New Zealand given 'please explain' letter after drop in drug tests
World Athletics' anti-doping watchdog has written to New Zealand's athletics federation seeking an explanation for insufficient drug testing on its athletes last year.
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Will India Enter WTC Final With Win Over Australia? Ex-Cricketer Makes Bold Prediction
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is extremely close to sealing a berth for themselves in the World Test Championship final but Sri Lanka could pose a threat to them, in case they fail to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad. A win at the Narendra Modi Stadium will see India qualify for the WTC final, while a draw, a tie or a loss will see their fate depend on Sri Lanka, who are facing New Zealand in a two-match Test series.
Sri Lanka Rip Through Top Order To Leave New Zealand In Trouble
Sri Lanka's bowlers ripped through the New Zealand top order, including snaring the key wicket of Kane Williamson, to leave the hosts in trouble at 162-5 after the second day of the first Test on Friday. After posting a competitive 355 on the green Hagley Oval wicket in Christchurch, Sri Lanka gave the New Zealand run chase a soft start before gaining momentum. A productive burst either side of the tea break from Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara claimed Devon Conway, Williamson and Henry Nicholls as New Zealand slumped from 67 without loss to 76-3.
Sri Lanka bowlers keep pressure on New Zealand in Christchurch
Sri Lanka's pacemen crashed through New Zealand's batting lineup to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 165 for five on day two of the first test in Christchurch, still trailing by 193 runs in reply to the tourists' first innings total of 355.
Watch: After Slamming Babar Azam, Simon Doull Storms Social Media With Comment On Hassan Ali's Wife
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull triggered a social media storm among Pakistani cricket fans after his on-air criticism of Babar Azam during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Doull accused Babar of putting his personal milestones ahead of the team's, triggering a plethora of reactions from fans on Twitter. Now, he has one again become a talking point for his comments on the wife of another Pakistani cricketer, Hassan Ali during the PSL match between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Tom Latham Puts 1-Down New Zealand In Control vs Sri Lanka
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: New Zealand are in a commanding positions against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The hosts are a wicket down, following the dismissal of Devon Conway (30), with Tom Latham going strong after the Kiwis skittled out the visitors on 355. Earlier, the visitors posted 305 runs at the loss of 6 wickets on the opening day of the game after New Zealand skipper Tim Southee won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. Kusal Mendis shone with an 87-run knock, while Dimuth Karunaratne scored 50. Southee was the pick of the bowlers on Day 1 with a three-wicket haul. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Canadian women accuse federation of disrespect in pay dispute
:Members of the Canadian women's national soccer team said they felt disrespected after their governing body released details of its proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on Thursday, including private discussions made public with no notice.
Canadian women's soccer team tells MPs their program is being asked to do more with less
Members of the Olympic champion Canadian women's soccer team told a committee of MPs Thursday that their program is being held back by a lack of support from their governing body.