England name Sam Billings and James Anderson in XI for Test against India
Sam Billings will take on wicketkeeping duties for England in the rearranged fifth Test against India while James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton in the XI.
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Barbarians to face New Zealand second-string at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The Barbarians will face New Zealand’s second-string All Blacks line-up in November as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium stages its first rugby international.
Dixon denies talks regarding IndyCar move to Arrow McLaren SP
Autosport understands Dixon’s current contract with Ganassi is through to the end of 2023, and that it is IndyCar-specific, whereby he can’t be moved sideways into CGR’s Cadillac sportscar operation full-time – although he’ll likely remain as one of the extras for endurance races.
England vs India, 5th Test: James Anderson Returns As England Name Playing XI
England on Thursday announced their playing XI for the rescheduled fifth Test against India that begins at Edgbaston on Friday. James Anderson, who was ruled out of the third Test against New Zealand, has returned to the team, replacing Jamie Overton. Sam Billings, who was Ben Foakes' COVID-19 replacement in the third Test against New Zealand, has been picked to keep wickets. "The Three Lions make one change to the side that won the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley, with Jimmy Anderson returning to the side in place of Jamie Overton," the England Cricket Board wrote in its official statement.
African teams chase World Cup places at Women's Cup of Nations finals
CAPE TOWN : World Cup places will be up for grabs at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Saturday, with the top four finishers guaranteed a spot at the 2023 finals in Australia and New Zealand.
India vs England recap: How a dominant Team India took a 2-1 series lead last year
It's a bit of deja vu for India this time around with skipper Rohit Sharma testing positive for Covid-19. The team management is yet to take a final call on his inclusion in the match. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side if Rohit remains unfit.
Women's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands start as firm favorites; India aim for a first
Defending champions Netherlands, who would be co-hosting the tournament along with Spain from July 1 to 17, are the most dominant outfit in women's hockey, having won the world title eight times while finishing runner-up on four occasions.
Positive news for Ireland as Healy included for New Zealand clash despite injury 'scare'
Andy Farrell said Cian Healy’s injury was “more of a scare than anything else” after the prop was a surprise inclusion in Ireland’s squad for Saturday’s series opener against New Zealand.