Oli Jager's Crusaders exit prompts Irish interest
Oli Jager could be set for a return to Ireland, after the Crusaders confirmed he's likely to depart the Super Rugby champions.
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New Zealand restrict Sri Lanka to 171 in vital World Cup game
BENGALURU :Seamer Trent Boult and spinner Mitchell Santner landed timely blows as New Zealand restricted Sri Lanka to 171 all out in their World Cup encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
No Seamus Coleman included as Stephen Kenny names squad for Netherlands and New Zealand
Stephen Kenny has named a settled squad for the final Euro 2024 qualifier away to the Netherlands and friendly with New Zealand (Both live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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Rain looms as New Zealand bowl with World Cup semis in sight
Watch: After 'Timed Out' Row, New Zealand Stars Ask Angelo Mathews To Check Helmet Strap, Say Commentators
Veteran Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews has been dominating headlines since becoming the first ever cricketer to be dismissed 'timed out' during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh. The incident led to a massive controversy with experts and fans split over the 'spirit of cricket' discussion that surrounded the event. Mathews reached the crease in time but due to a broken helmet strap, he was not ready to face his first delivery. The umpires had no other option but to give him 'timed out' after an appeal from Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. While tempers flared after that match, Mathews saw the funny side of things when he was reportedly teased by New Zealand players on Thursday.
New Zealand opt to bowl against Sri Lanka in World Cup game
BENGALURU : New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a crucial World Cup game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, with both teams hoping the rain stays away.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand Take On Sri Lanka, Eye Semi-Final Berth
NZ vs SL, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:New Zealand will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Bengaluru. New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot. Ahead of their last league match which is under rain threat, New Zealand are hobbling on eight points, aware of the fact that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament.
Who Will India Face In World Cup Semi-finals: All Three Scenarios Explained
Following Australia's sensational victory on Tuesday night that sealed their last-four clash against South Africa, it will largely be a three-way battle among New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan to identify hot-favourite India's semifinal rival. New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan are on eight points each and are separated only by Net Run-Rate. The Kiwis, who face the struggling Sri Lanka in their last group match at Bengaluru on Thursday boast the highest NRR of 0.398 among the three teams.