Springbok stars dominate World Rugby Player of the Year nominations, Sacha also honoured
Four Springbok stars have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards.
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Australia condemn Wales to record 11th successive loss in 52-20 rout
Tom Wright and Matt Faessler scored a hat-trick of tries each as Australia thrashed Wales 52-20 in Cardiff on Sunday to consign Warren Gatland's team to a national record of 11 consecutive Test losses.
New Zealand Pacer Doug Bracewell, Ex Delhi Daredevils Star, Found Guilty Of Cocaine Use, Faces Ban
New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell has been handed a one-month ban by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand after testing positive for cocaine and its metabolite Benzoylecgonine (BZE) following a T20 match in January 2024. Bracewell was provisionally suspended without opposition on April 11, following an Adverse Analytical Finding from an in-competition test at the New Zealand Cricket Super Smash T20 match between the Wellington Firebirds and the Central Stags in Wellington on 13 January 2024.
"Problems Will Escalate If...": Harbhajan Singh's Blunt Take India's Border Gavaskar Trophy Hopes
Despite the Indian team suffering a shocking 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh hasn't ruled out the side's prospect of winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With less than a week remaining for the start of the 1st Test in Perth, India have been dealt with a major injury blow as batter Shubman Gill has reportedly fractured his thumb, raising major doubts over his involvement in the match begining next Friday. In addition, India are already without skipper Rohit Sharma, who became father for the second time and is yet to reach Australia.
Gautam Gambhir Warned Against Benching India Star. Sourav Ganguly Says "He Must Play"
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia in Perth. After months of wait, India and Australia, two heavyweights in the world of Test cricket, will begin their fierce rivalry in Perth from Friday. With last-minute injuries and the dwindling form of players in the Indian camp, the selection will be a headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir, especially after suffering a home series whitewash against New Zealand.
Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism
It isn't being Gautam Gambhir at the moment. The India head coach sees questions being raised over his continuity following two embarrassing series defeats -- against Sri Lanka in ODIs and New Zealand in Tests. The manner in which Gambhir speaks to the media in the press conference has also become a subject of debate among some former cricketers. However, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't want Gambhir to curb his natural instincts and has advised others to let him be the way he wants to.
Kusal Mendis Defies Injury As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand To Clinch ODI Series
Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match ODI series on Sunday. Sri Lanka were reeling at 93-5 but Mendis played the anchor role to perfection despite battling a groin injury to hand the hosts their fifth ODI series triumph this year. It was also Sri Lanka's first win in an ODI series over the Black Caps in 12 years. Mendis was ably supported by Maheesh Theekshana who hit an unbeaten 27 off 44 balls as Sri Lanka reached the target of 210 runs with six balls to spare.
Triathlon-Belgium's Van Riel clinches first men's T100 world title in Dubai
Belgian Marten Van Riel overcome the challenge provided by German Rico Bogen to secure the inaugural men's T100 triathlon world championship title on Sunday in Dubai.