Proteas women to play first Test since 2014 as multi-format England tour confirmed
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced that the Proteas women will tour England in June and July this year, including a once-off Test match at Taunton.
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Opinion: New South Africa-New Zealand ‘mini-series’ poses questions about Springboks’ future
The Springboks could have their cake and eat it if they feature in an expanded Six Nations and in a revamped Rugby Championship after the 2023 World Cup, writes Jon Cardinelli.
New Zealand striker Mata signs for Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have signed striker Max Mata from US outfit Real Monarchs for the 2022 season.
Mithali Raj stays at number 2 spot in ICC ODI women's rankings
Mithali Raj maintained her second spot in the ICC Women's ODI player rankings even as New Zealand batter Amy Satterthwaite moved up to number three after a splendid show in the series-opener against India. Raj made 59 off 73 balls in India's 62-run defeat in the first ODI of the five-match series in Queenstown. Satterthwaite, who smashed a 67-ball 63 and was involved in an important 98-run third wicket partnership with opener Suzie Bates, has overtaken Australia's Beth Mooney with a gain of 13 rating points.
Smriti Mandhana out of MIQ, to join team for remainder of ODI series
Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday completed her extended stay in quarantine here and left for Queenstown to join the Indian women's cricket team for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Mandhana had missed the one-off T20 International and the two ODIs against New Zealand as she was in extended Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) along with two other players -- pacers Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh. Renuka is already out of quarantine while Meghna also came out of MIQ on Tuesday. However, both Mandhana and Meghna may not be available for the third ODI here on Friday on fitness grounds as they have been in quarantine for long. "Finally out of quarantine!! Can't wait to get back with the team," the 25-year-old Mandhana wrote on her Instagram handle, along with a picture of her with her luggage.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test Preview: No Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor As New Zealand Aim To Break South Africa Drought
New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against South Africa begins in Christchurch on Thursday, without batting greats Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson. It has been 14 years since the hosts started a Test without either Taylor or Williamson -- their top two all-time Test run scorers respectively -- and they have the extra burden of trying to win a series against South Africa for the first time. Taylor retired last month and Williamson is injured, leaving the Black Caps without the pair's steadying influence against a dynamic Proteas pace attack.
Smriti Mandhana Out Of Quarantine, To Join Team For Remainder Of ODI Series Against New Zealand
Star batter Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday completed her extended stay in quarantine here and left for Queenstown to join the Indian women's cricket team for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Mandhana had missed the one-off T20 International and the two ODIs against New Zealand as she was in extended Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) along with two other players -- pacers Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh.
England women to host South Africa and India in 2022
England will host a women's Test against South Africa in June before facing India later in the summer.