Moana Pasifika's debut postponed after COVID-19 outbreak
Moana Pasifika's debut in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition next week has been postponed after several of their players tested positive to COVID-19, the organisers said on Friday.
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India women aim to sort combination in ODI series against New Zealand with World Cup in focus
Smriti Mandhana out, the Indian women's cricket team will look to sort some combination issues when it starts the five-ODI series against New Zealand here on Saturday. The tour of New Zealand started with a reversal after the visitors went down by 18 runs in the one-off T20I and skipper Mithali Raj will be keen to provide the team a winning start in its ODI campaign, which is crucial ahead of the ICC World Cup next month.
"Pressure, As Always, Is Immense": Mithali Raj Ahead Of ODIs vs New Zealand Women
India ODI skipper Mithali Raj has said pressure is immense as they get ready to face New Zealand in the ODI series but the team is confident of putting their best "foot forward" in the upcoming games. The Indian women's cricket team will face New Zealand in a series comprising of five ODIs at John Davies Oval Queenstown in New Zealand from Saturday. "I am excited to lead the team as we face the WHITE FERNS in New Zealand. While each series is equally important for us, we can feel a billion hopes riding on our shoulders with this tournament," said Mithali Raj in a statement.
Historic Super Rugby opener between Moana Pasifika and Blues postponed after COVID-19 outbreak
The opening game of the new Super Rugby Pacific season has been postponed after several players tested positive for COVID-19.
Six Nations: ‘They will keep the same fundamentals’ says France coach Fabien Galthie
France head coach Fabien Galthie is expecting Ireland’s attacking structure and style to remain the same despite Johnny Sexton being unavailable for the clash in Paris on Saturday.
Want To Bowl According To My Strengths In ODIs vs New Zealand Women: Pooja Vastrakar
India all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has said she wants to bowl according to her strengths in the upcoming ODIs against New Zealand. Pooja Vastrakar picked two wickets in the one-off T20I that India played with New Zealand on Wednesday. "Every bowler's dream is to bowl in Australia and New Zealand. In the T20I game, I was just focusing on the process and maintaining the line length. The same thing I want to do in the ODI series and bowl just on my strengths," said Pooja Vastrakar in the virtual press conference.
Australia boss tips 'hard transition' for Pasifika teams in Super Rugby
MELBOURNE : Australia and New Zealand are hopeful the addition of Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika to Super Rugby will boost the game in the Pacific region but the southern hemisphere powers must be convinced of the teams' viability within two years.
IPL 2022 Auction: A Look Back At IPL's Most Expensive Buys
IPL 2022 mega auction is set to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. It is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year, with 590 cricketers to go under the hammer. What makes things more interesting than previous years is the fact that some of the biggest names are available and surely there will be some intense bidding for a few of these stars. Over the years, IPL auctions have thrown a fair few surprises. Last year, Rajasthan Royals broke the bank to avail the services of Chris Morris while Royal Challengers Bangalore splashed the cash on New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson.