Presidential committee for Eagles 2026 World Cup quest handed ₦3b
The presidential committee set up to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reportedly receive ₦3 billion from the Federal Government.
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"Very, Very Ordinary": Dinesh Karthik Doesn't Mince Words, Gives Blunt Analysis On Shubman Gill
As the focus remains on under-fire veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, a few other members of India's batting unit haven't performed either. Kohli and Rohit's struggles with the bat in Australia have been a cause for concern but the talented Shubman Gill hasn't repaid the faith shown in him by the team management either. As Gill continues to search for his prime form, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has highlighted a 'technical flaw' in the batter's playing style.
Ex-RCB Coach Invites Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah To Join This New T20 League
Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has in a way opened the door for Indian players to quit playing at home and figure in franchise T20 leagues abroad which has given rise to hopes that more and more Indian players will seek fortunes in similar leagues in future. Though the BCCI's rules prohibit Indian players from playing in foreign T20 leagues, former South Africa pacer and an SA20 Ambassador, Allan Donald says he would one day love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in the SA20 league, South Africa's domestic T20 league.
Robbie Henshaw the latest central contract extension for IRFU
Robbie Henshaw is the latest Ireland international to commit his future to the IRFU, with the centre signing a two-year extension to his central contract with the union.
South Africa Great Calls Rohit Sharma 'Unfit', Takes Brutal Swipe At India Skipper
India captain Rohit Sharma's fitness remains a hot topic of debate amid his lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. Recently, former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had taken a swipe at Rohit's fitness, calling him "overweight" and unfit for the rigours of a five-match Test series. Cullinan had labelled Rohit a "flat track bully" and even called him a liability to the team. Now, Cullinan's compatriot Herschelle Gibbs has reacted to his comments on the Indian skipper.
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It's only TWO days until Christmas and SPFL bosses will be hoping their transfer wish lists will be answered.
Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Praises Opener Saim Ayub Following SA Series Win
Following the landmark series win over South Africa away from home, Pakistan captain Mohammed Rizwan lauded young opener Saim Ayub for his performances, saying that the team "trusts and believes" his talent. Ayub was one of the frontline stars for Pakistan, with two brilliant centuries, including one in the third ODI, as it completed its first-ever clean sweep series win in South Africa after a win in the third and final ODI at Johannesburg on Monday.
1st Time Ever In Cricket: Pakistan Script History With 3-0 Sweep vs South Africa
The ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan concluded on a historic note for Mohammad Rizwan's men, as the touring side complete a never-seen-before 3-0 sweep. South Africa, who first featured in an official ODI series back in 1991, had never suffered such a humiliation at home. Their first home series came in 1992 against India. However, Rizwan's men refused to take their foot off the gas even after claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the final ODI at Johannesburg, Pakistan once again produced an all-round effort to etch their name in history books.