Sunday rugby news as Wales left 'embarrassed' from Italy inquest and determined to right the wrongs versus Springboks
These are your rugby headlines on the morning of Sunday, June 26
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Wales boss Wayne Pivac keeps focus on ‘good stuff’ from disappointing Six Nations campaign
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to “focus on the good stuff” that emerged from their last Six Nations campaign as they prepare to tackle world champions South Africa.
"Specialist Kind Of Cameo Batter": Sanjay Manjrekar Gives Big Compliment To This Team India Comeback Star
With the T20 World Cup in Australia only four months away, it is time for the national teams to zero in on their core for the marquee event. After the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the team management would be happy with the way some of the senior players have returned to form. Dinesh Karthik is one such player. The 37-year-old played really well in the finisher's role for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Then in the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa, Karthik scored a half-century in the fourth T20I to help India level the series 2-2. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, said that the veteran Karthik is most likely to be picked for the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Heather Knight exclusive: 'When you grow up, you see Test cricket as the pinnacle'
If the statistics reveal a story of the precarious state of women’s cricket, the words of the man in the sport’s most senior position provided a damning insight into the total lack of eagerness to do anything about them.
India vs Ireland, 1st T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get A Chance?
Number one-ranked T20I side, India, take on 14th-placed Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series at The Village in Dublin on Sunday. Ishan Kishan and Harshal Patel impressed in the series against South Africa and they would look to continue with their form. The matches against Ireland will also have Suryakumar Yadav returning back to the squad after recovering from injury. Hardik Pandya will be leading the side in the series with Bhuvneshwar Kumar being the vice-captain of the team.
Willie le Roux training as back-up Bok flyhalf for Wales Tests
World Cup-winning fullback Willie le Roux has been training at flyhalf this week in preparation for the first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Lofts on Saturday.
Gerard Pique spotted with Chelsea bag as he watches Wimbledon after Shakira split
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has stunned fans after he was spotted in Wimbledon with a Chelsea bag on Saturday.
U.S. finishes swimming worlds with most medals in history
BUDAPEST — The U.S. shattered the record for world swimming championships medals, winning eight more on the final day to finish with 45.