Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss
Head coach Andy Farrell rued an error-strewn performance after below-par Ireland slipped to a deflating 23-13 defeat to New Zealand in Dublin.
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Amid Paternity Leave Chatter, Rohit Sharma's Big Decision Ahead Of Australia Test Series
A big u-turn could be on the cards over captain Rohit Sharma's participation in the upcoming opening fixture of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit himself revealed that he isn't sure of his availability for the first Test against Australia at Perth. But, it looks like things could change, after multiple reports suggested that the skipper is set to travel to Australia with the first batch of Indian players on November 10. Rohit's availability for the first Test looked doubtful over a 'personal reason' but the opening batter's could see a slight change.
Finlay Bealham: 'Everyone is obviously bitterly disappointed'
Finlay Bealham says Ireland won't dwell on their disappointing performance against New Zealand on Friday, as attention now turns to next week's game against Argentina at Aviva Stadium.
Gautam Gambhir Out? Report Says India Coach To Lose Test Role If...
The start to what was promised to be a fruitful coaching career hasn't gone the way Gautam Gambhir or the well-wishers of the Indian team had predicted. Gambhir arrived in the Indian team on the back of a title-winning campaign at Kolkata Knight Riders. But, since becoming Team India's head coach, Gambhir has suffered an ODI series loss in Sri Lanka and a clean sweep at home against New Zealand in Tests. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) top brass tightens its screws on the slumping performances, Gambhir faces a make-or-break Test campaign against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series is unarguably Gambhir's biggest 'Test' to sustain the India coach job in the longest format.
"Don't Expect Good Gestures...": PCB's Sharp Message To BCCI Over Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned India not to expect any "good gestures" following recent developments regarding the Rohit Sharma-led team's visit to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. According to reports circulating online, India has allegedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, expected to be held in early 2025. In response to these reports, Naqvi did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. "In recent years, Pakistan has extended numerous good gestures. However, we hope we are not expected to always do so," Naqvi, who also serves as the interior minister, told reporters in Lahore, as quoted by Geo News.
"If India Go Over The Top...": Australia Legend's Sharp Warning To Team India Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India will reach the Australian shores after a disappointing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home. The poor form of captain Rohit Sharma and talismanic batter Virat Kohli are among the visitors' main concerns.
Australia Great's Blunt Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Form. Says, "Mental Fatigue..."
With India set to play a five-match Test series in Australia, star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form remains a huge topic of discussion. Rohit and Kohli have come under the scanner after the embarrassing 0-3 whitewash to New Zealand. Rohit scored only 91 runs in 6 innings, while Kohli just bettered him with 93 as India were whitewashed at home by the Kiwis last week. Following their poor show against New Zealand, calls have been made to drop the duo from the Test squad. However, former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels Rohit and Kohli's recent poor form is mainly due to mental fatigue, something which was evident in their shot selection.
Nottingham Forest Aiming High After Defying Expectations
Nottingham Forest have defied expectations to reach their highest Premier League position in 26 years after surviving one of the most turbulent seasons in the club's history. Ahead of Sunday's clash with Newcastle, Forest sit third in the Premier League following three consecutive top-flight victories for the first time since 1999. Not since August 1998, when a 2-1 win over Southampton left Dave Bassett's side second in the standings, have they been so high in the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo's team have inflicted the only league defeat on leaders Liverpool this term and sit proudly above the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.