Multi-sport athlete Richard Goodwin helping to lead Philippines cricket rise
Given cricket is a fledgling sport in the country, it is no surprise the Philippines national team includes a few crossover athletes for their assignment in Oman this week.
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Rafael Nadal news: Spaniard would ‘welcome’ Novak Djokovic if he can play Slams without being vaccinated
Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic “is welcome” to return to Grand Slam tennis without being vaccinated if the rules allow it, adding that the Serbian’s continued absence from majors will only “affect his own story”.
Rafael Nadal says he would welcome Novak Djokovic playing Grand Slams if he can do so unvaccinated
Rafa Nadal will have no problem seeing Novak Djokovic take part in Grand Slams if he can do so unvaccinated. Djokovic has not yet taken any of the available vaccines against Covid-19 and looks unlikely to do so, meaning his participation in the next Grand Slam of the year at Roland Garros looks in doubt given current regulations in France.
Rafael Nadal To Play Reilly Opelka In Acapulco
World no.5 Rafael Nadal is all set to play his first tournament after winning the Australian Open 2022 title as he takes on Reilly Opelka of the USA in the opening round of the ATP 500 event Abierto Mexicano Telcel to be played at the Arena GNP Seguros. The 21-time grand slam champion will enter the tournament as the fourth seed. Nadal and Opelka are meeting each other for the second time. The last time they met each other was in the semi-finals of Rome Masters 2021, the Spaniard winning it 6-4, 6-4.
Ireland beat Germany to top group and progress to semis
Ireland have progressed to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier after a comprehensive win over Germany at the Al Almerat Stadium.
Australia open to splitting coaching role after Justin Langer exit
Cricket Australia is open to splitting the head coach's role for its men's team following Justin Langer's exit, CA chairman Lachie Henderson said on Monday, conceding it was taxing for one person to coach across formats. Langer, who guided Australia to their maiden Twenty20 World Cup in November and a 4-0 Ashes triumph against England subsequently, rejected a short-term extension and resigned this month. Andrew McDonald has been appointed on an interim basis ahead of the team's tour of Pakistan next month and is considered a front-runner for a permanent role.
Cricket-Australia open to splitting coaching role after Langer exit
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cricket Australia is open to splitting the head coach's role for its men's team following Justin Langer's exit, CA chairman Lachie Henderson said on Monday, conceding it was taxing for one person to coach across formats.