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FIH Nations Cup will provide us valuable game-time, says Indian women's hockey team player Neha Goyal

Having finished a creditable fourth at the Tokyo Olympics and then returning with a bronze from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, India are looking to become a potent force in women's hockey, and the inaugural Nation's Cup could be the first step in that direction. "The FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2022 will see us play some good teams and it will provide us with game time, for which there is no substitute. We have been doing well against the big teams consistently in recent years and in Spain, we will aim to do more of the same," Neha said in a Hockey India release on Friday.

Philander backs ex-player involvement to lift SA: 'Feeding off Hash would do Temba world of good'

Former Proteas seam bowler Vernon Philander says recently retired ex-internationals need to be better utilised in the South African cricket system to help get current players better equipped technically and mentally for international cricket.

T20 cricket takes center stage for the immediate future

Suddenly, attention has shifted in both men’s and women’s cricket to T20 cricket and is set to stay there for some months.

T20 World Cup 2022: A factbox

* The tournament was originally scheduled for late 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. India staged the seventh edition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last year. * The 45 matches will be played in the cities of Geelong, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. The semi-finals take place at Sydney Cricket Ground and Adelaide Oval with the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. * Hosts Australia are the reigning champions after beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai last year to win their first title. * West Indies (2012, 2016) have won the title twice, while India (2007), Pakistan (2009), England (2010) and Sri Lanka (2014) are the other teams to have won it once.

Kitshoff-Ulster links: Dobson frustrated by constant overseas attempts to lure Stormers players

Stormers head coach John Dobson has admitted to feeling frustrated at the constant attempts from overseas clubs to poach his players.

France World Cup won't be my last, says England coach Jones

Eddie Jones said next year's Rugby World Cup will not be his last and that he has more to accomplish in the game after he steps down as England coach at the end of the tournament in France.

Donal Lenihan's URC provincial verdicts

The URC has been outstanding so far this season.

Eddie Jones hints at another job when England tenure ends

Eddie Jones said next year's Rugby World Cup will not be his last and that he has more to accomplish in the game after he steps down as England coach at the end of the tournament in France.

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FIH Nations Cup will provide us valuable game-time, says Indian women's hockey team player Neha Goyal

Philander backs ex-player involvement to lift SA: 'Feeding off Hash would do Temba world of good'

T20 cricket takes center stage for the immediate future

T20 World Cup 2022: A factbox

Kitshoff-Ulster links: Dobson frustrated by constant overseas attempts to lure Stormers players

France World Cup won't be my last, says England coach Jones

Donal Lenihan's URC provincial verdicts

Eddie Jones hints at another job when England tenure ends