Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.
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IPL 2025: KL Rahul Stays Away From Leadership Role, Delhi Capitals Name Surprising Vice-Captain
South African batter Faf Du Plessis was named as the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. DC made the announcement on their official X handle by posting a video, in which Faf could be seen talking to someone on phone, saying phrases like "I am at home", "Delhi has been great and boys have been fantastic" to express his closeness with the team and also confirmed that he "is the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals and is very excited".
"Earlier My Aggression Was a Problem, Now My Calmness": Virat Kohli Mocks Critics
Star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on balancing his calm and aggressive personas on and off the field, saying that people have had problems with both of his sides and his competitiveness has "not gone down" despite him becoming a calmer presence on-field in recent years. Virat was speaking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. While Virat has become a much calmer personality on the field, he garnered controversy during the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy for shoulder-charging a young Sam Konstas during his debut in the fourth Test at Melbourne and for his more taunting, in-your-face interactions with the crowd, which referenced to the 'Sandpaper Gate', the ball-tampering controversy which led to a one-year-ban on Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner following a tour to South Africa in 2018.
Mumbai Indians Star Breaches PSL Contract To Join IPL, Fuming PCB Sends Legal Notice
As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to announce its schedule parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), some clashes were bound to erupt. With players made to decide between the two franchise leagues, IPL was bound to be preferred because of multiple reasons -- ranging from better remuneration to exposure. South Africa's Corbin Bosch ditched his Pakistan Super League contract as 5-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians came calling for his services, as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. But, those in the Pakistan cricketing spectrum are understandably not happy.
'They Can Decide When To Stop Playing': Ajaz Patel On 'Greats' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's ODI Future
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel feels that India batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have the right to take a call on their ODI future amid speculations around their retirements from the format following Champions Trophy win. Kohli was in sublime touch during India's title-winning campaign in Dubai last week as India defeated New Zealand in the final to claim their third tournament title. The 36-year-old amassed 218 runs from five matches at an average of 54.50. He scored a match-winning unbeaten century against arch-rivals Pakistan before scoring a crucial 84 against Australia in the semi-final.
Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs Keen To Learn From Fellow South African Faf Du Plessis During IPL 2025
Ahead of his team's Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign this year, South African and Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Tristan Stubbs said he is looking forward to learning from veteran Proteas batter Faf Du Plessis. DC will kickstart their IPL campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Vizag. Stubbs was one of DC's finest performers last season, excelling with both bat and ball, performing both as anchor and finisher for his side with the bat. Speaking to ANI about his performance and role clarity by his team management, Stubbs said, "Whatever role this team demands, I will be ready."
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France's heart-breaking defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals and last year's Six Nations runners-up spot shaped their success in this year's tournament, head coach Fabien Galthie has said.
Heartbreaks shaped France's Six Nations triumph, says coach Galthie
PARIS : France's heartbreaking defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals and last year's Six Nations runners-up spot shaped their success in this year's tournament, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday.