Topley looks to put injury history behind him ahead of World Cup
SOUTHAMPTON: Reece Topley is taking nothing for granted regarding his involvement in the defence of England's World Cup title in India following an injury-blighted career.
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Canadian forward Adriana Leon joins Aston Villa on 2-year contract
Canada's Adriana Leon has signed a two-year deal with Aston Villa of the English Women's Super League.
WATCH | Bok coach concerned over Libbok's goal-kicking? 'Not if he wins man of the match'
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.
Kane Williamson gets chance to avenge 2019 World Cup final loss
Kane Williamson was included in New Zealand's ODI World Cup squad despite still working his way back to fitness after a serious knee injury last April.
Moeen Ali Becomes Third England Spinner To Take 100 ODI Wickets
England all-rounder Moeen Ali completed 100 wickets in ODI cricket on Sunday, becoming the only third spinner from the country to do so. Moeen reached this milestone during England's second ODI against New Zealand at Southampton. During the match, the spinner bowled well, taking 2/30 in five overs at a decent economy rate of 6.00. He took the crucial wickets of in-form all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner. Moeen also contributed 33 runs off 32 balls with his bat, smacking three boundaries and a six.
I’ll be back stronger, says Adesanya after UFC defeat
Nigeria-born New Zealand-based UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, has promised to return stronger following his defeat in the early hours of Sunday. He lost to his American opponent, Sean Strickland, who won to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.
"Wasn't A Rescue Mission": England's Liam Livingstone After Match-Winning Knock Against New Zealand
Following his side's 79-run win over New Zealand in the second ODI, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone said that his innings was not really a rescue mission since the team has batting depth, adding that he takes pride in his adaptability as a player. A gutsy half-century by Liam Livingstone and deadly spells by pacers Reece Topley and David Willey outclassed Trent Boult's powerplay brilliance as England beat New Zealand by 79 runs in the second ODI at Southampton on Sunday night.
New Zealand Announce ODI World Cup Squad, Kane Williamson Makes The Cut
Batter Kane Williamson made his return to the New Zealand side as the Blackcaps announced their squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India from October 5 onwards on Sunday night. In the pursuit to go one better than their Final appearance in 2019, New Zealand have named their 15-player group for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. New Zealand confirmed the group at Papatoetoe High School in Auckland on Monday, the alma mater of leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who was named in the squad.