Heather Payne heading for crossroads in American adventure
Republic of Ireland striker Heather Payne is heading for a defining summer as her American adventure reaches a crossroads.
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Ben Stokes hails 'another great performance' as England thrash New Zealand in first Test
Ben Stokes hailed "another great performance" as England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test at Bay Oval.
Proteas women not giving up on World Cup dream just yet: 'Anything can still happen'
The Proteas' chances of progressing to the knock-out stages of the Women's T20 World Cup hang in the balance after their six-wicket loss to Australia at St George's Park on Saturday evening.
First Time In 21 Years! Ravindra Jadeja Achieves Rare Feat With Seven-Wicket Haul Against Australia
Ravindra Jadeja was the star for India as he claimed seven wickets to bundle out Australia for just 113 on Day 3 of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy encounter on Sunday. Australia started the day on 61 for the loss of one wicket but a brilliant bowling display from Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin put the hosts in a commanding position. Among the seven wickets taken by Jadeja, five were bowled dismissals and it was the first time in around 21 years that a spinner achieved such a feat. Incidentally, the last time a spinner took five bowled dismissals in an innings was compatriot Anil Kumble against South Africa in Joburg in 1992. Overall, Shoaib Akhtar achieved a similar feat against New Zealand in Lahore in 2002.
Stokes fires Ashes warning after England crush New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes fired an Ashes warning to Australia after crushing New Zealand by 267 runs in the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, saying his team has got more firepower on the way.
New Zealand looking forward to daylight cricket in second test
Skipper Tim Southee is confident New Zealand can brush of their heavy loss to England in the pink ball test at Bay Oval and bounce back in the second match in daylight hours in Wellington next week.
Broad, Anderson setting the standards for Stoke's England
England captain Ben Stokes said veteran seam bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad were setting the standard for his team after they helped the tourists to a crushing victory over New Zealand in the first test on Sunday.
Paraguay beat Taiwan 4-2 on penalties in Women's World Cup playoffs
Paraguay defeated Taiwan 4-2 on penalties in the final qualifying playoffs for the Women's World Cup on Sunday after the game finished 2-2 following extra time at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.