Stuart Broad leads England’s charge on first morning at Headingley
Stuart Broad stepped up to lead the England charge as New Zealand’s top-order wobbled in friendly conditions on the first morning of the final LV= Insurance Test at Headingley.
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Broad strikes twice as England seize initiative
LEEDS, England : Stuart Broad took two wickets as England reduced New Zealand to 65 for three at lunch on the first day of the third and final test on Thursday.
Brendon McCullum's main aim is to make Test cricket 'sexy' after blistering England start
Brendon McCullum is determined to ensure Test cricket remains "sexy" after being installed as the new England Test coach.
India jumps two places to 104 in latest FIFA rankings
FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The Blue Tigers are placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who missed out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup spot after losing to Costa Rica 0-1 in the intercontinental play-off earlier this month. India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place.
Harmanpreet Kaur Won't Try To Emulate Mithali Raj Ahead Of Commonwealth Games
Following in the footsteps of the great Mithali Raj is a tough task for anyone, but it is something that India's Women's white-ball captain Harmanpreet Kaur is determined to do well ahead of next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. While Harmanpreet has been India's T20 captain since 2018, the experienced 33-year-old now takes the reins from Mithali for 50-over cricket ahead of a vital period for India's Women's team. With Mithali retired and the likes of Jhulan Goswami and Sneh Rana missing for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, it's a new-look India side that will look to rebound quickly from a disappointing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup campaign in New Zealand earlier this year.
India Jump Two Places To 104 In FIFA Ranking
The Indian football team reaped a good harvest of its impressive Asian Cup qualification campaign as it gained two places to jump to 104th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The Blue Tigers are placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who missed out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup spot after losing to Costa Rica 0-1 in the intercontinental play-off earlier this month.
Maori's Perenara not expecting Irish to change plan
TJ Perenara isn't expecting Ireland to come at the Maori All Blacks with anything different than what earned Andy Farrell’s men victory over New Zealand last November.
New Zealand Warriors confirm sell-out crowd for emotional homecoming fixture
New Zealand Warriors have confirmed a sell-out crowd for their homecoming fixture at Mount Smart Stadium on July 3.