Gales decidia la última plaza para Europa de cara al campeonato del mundo. Gales se medirá a Inglaterra, Irán y Estados Unidos. Los galeses debutarán en Qatar ante la selección norteamericana en lo que supone su regreso a un Mundial desde 1958.
Root could break Tendulkar's run record, says Taylor
Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has backed Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as test cricket's leading run scorer even though the England batter is still nearly 6,000 short of the Indian great's haul.
"One Of The Most Underrated Cricketers": Virender Sehwag Leads Birthday Wishes For Ajinkya Rahane
Right-handed batter Ajinkya Rahane is celebrating his 34th birthday on Monday and wishes are pouring in on social media. Rahane, known as a complete team man, led India to a famous Test series win over Australia last year. After being bundled out for 36 in Adelaide and Virat Kohli heading home as he was expecting the birth of his child, Rahane stepped in as the stand-in skipper and managed to rally the team around to lead a tremendous fightback.
Ireland add to Nations Cup haul with win in Canada
The Irish team of Daniel Coyle, Andrew Bourns, Shane Sweetnam and Conor Swail took victory in the five-star Longines FEI Nations Cup at Langley, British Columbia in Canada.