Six Nations 2022: From polite schoolboy to becoming the Biggar man
Made in Swansea, developed in Northampton and now captain of Wales, it has been quite a journey for Dan Biggar.
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Six players to watch in the Six Nations
The 2022 Six Nations Championship gets underway this weekend with Ireland at home to Wales, Scotland taking on arch-rivals England and favourites France facing Italy in Paris.
Pakistan and South Africa finish ICC U-19 World Cup on a high
Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their U-19 World Cup campaigns with contrasting victories. Pakistan eased past Sri Lanka in the fifth place playoff after the two sides' chances of lifting the trophy ended at the quarterfinal stage last week. While elsewhere in Antigua, South Africa finish in seventh place after a closely fought two-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Skipper Qasim Akram shines for PakistanPakistan were in command from the off at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, with openers Muhammad Shehzad and Haseebullah Khan (136) dominating the Sri Lanka attack. The pair led Pakistan to 100 without loss, Shehzad eventually made 73 before he was dismissed by Raveen de Silva.
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli 6 Runs Away From Achieving Huge ODI Milestone In India
Following the aftermath of his captaincy saga, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli the batter as India host the West Indies for three ODIs, followed by three T20Is, starting Sunday. Kohli stepped down as India's T20I and Test captain, while he was replaced by Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper ahead of the recently-concluded tour of South Africa. During the three-match ODI series against the Windies, Kohli will aim to end his international century drought, having failed to reach triple figures in over two years in any format. The 33-year-old will also be eyeing another personal milestone in the ODI series against the Windies.
India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma's Formidable ODI Batting Stats Against West Indies In India
Rohit Sharma returns for the limited-overs series at home against the West Indies following an injury break that saw him miss the entirety of the South Africa tour. The 34-year-old will lead the Indian team in the three-match ODI and T20I series that starts with the first ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India were whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series in South Africa and Rohit's return will be a welcome boost to the team. The right-handed opener has a terrific record against the West Indies in India and he will be looking to continue his fine performances.
U19 World Cup: Pakistan, South Africa Finish Their Journey On A High
Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup campaigns on a positive note with victories on Thursday. Two-time champions Pakistan eased past Sri Lanka in the fifth-placed playoff after the two sides chances of lifting the trophy ended at the quarter-final stage last week. Pakistan were in command from the off at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, with openers Muhammad Shehzad and Haseebullah Khan dominating the Sri Lanka attack.