Shaun Wane hails Ryan Hall’s ‘invaluable’ experience following England recall
Coach Shaun Wane has already started his planning for England’s opening clash of the World Cup against Samoa with the recall of veteran winger Ryan Hall.
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"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter
India batter Shreyas Iyer has been in fine form, winning the Man of the Series award in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. During the series, Shreyas, who came to bat no. 3 in all the matches, notched up 203 runs as India pulled off a clean sweep over the visitors. India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was in awe of Shreyas recent exploits, saying that the batter has had to fight his way back into the team, having picked up a shoulder injury which halted his progress last season.
Australian cricketer got locked in toilet for 20 minutes ahead of World Cup warm-up match
Australia women's cricketer Nicola Carey suffered an unfortunate mishap ahead of her side's World Cup warm-up match against the West Indies when she got locked in a toilet for 20 minutes.
Mithali Raj says her career has come full circle, looking to finish journey with WC trophy
World Cup after first featuring in the showpiece 22 years ago, Mithali Raj feels her career has come full circle with only the dream of holding the "elusive" trophy remaining unfulfilled. Raj was a part of the Indian team that played in the 2000 World Cup in New Zealand and more than two decades later, she is returning to the same country, this time as the captain. In between, she had also faced the heartbreak of losing in the summit clash to England in the 2017 edition, besides being a member of the team that ended second in 2005. "I have come a long way from the 2000 World Cup, that also in New Zealand. I missed (matches of) that World Cup because of typhoid and here I am. It has come full circle and I am looking forward to finishing the journey," Raj said in a video posted by the ICC.
CSA chiefs hail Proteas for their ’fighting spirit’ after second Test victory over Kiwis
Cape Town — Cricket South Africa (CSA) have praised Proteas’ Men’s team for the "fighting spirit" shown in the emphatic victory over New Zealand in the second Test of the two-match Series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday morning.
England opener Roy pulls out of Indian Premier League
England opener Jason Roy announced on Tuesday he has withdrawn from this season's Indian Premier League, in which he was due to play for new franchise Gujarat Titans.
Ryan Hall rewarded for Hull KR performances with England return
Veteran winger Ryan Hall has earned a recall to England’s rugby league squad, alongside seven uncapped players.
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup: India To Open Campaign vs England On July 3
India will open its campaign in this year's FIH Women's Hockey World Cup against England on July 3, two days after the marquee tournament opens in Spain and the Netherlands. The schedule was announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday. Placed in Pool B, India will next face China on July 5 and New Zealand on July 7. India will play all their pool matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands in the event to be held from July 1 to 17.