'Thanks Murrayfield' - Peter O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos
Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it.
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Surrey Confirm Deal With Reliance, Keep Majority Stake In Oval Invincibles
Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) has confirmed its deal with Reliance but said it will continue to retain majority stake of 51 percent in the Oval Invincibles. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) – owners of Mumbai Indians (MI) – through its subsidiary, RISE Worldwide, bought 49 per cent stake in The Hundred team for 60m pounds. "R1SE will have a 49 per cent share of the Hundred team, with Surrey retaining the majority 51 per cent," SCCC said in a statement.
R Ashwin's "One Of The Strongest Teams After India" Pick In Champions Trophy Surprises All
Spin great R Ashwin has called India and New Zealand the strongest sides heading into the Champions Trophy but warned teams against taking Australia lightly despite the loss of key players to injuries as they "bring their A-game" into marquee tournaments. The ICC event starts in Pakistan on February 19 with India playing all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model agreement. "India has the home advantage in Dubai, and it almost like every other team is playing an away match against India. This is a problem for the other teams, for sure," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
"Ruining Babar Azam...": Kamran Akmal's Scathing Attack Towards PCB, Pakistan Management
Former Pakistani wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal believes making Babar Azam open is ruining his confidence and Pakistan's team combination. In the absence of Saim Ayub, Babar came out to open for Pakistan alongside Fakhar Zaman during the first match of the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand. Babar, struggling for form, failed to quench his thirst for runs and returned to the dressing room after a ragged 10(23). Kamran feels Babar's confidence and the team combination are suffering due to the current lineup.
"Pakistan Are Very Dangerous": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Warning For Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have "enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions" in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World Cup in 1996. "There's always pressure when you play at home in the sub-continent – whether it's India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Pakistan – the expectations are massive," Shastri remarked when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review.
Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.
LIVE | Tri-Nation ODI series: Proteas v New Zealand
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the second match of the three-nation ODI tournament in Lahore on Monday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, ODI Tri Series, Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, ODI Tri Series, Live Updates: After outlaying Pakistan in the first match, New Zealand will be taking on South Africa in the second game of the ODI Tri-Series in Lahore on Monday. During the match against Pakistan, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra faced a horrific injury on his forehead, while trying to take a catch. However, the board later announced that Rachin's injury is in control but his availability for the match against South Africa is not confirmed. Talking about the first game, Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs. (Live Scorecard)