Laval overcomes mistakes to hold off Regina in Mitchell Bowl, reaches Vanier Cup
The Laval Rouge et Or overcame turnovers and penalties to defeat the Regina Rams 17-14 on Saturday.
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New Zealand Welcome Back Kane Williamson Returns For England Series, Shockingly Drop This Star
Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was Friday included in New Zealand's Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury. The former skipper will once again team up with veteran seamer Tim Southee, who will retire from Test cricket after the three match-series starting in Christchurch on November 28. Williamson is New Zealand's greatest Test run-scorer with 8,881 runs from 102 matches at an average of 54.48.
India Thought "We'll Whitewash The Kiwis": Brett Lee's Brutal Dig At Rohit Sharma And Co.
Team India suffered a shock 0-3 defeat to New Zealand earlier this month, their first Test series loss at home in nearly 12 years. The Indian batters looked completely out of sorts against the Kiwis spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel. The shock loss has now put India's hopes of reaching a third straight World Test Championship (WTC) final in jeopardy. While analysing the result, former Australia pacer Brett Lee suggested India underestimated New Zealand due to their exceptional record at home.
Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando Slam Tons As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand In Rain-Hit 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday. Kusal, 29, struck a career-best 143 and Avishka hit 100 as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game played at Dambulla. The Kiwis started off confidently but then lost five wickets in less than five overs for the addition of just 22 runs.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Highlights: SL Go 1-0 Up After 45-Run Win
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Highlights: Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday. Kusal, 29, struck a career-best 143 and Avishka hit 100 as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game played at Dambulla. (Scorecard)
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Streaming: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Dambulla. The two-match T20I series between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw with the visitors winning the second match by five runs. Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out due to a leg injury and has been replaced by Adam Milne. New Zealand are being led by veteran spinner Mitchell Santner.
Noman Ali Announced ICC Men's Player Of The Month For October
Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has been announced as the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October on Tuesday following his exceptional performance in the recently concluded three-match Test series against England. His heroics across the series were enough to edge South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner to claim the monthly award and become the first men's winner from Pakistan since Babar Azam was rewarded in August last year.