Tryon not concerned over Proteas batting: 'We back ourselves'
Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon is not concerned over the side's batting line-up despite their first Women's World Cup loss against Australia on Tuesday.
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Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia rise in Women ODI rankings, Mithali Raj slips
Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia moved up to the 10th and 39th spots respectively in the recently-released ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, but skipper Mithali Raj's descent in the batters' chart continued as she dropped to eighth position. Star opener Mandhana, who played modest knocks of 35, 10 and 30 in India's previous three matches in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, climbed up one place to enter the top 10 with a rating of 663.
ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia Rise In Rankings, Mithali Raj Slips
India's Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia moved up to the 10th and 39th spots respectively in the recently-released ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, but skipper Mithali Raj's descent in the batters' chart continued as she dropped to eighth position. Star opener Mandhana, who played modest knocks of 35, 10 and 30 in India's previous three matches in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, climbed up one place to enter the top 10 with a rating of 663. Bhatia's impressive run was also reflected in the rankings issued on Tuesday as she moved up eight places to the 39th spot. The left-hander had scored back-to-back half centuries against Australia and Bangladesh in India's previous two games.
Indian Premier League 2022: Moeen Ali Yet To Secure India Visa, Likely To Miss Chennai Super Kings's IPL Opener, Says Report
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings may miss the services of Moeen Ali for the IPL 2022 opener as the star England all-rounder is yet to receive his India visa for the 15th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament beginning in Mumbai on Saturday. CSK, four-time IPL champions, will take on last edition's runner-up side Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the this year's IPL at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Folau has 'no regrets' over anti-gay comments and targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
IPL 2022: Moeen Ali likely to miss CSK's opener against KKR; Suryakumar Yadav may miss MI's first match
Moeen Ali is likely to miss the opening match for Chennai Super Kings, who will play the IPL 2022 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. The 34-year old Ali, who was retained by CSK for Rs 8 crore, hasn't joined the four-time champions for the upcoming IPL season. The all-rounder is stranded in the UK after failing to secure the visa necessary to travel to India for the IPL. It has been learned that Moeen would need to arrive in Mumbai by Wednesday to stand a chance of playing his team's first match against 2021 runners-up Knight Riders, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
New Zealand sports to welcome back crowds as COVID rules eased
(Reuters) - New Zealand sports will welcome full-capacity crowds when COVID-19 rules ease this weekend after a bruising period for revenues.
Ellyse Perry in doubt for Australia's cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh with back soreness
Australia are passing every test on the road to regaining the World Cup, continuing their dominance in New Zealand with a five-wicket win over South Africa to stay unbeaten.