Vera Pauw back in management as she takes UAE job
Former Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw has returned to international management after being named the new head coach of the United Arab Emirates women's team.
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England Announce Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India, Make One Change
Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England's playing XI for the second T20I against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. The visitors made only one change in their side after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat in the series opener in Kolkata on Wednesday. Wicket-keeper Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12 player squad, England Cricket informed on X. In the first T20I, Atkinson had a miserable day in the middle as he conceded a staggering 38 runs in his two overs. He didn't finish his full quota of four overs as Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 79 sealed the victory for India with 43 balls to spare.
Refs need 'thicker skin than an elephant' - URC officials boss Tappe Henning
URC officials' boss Tappe Henning insists referees are held to a very high standard and detailed how reviews of their performances are carried out.
URC team news: Dan Sheehan captains Leinster on return from injury, Munster's Haley undergoes surgery
Dan Sheehan will make his first appearance since last summer when Leinster host Stormers tomorrow in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
"Great Effort To Get Ahead Of Strong Teams In World": Jonty Rhodes On South Africa Reaching Maiden WTC Final
Former South African Cricketer, Jonty Rhodes on Friday shared his thoughts as his national team reached the World Test Championship for the first time since the start of this tournament. South Africa secured their place in the one-off final with a commanding performance in the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion. This victory marked the culmination of a successful campaign in the 2023-25 WTC cycle, during which the Proteas won eight out of 12 Tests. Their dominant 10-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the final Test of the series sealed a 2-0 victory and confirmed their top position on the nine-team points table.
Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma In ICC Women's ODI Team Of The Year, No Indian In Men's Side
Star batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Friday named in the ICC women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 but none of their male counterparts found a place in the men's side that was dominated by Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The women's all-star team has three players from England, two Australians, two South Africans and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, besides the two Indians. The 28-year-old Mandhana accumulated 747 runs in 13 matches to be the highest run-scorer in women's ODIs in 2024. She is also in the running for the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
Sharks' Champions Cup dreams obliterated by Bordeaux after Penaud double hat-trick
The Sharks were thrashed at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Sunday as their Champions Cup hopes this season were obliterated.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah Inducted Into World Cricket Connects Advisory Board
The ICC chairman Jay Shah has been inducted into a newly instituted World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the many challenges and opportunities in the sport during a discussion at the Lord's on June 7 and 8. Former BCCI secretary Shah, regarded as the most influential man in world cricket, had taken over as the ICC chairperson on December 1 last year, and his presence at the 'World Cricket Connects' forum is a chance for him to convey his ideas to a wider stage.