Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath retires from rugby at the age of 33
Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Momentum vs Sri Lanka
SL vs AUS, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be going up against Australia in their next Group A match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday at the St George's Park, Gqeberha. Sri Lanka defeated South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two games and began their campaign on a winning note. On the other hand, Australia also have a similar run in the tournament so far as they have also defeated New Zealand and Bangladesh and have claimed the top-spot in the Group A points table. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch: Joe Root Smashing Reverse Scoop Is Bazball In Its Purest Form
Whenever the name of England cricketer Joe Root comes, one automatically imagines him in the white jersey, that too as a purist of the game. However, since the arrival of Brendon McCullum as head coach and the promotion of Ben Stokes as skipper, Root's game as a batter has undergone a dramatic shift. While the entire England batting unit has opted for a more attractive approach towards the game, the energy has also infected Root who has been seen as a ‘traditional batter' for the most part of his career so far.
Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath retires from rugby
Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 33.
Cavalier England in command on opening day of pink-ball New Zealand Test
England threw caution well and truly out of the window on the opening day of the pink-ball Test against New Zealand on Thursday, making a bold declaration and then snaring three quick wickets to vindicate their daring new approach to Test cricket.
Attack-minded England take control of first Test in New Zealand
High-octane batting and a precocious day-one declaration put England in control of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill laughs off calls to outlaw the maul
Richard Cockerill has hit back at calls in New Zealand to outlaw the maul by declaring England will enthusiastically continue to use an important weapon in their arsenal.
1st Test: Attack-minded England take control on Day 1 against New Zealand
The Black Caps limped to 37-3 at stumps in the day-night Test at the Bay Oval, having been thrust on to the back foot by England's swashbuckling 325-9 declared.The tourists raced to their total in just 58.2 overs -- boosted by blistering half-centuries to Ben Duckett and Harry Brook -- as England opened the two-Test series with the sort of attacking approach, dubbed "Bazball", that has carried them to nine wins from their past 10 Tests under coach Brendon McCullum.England captain Ben Stokes instructed his lower-order batsmen to throw the bat before calling them in, leaving 18 overs to bowl at the Black Caps under lights with a new pink ball.