Injured New Zealand Batter Devon Conway Misses Opening Australia Test
Black Caps opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia with a thumb injury, New Zealand Cricket said Wednesday on the eve of the game.
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"If We're Winning, That Will Take Care": Usman Khawaja on WTC Position
Australia star opening batter Usman Khawaja has said that they are focused on winning games and it will automatically help improve their position in World Test Championship. Australia are gearing up for their two-match Test series against New Zealand, which will kick off on Thursday at the Basin Reserve. In the WTC rankings, New Zealand sit at the top with three wins and a loss, which translate into 36 points and a point percentage of 75.
Babar Azam, After Scoring 63-Ball 111* in Pakistan Super League, Credits This Person For Good Luck
Former Pakistan skipper and Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam gave credit to his mother for bringing good luck after he scored a century against Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). Peshawar clinched an 8-run win over Islamabad on Monday to clinch their third consecutive win of the ongoing season. Babar opened alongside Saim Ayub and played a blistering knock of 111* in 63 deliveries, which was laced with 11 fours and two maximums.
Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test
Ollie Robinson's Test future is in doubt after a disappointing outing in Ranchi but England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make an impact in Dharamsala, where he will play his 100th game. Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India. The rubber is already out of England's reach but runs from Bairstow's bat will be more than welcome. His highest score in eight innings thus far is 38, which came in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.
Dan Soper: Ulster 'in this together' ahead of fresh start
Ulster's stand-in coach Dan Soper says the squad need to prove a point when they return to action in the BKT United Rugby Championship this week.
Ben Stokes Irked By 'Ruthlessness' Question, Delivers Stinging Reply Post Loss
England captain Ben Stokes on Monday dismissed suggestions that his team lacked ruthlessness in their approach against India as they suffered their first Test series defeat in 'Bazball' era on Monday. India beat England by five wickets in the fourth and penultimate Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The home team's victory marked a stunning downfall for England's ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach, which has been their much-hyped winning mantra since 2022 and is now facing all-round criticism for being too rigid and lacking in depth. Asked if England lacked ruthlessness against India, Stokes replied: "Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?
Springbok fans can watch Ireland series from R350 a ticket
Tickets for the Springboks' 2024 home Tests against Ireland, Portugal and Argentina will go on sale in March, SA Rugby announced on Tuesday.
New Zealand Pacer Neil Wagner Announces Retirement From International Cricket
New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner on Tuesday called time on his illustrious 64-Test career for the Blackcaps, announcing his retirement from international cricket. The left-armer finishes his Test career fifth overall on the list of New Zealand Test wicket-takers. The 37-year-old pacer took the emotional choice after a difficult chat with coach Gary Stead last week when it was clear that he was not in New Zealand's top XI for the forthcoming series against Australia. The pacer was named to New Zealand's team to face Australia, but he was not picked for the first Test in Wellington and will be dropped from the squad for the second Test in Christchurch.