Beauden Barrett benched as All Blacks shake up backline for Bok Test in Cape Town
The All Blacks have shuffled their backline ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Cape Town.
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"Why Are You Doing This?": Ex-Pakistan Star Pleads To India Over Champions Trophy 2025
India's visit to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy 2025 remains a mystery with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yet to provide a clarity on their plans. Last year, Pakistan co-hosted the Asia Cup as the tournament was played under hybrid model after India refused to travel. India played their matches in Sri Lanka, including the one-sided final, which they won after beating the latter. Multiple reports have claimed that India is unlikely to take part in next year's showpiece event.
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and Sam Cane back to face South Africa
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned from a broken finger to lead the side in their Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, while former skipper Sam Cane will also start against the world champions.
Scott Barrett back to lead New Zealand at Ellis Park
JOHANNESBURG :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned from a broken finger to lead the side in their Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, while former skipper Sam Cane will also start against the world champions.
Championship wrap: Will Keane hits winner for Preston
Republic of Ireland striker Will Keane scored the only goal as Preston made a winning start to life under new manager Paul Heckingbottom at home to Luton Town.
"Will Miss You Gabbar": Internet Reacts As Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement
India's seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and sharing an emotional message to announce his decision. He thanked everyone who supported him in his remarkable career, which saw him earn various accolades. "I am standing at a point where when I look back, I only see memories and a new life when I look forward. It was always my dream to play for India, and I got to live it. I am thankful to a lot of people for that. First of all, my family, my childhood coaches and then my team that I played with for so many years. I got a new family, fame and love. But it is said that to move forward, you need to flip the pages," Dhawan said in a video posted on his official Instagram handle.
India Will Miss This 'Not Exciting' Player In Australia: Matthew Hayden, Looks Forward To This Star Battle
Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden. Hayden, considered one of the best openers of his era, opined that both Kohli and Smith like to dominate in their own ways and will hold the key to how the series pans out Down Under.
"Will India Play Without R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja?": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Selectors' Bizarre Call vs Bangladesh
Pakistan are all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, with the first match being played from Wednesday in Rawalpindi. The two Tests against Bangladesh will mark the first assignment of Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's Test coach. On Monday, Pakistan announced their Playing XI for the first Test and they have benched their only spinner Abrar Ahmed from the team. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed the Pakistan management for going ahead without any spinner.