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Australian Trio Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Adam Zampa To Feature In Major League Cricket

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques and Adam Zampa have become the latest Australia players who are set to feature in the inaugural edition of the United States T20 tournament. Henriques will take up the captaincy role for the Washington Freedom franchise. The 36-year-old has led the Big Bash League franchise the Sixers to back-to-back titles in 2019-20 and 2020-21. He could still be joined by two more BBL teammates as opening batter Josh Philippe and fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis are also being linked to the Washington franchise for the July tournament.

Steve Hansen says booed Israel Folau 'can't be punished for life' as World XV beat Baabaas

World XV coach Steve Hansen said Israel Folau "can't be punished for life" for his homophobic stance after the talented back was booed at Twickenham on Sunday.

Rewarded For IPL Form, Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join India Squad As Stand-by For WTC Final: Report

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been added to the Indian squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as a stand-by player as Ruturaj Gaikwad would be getting married on June 3, ESPNcricinfo reported on Sunday. Gaikwad who had informed about his marriage schedule prior would be able to join the team after June 5. In his absence, Jaiswal who holds a UK visa will be part of the Indian Squad of the WTC final which will be held between June 7 to June 12 at Oval in England.

Former Wallabies coach Rennie heading to Japan with Kobe

Former Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie, who was sacked and replaced by Eddie Jones in January, will take over at Japanese side Kobe Steelers next season, the club announced Friday.

CSK Better Prepared For IPL 2023 Final Compared To Past, Says Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday said that the four-time winners are better prepared for the IPL final against Gujarat Titans than any other time in the past, when conditions affected their performance. Fleming said CSK's win-loss ratio remained around 50 per cent because they would usually build and prepare their squads keeping the conditions and pitches at the home venue at Chepauk in mind, but that is not the case anymore. He said the team would be ready for any conditions -- there are rains expected during the final here on Sunday -- and that they have erred in reading conditions and pitches in the past.

Mike White's softball path: New Zealand, Iowa retail and Texas - ESPN

AS A KID, Mike White dreamed of playing for the New Zealand soccer team, only to see his invitation upended by civil unrest in Fiji. As a teenager, he embarked on a management career for a courier company, the Kiwis' equivalent of UPS or FedEx. As an adult, he got a business degree from a small college in the Midwest and became a small-business owner in Iowa.

Derry fail to stretch lead as Sligo secure first win in four

Derry City failed to open a gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers at the top of the Premier Division after they were beaten for the first time away from home, by 10-man Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

"We Meet Again": Jasprit Bumrah's Cryptic Post Has Fans Thinking About Possible Comeback

Indian cricket team pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action for the last several months due to injury, seems to be on the path of a stunning comeback to the sport. The 29-year-old pacer posted a picture of his cricket shoes on his Instagram. "Hello friend, we meet again," said Bumrah's post caption. In April, Bumrah underwent surgery on his lower back in New Zealand. The medical procedure was successful and helped Bumrah get free from pain. "Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery on his lower back in New Zealand which was successful and he remains pain-free. The fast bowler was advised by the specialist to start his rehab six weeks after the surgery and accordingly, Bumrah commenced his rehab management at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru from Friday," said a press release from BCCI on April 15.

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Australian Trio Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Adam Zampa To Feature In Major League Cricket

Steve Hansen says booed Israel Folau 'can't be punished for life' as World XV beat Baabaas

Rewarded For IPL Form, Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join India Squad As Stand-by For WTC Final: Report

Former Wallabies coach Rennie heading to Japan with Kobe

CSK Better Prepared For IPL 2023 Final Compared To Past, Says Stephen Fleming

Mike White's softball path: New Zealand, Iowa retail and Texas - ESPN

Derry fail to stretch lead as Sligo secure first win in four

"We Meet Again": Jasprit Bumrah's Cryptic Post Has Fans Thinking About Possible Comeback