New Zealand pro women's league puts men in the shade by doubling pay
New Zealand's professional women's basketball league is doubling player payments this season with the result that they are likely to be paid more than their male equivalents.
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New Zealand scrum-half Cameron Roigard set for six months on the sidelines
The Wellington Hurricanes have confirmed that All Blacks scrum-half Cameron Roigard suffered a rupture to the patella tendon in his left knee last weekend and will be sidelined for at least six months.
Michael Bracewell Back From Injury To Captain New Zealand On Pakistan Tour
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on their Twenty20 tour of Pakistan this month, with a host of top names missing because they are playing in the Indian Premier League. Pakistan host New Zealand for five Twenty20 internationals, starting in Rawalpindi on April 18, as both teams warm up for June's T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. All-rounder Bracewell was named captain Wednesday on his return from more than a year out with a ruptured Achilles and broken finger in the absence of regular skipper Kane Williamson, who is playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Bracewell skippers NZ for Pakistan T20s
Michael Bracewell was named captain of a weakened New Zealand squad to play five Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan later this month as part of preparations for June's World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.
Promising All Blacks scrumhalf out for six months with knee injury
All Blacks scrumhalf Cam Roigard is set to be sidelined for at least six months after rupturing a knee ligament, his Super Rugby team the Hurricanes said on Wednesday.
Rajasthan Royals Coach Reveals 'Trade Strategy' By Franchise To Get Best Out Of Riyan Parag
Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Shane Bond has described in-form Riyan Parag as a player of "extreme talent" and likened him to a young Suryakumar Yadav who joined Mumbai Indians several years ago and went on to become one of the most explosive T20 batters in the world. The 22-year-old Parag has brought his rich form from domestic cricket into the IPL, striking two high quality fifties to help Rajasthan notch up wins in all three games so far.
New Zealand record cap Sam Whitelock to hang up rugby boots at end of season
New Zealand’s record cap holder Sam Whitelock has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.
PCB Likely To Announce 18-Player Squad For Pakistan's T20I Series Against New Zealand In Coming Days
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to announce the Men in Green squad in a couple of days for their upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand which will be held later in the month according to Geo News. The Pakistan men's cricket team are currently taking part in the fitness camp being conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army in Kakul. Skipper Babar Azam and Pakistan's chief selectors are consulting to finalise the list of players who will feature in the five-match T20I series. According to Geo News sources, an 18-player squad will be announced for the series.