UAE to host historic series against West Indies as part of World Cup qualifier preparation
The UAE will play three one-day internationals against West Indies in Sharjah next month.
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"Australia 450/2, India 65 All Out": Delhi Capitals Star's Prediction For 2023 World Cup Final
The 2023 World Cup will be a big affair for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. Having not won an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy under Dhoni, hosts India would be eager to end that drought. India head coach Rahul Dravid has already said that they have narrowed down to 17-18 players - amongst whom the World Cup squad is likely to be picked up. "We've narrowed it down to 17-18 players, we have a few guys who are recovering from injuries and might come into the mix, depending on the time frame of their recoveries," Dravid said in March.
All Blacks and Japan to face off more often under new deal
The All Blacks and Japan will meet regularly from 2024 to 2027 as part of a wide-ranging deal announced Wednesday aimed at growing rugby across the region.
Asian champions China ready to face World Cup pressure, says captain
China won their first title in 16 years when they beat South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup final in 2022 and captain Wang Shanshan said they must now cope with the pressure of being regional champions at the World Cup.
NZ Super Rugby sides could face Japan League One teams after MoU signed
Regular matches between New Zealand's Super Rugby sides and teams from Japan's League One could be on the cards after the countries' rugby unions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday.
Boult still wants to play for New Zealand at World Cup
Seamer Trent Boult still wants to play for New Zealand at this year's World Cup and tests next year despite giving up his central contract to allow him to spend more time with his family.
South Africa seal final automatic qualification spot for World Cup
South Africa have sealed the final automatic qualification spot for the World Cup after Ireland's hopes of pipping them were dashed on Tuesday when their first one-day international against Bangladesh was washed out.
'We're backing our depth' - Leinster set to rotate team for URC semi-final v Munster
Leinster look set to rest their frontline players for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against Munster at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with attack coach Andrew Goodman saying they'll be backing their squad depth.