India, Australia to clash in two five-test series in next four years
MUMBAI : India and Australia will clash in five-test series twice during the next four-year calendar, which will feature more international matches across the game's three formats.
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Proteas skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests
South Africa captain Dean Elgar said he was fed up with discussing England's new swashbuckling 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket on the eve of their series opener at Lord's.
Schmidt takes NZ role as Foster backed by Kiwi board
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has been given the full backing of his bosses to continue in his job, with former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt taking up a full-time assistant role.
New Zealand Rugby stick with Ian Foster as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.
Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul And Gudakesh Motie Ruled Out Of ODIs vs New Zealand
West Indies suffered big blows ahead of their upcoming ODI series against New Zealand with Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie ruled out of the series. From the original squad, left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer is unavailable due to personal reasons; allrounder Keemo Paul is ruled out with an injury and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has failed to recover from the hand injury sustained during the CG United Series against India last month.
Ian Foster remains All Blacks coach until 2023 Rugby World Cup, NZ Rugby announces
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.
England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments
England Test skipper Ben Stokes said on Tuesday that the team's attacking mindset will not change when his side takes to the field in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday. This comes after South African skipper Dean Elgar commented on England's 'Bazball' approach to Tests, saying, "I do not see that there is longevity in brave cricket". Under Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, England have won four consecutive Tests this summer, defeating New Zealand in a three-match series and chasing 275-plus scores in all matches. Then they downed India by chasing a record 378 runs.
NZR back Foster as All Blacks coach through to World Cup
:New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday endorsed Ian Foster as the right man to coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup but said he would have more hands-on support from selector and strategist Joe Schmidt.