Australia look to indigenous team for Lions tour
The British and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, according to the chief executive of Rugby Australia.
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Thomas Clarkson delighted with crazy, surreal Ireland bow
Thomas Clarkson says making his Ireland debut against Argentina was "crazy" and "surreal".
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Having wrapped up the ODI series in just the first two games, Sri Lanka's third ODI aiming for a whitewash. Under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka have enjoyed a renaissance in all forms of cricket, and their results in this series have been a brilliant proof. A 3-0 series win would also be the first-time ever that Sri Lanka will whitewash New Zealand in an ODI series. On the other hand, New Zealand will be hoping for a confidence-boosting consolation victory ahead of the T20I series.
Back at number four, Australia's Smith hopes to conjure up the old magic against India
MELBOURNE : While India frets about Virat Kohli's lean run ahead of the blockbuster test series against Australia, the hosts have their own batting quandary in the form of Steve Smith.
Virat Kohli Opens Up On Favourite Knock In Australia. Any Guesses?
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite. Virat, a player often celebrated on Australian soil, consistently generates headlines, catchy articles, and massive viewership whenever he arrives Down Under. While his past performances have matched the hype, this series presents a make-or-break scenario for the superstar. He faces the dual challenge of regaining form and overcoming technical struggles while holding on to his spot in the Test side amid pressure from emerging talent poised to step into the playing eleven.
India Shake Up Batting Order, Drop Out-Of-Form Star For Australia ODI Series
Top-order batter Shafali Verma was on Tuesday dropped from India's 16-member women's team for the three-match ODI series in Australia in December after a string of poor performances in the past year. The BCCI selectors seem to have once again lost patience with the 20-year-old right-handed batter, whose recent ODI form has been disappointing. Shafali has scored just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest. She was dropped in December last year from the team midway during the home ODI series against Australia on the basis of her poor run, before making a comeback against South Africa in June this year in Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT
India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month. We at five problems India face ahead of the series, which is crucial in deciding the finalists of the World Test Championship (WTC).
New Zealand cricketer Bracewell cops 1-month ban for cocaine use
New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been suspended for a month after testing positive for cocaine, the country's Sport Integrity Commission said.