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Jofra Archer Ruled Out For Rest Of The Season Due To Injury, ECB Says "We're All Gutted For You"

England pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday. "After being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the season," the ECB statement read. "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days," the board added.

Nick Mallett joins News24 as headline rugby columnist

Sport24 can announce that former Springbok coach Nick Mallett, one of the most respected and authoritative voices in rugby, will be offering his insights as a regular columnist starting from Friday, 20 May.

Unbeatable Iga Swiatek has embraced pressure, says Martina Navratilova

Iga Swiatek has embraced the pressure that comes with being world number one and will go into the French Open as the overwhelming favourite to clinch a second major title, tennis great Martina Navratilova said. After replacing Ash Barty at the top of the world rankings following the Australian's shock retirement in March, Swiatek has seemingly revelled in her status as the top women's player. The 20-year-old Pole won her maiden Grand Slam title on Roland Garros's red clay in 2020 and has arrived in Paris having won five consecutive titles, including four WTA 1000 events, and 28 straight matches.