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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: India begin campaign against Pakistan, hope to tick right boxes

The Shafali Verma-led side won the inaugural edition in Potchefstroom last month and the senior side, which is chasing an elusive ICC Trophy, will open their Women's T20 World Cup campaign at the other end of South Africa, in Cape Town on Sunday.Bunched in group B along with Pakistan, England, Ireland and West Indies, first up for the previous edition's runners-up are the neighbours marshalled by Bismah Maroof.While the storied battles between the two famed opponents spans over seven decades in men's cricket, it is relatively new among women with the first match between the two sides played in 2005. That said, the freshness of the rivalry takes nothing away from the intensity or spotlight surrounding it.

Eoin Morgan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Eoin Morgan has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. Morgan, who led England to the maiden World Cup glory (50 overs) in 2019, took to Twitter and announced his decision."After much deliberation, I believe now is the right time to step away from the game that has given me so much over the years," Morgan said in a statement on Twitter."I will undoubtedly miss the adventure and challenges of playing professional cricket."Since my retirement from international cricket, I have been able to spend more time with my loved ones, and I look forward to being able to do so more and more in the future."

Liam Neeson 'can't stand' UFC, says 'little leprechaun' Conor McGregor 'gives Ireland a bad name'

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Title holders France survive Italy scare to win Six Nations opener

The defending champions were 24-22 down going into the last 15 minutes before replacement flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert scored the decisive try after Thibaud Flament, Ethan Dumortier and Thomas Ramos, who kicked the other points, had touched down in the first half.

France's Atonio cited for tackle on Rob Herring

France prop Uini Atonio will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after being cited for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s Rob Herring in a Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland beat title-holders France 32-19 in Six Nations classic

It was the first time in Five and Six Nations history that the world’s two top-ranked teams had gone head to head but Ireland looked superior for most of the match as they ended France’s 14-game unbeaten run and also ended the visitors' three-game winning run against Ireland.

Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy

Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Scary Limerick and bad handpasses

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by referee Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath to review a surprisingly one-sided weekend of hurling.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: India begin campaign against Pakistan, hope to tick right boxes

Eoin Morgan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Liam Neeson 'can't stand' UFC, says 'little leprechaun' Conor McGregor 'gives Ireland a bad name'

Title holders France survive Italy scare to win Six Nations opener

France's Atonio cited for tackle on Rob Herring

Ireland beat title-holders France 32-19 in Six Nations classic

Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Scary Limerick and bad handpasses