Racing and Kolisi cruise past Oyonnax to extend Top 14 lead
Siya Kolisi's Racing 92 hammered promoted Oyonnax 66-10 on Saturday to move six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.
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"Ladai Meri Sirf...": Gautam Gambhir's Interesting Response On Equation With Virat Kohli
The on-field spat between star India batter Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the IPL 2023 left everyone stunned. The incident took place on May 1 in Lucknow during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, where Kohli got indulged into a war of words with LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. After the match ended, the things got heated up and Gambhir, who was the mentor of LSG, intervened in the support of Naveen, which led to an intense drama.
Bangladesh Coast To Historic Win In Third ODI Against New Zealand
Bangladesh's pace attack shredded New Zealand's batting on a green Napier pitch to record a historic nine-wicket win in the third and final one-day international on Saturday. Having been well beaten in the first two matches to cede the series, Bangladesh produced a remarkable form reversal at McLean Park to dismiss the hosts for just 98 in 34.1 overs. The run chase was a procession, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring an unbeaten half-century as they coasted to 99-1 in 15.1 overs.
Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has been named Sportswoman of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards held by The Irish Times and Sports Ireland, while former Ireland rugby player Fiona Coghlan was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution award.
South Africa's Dean Elgar To Retire From International Cricket After India Test Series
Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the upcoming two-Test series against India, commencing in Centurion on December 26. Elgar made his debut in 2012 and has played 84 Tests. The left-handed batter has scored 5,146 runs at 37.28 with 13 centuries and 23 fifties.
Proteas stalwart Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket: 'All good things come to an end'
Proteas Test batting ace Dean Elgar will retire from international cricket after the upcoming two-Test series against India.
New Zealand Withdraw Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson For T20I Series vs Bangladesh
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and star seamer Kyle Jamieson have been withdrawn for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh, New Zealand Cricket said Friday. Despite being named in the original squad, Williamson will undergo further rehabilitation after knee surgery last April, while Jamieson is nursing a hamstring injury, the Black Caps said. They will be replaced by opener Rachin Ravindra and seamer Jacob Duffy for the three Twenty20 games, starting on December 27. Mitchell Santner replaces Williamson as the Black Caps captain.
NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and paceman Kyle Jamieson have been withdrawn from the squad to face Bangladesh in a three-match Twenty20 International series, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Friday (Dec 22).