Ex-All Black sentenced to home detention after stealing thousands from grandfather
Disgraced ex-All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for fraud charges, which includes stealing from his grandfather.
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Pakistan vs Australia matches moved from Rawalpindi to Lahore
Three ODIs and a T20 between Pakistan and Australia later this month are being moved from Rawalpindi to Lahore because of domestic politics, the country’s interior minister revealed on Friday.
Pakistan-Australia ODIs moved from Rawalpindi on 'political' grounds
The Australians are currently on their first tour of the country in nearly a quarter of a century, having previously declined to visit because of security fears. There have been no serious threats directed at the team since their arrival last month, but several political rallies -- both for and against the government -- are planned in the nearby capital in the coming days and weeks. Hundreds of thousands of people can descend on the capital during political rallies, choking traffic and causing security problems for officials.
'England have spark back - but is it time for Lamb?'
Defending champions England claimed their first win at the Women's World Cup at the fourth time of asking. Phoebe Graham says the "spark" is back but wonders whether Emma Lamb now deserves a spot in the top order...
Women's Cricket World Cup: Indian team celebrates Holi in Auckland before next clash
ICC Women's ODI World Cup here in New Zealand, the Indian team celebrated Holi in Auckland on Friday before its next match against Australia. BCCI's Twitter handle for the Indian women's team read, "Ringing in the festivities post practice in Auckland. Here's #TeamIndia wishing everyone a Happy Holi all the way from New Zealand," along with an image of the team after the players celebrated the festival of colours. Marking the onset of the spring season, Holi is a festival symbolic of joy and victory of good over evil.
Women's World Cup: Team India Celebrate Holi In Auckland Before Australia Clash
Amidst the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup, Team India celebrated Holi in Auckland before the next match against Australia. Taking to their Twitter, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women wrote, "Ringing in the festivities post practice in Auckland Here's #TeamIndia wishing everyone a Happy Holi all the way from New Zealand."
IND vs AUS ICC Women's World Cup: 'Hot and cold' India need complete performance against mighty Australia
Women's World Cup here on Saturday if they want to bring their campaign back on track. In the preceding series against New Zealand, Indian bowlers struggled to find rhythm but in the World Cup, the batting performance has been inconsistent with the team sitting at two wins and as many losses after four games. With three leagues games remaining, India must gain consistency in all departments and maintain their place in the top four to qualify for the semifinals. "If I had an explanation (for batting inconsistency), I would have definitely discussed in the dressing room. In the NZ series, our batters did well, the last four matches (in WC) the batting has not clicked as a unit and it is something we need work on," said star opener Smriti Mandhana ahead of the Australia clash. "I am confident tomorrow will be a perfect game for the batters. The bowlers are doing an amazing job for us, they need more support from batters." With four wins out of four games, Australia have looked unstoppable but if there is one team that can halt their juggernaut, it is India.
ICC Women's World Cup: Bowler Shamilia Connell collapses in West Indies WC win
Shamilia Connell collapsed while fielding for the West Indies at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand on Friday and was taken from the ground in an ambulance. It was not immediately clear what happened to the 29-year-old but she was able to walk to the ambulance and team-mate Hayley Matthews said that "we believe she'll be alright". "Obviously it's a bit worrying to see her go down like that but she's a fighter," said Matthews.