Leona Maguire finishes with flourish as Lydia Ko wins LPGA season opener in Florida
Leona Maguire saved her best round for the last day of action at the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.
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"It Seemed Things Were Done And Dusted": Ex India Star's Huge Virat Kohli 'Fab 4' Verdict
The upcoming Test series between India and England will see two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket square off against each other. India's Virat Kohli and England's Joe Root have been two of the most consistent batters in the format over the past decade. Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson are the other two members of the 'Fab-4' of Test cricket. After overcoming a lean patch with the bat, former India opener Aakash Chopra suggested that Kohli is back among his peers.
New Zealand vs Nepal U-19 World Cup, Live Score Updates
NZ vs NEP U-19 World Cup, Live Updates: New Zealand will be going up against Nepal in the Group D match of Under-19 World Cup 2024 on Sunday in East London, South Africa. The Oscar Jackson-led side will be putting their best foot forward, in order to achieve a winning start. On the other hand, Nepal will also give their best to put up a tough fight in front of the Kiwis. Other than these two teams, Pakistan and Afghanistan are also a part of Group D. (Live Scorecard)
Usman Khawaja In Contention To Feature In 2nd Test Against West Indies
Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet in the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia were asked to chase down 26 to emerge victorious in the series opener. With the scores level, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old Khawaja as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck him on the chin.
"Kabaddi": Shikhar Dhawan Hilariously Mocks Mohammad Rizwan Over Viral Act
Mohammad Rizwan's fighting knock couldn't prevent another defeat for Pakistan in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Rizwan hit an unbeaten 90 to take Pakistan Pakistan to a fighting score of 158 on a difficult batting track. Apart from his batting, Rizwan also caught the attention of the fans with his hilarious antics on the ground. Veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan was also amazed by Rizwan as he trolled the batter for his hilarious running between the wickets.
"We Sorted Out": Shaheen Afridi's Big Update On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Squad
Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that the Men in Green have sorted out 16 to 20 players for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 following the conclusion of the five-match series against New Zealand. Pakistan stood victorious in the final T20I against the Kiwis with a 42-run victory but were humbled throughout the series. Iftikhar Ahmed shone with his off-spin on a track that tended to fall on the slower side. After the game, Shaheen hailed the veteran spinner for his contribution and that the team has sorted out players for the World Cup which is slated to begin in June later this year.
'Test cricket Will Die If...': West Indies All-Rounder's Explosive Verdict
West Indies cricket team all-rounder Jason Holder expressed his concern regarding the future of Test cricket and said that the current financial model can end up damaging the longest format of the sport. Holder, who is currently part of Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 league, said that the 'big three' controls all the revenue and it is difficult for 'smaller territories' like the West Indies to compete due to the massive financial disparity. The West Indies cricketer added that one way to save Test cricket is to create a specific window for the matches and also introduce an uniform 'minimum wage' for all cricketers.
Pakistan Snatch 42-Run Win Over New Zealand In Fifth T20
Pakistan's spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a positive note as they dismissed the Black Caps for a paltry 92 in defence of 134-8. Part-time offspinner Iftikhar Ahmed produced career-best figures of 3-24 as a weakened New Zealand batting lineup struggled against the turning ball and were skittled for their eighth-lowest T20 total.