Wales ‘very hopeful’ Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury for World Cup
Wales are confident Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury in time for the World Cup, even though the 100-times capped back-rower may not play before the tournament.
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Did Bhuvneshwar Kumar Drop 'Cricketer' From Instagram Bio? Social Media Abuzz
Out-of-favour India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar hit the headlines after reports emerged that he made a slight change in his Instagram bio. The right-arm pacer reportedly removed the word 'cricketer' from his bio. This has put some fans on social media guessing that the player might have decided to retire. It is worth noting that Bhuvneshwar last played a game for India in November last year. It was a T20I match against New Zealand. However, he played all 14 matches for SunRisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) 2023.
Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat
Virat Kohli did not bat in India's five-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI match in Barbados but that did not stop him from adding another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Kohli pulled off a stunning catch at second slip off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja to dismiss Romario Shepherd and it was his 142nd catch in ODI cricket. He is currently tied in the fourth spot with New Zealand's Ross Taylor when it comes to cricketers with most ODI catches. Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene tops the list with 218 while Australia's Ricky Ponting is second with 160. Kohli will be looking to become the highest-placed Indian cricketer in the list by surpassing Mohammed Azharuddin who is third with 156 catches.
Agony for Banyana Banyana as Argentina overcome two-goal deficit to draw World Cup clash
Romina Nunez scored the equaliser as Argentina roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with South Africa at the Women's World Cup on Friday, denying them a landmark first-ever win at the tournament.
Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test
WELLINGTON : Sweden's 2-1 win over South Africa may have been too close for comfort but was no cause for concern, veteran Kosovare Asllani said, with a tricky Italy team awaiting them in their second Women's World Cup group-stage affair on Saturday.
Argentina's quest for first World Cup win goes on
DUNEDIN, New Zealand : Argentina remain determined to get their maiden World Cup win at this tournament despite letting slip probably their best chance of doing so in a 2-2 draw with Group G rivals South Africa on Thursday.
Argentina scores twice in 5 minutes to earn draw with South Africa at Women's World Cup
Argentina scored two game-saving goals in a flurry of five minutes during the second half Friday to salvage a 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Dunedin, New Zealand.