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Kane Williamson Hopes For 'Healing' In Yorkshire Racism Row

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes there will be "healing" at his former team Yorkshire on the eve of a third Test against England that was almost moved from the county's Headingley headquarters because of a racism row. Pakistan-born former off-spinner Azeem Rafiq first raised allegations of racism and bullying in September 2020, related to his two spells at Yorkshire. Rafiq gave evidence to a parliamentary committee last year, sparking mounting pressure on Yorkshire over their previous failure to take any disciplinary action.

Five things the Boks need to avoid ahead of Wales exam

The Springboks have on paper what looks to be the easiest Southern Hemisphere assignment in the form of hosting Wales.

Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’

England captain Ben Stokes has reiterated his side’s “responsibility” to the game extends beyond the field of play, as they prepare for a Headingley Test that was at one stage threatened by the damaging allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire.

Jos Buttler gives his backing to Eoin Morgan amid England captain’s poor form

Jos Buttler was bemused at speculation over Eoin Morgan’s England future, insisting everything the limited-overs captain has achieved “doesn’t just go away overnight”.

Eddie O'Sullivan returns to coaching with Buccaneers

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan is set to return to the game as head coach of Buccaneers.

Bernard Jackman 'fascinated' to see if Jordan Larmour makes Ireland Test side

Bernard Jackman believes Jordan Larmour is the player who potentially has the most to gain on Ireland's tour of New Zealand this summer.

Ben Stokes urges 'fearless' England to be role models as Azeem Rafiq scandal casts shadow over Test

It is 11 years since England managed a clean sweep at home in a series longer than two Tests and if they complete the whitewash against New Zealand this week it will be achieved in style.

We have several top order batters, everyone will have their chances: Harmanpreet Kaur

Elegant left-hander Smriti Mandhana, explosive Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana and Yastika Bhatia are all top-order batters in India's 15-player squad. In the absence of Smriti, it was Shafali and Yastika, who opened the batting against New Zealand in February. "We do have many top order batters, including three to four of them, who can play as openers.

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Kane Williamson Hopes For 'Healing' In Yorkshire Racism Row

Five things the Boks need to avoid ahead of Wales exam

Ben Stokes stresses England players have ‘a responsibility on and off field’

Jos Buttler gives his backing to Eoin Morgan amid England captain’s poor form

Eddie O'Sullivan returns to coaching with Buccaneers

Bernard Jackman 'fascinated' to see if Jordan Larmour makes Ireland Test side

Ben Stokes urges 'fearless' England to be role models as Azeem Rafiq scandal casts shadow over Test

We have several top order batters, everyone will have their chances: Harmanpreet Kaur