Women's Rugby World Cup set to smash attendance record
The record attendance for a Women's Rugby World Cup match is set to be broken after New Zealand organisers said on Friday more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the opening day.
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Running Out Non-Striker In Cricket: Here's What 'Legends' Told NDTV
The debate around whether running out the non-striker, when he or she is backing up too far ahead of the crease, has picked up once again after India women's team all-rounder Deepti Sharma dismissed Charlie Dean of England at the mecca of cricket -- Lord's Cricket Ground. This mode of dismissal is well within the laws and the next day, the MCC -- the custodians of the game also came out with a statement, saying what transpired was well within the laws and it shouldn't be looked at as anything more.
Virat Kohli "Peaking At Right Time Ahead Of World Cup": Ross Taylor To NDTV
Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor is one of the modern-day greats and the star Kiwi player is currently in India to play Legends League Cricket. 2022 has been a significant year for him as he first bid farewell to international cricket and then he came up with his autobiography -- Ross Taylor: Black And White. The batter, who would be playing for India Capitals in Legends League Cricket, spoke to NDTV about the chances of New Zealand and India at the T20 World Cup, the form of Virat Kohli, the impact of Rahul Dravid as a coach, and much more.
Organisers target Eden Park sell-out after record ticket sales
Organisers of the women's Rugby World Cup have set their sights on filling Eden Park for the tournament's opening matches next Saturday after confirming record-breaking sales for the curtain raiser in Auckland.
Ireland's Aki handed eight-week suspension
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for eight weeks after being sent off for a dangerous clear-out and will miss Ireland's November internationals against South Africa and Fiji.
Naseem Shah Tests Covid Positive, Ruled Out For Remainder Of England T20Is: Report
Pakistan's young bowling sensation Naseem Khan has tested positive for Covid-19, a day after it was announced he had contracted pneumonia. However, the strike bowler has been released from the hospital. A week after an unknown member of the Pakistan support staff tested positive for Covid-19, Naseem is the second member of the Pakistan camp to develop the illness during the current series against England as per ESPNcricinfo.
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19
Shah was discharged from hospital on Thursday after being diagnosed with pneumonia and the PCB said the fast bowler was feeling "much better." "Shah is back in the team hotel where he will follow all Covid-19 protocols," the PCB said in a statement. Pakistan is due to leave for New Zealand next Monday to participate in a triangular Twenty20 series also featuring Bangladesh.
Focus is on ceasing early goals, making imposing starts: Nilakanta Sharma
World Cup next year, said midfielder Nilakanta Sharma. India's Commonwealth Games campaign in Birmingham ended in a disappointing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of Australia in the final last month. In that match the Manpreet Singh-led side had conceded five goals in the first half itself.