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.
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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.
India Have Several Top Order Batters, Everyone Will Have Chances: Harmanpreet Kaur
The Indian team is packed with a number of top-order batters and the new all-format captain Harmanpreet Kaur says all will get a chance to show their worth in the T20 series against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday. 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.