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Bok star Lukhanyo Am's Test season likely over - report

Star Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am looks likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the Test season.

Zimbabwe fired by power of positivity ahead of T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year's Twenty20 World Cup. Having lost the first two one-day internationals, Zimbabwe registered on Saturday only their third victory over Australia in 33 attempts spanning nearly four decades. Coming after victories over Bangladesh in both white-ball formats, the Townsville triumph should send the Africans off to next month's Twenty20 World Cup charged with confidence.

Zimbabwe fired by power of positivity ahead of T20 WC

TOWNSVILLE, Australia : Zimbabwe are hoping the positivity they showed to secure a shock victory over Australia can give them the momentum needed to make an impact at this year's Twenty20 World Cup.

'A great experience' – Watch Mark Allen produce some golden form on the pool table during break from snooker

Mark Allen used the break in the snooker calendar to show off his cue sports skills at the Ultimate Pool Players Championship with some dazzling breaks. The Northern Ireland Open champion is not due to return to competitive action on the snooker table until the opening round of the British Open on Monday 26 September against Stuart Carrington in Milton Keynes. Ad Allen lost 2-0 to three-time champion Mick Hill in Sunday's final of Group 5, being edged out 9-8 and 9-3 by the 8-ball specialist in Newcastle-under-Lyme, but admits the experience has inspired him to try the smaller baize in future.