Ireland's 'Red headgear' Aoife Wafer a target for Black Ferns
Aoife Wafer may have a target on her back but it's the cap on her head that marks her out.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd Test Day 1
SL vs NZ Live Score Updates 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand look to bounce from a shock defeat in the series opener as they face Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle. Kiwis head coach Gary Stead feels his side must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought. Despite not having played a warm-up match, the Kiwis showed resilience by taking a first-innings lead, but Sri Lanka's experience in home conditions ultimately helped them secure a close victory on the final morning. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, moved up to third place in the World Test Championship standings after their win in the first Test. A win in the second Test could significantly boost their chances of securing a spot in the final at Lord's next June. (Live Scorecard)
Australia without injured Koroibete for second All Blacks test
:Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been forced to replace injured Marika Koroibete in his side for Australia's final Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Australia drop winger Koroibete for second All Blacks test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has axed winger Marika Koroibete for Australia's final Rugby Championship test and replaced him with Dylan Pietsch for the clash against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Barrett replaces McKenzie as All Blacks flyhalf for Cane's 100th test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has dropped flyhalf Damian McKenzie from his starting side and replaced him with Beauden Barrett for New Zealand's last test of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Wellington on Saturday.
Unheralded Pacer Dismisses Virat Kohli Twice Ahead Of 2nd Test vs Bangladesh. Star Says, "Kitne Saal..."
The Indian cricket team has started training for the second India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, that starts on Friday. India have already won the first Test with ease and if they repeat the feat in the final game of the series, the Rohit Sharma-led side will move to a great position in the race for the World Test Championship final. Virat Kohli, however, was not in good form in the first Test. He got out to Hasan Mahmud for 6 in the first innings while he fell to Mehidy hasan Miraz for 17 in the second innings.
Bad News For Ishan Kishan: Wicketkeeper Pipped By This Star For Bangladesh T20Is - Report
Jitesh Sharma could well pip Ishan Kishan for second wicketkeeper's slot in the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team which will play three T20Is against the Bangladesh starting October 6 in Gwalior. The squad is expected to be announced this week. The second and third T20Is will be held in New Delhi and Hyderabad on October 9 and 12 respectively. With Rishabh Pant's focus being 10 Tests this season, Sanju Samson will be India's No 1 glovesman in the shortest format for now with Jitesh from Vidarbha believed to be ahead of Kishan in the race for second keeper's slot.
Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A
As the Women's T20 World Cup draws near, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her thoughts on the Indian women's team preparations and potential ahead of the tournament. She delved into India's team composition, their group stage opponents, and what she believes will be key to their success. India's campaign kicks off on October 4 against New Zealand, followed by an eagerly awaited clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6. After facing Sri Lanka again on October 9, they will conclude the group stage against Australia on October 13. All matches are set to take place in Dubai,