Namibia names Jacques Burger as new rugby coach
WINDHOEK : Former international Jacques Burger has been named Namibia’s new director of rugby, succeeding ex-South Africa coach Allister Coetzee, the Namibia Rugby Union announced.
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Rishabh Pant Enters Top 10 In ICC Test Rankings. India Star Now At...
Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant and New Zealand's veteran Daryl Mitchell got the rewards of strong performances during the third Test in Mumbai as the two players have climbed to top 10 in latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. After impressive half-centuries during the Test, Pant has climbed five spots to claim the sixth position in the Test Batter Rankings. This rise brings him close to his career-best ranking of fifth, which he last held in July 2022. Mitchell has also seen a substantial rise, climbing eight places to reach seventh overall after a first-inning score of 82 in Mumbai. He now joined his fellow New Zealander Kane Williamson, who holds the second position.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score Updates 1st ODI
AFG vs BAN Live Updates, 1st ODI: Afghanistan host Bangladesh in the first ODI of a three-match series in Sharjah on Wednesday, hoping to make the most of their recent form and familiarity with conditions. While Afghanistan come into this series on the back of their first bilateral ODI series win over South Africa, Bangladesh were outplayed by the same opponents in the recent two match Test series at home. While Afghanistan have adopted Sharjah as one of their home grounds, Bangladesh will be playing an ODI at this venue after a long gap of 29 years. (Live Scorecard)
"Will Try My Best To Make Him Proud": Abhishek Sharma On Yuvraj Singh
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma recalled former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh 6 sixes in an over during ICC T20 World Cup 2007 clash as he landed in Kingsmead, Durban for the upcoming T20I series against the Proteas. In the clash against England, Yuvraj became the first international player to hit six sixes in an over in T20Is and the first Indian to do so in international cricket as a whole. He scored 58 in just 16 balls, with three fours and seven sixes that helped India reach a match-winning 218/4 in a must-win game.
Graham out but Scotland boosted by Kinghorn, Russell's return for Springboks test
EDINBURGH : Scotland winger Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Sunday's test against South Africa after sustaining a concussion at the weekend but Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn are set to return after the pair were unavailable for the win over Fiji.
Six years on from 'Sandpaper-gate', Warner to captain BBL team
MELBOURNE : Six years on from the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, former Australia batsman David Warner has been appointed captain of Big Bash League (BBL) team Sydney Thunder.
Lightning strike kills player during soccer match in Peru - ESPN
Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.
Lightning kills player during match in Peru
Lightning has killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.