Scotland to play New Zealand at BT Murrayfield in November as autumn Tests are announced
Scotland will host New Zealand as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.
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Michele Thomson makes strong start in Australia after 'massive improvement'
Michele Thomson shrugged off some “terrible” golf last week to put a smile back on her face in the second leg of an Australian double-header on the Ladies European Tour.
From Bristol incident to World Cup and Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ highs and lows
Ben Stokes has been confirmed as captain of England’s men’s Test team, taking over after five years of Joe Root’s leadership.
Ben Stokes succeeds Joe Root as England's Test captain
England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their Test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. "I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour. He thoroughly deserves the opportunity," managing director of England men's cricket Rob Key said in a statement.
FACTBOX - England Test captain Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes, who succeeded Joe Root as England Test captain on Thursday. Born: June 4, 1991 in Christchurch Right arm fast medium bowler, left-hand batsmanTeams: England, Durham, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Northern Superchargers - - Tests: 79 Debut: v Australia, Adelaide, 2013 Wickets: 174 Five-wicket hauls: 4 Average: 32.12 Best bowling: 6-22 v West Indies Runs: 5,061 at an average of 35.89 Centuries: 11 Highest score: 258 v South Africa - - One-day internationals: 101 Debut: v Ireland, Dublin, 2011 Wickets: 74 Five-wicket hauls: 1 Average: 41.59 Best bowling: 5-61 v Australia Runs: 2,871 at an average of 40.43 Centuries: 3 High score: 102 not out v Australia - - Twenty20 internationals: 34 Debut: v West Indies, The Oval, 2011 Wickets: 19 Average: 37.73 Best bowling: 3-26 v New Zealand Runs: 442 at an average of 20.09 High score: 47 not out v South Africa - - * Was player of the match in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final after scoring 84 not out as England beat New Zealand to lift the trophy for the first time.
Rugby Australia cuts losses to A$4.5m in 2021
SYDNEY : Rugby Australia reported an operating loss of A$4.5 million ($3.22 million) for 2021 at its annual general meeting on Thursday, down from a A$27.1 million deficit in 2020 as it continues to recover from a severe financial crisis.
Stokes succeeds Root as England's test captain
LONDON : England have appointed all-rounder Ben Stokes as their test captain to succeed Joe Root in the job, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.
Virat Kohli's Dance, Faf du Plessis' Indian Outfit In Glenn Maxwell's Wedding Bash. See Pics
Royal Challengers Bangalore might have lost their last two matches but they are still a happy bunch and all of that was on display as the squad attended Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's post-wedding celebrations on Wednesday, April 27. RCB players were spotted donning traditional Indian attire. Virat Kohli was also seen having some fun time off the field, grooving alongside all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed to a song from the famous movie Pushpa. Maxwell and his partner Vini Raman got married on 18th March earlier this year.