Wes Hoolahan departs Cambridge after 'special' two years
Wes Hoolahan's two-year stint at Cambridge United has come to an end, his now former manager Mark Bonner hailing the Irish midfielder as "the most talented player" he's seen play for the club.
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US State Department now classifies WNBA player Brittney Griner as 'wrongfully detained' in Russia
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Ukrainian ex-tennis star hits back at Rafael Nadal over Wimbledon ban comments
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has been heavily criticised by a former Ukrainian player over his recent comments regarding Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belurusian players.
Watch: Hardik Pandya's Animated Celebration After Winning Toss vs PBKS Leaves Twitter In Splits
The toss ahead of a cricket match has usually been a fairly sophisticated affair, with both captains sharing team sheets and shaking hands before they get ready to compete against each other. However, with leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) pitting close friends against each other, sometimes even the toss becomes an event in itself. On Tuesday, ahead of Gujarat Titans' clash against Punjab Kings, Hardik Pandya engaged in some hilarious banter with opposition skipper Mayank Agarwal. After Hardik tossed the coin up and Mayank called it wrong, the Gujarat Titans skipper pumped his fists and let out a celebratory "Yes!" as if he had taken a wicket or won the match.
Nicholas Pooran replaces Kieron Pollard as West Indies limited-overs captain
Nicholas Pooran has replaced Kieron Pollard as captain of the West Indies one-day international and Twenty20 teams. Pollard retired from internationals last week. Pooran has been Pollard's deputy for a year. Cricket West Indies confirmed the captaincy on Tuesday.
IPL 2022 playoffs in Kolkata, Ahmedabad
IPL 2022, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told ANI on Tuesday. The league stage of the tournament will conclude in Maharashtra on May 22, after which the four teams will travel to Kolkata and Ahmedabad in the bio-bubble. "I am pleased to announce that the Playoff Stage of the IPL 2022 will be held in Ahmedabad and Kolkata. The mega final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29 along with Qualifier 2 on May 27. The Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be played at the Eden Gardens on May 24 and May 25 respectively," Shah told ANI.
Nicholas Pooran Named New West Indies Limited Overs Captain After Kieron Pollard Retirement
Left-handed batter Nicholas Pooran has been named the new West Indies captain in ODIs and T20 Internationals (T20Is), replacing Kieron Pollard, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket. "Nicholas Pooran will take over the captaincy for the West Indies Men's ODI and T20I teams following the international retirement of Kieron Pollard," Cricket West Indies said in a statement. Pooran was earlier the vice-captain when all-rounder Pollard was at the helm of the team in the two limited overs formats.
Ahmedabad To Host IPL 2022 Final and Qualifier 2, Kolkata Gets Two Play-off Matches
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022's schedule for the IPL playoffs and final was announced by the BCCI on Tuesday. "The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) Playoffs and Final will be played from 24th May to 29th May, 2022 in Kolkata and Ahmedabad. Qualifier 1 will be held in Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 24th May followed by the Eliminator on 25th May. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host Qualifier 2 and the TATA IPL final on 27th and 29th May respectively," the BCCI said in a statement.