Wallabies great Quade Cooper finally becomes an Australian citizen after five-year fight
Wallabies great Quade Cooper has finally become an Australian citizen at a ceremony on Thursday, marking the end of a five-year saga.
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Erwee relives the toughest of Proteas Test debuts, reveals moment that gave him goosebumps
Proteas opening batter Sarel Erwee didn't have a binary start to his Test career, but was quick to acknowledge the high degree of difficulty he faced in the first Test against New Zealand last week.
Markram, Rickelton, Sipamla… Which changes would you make to Proteas team for second NZ Test?
Cape Town — After the nightmare first Test in Christchurch, which changes should be made to the Proteas starting XI for the second Test against New Zealand?
Scotland: Chris Harris relishing Six Nations clash with France at Murrayfield
Gregor Townsend’s team have emerged victorious five out of their last six matches at Murrayfield, their sole loss over that stretch being to the world champion Springboks.
India vs Sri Lanka: Comfortable Batting At Any Position, Says Mayank Agarwal
India opener Mayank Agarwal said he is comfortable batting at any position for the team but he enjoys opening the batting. After a splendid performance with the bat against New Zealand and South Africa, Mayank Agarwal was named in the 18-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. "The role of an opener is key in Test cricket because, in a five-day game, it is the openers who set up the day for the batters to follow. It's something that I have done all my life," Mayank said in a statement. "I really enjoy doing that. With that being said, I don't just always want to open the batting. I am also comfortable batting at any position the team wants me to bat, at any given situation," he added.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Bangladesh Pair Record 2nd Highest 7th Wicket Partnership In ODIs To Take Team To Victory
Bangladesh pair of Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan showcased immense calm and maturity as they put on a herculean effort to deny Afghanistan in what earlier looked like a comfortable victory for the visitors. Both Hossain and Hasan stitched together an unbroken 174-run partnership that helped the home side escape an embarrassing defeat in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday. In the process, the pair broke the record for the highest 7th wicket stand for Bangladesh in ODIs. They went past the duo of Imrul Kayes and Mohammad Saifuddin who held the top spot for Bangladesh with a 127-run stand, achieved against Zimbabwe in 2018 in Mirpur.
Chris Harris hopes Scotland continue to impress at home
Chris Harris is hoping Scotland can draw on home comforts as they bid to get their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track against France this weekend.
Laura Wolvaardt raring to go for Proteas at Women’s World Cup
Cape Town - SA women’s cricketer Laura Wolvaardt's social media posts features plenty of photos showing off activities she undertakes in the outdoors.