James McGarry set for Aberdeen transfer exit as Greek side pull the trigger on move for left-back
Kallithea have launched a bid to land Aberdeen’s James McGarry.
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Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer Of The Year
Charismatic India opener Smriti Mandhana, was on Monday, named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her phenomenal performance that saw the left-hander score tons of runs in 2024. The India vice-captain, who was the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2022, racked up 747 runs in 13 innings to set new career standards in ODIs. She put several batting stalwarts, including the likes of South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, England's Tammy Beaumont (554) and West Indies' Hayley Matthews, to shade.
Injured Pathum Nissanka Unlikely To Play First Test Against Australia
Injured Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to play the first Test against Australia in Galle, starting on Wednesday. Nissanka is undergoing rehabilitation in Colombo for the groin strain he sustained during the third T20I against New Zealand earlier this month. He has not joined the rest of the squad in Galle, team manager Mahinda Halangoda confirmed to ESPNcricinfo. Sri Lanka's team management is hopeful of his availability for the second Test starting on February 6.
Bizarre Scenes As New Zealand Star Drops Sitter. Commentator Says "Done A Gibbs..."
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was involved in a bizarre incident during a T20 tournament in South Africa on January 25. Neesham dropped regulation catch of England batter Joe Root, who has been in great form in the tournament so far. The incident happened on the final delivery of the fifth over of the first innings, after Root tried to pull Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff over deep square leg. However, Root did not get the desired elevation as Neesham, who was deployed at midwicket, ran towards his right and pouched the ball.
"Miracle If Jasprit Bumrah Turns Up 100% Fit": BCCI Suffers Fresh Champions Trophy Setback
Team India's chances of clinching the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai suffer a fresh blow, with a report suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah being 100% fit for the global event would require a 'miracle'. Bumrah has been struggling with a back injury since the 5th and final Test against Australia in Sydney. The pacer has reportedly been in touch with Dr. Rowan Schouten in New Zealand and is also scheduled to visit the country for treatment ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, with chances of him being 100% fit in time for the tournament being slim, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing a 'backup'.
Nigeria still in semifinal race despite abandoned game against England
Nigeria still has a chance of making the semifinals of the ongoing ICC U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup despite Saturday’s washout against England in the T20 event holding in Malaysia.
Canadian women climb to 5th in rugby 7s standings with season-best 4th-place effort
The Canadian women climbed two places to fifth in the HSBC SVNS overall standings after placing a season-best fourth Sunday at the Perth stop on the elite rugby sevens circuit.
Clinical Joburg Super Kings dominate at Wanderers with bonus-point win over Sunrisers
Hardus Viljoen, Lutho Sipamla and Devon Conway helped Joburg Super Kings stay in the race for the SA20 playoffs with a bonus-point victory over title holders Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Wanderers on Sunday.