Johnny Sexton backs England to 'do some real damage' in France Six Nations clash
Johnny Sexton has backed England to "do some real damage" against Grand Slam-chasing France and assist Ireland's quest for Guinness Six Nations glory.
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Johnny Sexton backs England to ‘do some real damage’ in France Six Nations clash
Johnny Sexton has backed England to “do some real damage” against Grand Slam-chasing France and assist Ireland’s quest for Guinness Six Nations glory.
IPL 2022: There's similarity in MS Dhoni and my captaincy style, says new RCB captain Faf du Plessis
IPL franchise for the first time, newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said his leadership style is pretty much similar to that of 'Captain Cool', Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 37-year-old Du Plessis has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings side under Dhoni since 2012 and also played for the the new-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant. "I'm very lucky that I've been around some fantastic leaders in my journey in cricket. I grew in with Graeme Smith, who is South Africa's best leader ever," the former South African skipper was quoted as saying in RCB website. "And then the 10 years with MS and Stephen Fleming, two fantastic leaders. I do think that there's similarity in MS style and my style in terms that we both are very relaxed characters," Du Plessis said. The South African also said that he found Dhoni to be complete "opposite" to what it was like captaining in South Africa.
"MS Was Completely Opposite": Faf Du Plessis' First Impression Of Captain Dhoni
Set to lead an IPL franchise for the first time, newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said his leadership style is pretty much similar to that of 'Captain Cool', Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 37-year-old Du Plessis has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings side under Dhoni since 2012 and also played for the the new-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant.
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah Takes Maiden Five-For On Home Soil
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday took his first five-wicket haul on home soil to put India in a commanding position on Day 2 of the ongoing day/night Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bumrah dismissed Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella on 21 to achieve the feat. This was Bumrah's eighth five-for in Tests overall but maiden one in India.
First-time winner at rainy Cape Town Cycle Tour
The first wet CTCT since 2006 made for terrifically challenging conditions – and exciting racing.
Women's World Cup: Australia crush New Zealand in Wellington
Australia tore through New Zealand in Wellington to maintain their winning start at the Women's World Cup.
Viral Video: What Virat Kohli Did After Bengaluru Crowd Chants AB de Villiers' Name On Day 1 Of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test
Virat Kohli is a much-loved figure in Bengaluru thanks to his long-standing association with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli shares a special bond with the city and that was clear to see when he walked out to bat on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy on Saturday. The former India captain received a rousing welcome even as skipper Rohit Sharma walked off the ground after being dismissed. Another video has emerged of Kohli engaging with the Bengaluru crowd after they started chanting the name of former RCB star AB de Villiers during the Sri Lankan innings.