Ireland progress to semi-final with New Zealand in Nations Cup
Ireland took a step towards a potential place in next year's FIH Pro League by beating Korea 4-0 to qualify for a Nations Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
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Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor commit to All Blacks for 2027 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have committed to the All Blacks through to the 2027 World Cup in a boost for Scott Robertson's rebuilding squad.
On Shivam Dube's Bowling, CSK Coach's Stunning 'Kapil Dev Reference'
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has revealed that India all-rounder Shivam Dube rates his own bowling skills pretty highly. Dube, who has worked with Fleming at Chennai Super Kings, didn't get the chance to bowl much during the entire IPL 2024 campaign. However, he gave a good account of himself in India's T20 World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh last week, taking two wickets to help the team get a convincing win. Fleming conceded that while the 'impact player' rule limited Dube's role as an all-rounder, the CSK coach also revealed that the player always backs himself as a bowler as if he is Kapil Dev.
Crusaders duo Taylor, Barrett commit to All Blacks until 2027
Veteran forwards Codie Taylor and Scott Barrett have committed to the All Blacks until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Thursday.
Barrett, Taylor commit to All Blacks for 2027 World Cup
All Blacks forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have committed to New Zealand rugby through to the 2027 World Cup in a boost for Scott Robertson's rebuilding squad.
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda Live Score T20 World Cup 2024 Live Updates
PNG vs UGA Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: Papua New Guinea and Uganda will battle it out for two crucial points in a T20 World Cup Group C clash at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Both teams are coming off defeats in their opening games and will look to get their maiden wins in the tournament. While PNG almost gave a scare to West Indies in their opening match, Uganda were thorougly outplayed by Afghanistan in their campaign opener. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Big Blow For Pakistan In T20 World Cup: Star All-Rounder To Miss Opener Due To Injury
All-rounder Imad Wasim will miss Pakistan's T20 World Cup opener against USA on Thursday due to a persistent side strain, said captain Babar Azam. Babar said Wasim has still not completely recovered from his side strain and the left-arm spinner is under observation. "The medical staff is monitoring him and he will be available for the remaining matches in the World Cup," Babar told the media here.
"Heard Rumours That...": India's Playing XI Given Late Twist By Ex New Zealand Star
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, who is fulfilling his responsibility as a commentator in the T20 World Cup 2024, sprung a late twist to India's team combination, suggesting Yashasvi Jaiswal could be set to open with Rohit Sharma in India's opening match of the tournament against Ireland. Though it looked like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would open for India in their first match of the campaign, but Doull revealed 'rumour' that he heard about Jaiswal that changes everything.