Robbie Henshaw not worried about fall-off when Simon Easterby takes charge of Ireland
Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.
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"Will Bowl 150-160 kmph": Pakistani Pacer Quits Over PSL Snub, Then Makes U-Turn
The drafts for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) were made on Monday in Lahore with many big names getting picked by the franchises. After going unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, the likes of David Warner and Kane Williamson were also roped in for Pakistan's T20 league. However, a big shock came after sensational Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah was not picked by any team in the PSL draft. Resulting this, the right-arm pacer announced his retirement from the PSL.
India Script History With Score Of 435, Smash Multiple Women's ODI Records
Smriti Mandhana waltzed her way to the fastest century by an Indian while Pratika Rawal compiled her maiden hundred as India amassed 435/5, their highest-ever total in the 50-over format, in the third and final women's ODI against Ireland in Rajkot on Wednesday. The stand-in skipper Smriti's scintillating 135 (80 balls), her 10th ODI century, came off just 70 deliveries, set the tone for India breaching the 400-run mark for the first time, joining Australia and New Zealand in that elite list.
India's struggling batters return to domestic cricket looking for form
NEW DELHI : The Ranji Trophy has benefited from an unexpected sprinkling of stardust with several big-name India batters returning to domestic cricket looking to find form after their horror run over the last three months.
India Captain Rohit Sharma To Visit Pakistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy, Report Explains Reason
Although India will play its Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue, the team captain is expected to visit the host nation Pakistan to attend the opening ceremony of the prestigious event, which is making a return after an eight-year hiatus, sources said. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a grand opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy, tentatively scheduled for February 16 or 17, subject warm-up match itinerary. All team captains are to take part in the opening ceremony, which is a standard practice for ICC events.
Rift Between Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar? BCCI Breaks Silence On Rumours
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said that the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy this year will be announced by February 18 or 19. Rajeev Shukla was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup being organised in New Delhi. Speaking to the media, Shukla said, "On 18 or 19 February. The selection committee and secretary will sit and decide." The freshest challenge awaiting India is the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19 till March 9. It will be hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with India playing its matches in UAE under hybrid model.
Pay-Cuts In Indian Team? BCCI Keen To Penalise Underperforming Players In Fresh System: Report
Amid the speculative chatter on big-picture changes in the Indian cricket team, the Board Of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly looking to introduce variable pay for players which would also allow them to deduct money if performance isn't up to the mark. The Indian board, in the wake of the recent results in Test assignments against New Zealand and Australia, is looking to opt for a more corporate-like structure where the players could both be rewarded and penalised in monetary form based on their performances.
Canadians Shapovalov, Diallo advance to 2nd round at Australian Open
Canadian tennis players Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo battled through challenging first-round matches to advance at the Australian Open on Tuesday in Melbourne.