Gatland names Owens as Wales Six Nations captain
Ken Owens was named Wales captain for the Six Nations on Tuesday as returning coach Warren Gatland announced his 37-man squad for the championship.
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Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia on Tuesday (Jan 17) banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
Ishan Kishan Likely To Play In Middle-Order As India Face Plucky New Zealand: Report
Having stirred a debate after being left out despite his world record double hundred, Ishan Kishan is expected to be back in the playing eleven, albeit in a different batting position, when India face a stern test against New Zealand in the three-match ODI series, beginning Wednesday. Kishan had to sit out of the Sri Lanka series despite scoring the fastest double hundred in the history of ODIs, against Bangladesh in the preceding series.
Morkel to join New Zealand coaching staff for T20 Women's World Cup
Former Proteas fast bowler Morne Morkel will join New Zealand's coaching staff ahead of next month's Women's T20 World Cup.
Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Of ODI Series Against New Zealand, Rajat Patidar Named Replacement
Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a back injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Tuesday. Iyer, who enjoyed a fine run of form in the recent past, will head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where he will undergo further assessment. The extent of the injury was not revealed by the BCCI and tests conducted by the NCA will reveal how long he will be out of action. Rajat Patidar was named his replacement for the series.
Fernandez finds groove, bounces France's Cornet in 1st round of Australian Open
Leylah Fernandez shook off some rust and early jitters before she settled down and bounced Alize Cornet 7-5, 6-2 in first-round women's single action at the Australian Open on Monday night.
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia on Tuesday (Jan 17) banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
A timeline of Eddie Jones' impressive coaching career
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Wallabies head coach for the second time in his career, following the decision to sack Dave Rennie.