Jordan Larmour hoping form can put him back into Ireland contention
As Ireland rounded off their November internationals with victory over Australia, Jordan Larmour continued where he left off with another try for Leinster in their win over Ulster.
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Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...
Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under and the fitness clearance from the NCA's medical team being a "matter of formality". While the Brisbane Test (from December 14) could be touch and go for the Bengal veteran, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be seen in Melbourne on Boxing Day (December 26) in the fourth Test. A source close to the cricketer said that the NCA "fitness certificate" will come very soon.
Focus On Batting As Demoralised India Women Look To Avoid ODI Series Defeat Against Australia
A desperate India will need their under-fire batters to step up in the second Women's ODI against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday, as the visitors aim to avoid yet another series loss Down Under. India's batting woes continued as the tourists were bundled out for 100 in the series opener, leading to a demoralising five-wicket defeat, their heaviest in terms of balls remaining since ODIs were reduced to 50 overs a side. India have never won a series Down Under and they will have their task cut out against a quality Australian side, which showed no signs of rust despite playing in the format after a gap of nine months.
"Nice To Have Found My Rhythm": England's Gus Atkinson On Hat-Trick Against New Zealand
After an incredible hat-trick during second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch, England pacer Gus Atkinson said he never thought of getting to the milestone and was happy to have found his rhythm. Atkinson continued his fine run in Test cricket, registering a hat-trick during the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington on Saturday. Atkinson accomplished this feat against the Kiwis at Wellington, removing Nathan Smith, Matt Henry and Tim Southee in successive deliveries in the 35th over to get them bundled out for just 125 runs.
Munster's European challenge starts with home focus
After a turbulent couple of months, things are starting to turn in Munster's favour.
England take lead of 533 in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick
:Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for five at the close of play on day two with an imposing lead of 533.
First Time In 147 Years: England Set Massive World Record, India Nowhere Close To It
The Ben Stoke-led England took a massive 533 run-lead against New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Wellington on Saturday. Four players scored over 50 as England batters controlled the proceedings. In the first innings, England had scored 280 before dismissing New Zealand for just 125. At stumps on Day 2, England were 378/5. During the match, England became the first side in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. This is England's 1082th Test.
England dominate in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick
:Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England ran roughshod over New Zealand on the second day of the second test in Wellington on Saturday to reach tea at Basin Reserve on 215 for three with an already imposing lead of 370 runs.