Stenson stripped of Team Europe Ryder Cup captaincy
Sweden's Henrik Stenson was stripped of his Team Europe Ryder Cup captaincy on Wednesday amid speculation in the media that he is set to join the lucrative LIV Golf Invitational Series.
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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: Pakistan's Win Over Sri Lanka Takes Them To Top-Three, India Fourth
Pakistan on Wednesday reclaimed the third spot in the World Test Championship tables after beating Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Riding on Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten knock of 160, Pakistan chased down a record total of 342 in Galle. Pakistan boosted their winning percentage to 58.33 percent, with only South Africa (71.43%) and Australia (70%) now ahead of the Babar Azam-led side. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, who had claimed the third spot after beating Australia in the second Test of the two-match series, have slipped down to the sixth spot (48.15 win percentage)
Van der Dussen climbs to career-best ODI ranking after stunning ton
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen has climbed in the latest ICC ODI rankings following his century in South Africa's opening ODI win against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Promising teenage speedster extends Bulls stay until 2027
The Bulls on Wednesday announced that promising young winger Canan Moodie has extended his contract until 2027.
Durham or Durban? How Proteas thrived, England melted in scorching heat
At the first drinks break between the Proteas and England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, the umbrellas came out with the refreshments to give the fielding home side a reprieve from the sun.
Joe Root tells England’s senior players to step up amid ODI slump
Joe Root has called on England’s most established one-day players to step up and help new captain Jos Buttler guide the side through its current transition phase.
"Be A Little Careful...": Ravi Shastri's Advice To Cricket Administrators After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement
As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead. As per ICC's next Futures Tours & Programme's (FTP) draft, there is set to be a massive increase in T20s and the IPL is also set to have a two-and-a-half-month exclusive window. With the increasing number of matches, multi-format players are feeling the load. England's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes shocked everyone be announcing retirement from ODIs on Monday.
Garry Sobers and the life lessons of being hit for a barrage of sixes
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