India replace Australia as test No. 1 ahead of WTC final
NEW DELHI : India ended Australia's 15-month reign as the number one test team in cricket on Tuesday ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June between the two sides.
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India Dethrone Australia As No. 1 Test Team In ICC Rankings Ahead of WTC Final
India have overtaken Australia to regain the number one position in the ICC men's Test team rankings following the annual update that drops results from the 2019-20 season and reflects all series completed since May 2020. India's rating points have moved up from 119 to 121 as their 2-0 defeat to New Zealand in March 2020 no longer figures in the rankings, which assesses series completed prior to May 2022 at 50 per cent and subsequent series at 100 per cent. India were last at the top for a month in December 2021.
Rizwan unhappy with number five slot in Pakistan order
KARACHI, Pakistan : Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan said he is not happy with being pushed down the order to number five for the first two One-Day Internationals against New Zealand and the wicketkeeper-batsman wants to move back up a slot.
FIFA threatens Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe
Europe's top soccer nations face a broadcast blackout for this year's Women's World Cup unless media can improve on their "disappointing" offers for the rights, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
Nervous Ngatai pleased with seamless Leinster return
Charles Ngatai was asked to "empty the tank" and walked off the pitch on Saturday after a job well done.
IBA president Kremlev blasts 'black sheep' that formed breakaway world body
International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev blasted the national federations who broke away from the body to form a new world boxing federation, describing the officials as 'black sheep' and 'hyenas' who do not belong in sport.
"Not Happy With Batting Position": Pakistan Star Batter Mohammad Rizwan Declares
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan on Monday revealed that he would bat at number four instead of his current position, number five in the ODIs, with which he is not pleased but is doing for the sake of his side. Speaking at the press conference before the third ODI against New Zealand, a candid Mohammad Rizwan revealed his preferred batting position in the 50-over format. Rizwan has played a crucial role in Pakistan being 2-0 up in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. In both games, the hosts were tasked with chasing and Rizwan remained unbeaten each time to guide his team home.
Prolific Mata heads home to give Sligo victory away to Pat's
An impressive Bank Holiday crowd of 4,265 were in attendance as both sides with aspirations of a European finish went head to head in hot and humid conditions at Richmond Park.