Klimkova resigns as NZ women's coach
New Zealand women's coach Jitka Klimkova has resigned halfway through her six-year contract months after being cleared by an independent investigation into a "workplace employment" matter.
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Scott Bemand: Ireland have to learn to 'tolerate higher levels of pressure'
Ireland Women head coach Scott Bemand admits expectations are higher as he faces into his second season in charge.
Ibrahim Zadran Ruled Out, Rashid Khan Returns To Afghanistan Squad For ODI Series Against South Africa
Afghanistan's ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to return to the ODI format for the first time since the conclusion of last year's ODI World Cup in India. Rashid has been named in Afghanistan's 17-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on September 18 in the UAE. Rashid was a notable absentee in Afghanistan's squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand in Greater Noida. After last year's World Cup, Rashid had undergone back surgery. He was out of action and missed Afghanistan's series against UAE, India and Sri Lanka, and ODIs against Ireland.
Van den Berg replaces Williams in Springbok squad to face Argentina
Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg will replace the injured Grant Williams in South Africa’s squad for their potentially decisive Rugby Championship Test in Argentina on Sept. 21, officials said on Thursday.
'Disappointed, Absurd': BCCI Faces Flak From Fans After No Telecast Of Ishan Kishan's Duleep Trophy Century Match
The second round of the Duleep Trophy 2024 got underway on Thursday in Anantpur, with India A and India B taking on India C and India D, respectively. Last week, India B thumped India A in Bengaluru, while India C edged out India D in Anantpur. Majority of the players, who were selected for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, K L Rahul and Shubman Gill, were rested for the second round of Duleep Trophy. Initially, BCCI's release announcing the teams for the second round of the Duleep Trophy matches, did not have the wicketkeeper-batter's name.
Afghanistan's Khan to return from injury in South Africa ODI series
Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan will return from a back injury in this month's three-match one-day series against South Africa while batter Ibrahim Zadran has been ruled out with an ankle sprain, the cricket board (ACB) said on Thursday.
'People Need Content': Greater Noida Stadium Manager On Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Venue Fiasco
The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Noida has come under a lot of criticism as not a single ball was bowled in four days of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand. While there was some rain, the ground condition was extremely disappointing with wet patches in different areas and the groundstaff struggling to get the surface ready in time. According to media reports, the covers were insufficient to protect the entire ground and even the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been fuming over the infrastructure. However, while speaking to radio channel, 93.5 Red FM, an alleged stadium manager (name wasn't revealed during the conversation) denied any mismanagement.
Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable India's Biggest Hopes In Diamond League Season Finale
Javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra will have lofty expectations to live up to, while for steeplechaser Avinash Sable, it would be an opportunity to make up for a disappointing Olympics, when the the star-studded Diamond League season finale begins here on Friday, featuring the best of world athletics. The showpiece is spread over two days for the first time and the field features top athletes from all continents, including an unprecedented number of Olympic medal winners, who will be vying for the top honours in 32 disciplines.