Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour
The British and Irish Lions will face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, Rugby Australia has confirmed.
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"Focus At 50-Over World Cup": Australia Women's Captain Tahlia McGrath
Tahlia McGrath, Australia's stand-in captain for their upcoming women's T20I series against New Zealand, said the side is aiming to finish their 2024/25 international season on a high. The first of three T20Is between Australia and New Zealand will be held in Auckland on Friday. "I'm really excited for the opportunity to lead the side again. I always enjoy working with Ash as vice-captain as well, and for us as a group, just really excited to kick off what's been a long season for us and hopefully finish on a high with a series win over here in New Zealand.
Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win
NEW DELHI : The Indian cricket board (BCCI) handed its team, which claimed the Champions Trophy title earlier this month, a $6.72 million cash bonus on Thursday, an amount three times the winner's purse for the 50-overs tournament.
BCCI's Cash Reward For Champions Trophy Is 3 Times Of Official Prize Money
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a massive Rs 58 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team that won the Champions Trophy 2025 title. It was a special campaign for the Rohit Sharma-led side as it did not lose a single game and clinched the title comfortably with a victory over New Zealand in the summit clash. According to the official release, the cash reward will "cover the players, coaching and support staff and members of the men's selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar".
"Everybody Wants To Bat Like...": Shahid Afridi Rips Apart Pakistan Stars After New Zealand Loss
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was not pleased by the side's performances in the recent past and following their losses against New Zealand in the first two T20Is, he took aim at the players as well as the team management. Afridi expressed his frustration at the selection process and how the players are handled by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Addressing a media event, the former Pakistan all-rounder pointed out a major problem in approach when it comes to the current batters.
'Unfinished business' drives Foster to coach Australia-NZ team against Lions
MELBOURNE :Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster says unfinished business from the drawn British and Irish Lions series in 2017 will motivate him when he helps guide a team of Australian and New Zealand players against the touring side this year.
All Blacks coach ready for 'conversation' with league star Ponga
MELBOURNE : New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will be open to an approach from Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga should the National Rugby League (NRL) talent want to switch to rugby union.
Watch: New Zealand PM Steals The Show As He Plays Street Cricket With Kapil Dev
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon enjoyed a game of street cricket with former India captain Kapil Dev in New Delhi. Luxon and Kapil teamed up to take on New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel and Ross Patel, who retired from international cricket in 2022. In a video posted by PM Luxon on Instagram, which has now gone viral on social media, he and Kapil enjoyed their time while playing with some kids at a special event in the National capital. PM Luxon stole the show as he took two amazing catches in the slip cordon, leaving Taylor and Ajaz amused.