Caelan Doris to captain Ireland against South Africa while Bundee Aki misses out
Caelan Doris will captain an Ireland team missing influential centre Bundee Aki for Saturday’s second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban.
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World No. 2 Coco Gauff Fails To Reach Wimbledon Quarter-Finals
World number two Coco Gauff was sent crashing out of Wimbledon by American compatriot Emma Navarro on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were firmly locked on an All England Club semi-final collision course. Gauff's 6-4, 6-3 fourth round defeat means that only two of the top 10 women's seeds are left in the tournament. Elsewhere, unheralded Lulu Sun became the first New Zealand woman to reach the last-eight at Wimbledon, while Madison Keys quit her last-16 clash in floods of tears. Navarro, ranked 19th, reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time with her defeat of US Open champion Gauff.
Connacht sign All Blacks out-half Ioane from the Chiefs
Connacht have confirmed the signing of All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs.
Pakistan To Host England, Bangladesh For Test Series In 2024/2025 Season
Pakistan will host Bangladesh, England and West Indies for the Test series in the 2024-2025 season. The season will kick off in August and will go till January 2025. Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the dates and schedule for their upcoming home season. Babar Azam-led Pakistan will start their home season by hosting Bangladesh for two-Test series, where a Test will be played in Rawalpindi and the other one in Karachi, from August 21 to September 3.
Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon
LONDON :Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Wimbledon mixed doubles on Saturday due to stiffness in her wrist, with the withdrawal ensuring partner Andy Murray will not get another chance to feature on court in his farewell at the Grand Slam.
Jamie George laments ‘fine margins’ after England slip to New Zealand defeat
England captain Jamie George reflected on the fine margins that allowed New Zealand to claim a 16-15 victory in their series opener in Dunedin.
After Rs. 125 Crore Reward For India, BCCI Urged To Fund Ex Cricketer's Treatment
As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced an enormous Rs. 125 crore reward for the victorious Indian team after their 2024 T20 World Cup win, calls have been made to fund the treatment of ailing former Indian cricketer and head coach Anshuman Gaekwad. Gaekwad, who coached India across two spells during the late 1990s, is currently battling blood cancer at the King's College Hospital in London, at the age of 71. Former BCCI chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil, who played alongside Gaekwad, has been loudest in urging the BCCI to step in.
South Africa name squad for second Ireland Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named the same match-day 23 for the second test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.