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KL Rahul Achieves Big Feat With 26-Run Knock vs Australia In Perth Test

India batter KL Rahul completed 3,000 Test runs on Thursday. Rahul accomplished this milestone during the first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. During the first innings, KL played a short, but a patient knock of 26 in 74 balls, with three boundaries. However, his knock was cut short by a controversial decision. Mitchell Starc did get his wicket after being caught behind by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, the question was if the sound in the snickometer came due to ball hitting the bat or his bat hitting the pad. The third umpire Richard Illingworth judged him to be out, with the ball hitting his bat.

Super Falcons to know opponents today as draws hold in Morocco

Africa’s record title holders, Super Falcons, will know their opponents in the 13th Women’s Cup of Nations today when the draws are held at the Technical Centre of the Mohamed VI Football Complex, in Sale, outside Rabat, Morocco.

Rivers Hoopers begin 2025 BAL campaign April 26

Nigerian champions, Rivers Hoopers, will begin their campaign in the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) on April 26 from the Sahara Conference, the organisers of the championship have said.

Andy Farrell focused on 'being the best we can be', not statement win for Ireland

Andy Farrell doesn't believe his Ireland team need a statement performance to show what they are really about.

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

Wales assistant Rob Howley has described Warren Gatland as the world’s best coach and insists the under-fire boss is going nowhere.

"Down On Confidence...": Ex-India Star's Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul As Opener Against Australia

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that right-hand batter KL Rahul is not the ideal option for India's opening slot in the first Test of the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as he doesn't have a lot of confidence in himself at the moment. The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth's Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards. "It's not like KL Rahul as an opening option is setting the stage on fire. Going by the reality, KL Rahul currently you can see, you've got to feel for him, I love him as a player the kind of talent he has. He looks a bit down on confidence and you don't want someone like him batting at the top of the order because much of the tempo of the innings is set at the start number 1,2 and 3," Manjrekar was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Gautam Gambhir Receives Big Team Selection Advice For 1st Australia Test: "Even If..."

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish KL Rahul can excel on Australian tracks just like he did in South Africa last year. With Rohit Sharma on a paternity break, India have a choice between reserve opener Abhimanyu Easwaran and the seasoned Rahul for partnering Yashasvi Jaiswal in the opening Test starting in Perth on Friday. As of now, the team management is keen on Rahul, who has opened a fair bit for India in Test matches and scored a memorable hundred at Centurion last year. However, he has not been able to find consistency despite featuring in 53 Tests.

Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy to make Ireland debuts against Fiji

Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy will make their Ireland debuts against Fiji on Saturday.

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KL Rahul Achieves Big Feat With 26-Run Knock vs Australia In Perth Test

Super Falcons to know opponents today as draws hold in Morocco

Rivers Hoopers begin 2025 BAL campaign April 26

Andy Farrell focused on 'being the best we can be', not statement win for Ireland

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

"Down On Confidence...": Ex-India Star's Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul As Opener Against Australia

Gautam Gambhir Receives Big Team Selection Advice For 1st Australia Test: "Even If..."

Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy to make Ireland debuts against Fiji