Age limit exemption for past Open champions to be reduced to 55
The age limit for past champions of the British Open has been reduced once again from 60 to 55 from this year's edition, organisers the Royal & Ancient (R&A) said on Wednesday.
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Pakistan Cricket Team Instructed To Train With Army, PCB Eyes Improved Fitness
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the Men in Green are set to train with the nation's army, from March 25 to April 8 in a ten-day training camp. The camp will begin almost one after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) concludes (March 18) and Naqvi is hopeful that players will get their fitness "up to speed."
'No scrum, no win' - Fogarty says Ireland have learned their lesson from Twickenham in 2022
After Ireland felt the full force of the English front row on their last visit to Twickenham, John Fogarty is keeping the message simple.
Williamson, Southee look to rebound in milestone test against Australia
One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they play their 100th test match against Australia in Christchurch this week.
Hurricanes apologise to New Zealand govt for 'redneck' haka jibe
The Hurricanes rugby side said on Wednesday they have apologised to the New Zealand government after their women's team used a traditional haka dance to slam the government as a "redneck" coalition.
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett banned for 3 weeks
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend.
Williamson Breaks Silence On Ross Taylor's 'Neil Wagner Forced Retirement' Accusation
Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has said that the retirement of pacer Neil Wagner was a "forced" one. Ahead of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand, Kiwi fast bowler Wagner had announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old pacer took the emotional choice after a difficult chat with coach Gary Stead during which it was made clear that he was not in New Zealand's top XI for the forthcoming series against Australia.
How To Get Opponents' Batting Videos? R Ashwin Says "Make Friends With..."
Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he occasionally becomes friends with media people in order to acquire footage of opponent batters during practice. Ashwin, who will play his 100th Test match in Dharamsala on Thursday, recalled how he used this strategy during the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He took 12 wickets in 3 matches and was able to dismiss Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne on multiple occasions in those three matches. Ashwin added that his tactic is also extremely useful in putting pressure on the opposition.