In-form Hugo Keenan signs central IRFU contract
In-form Leinster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has signed his first IRFU central contract, committing to continue his career in Ireland until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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Women's T20 World Cup Rocked By Spot-Fixing Allegations, Bangladesh Player In Question: Report
A Bangladesh player at the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa was reportedly approached for spot-fixing. According to a report in the ESPNcricinfo, the player has informed the authorities about it, as per the anti-corruption code of conduct. The media house stated that Dhaka-based Jamuna TV released an audio conversation which allegedly took place between two Bangladesh players -- one of whom is with the team in South Africa for the mega-event, while the other is in Bangladesh, allegedly working as a communication channel between the player and another person.
India are kings of all three: First team since Smith's Proteas to reach No 1 in all formats
Rohit Sharma's India have toppled Australia to take top spot in the world Test rankings, making them the number one team in all three international cricket formats as of Wednesday.
Fraudster GUILTY of posing as a doctor for over twenty years after faking degree certificate
A fraudster had been found GUILTY of posing as a qualified doctor for over twenty years and being paid over £1 million by the NHS after forging a degree certificate. Zholia Alemi, who is believed to be 60, forged the document, along with a letter of verification and handed it to the General Medical Council, the public body responsible for maintaining the official register of general practitioners in the UK.
Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours
South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe said he is planning on staying at French club Toulon until his contract ends, despite reports linking him with a move to Japan at the end of the season.
India become No.1 team across formats
The mammoth innings and 132-run win helped India dethrone the Aussies from the top spot in the longest format. Already the number one T20I side, India rose to the top spot in the ODI rankings last month when they whitewashed New Zealand 3-match series. India (115) are four rating points ahead of Australia (111) in the Test rankings and a win in the second Test, starting Friday, will not only consolidate their top spot but also aid their push for entering second consecutive World Test Championship Final.India need to win the four-match Border Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 or 3-0 to make the final.
I did my best, if someone's doing better than that, it's fine: Shikhar Dhawan
World Cup at home later this year.One of the finest openers India have produced in the 50-over format, Dhawan was dropped from the side following a lean run which included the three games in Bangladesh in December.The southpaw had led the side in New Zealand in November when Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were rested.Shubman Gill came into the team at Dhawan's expense and the young opener has not looked back ever since, amassing four hundreds, including a double hundred in his last seven innings.
WPL: RCB name Ben Sawyer as head coach
The 45-year-old Sawyer has served as head coach of the Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) besides being assistant coach of Australia women and is now the coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred."He (Sawyer) has won three World Cups with Australia. A fast-bowling expert. He has also won the BBL titles with Sydney Sixers. He has made it to the finals of The Hundred as well," RCB's Director of Cricket operations Mike Hesson said in a video posted on the team's twitter handle.