On This Day in 2009 – Matt Stevens leaves Bath following two-year drugs ban
England prop Matt Stevens announced he was quitting Bath following his two-year drugs ban on this day in 2009.
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Flawless Khaka fires Proteas to victory in World Cup opener
The Proteas are off to a winning start at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, securing a 32-run victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dunedin on Saturday.
ODI World Cup 2022: Cohesion, consistency key for Indian women
Mithali's team first up against Pakistan on SundayDowncast eyes, tears and dejection. The mood of the Indian women's cricket team at Lord's after the 2017 World Cup final, which they lost by eight runs to hosts England, is a frozen frame in the history of women's cricket in our country. Add to that the heartbreak of the 2020 World T20 final defeat to Australia. India have twice come within touching distance of staking claim to their maiden ICC trophy. Will 2022 be that year? India open their campaign in New Zealand against Pakistan on Sunday. The Mithali Raj-led team is an exciting mix of ageing stars, proven talent and upcoming youngsters. In each of their seven league matches, India will have to bring their 'A' game. For that to happen, they will have to fire as a cohesive unit, which is something they have failed to do in recent times.
'Naughty and lovable' Warne remembered as cricket world mourns
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove paid tribute to the "naughty and lovable" Shane Warne for reviving the English county's fortunes following the cricket great's death on Friday.
In-form Sharma leads EPGA's Kenya Open
Shubhankar Sharma is the new frontrunner midway through the Kenya Open, with the Indian making birdies on three of his last four holes to grab a one-shot lead.
Ulster 48-12 Cardiff: Welsh region leak seven tries as they are routed in Belfast
Cardiff were routed in Belfast as they conceded seven tries during a shocking performance.
Harris keeps SA's Davis Cup promotion hopes alive in Ashdod
Lloyd Harris got South Africa's Davis Cup tie off to a great start in the hardcourt indoor tournament and keep their promotion hopes are still very much alive at the Rakuten World Group I playoff against Israel in Ashdod.