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I am scoring runs, doing a lot of hard work, but not getting a chance: Prithvi Shaw

With the first-choice players in Australia to prepare for the T20 World Cup, many performers in domestic and India 'A' matches like Rajat Patidar, Sanju Samson apart from young players like Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad were picked too for the ODIs against South Africa. But Shaw, who hit two centuries while playing for West Zone in Duleep Trophy and smacked a 48-ball 77 against the visiting New Zealand 'A' team for India 'A' in one-day series, was not given a look-in for the 50-over matches against South Africa. "I was disappointed.

France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener

Star scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.

Lance Klusener quits as Zimbabwe batting coach ahead of T20 World Cup

Lance Klusener has resigned from his post as the Zimbabwe batting coach with immediate effect. The former South African all-rounder has stepped down from his post after reaching a mutual agreement with Zimbabwe Cricket.

Rugby-Sansus at the double as France down South Africa in World Cup opener

(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Laure Sansus scored two tries as France underlined their title credentials with a bonus point 40-5 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.

India vs South Africa: Sanju Samson drives home a point

Sanju Samson. While for many the ODI series against the Proteas on the eve of a T20 World Cup may seem inconsequential, for someone like Samson it was a massive opportunity to prove his worth. And prove he did on Thursday. Though the 27-year-old couldn’t take India over the line, he scored a blazing half-century in the first ODI in Lucknow. Importantly, his unbeaten 63-ball 86 got the cricketing fraternity talking about whether he merited a place in that World Cup squad. While the effortlessness with which he clears the ropes have won Samson admirers, his penchant to go for the big shots too early in his innings has often led to his downfall, leaving many disappointed. But against South Africa, he showed that he had the patience to bide his time before unleashing himself. A top-order batsman for Kerala and Rajasthan Royals, Sanju showed that he can also adapt to the requirements of a No.6 batter on a pitch offering some seam movement and turn. His innings wasn’t without flaws. Sanju was guilty of not farming the strike towards the end overs when the tailenders came into bat, but his thinking was crystal clear.

Messi says 2022 World Cup will ‘surely’ be his last

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on October 5, 2022. (Photo by Pedro Fi˙za/NurPhoto) (Photo by Pedro Fiuza / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Bok Women to play in front of sold out Eden Park in World Cup opener

In a massive moment for women's rugby globally, the Springbok Women will run out to a sold-out Eden Park when they face France in their Women's Rugby World Cup opening game on Saturday.

Gutsy Lions conjure up moments of brilliance to topple Edinburgh and end tour unbeaten

During their glory years between 2015 and 2018 in Super Rugby, the Lions were known as masters of taking initiative.

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I am scoring runs, doing a lot of hard work, but not getting a chance: Prithvi Shaw

France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener

Lance Klusener quits as Zimbabwe batting coach ahead of T20 World Cup

Rugby-Sansus at the double as France down South Africa in World Cup opener

India vs South Africa: Sanju Samson drives home a point

Messi says 2022 World Cup will ‘surely’ be his last

Bok Women to play in front of sold out Eden Park in World Cup opener

Gutsy Lions conjure up moments of brilliance to topple Edinburgh and end tour unbeaten