New Zealand Open cancelled again due to Covid
The New Zealand Open golf championship has been cancelled for the second year running, due to ongoing travel restrictions to protect the country from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Cricket-Balancing baby and batting, Maroof leads Pakistan's World Cup bid
By Amlan Chakraborty
New Zealand Open scrapped over COVID travel restrictions
The New Zealand Open golf championship has been cancelled for the second year running, due to ongoing travel restrictions to protect the country from the pandemic, the organisers said on Tuesday.
Balancing baby and batting, Maroof leads Pakistan's World Cup bid
NEW DELHI : Thirteen months ago, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof was preparing to bid farewell to cricket and embrace motherhood.
India vs West Indies: Avesh Khan Credits Indian Premier League For National Team Selection
Bowler Avesh Khan became a household name last year during IPL 2021, due to his form with Delhi Capitals (DC). The 25-year-old went on to take 24 wickets in 16 matches and finished second in the Purple Cap race, behind Harshal Patel (32 dismissals). His form in IPL 2021 saw him get an India call-up for the New Zealand T20I series in November last year. Although he didn't feature against the Blackcaps, the pacer has been given a chance to make his India debut in the white-ball series against West Indies in February. Speaking on Star Sports, Avesh credited the Indian Premier League for his rise and labelled it as the reason for his selection in the Indian national team.
Dan Biggar talks up Johnny Sexton ahead of Wales’ Six Nations game with Ireland
Wales captain Dan Biggar says that Johnny Sexton “would be very near the top” in terms of a most difficult opponent during his rugby career.
'Underload' restricting growth of women's game, says FIFPRO official
A low number of competitive women's football matches stops players from showing their ability and limits the development of the sport, said Sarah Gregorius, FIFPRO's Director of Global Policy and Strategic Relations for women's football.
Winter Olympics: James Woods & the 'internal battle' when counter culture meets elite sport
In late September, in the northern Italian Alpine town of Bormio, Britain's most decorated free skier James Woods is detailing a list of everything he owns. It's very short.