Black Ferns win 'nice reward' as Ireland prepare for Canada test
Ireland's Linda Djougang says that while their win over New Zealand at the WXV1 came as a "shock" back home, the team believed their hard work was going to pay off.
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"With Australia, You Can't Afford To Make Mistakes": Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of T20 World Cup
There are no shortcuts to beating Australia and every team has to give its best if it aspire to overcome the six-time world champions, said India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup which begins on Thursday. Australia's dominance in the global showpiece has been unrivalled with the team winning the last three editions of the tournament. With charismatic former skipper Meg Lanning calling it a day following the victory in South Africa about 18 months ago, Alyssa Healy has taken over the captaincy as Australia aim to maintain their dominance in global events.
R Ashwin Dethroned As Top Ranked ICC Test Bowler, Jasprit Bumrah Takes No. 1 Spot
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah regained his spot as the number one Test batter, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal moved to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings issued on Wednesday. Bumrah overtakes teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and claims the premier position for just the second time on the back of his six scalps for the match during India's recent seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in Kanpur, which included three scalps per innings, as per ICC.
Rivals Aim To End Australia's Utter Dominance In T20 World Cup
The likes of India, England and South Africa will strive to end Australia's unrivalled dominance in the Women's T20 World Cup, beginning with a double header in Sharjah on Thursday. Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah. Political unrest in Bangladesh forced the International Cricket Council to shift the 10-team event to the UAE back in August.
"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question
Ravichandran Ashwin is indispensable in Indian cricket. One of the highest wicket-takers among active players, on Tuesday, Ashwin tied Sri Lanka's icon Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket following his splendid display in the two-match series against Bangladesh. The 38-year-old has been ageing like a fine wine, making the opposition batters dance to his tunes by making the ball obey his command.
Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham
:Tim Southee stepped down as New Zealand's test captain on Wednesday after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka and handed the reins to opening batsman Tom Latham for the India series.
France to omit Top 14 players for New Zealand tour
The French rugby union (FFR) has agreed with Top 14 organisers to exclude players from selection for July internationals in defiance of World Rugby regulations.
Southee steps down as New Zealand test captain, Latham takes over
Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.