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Autumn Nations Series - Ireland v Argentina: All You Need to Know
Ireland's Autumn Nations Series got off to the most underwhelming start as New Zealand came away with a 23-13 win last Friday.
Andy Farrell confident Ireland will bounce back against Argentina
In the last three seasons, one trait of Andy Farrell's Ireland is that when they do lose, they tend to produce a response.
Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell believes taking on Argentina will be the “perfect” test of Ireland’s character after they “let a few people down” during a deflating defeat to the All Blacks.
"We Got A Bit Of History But...": Ricky Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gautam Gambhir Amid Ongoing Row
Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former's comments on Virat Kohli's recent form. Following Ponting's comments on Kohli's disappointing run ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir asked him to concentrate on Australian cricket instead. Ponting responded by calling Gambhir a 'prickly character' and now, he has said that the India coach's comments were influenced by the recent Test series loss to New Zealand. Speaking on the podcast show 'The Run Home with Joel & Fletch', Ponting clarified that his remarks about Kohli but did not miss the opportunity to take a dig at Gambhir.
Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando Slam Tons As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand In Rain-Hit 1st ODI
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday. Kusal, 29, struck a career-best 143 and Avishka hit 100 as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game played at Dambulla. The Kiwis started off confidently but then lost five wickets in less than five overs for the addition of just 22 runs.
$65 Million, ICC Sanctions And...: Pakistan Cricket Board Faces Severe Loss If Champions Trophy Row Escalates
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future. The BCCI, after not receiving clearance from the Indian government, has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board, the designated host, is adamant that there will be no hybrid model where India play its matches at a neutral venue. The PCB has also shot off a letter to the ICC asking the world body to give in writing its and BCCI's stance.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Highlights: SL Go 1-0 Up After 45-Run Win
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Highlights: Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday. Kusal, 29, struck a career-best 143 and Avishka hit 100 as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game played at Dambulla. (Scorecard)