Tubthumper Joe Root urges England’s ODI stalwarts to show leadership qualities
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.
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Ernie Els: There's no substance to LIV Golf Series
Four-time major winner Ernie Els insists the LIV Golf Series cannot be taken seriously and it is just getting in the way of "real golf".
Pakistan ace Galle chase after Shafique masterclass
COLOMBO :Abdullah Shafique struck 160 not out in a fourth innings masterclass to help Pakistan pull off a stunning chase and register a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the opening test in Galle on Wednesday.
ICC ODI Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Drops To 2nd, Hardik Pandya Jumps To Eighth In All-Rounder's List
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dropped to second among bowlers while Hardik Pandya rose a whopping 13 places to eighth in the all-rounders' list after his strong show against England in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Wednesday. While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.
LIV Golf Series cannot be taken seriously and has no substance – Ernie Els
Four-time major winner Ernie Els insists the LIV Golf Series cannot be taken seriously and it is just getting in the way of “real golf”.
Semenya welcome at world champs, says World Athletics chief Coe
Caster Semenya, who will make her first appearance in a world championships in five years when she competes in the women's 5 000m in Eugene, has every right to be there, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday.
Six IPL franchises confirmed as new Cricket SA T20 League team owners
South Africa's mooted franchise T20 tournament will have a strong Indian Premier League flavour after the ownership of the six city-based franchises was confirmed on Wednesday.
Springboks' year-end Test versus Ireland already sold out
Ireland revealed that tickets for the Springboks' visit to Lansdowne Road for a meeting with the current world number one team have already sold out.