Former All Black Brad Thorn to leave Reds at end of Super Rugby season
Head coach Brad Thorn will leave the Queensland Reds at the end of the season, the franchise said on Tuesday, after a poor start to the Super Rugby campaign.
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NZ buoyant after clinching Lahore thriller, says Mitchell
New Zealand eked out a thrilling four-run victory in the third Twenty20 International against Pakistan in Lahore to stay alive in the series and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said the win would give them confidence for the last two matches in Rawalpindi.
New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I
All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.
Queensland Reds coach Thorn to stand down at end of season
SYDNEY : Brad Thorn will stand down as coach of the Queensland Reds at the end of the season, the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) announced on Tuesday, bringing an end to speculation over his future at the Super Rugby team amidst a poor run of form.
England's Stokes named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer'
England captain Ben Stokes has been named 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Monday.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates: Bowes, Latham Start Strong For NZ
PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, Live Updates:New will be batting first against Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. The Babar Azam-led side has taken 2-0 lead over the Kiwis and are on the verge of clinching the series. Earlier, skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20I on Saturday. Azam, who fell for just nine in his 100th T20I on Friday, compensated with a brisk 58-ball 101 not out to lift Pakistan to a solid 192-4 in their 20 over. (Live Scorecard)
Toulon boss shuts down rumours of Kolbe move to Japan: 'We won't sell him'
Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre says they have no desire to sell Springbok backline star Cheslin Kolbe.
The Ocean Race 2023: 11th Hour Racing Team's Charlie Enright reflects on 'brutal' Leg 3 to Itajai, Brazil
Charlie Enright (11th Hour Racing Team) says Leg 3 of The Ocean Race was «brutal right from the start» after 38 days at sea. Team Malizia finished in first, completing the record-breaking leg in 34 days, 17 hours, 10 mins and 28 seconds. 11th Hour Racing Team came third after 37 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes, 23 seconds on the water, covering 14,840 nautical miles.