VAR in place for Women's World Cup play-off games
VAR will be in use for the upcoming Women's World Cup play-offs, with the Republic of Ireland set to face Scotland or Austria on Tuesday, 11 October.
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European champion Kirby calls for Red Roses to believe
European champion Fran Kirby has one piece of advice for the England women's rugby team in their own quest for glory — believe. The 29-year-old from Reading started every game of the Lionesses’ victorious campaign but underlines the importance of the buy-in of every single member of Sarina Wiegman's squad.
Legends League Cricket: Yusuf Pathan, Mitchell Johnson engage in ugly fight
Yusuf Pathan and Mitchell Johnson during the match between Bhilwara Kings and India Capitals at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium on Sunday. The video of the incident is now getting viral on social media. In the video, Yusuf can be seen arguing with Johnson and then the pacer pushed him. Immediately, the umpire intervened and took Johnson to the other side. Sources told IANS that the organisers are not at all happy with what happened and are planning to ban Johnson for a match as per ICC laws.
India to open campaign against Pakistan in 2023 women's T20 World Cup
India have been placed in Group 2 along with England, West Indies, Pakistan and qualifiers Ireland in the February 10-26 tournament to be held in South Africa. India's second match will also be played in Cape Town against the West Indies on February 15 before they take on England and Ireland on February 18 and 20 in Gqeberha. Hosts South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the inaugural match in Cape Town. The final will be held on February 26, also in Cape Town, with a reserve day available on the next day in case of major interruptions in play on the designated date.
Proteas women to open T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka at Newlands
South Africa will host and open the ICC T20 Women's World Cup against Sri Lanka at Newlands on Friday, 10 February 2023.
Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Full Schedule: India Grouped With Pakistan. Final On February 26
Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team, which finished runners-up to Australia in 2020, will look to win its maiden ICC crown when it participates in the T20 World Cup in South Africa next year. The ICC released the schedule and the groups for the 10-team tournament on Monday. India have been grouped along with arch rivals Pakistan, West Indies, England and Ireland in Group B.
Rugby star Bryony Cleall ready to prove doubters wrong with new 'Wear the Rose' documentary
Red Rose Bryony Cleall is ready to prove the doubters wrong with a new one-of-a-kind documentary following the England women's rugby team. The 30-year-old from Norwich hopes viewers who are sceptical of women's rugby will see exactly what has gone into building an all-conquering side who have been ranked No.1 for almost two years. Ad 'Wear the Rose: An England Rugby Dream', a two-part behind-the-scenes documentary which has been co-funded by O2 and the RFU, will be aired on 3 and 4 October on ITV and available on the ITV Hub.
I Could Only Remember My Late Father Kashi Nath Singh's Face: Mukesh Kumar On Maiden India Call-up
Mukesh Kumar didn't know about his national selection till he was added to the Indian team's official whatsapp group. That's when the penny dropped that he has been selected for the one day series against South Africa, starting October 6 in Lucknow. "I got very emotional. It was all blur. I could only remember my father late Kashi Nath Singh's face. My father till I played Ranji Trophy for Bengal didn't think I am good enough to do well professionally. Unko Shaq thaa ki main kaabil hoon bhi ya nahi," Mukesh told PTI from Rajkot where he is playing for Rest of India.