Ireland captain Johnny Sexton ‘good to go’ for second Test against New Zealand
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been declared “good to go” for Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand.
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"Who Made The Call": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Ravichandran Ashwin's Omission From India Playing XI For Edgbaston Test
Having been in control for much of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, India found themselves on the back foot at stumps on Day 4. Apart from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, the Indian batting failed to come to the party in the second innings, and were bowled out for 245, setting England a target of 378 runs to win the fifth Test. Despite the batters' failings in the second innings, India still would have been quietly confident with England needing to chase over 350 runs to win the match -- a feat that has never been accomplished at Edgbaston.
Women's Hockey World Cup: India Look To Brush Aside China's Challenge
Their defensive prowess on display in the 1-1 draw against Olympic bronze medallist England, India would look to plug holes in the attacking department and register their first win of the women's hockey World Cup in their second game against China on Tuesday. The Indians produced a superlative defensive performance, spearheaded by skipper and goalkeeper Savita Punia, in the drawn game against England in their opening Pool B match on Sunday.
Is it time for England to return Courtney Lawes to the second row?
All being well, Courtney Lawes will become a centurion this Saturday at Suncorp Stadium by winning a 95th England cap to go with his five Tests for the British and Irish Lions.
Springboks confirm end of year test schedule
CAPE TOWN : World champions South Africa have confirmed tests against Ireland, France, Italy and England later this year on a month-long northern hemisphere tour, when they also plan to include midweek matches.
Johnny Sexton passed fit for Ireland's second Test against New Zealand
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is available for the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday after being passed fit having sustained a suspected head injury in the opening match.
Sexton cleared of concussion as Ireland target accuracy in Dunedin second Test
Johnny Sexton looks set to play in Ireland's second Test against New Zealand this Saturday, having returned to full training with the squad in Albany.
New Zealand Men, Women Cricketers To Get Same Pay In Ground-Breaking Deal
Women and men will be paid the same amount for representing New Zealand and playing in top-tier domestic matches in a ground-breaking new deal. New Zealand's professional women's and men's cricketers will receive the same pay for the same play following a landmark deal to combine them in the same agreement. The five-year deal will see the White Ferns and domestic women's players receive the same match fees as men across all formats and competitions including ODIs, T20Is, Ford Trophy and Dream11 Super Smash level.