'Tourist-unfriendly' India dim England's 'Bazball' aura
RANCHI, India :India have remained test cricket's most tourist-unfriendly destination for over a decade and even England's gung-ho 'Bazball' approach could not change that reality on Monday.
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Kolisi, Springboks headline strong SA presence nominated for Laureus Awards
The enormity of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup-winning efforts in 2023 were further acknowledged on Monday when the nominees were announced for the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.
World Test Championship Points Table: What Victory Against England In 4th Test Means For India
Team India on Monday inflicted a first-ever series loss on England in the 'Bazball' era, beating the visitors by 5 wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi. The hosts, who lost the series opener in Hyderabad, relied on youth for the ongoing series and decision has paid off, with India going 3-1 up in the series, ahead of the final game in Dharamsala next month. Chasing 192 to win, India were moving strongly at 84/0 before the England spinners troubled them on the either side on Lunch on Day 2. However, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten to take across the finishing line.
Dupont's France fall in Vancouver Sevens semis against New Zealand
Antoine Dupont's France lost 28-26 to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Vancouver SVNS on Sunday, the first tournament for the former Player of the Year with his country's sevens team.
Dupont scores winner against Ireland as France take bronze at Vancouver Sevens
Antoine Dupont was unable to inspire France to sevens silverware as New Zealand edged them out in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS event in Vancouver.
'It all feels full circle' - Oli Jager on Ireland debut
Oli Jager, the latest Ireland international, has a unique look.
Australia's Wade itching for World Cup after New Zealand whitewash
MELBOURNE : Stand-in skipper Matthew Wade has lauded the depth of Australia's T20 team and says selectors will have a headache picking a World Cup squad following the whitewash in New Zealand.
Canadian rugby 7s women to play for 3rd in Vancouver after semifinal loss to New Zealand
The Canadian women's rugby sevens squad will play for third place in the HSBC SVNS tournament at B.C. Place after dropping a 15-7 semifinal decision New Zealand on Sunday.