Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat
Warren Gatland’s second reign as Wales head coach appears to be hurtling towards its conclusion.
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Bosch replaces Nortje in Proteas' Champions Trophy squad
The Proteas have named Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Highs of the chase exciting James Lowe as Ireland look ahead to Scottish 'challenge'
James Lowe believes the clampdown on escorting that has led to more aerial contests is "good for the game".
Video: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra Suffers Serious Injury, Walks Off The Ground With Bleeding Head
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered serious injury while fielding during the side's ODI Tri-Nation Series match vs Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday. Khushdil Shah played a slog-sweep on the third ball of the 38th over of the New Zealand innings which was bowled by spinner Michael Bracewell. Rachin, who was stationed at deep square leg, went for the catch but completely missed the sight of the ball. Before he could spot it, the ball hit Rachin right on his face and the player fell on the ground. Such serious was the blow that he even started bleeding before he was rushed off the ground, with presumably an ice pack placed on his forehead to stop the bleeding.
PCB Lambasted As Floodlights In Pakistan Blamed For Rachin Ravindra's Head Injury
New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event. "Ravindra sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes," the New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Saturday.
Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in Lahore on Saturday. Phillips hit 106 not out from 74 balls, with seven sixes and six boundaries to help the tourists post an impressive 330-6 in 50 overs before Santner's 3-41 helped dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 47.5 overs. South Africa are the third team in the series, a warm-up event for the Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Updates ODI Tri Series: Glenn Phillips' Unbeaten 106 Steers NZ To 330/6
PAK vs NZ Live Score Updates Tri Series: Glenn Phillips scored a quickfire 106 not out as New Zealand posted 330/6 in the opening match of the Tri-Series opener against Pakistan in Lahore. Phillips went berserk during the fag end of New Zealand's innings, smashing 106* off just 74 balls after skipper Mitchell Santner opted to bat at the newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium. Daryl Mitchell was denied his century by Abrar Ahmed, who had him caught at midwicket on a score of 81. South Africa is the third team in the event, seen as a warm-up for the eight-nation Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19. Each team plays two matches before the top two compete in the final in Karachi on February 14. (Live Scorecard)
Sailing-Smooth-starting Australia dominate SailGP day one in Sydney
SYDNEY : Australia dominated on the first day of the third round of the SailGP season on Saturday as skipper Tom Slingsby nailed his starts to give the home team wins in two of the four races in tricky conditions on Sydney harbour.