What former Bok mentors told Rassie Erasmus after taking on head coach role
Former Springbok mentor Rassie Erasmus has candidly shared what pearls of wisdom were shared with him after taking on the role of head coach.
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IPL 2022: I have devoted my life to bowling fast and can produce great results for Gujarat Titans for a Team India comeback, says Varun Aaron
Varun Aaron burst onto the scene, the Indian fast bowling resources were still scarce. Bowling in the high 140s and clocking more than 150 clicks frequently, Aaron formed a formidable pair with Umesh Yadav for India. But genuinely quick pacers are always troubled by injuries and Aaron was no different. Frequent injuries meant that Aaron could play only 9 Tests and 9 ODIs for India. Aaron last played for India in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2015. In the Indian Premier League, Aaron has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, King XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.
Women's World Cup: No clarity on Mithali Raj's future
Skipper says needs time before taking a callSkipper Mithali Raj and pace ace Jhulan Goswami's World Cup dreams ended in heartbreak on Sunday. While a three-wicket loss to South Africa in Christchurch brought the curtains down on India's campaign, Mithali was evasive about the road ahead for her. "It will not be appropriate for me to comment on anything, considering the sort of game that we just played, and the emotions are still there. So, it needs to settle down before I have a clarity on that and give an answer," she said.
Watch: Shahrukh Khan Takes A Diving Blinder To Dismiss Faf Du Plessis
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is always known to provide the spectacular and the new season has been surprising fans with some outlandish highlights. One such moment occurred during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) ongoing IPL 2022 match vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. With RCB captain Faf du Plessis looking invincible with his bat during the first innings, Shahrukh Khan produced a spectacular catch to send the former CSK player back to the pavilion. The incident occurred in the first ball of the 18th over, when Du Plessis received a full delivery from Arshdeep Singh, which was angling in from outside off. The South African tried to clear long off but ended up chipping it well in front and Shahrukh put in a diving catch to grab hold of it at long off.
Ellyse Perry in doubt for Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against West Indies with back spasms
Ellyse Perry is not yet a certain starter for Australia's World Cup semi-final with West Indies on Wednesday and must prove her fitness from back spasms.
IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants: Gujarat, Lucknow aim for winning start on IPL debut
Focus on captains Hardik and Rahul as Gujarat Titans take on Lucknow Super GiantsTwo new teams making their IPL debut together, playing each other. And two captains who have so much at stake this season. There is a reason to look forward to the clash between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening. The two new franchises did well to assemble decent teams at the auction and would be eager to start well.
Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj Asked About Retirement After India's Defeat To South Africa. Her Reply
India's campaign in the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup came to an end on Sunday with a heartbreaking defeat to South Africa in their final match in the league stage. Captain Mithali Raj hit a half-century but South Africa Women managed to win by three wickets to knock India Women out of the tournament. There have been murmurs that the World Cup would be Mithali's final assignment as an India player, but the veteran batter remained tight-lipped on her plans for the future.
Watch: Absolute Scenes As West Indies Women Find Out They've Reached World Cup Semi-Finals
For West Indies Women, their fate in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 hung in the balance as India and South Africa faced off in the final league stage match of the tournament on Sunday. India Women went into the match with six points, while West Indies finished their league stage matches with seven points. A win for India against South Africa would see them leapfrog the Windies and reach the final four of the seminal tournament. So it's no surprise that Stafanie Taylor and the rest of the team were watching the India-South Africa clash with bated breath.