Boucher bullish and pragmatic as World Cup qualification hopes nosedive: 'We need to man-up'
Play what's in front of you and "man-up".
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Boys showed great character on tough batting tracks: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is happy that his team was able to show a lot of character on tough pitches during the three-match series against South Africa. After losing the first game in Lucknow, India clinched the series with two one-sided victories over the Proteas. "The boys showed great character on such tough batting pitches. The bowlers were clinical today," Dhawan said after the match.
Need more 'aggression' from Proteas bowlers in Australia: Mark Boucher
Mark Boucher on Tuesday said his bowlers need to be more aggressive in the T20 World Cup in Australia on pitches that will suit their seamers. The touring South Africans suffered a crushing seven-wicket loss to India in the third one-day international in New Delhi as they went down 2-1.
Munster boosted by return of Emerging Ireland crop
Munster's Emerging Ireland contingent look set to be available for the province in this weekend's crucial BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Bulls on Saturday.
Watch: Four-Star Kuldeep Yadav Bowls Out South Africa Star Andile Phehlukwayo in Third ODI
Back in the groove, Kuldeep Yadav made his ball do the talking in the 3rd ODI against South Africa in New Delhi on Tuesday. After picking one wicket each in the first two matches, Kuldeep put on a show in the third ODI, claiming a 4-for. Speaking at the innings break, Kuldeep revealed he tried to add some freshness to his bowling ahead of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and since then he has been really enjoying his bowling.
Kuldeep Yadav, Bowlers Shine As India Clinch ODI Series Against South Africa
India gave a good account of their enormous depth as a young and inexperienced side stunned a strong South Africa unit by seven wickets in third ODI here on Tuesday to secure a memorable series win. The spin trio of Washington Sundar (2/15), Shahbaz Ahmed (2/32) and Kuldeep Yadav (4/18) picked the right lengths on a slow Kotla pitch to bundle out South Africa for 99, the Proteas lowest ODI total against India. The home team batters, led by Shubman Gill (49), chased a paltry 100-run target in 19.1 overs. The series loss further jeopardised South Africa's chances of a direct qualification for the ODI World Cup next year.
Clubs To Receive Over USD 200 Million World Cup Compensation
FIFA will distribute 209 million dollars (215 million euros) to clubs that release their internationals for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the same amount as four years ago in Russia, football's world governing body announced on Tuesday. Each club will receive "approximately 10,000 dollars" for each one of the days the relevant player remains with his national team during the tournament, including the preparation period. This compensation will be paid to "all clubs" for which the footballer has played in the two years before the World Cup.
Five SA players fans enjoy watching in the URC right now
The United Rugby Championship (URC) start has thrown up some interesting games but, more than that, some eye-catching players have won plaudits for their performances in the first four rounds.