World Cup hosts New Zealand count cost of England loss
A Women's World Cup that began with great expectations for New Zealand has plunged into gloom, with the hosts on the brink of elimination and key players battling injury.
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Australia: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie confirms 40-man squad for training camp
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 40-man squad ahead of next month’s three-day camp on the Gold Coast.
Women's World Cup: India can't afford anymore slip-ups in must-win game against Bangladesh
Women's World Cup league match here on Tuesday. India's problems have compounded over the course of their campaign, which has seen them win two games and lose three, including back-to-back defeats against England and Australia. The heavy fluctuations in the batting performance was already a concern and with the ease Australia chased down a record 278 in the previous game, the Indian bowlers also need to step up.
Nadal's perfect start to season ends as 'stubborn' Fritz wins Indian Wells title
Rafael Nadal's perfect start to the season came to an end on Sunday after Taylor Fritz defeated the Spaniard in the Indian Wells final to claim his first Masters 1000 title.
Sad Rafael Nadal contemplates new injury concern as claycourt season looms
Rafael Nadal is facing renewed injury concerns after his 20-0 unbeaten run to start 2022 ended with a straight-sets defeat to 20th-ranked Taylor Fritz in the ATP Indian Wells Masters final. The 35-year-old Spanish superstar was reluctant to discuss the upper body injury that hindered him against Fritz, insisting "it's his day," but he couldn't hide his disappointment and the worry about what it might mean for the claycourt season and his chances of a 14th French Open title." "Honestly, I wanted to make it perfect before clay," Nadal said of a 2022 hardcourt run that saw him win an epic Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev and lift the trophy in Acapulco.
Cricket-Australia win toss and bat against Pakistan in final test
(Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final test against Pakistan in Lahore on Monday.
Rugby-RFU backs Jones despite disappointing Six Nations campaign
(Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) said it was "encouraged by the solid progress" England showed during the Six Nations, despite Eddie Jones's side finishing third after two wins and three defeats.
IPL 2022: Shubman Gill Asked To Name His "Best Opening Partner". His Reply
Batter Shubman Gill has been on the sidelines for a while when it comes to Team India, but he will now look to give impress when he steps out on the field to represent Gujarat Titans in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The T20 World Cup will be played this year in Australia, so Gill will look to leave his mark in order to be in contention for a place in the India squad. Ahead of IPL 2022, Gill spoke about the various opening partners he has had in the Indian Premier League and also his recent conversation with Rohit Sharma.