Jennifer Lehane and Grainne Walsh win in Bangkok to secure ticket to Olympics
Jennifer Lehane and Grainne Walsh have become the latest Irish boxers to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Can Galway's tight-marking Johnny McGrath prove a man for all sizes?
With Galway captain Seán Kelly injured and before that, deployed in the half forward line or midfield, Johnny McGrath is now Pádraic Joyce's number one man marker.
On India's T20 World Cup XI, Sunil Gavaskar Drops Another Big Virat Kohli Verdict
If India's warm-up game against Bangladesh was a hint, Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't seem to be the preferred option to partner Rohit Sharma as an opener in the T20 World Cup 2024. It was Sanju Samson who opened with the India skipper while Virat Kohli remained absent from the team, having reached the United States of America late. Though Rohit clarified that the team setup hasn't been finalised yet, the warm-up game was enough to understand that Jaiswal isn't the first choice for the team management.
"Hope Rahul Dravid Can...": Brian Lara's Big 'T20 World Cup' Advice For Outgoing India Coach
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will look to end more than a decade long wait for an ICC trophy at the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting June 2 in the West Indies and USA. India last won an ICC trophy in 2013, beating England in the Champions Trophy final under the leadership of MS Dhoni. With Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach set to end after the T20 World Cup, the former India captain has one final chance to cement his legacy and bow out in style. Last year, Dravid was at the helm as India lost to Australia in the ODI World Cup final.
Rohit Sharma Drops Major Opening Combination Hint After Bangladesh Warm-Up Match
Any warm-up match ahead of a big event often gives a fair bit of idea about what the final combination might look like. Going by that logic, the India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup warm-up match gave a lot of hint about India's playing XI going forward. The major talking point was who would partner Rohit Sharma as opener when the T20 World Cup action starts for the Indian cricket team on June 5 against Ireland. There were two choices - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.
Dramatic Visuals As Rohit Sharma Faces Security Scare At T20 World Cup Warm-Up, US Police Does This
The Indian cricket team finally got down to action at the T20 World Cup 2024 with a warm-up game against Bangladesh. There were quite a few positives as players like Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav struck form in India's 60-run win over their neighbours. Though Virat Kohli dod not play, the game gave an idea of what to expect when India play their first match of the T20 World Cup against Ireland on June 5. The match at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, was also witness to a security breach.
Virat Kohli Named ICC ODI Player Of The Year 2023, Poses With Trophy
Star India batter Virat Kohli received his ICC ODI Player of the Year award and was also selected for ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2023 in New York as his side prepares to play the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. The official handle of ICC took to Instagram on Saturday morning to post a video of Virat being given his trophy and cap, in acknowledgement of an incredible 2023 he had with the bat.
Security increased in New York as India and Pakistan get ready for T20 World Cup clash
The T20 World Cup begins in Dallas, Texas, tonight but all eyes will be on the big showdown between India and Pakistan in a little over a week.