Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup
Australian globe-trotter Michael Cheika was on Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.
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Wales Women v USA Falcons Live: Kick-off time and score updates as new Welsh professionals enjoy first outing
Wales Women have their first chance to test their progress since becoming full-time professionals and part-time semi-pros today when they face USA Falcons in a Six Nations warm-up match.
Bangladesh reverse decision to rest Shakib Al Hasan for South Africa tour
Shakib Al Hasan said he would be available to play in the tour of South Africa this month, days after the country's cricket board (BCB) announced he was being rested for the series. On Wednesday, the BCB said Shakib would not be involved in international or domestic cricket until April 30 after he put in a request to be rested. Bangladesh play South Africa in three one-day internationals from Friday and a two-Test series that begins on March 31.
Bangladesh reverse decision to rest Shakib for South Africa tour
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he would be available to play in the tour of South Africa this month, days after the country's cricket board (BCB) announced he was being rested for the series.
ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Points Table: India Go Top After Emphatic Win Over West Indies
India registered a comprehensive 155-run win over the West Indies in their third match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. It was an all-round performance from the Mithali Raj-led side as West Indies unbeaten run in the tournament came to an end. India rode on centuries from Smriti Mandhana (123) and Harmanpreet Kaur (109) to post a total of 317 for eight in 50 overs. The bowlers then did the job after a shaky start, which saw the West Indies collect 100 runs for the first wicket stand.
Cricket-Bangladesh reverse decision to rest Shakib for South Africa tour
(Reuters) - Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he would be available to play in the tour of South Africa this month, days after the country's cricket board (BCB) announced he was being rested for the series.
Mithali Raj Hails India's "Special Effort" In 155-Run Win Over West Indies In Women's World Cup
Skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday hailed India's "special effort" to comprehensively beat West Indies by 155 runs but wants more consistency in the upcoming games of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup. Coming into the match following a loss against hosts New Zealand, India dished out a splendid allround performance to notch up a dominating win over West Indies and top the points table. "Could not have asked anything better than today's display. Today's win should keep us in the (frame) tournament for the knockouts. Batting and bowling really came out well," Raj said in the post-match presentation.
ICC Women's World Cup: Could not have asked anything better, says Mithali Raj after 155-run win
Mithali Raj on Saturday hailed India's "special effort" to comprehensively beat West Indies by 155 runs but wants more consistency in the upcoming games of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup. Coming into the match following a loss against hosts New Zealand, India dished out a splendid allround performance to notch up a dominating win over West Indies and top the points table.