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.
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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.
Pat Cummins Joins MLC, Signs Four-Year Contract With San Francisco Unicorns
Pacer Pat Cummins has signed a four-year contract with San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the latest Australian to join USA' Major League Cricket. The second season of the USA franchise T20 league, which has acquired List A status from the global governing body ICC, is slated from to be played from July 6 to 29. "MLC is developing at a rapid rate, and the US market potential is huge for cricket,” Cummins said in a video post on the franchise's X handle. The Australian Test and ODI skipper has so far played only in one overseas league -- the IPL. He has also not play Australia's Big Bash League since the 2018-19 season.
T20 World Cup: "Rohit Sharma Can Hold Team India Together", Says Australia Legend
Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Glenn McGrath has stated that the T20 World Cup 2024 will be a big test for India. Currently serving as the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, McGrath also said that the gap of five months since India last played a T20I would not affect the men in blue, as the players are coming fresh off the IPL. The Australian great also lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah. The latter will lead India's pace battery in the West Indies and the USA, where the T20 World Cup is being held. "It (T20 World Cup) will be a big test for India," said McGrath, naming Australia, West Indies and New Zealand as tournament favourites alongside Rohit Sharma's team.
AFG vs UGA LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Updates
Afghanistan vs Uganda LIVE Score: Afghanistan start its T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on Tuesday with a game against Uganda at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan backed the batting strength of his team and believes that they have a set-up that has the potential to chase down a 200-run target. Uganda, on the other hand, would hope for a good outing against their experienced rivals. (LIVE SCORECARD)