Pieter-Steph named captain as Springboks pick 4 debutants for Wales Test at Twickenham
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his first team of the 2024 season for Saturday's Test against Wales at Twickenham.
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"Nice To Have A Wicket Like This After IPL": New Zealand Pacer After Historic Spell In T20 World Cup 2024
New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson praised the bowling conditions at Brian Lara Stadium after his historic spell of 4-4-0-3 against Papua New Guinea in the T20 World Cup amidst the disappointment of an early exit from the T20 World Cup. Ferguson's performance was nothing short of magical as he registered the most economical bowling figures in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup, and became only the second bowler in T20Is to bowl 24 dot balls without conceding a run.
"Once We Play First Game...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On India's Big Challenge Ahead Of T20 World Cup Super 8s
Ahead of the start of the Super 8s stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that the Men in Blue will look to focus on their skills and what can they do as a team. India will be taking on Afghanistan in their first Super Eight clash on June 20 at Bridgetown. India ended unbeaten run in the group stage with wins over Ireland, Pakistan and the USA in low-scoring games, with their last game against Canada on June 15 having been washed out due to rain. Afghanistan are also undefeated yet, with big wins against Uganda, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. They will be taking on West Indies in their final group-stage game on Tuesday.
"Team India Is Picked For The T20 World Cup Finals": New Zealand Great
India may have a set bowling combination, but New Zealand great Stephen Fleming feels inclusion of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav can provide that "extra bit of wicket-taking flair" as the Caribbean wickets are expected to offer turn in the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. India have so far gone with three pacers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh -- and two spinners -- Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel -- in their playing XI. "I would think maybe Kuldeep would come in to provide that extra bit of wicket-taking flair if the wickets do provide the turn as they get a little bit more used and you get closer to the end of the tournament," he said during ‘ESPNCricinfo Timeout show'.
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died at the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.
Israel Adesanya, Dricus Du Plessis to meet at UFC 305
Israel Adesanya and reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis will fight for the middleweight belt as the main event of UFC 305 on Aug. 17 in Perth, Australia.
Marcus Smith wins race to start as England's No. 10 against Japan
Marcus Smith will start at flyhalf for England ahead of namesake Fin Smith as coach Steve Borthwick made four enforced changes for their first test of the summer series in Japan on Saturday that could also see powerful wing Tom Roebuck handed his debut.
Kane Williamson Hints At Uncertain T20I Future After New Zealand's Early World Cup Exit
Following New Zealand's unexpected group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, captain Kane Williamson expressed the need for his team to regroup and recover, but he remained non-committal about the 2026 edition of the T20 showpiece. Williamson has been a pivotal figure in New Zealand cricket for over a decade, leading his side through numerous successful campaigns. However, pacer Trent Boult having already announced his retirement from T20 World Cups, Williamson hinted at a possible changing of the guard within the team.