O'Gorman hails 'colossal' World Cup qualification
October 2020 was a difficult time for everyone, as the country moved in and out of lockdowns moved up and down through differing levels of restrictions.
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Boucher insists Australia's easier-going conditions grant Bavuma enough time to find form
The Proteas have no qualms nor any feelings of panic allowing skipper Temba Bavuma to regain his form in their two warm-up matches before commencing their ICC T20 World Cup campaign later this month.
Rugby World Cup: How to watch, TV and streaming schedule, results and scores
The Rugby World Cup, the premier event in women’s union 15s, is underway in New Zealand. The tournament began on October 8 and continues through November 12, 2022. Originally scheduled for 2021, the quadrennial competition was pushed back a year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jennings and Livingstone get England Test call, Broad misses Pakistan tour
Pakistan starting in December, but veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad misses the trip. There is also a first Test call-up for Surrey all-rounder Will Jacks after an impressive summer in which he impressed with bat and off-spin, helping Surrey win the County Championship Division One title. Jennings returns to the Test squad for the first time since February 2019 after scoring 1,233 County Championship runs this summer, while T20 specialist Livingstone will be eyeing a Test debut after joining the setup for the first time since 2018.
Cricket-Jennings and Livingstone get England test call, Broad misses Pakistan tour
(Reuters) - Lancashire duo Keaton Jennings and Liam Livingstone have been called up to the England squad for their three-test tour of Pakistan starting in December, but veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad misses the trip.
ICC Rankings: Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav Gain After Consistent Performances In ODI Series Against South Africa
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer climbed three spots to reach number 33 and spinner Kuldeep Yadav also jumped five places to enter the top 25 in the latest ICC Men's ODI Players Rankings issued on Wednesday. Shreyas Iyer finished as the leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded ODI series against South Africa, scoring 191 runs in three matches with a century and fifty. Kuldeep Yadav also emerged out of the series as the leading wicket-taker with six scalps in three matches.
Cricket-England, New Zealand post contrasting wins ahead of T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - England and New Zealand picked up contrasting victories against Australia and Bangladesh respectively on Wednesday to continue their buildup to the T20 World Cup.
Ireland apologise for players' song after World Cup qualifier
World Cup finals for the first time. Video posted on social media after the match on Tuesday showed the squad singing "Ooh ah, up the 'RA", a song supportive of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland. "The first thing in our team is respect for the people around us," Ireland's Dutch manager Pauw told Sky Sports, adding that a shadow had been cast over their qualifying for next year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.