Cricket’s remarkable growth in the UAE continues
DUBAI: People in the UK continue to ask me if cricket is really played in the UAE. When I reply yes, the usual assumption which follows is: mainly by expats, I guess.
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Rugby LIVE: Henry Pollock facing huge new problem as Dan Biggar makes feelings clear
England face Australia in just two days, with a feast of rugby action on display for the entirety of November. Wales aren't playing for another 10 days, with a date against Argentina set for Sunday, November 9.
New Zealand hammer reckless England despite Archer’s brilliance
HAMILTON, New Zealand: New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday, with the return of Jofra Archer unable to ignite the visitors’ full-throttle style of cricket. The victory meant New Zealand clinched the three-match series with a game to spare after their four-wicket win in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. England’s batsmen flitted between reason and recklessness after New Zealand won the toss, with the visitors bowled out for 175 after just 36 overs. England’s aggressive batting often led to needless dismissals against the run of play, with no partnership lasting longer than six overs or more than 38 runs. New Zealand’s bowling was steady but not unplayable.
S Africa humble England to reach World Cup final after Wolvaardt and Kapp heroics
NEW DELHI :South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 to lead her side into the final of the Women's World Cup hammering England by 125 runs in the first semi-final on Wednesday.
Rugby LIVE: Dan Biggar on the selection that says it all as star backed for intriguing position switch
England v Australia is a matter of days away, with a November of stunning rugby action set to take place across the next month. While World Rugby's international Test window is not open until next week, there are four games this weekend.
Hendricks, Bosch lead South Africa to 55-run T20 win over Pakistan
South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks struck 60 from 40 balls and seamer Corbin Bosch took a career-best 4-14 in four overs to help their side to a 55-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the first Twenty20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Rugby LIVE: Two Lions 'among world's best' as legend gets new job
World Rugby's Test window doesn't open until next week but there are still a whole host of exciting clashes taking place across the world this weekend. England and Australia get proceedings underway in London and Ireland face New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night.
Atletico win at Betis to bounce back from Arsenal drubbing
SEVILLE, Spain: Atletico Madrid earned a solid 2-0 win at Real Betis on Monday to move fourth in La Liga and bounce back from their Champions League thrashing by Arsenal. Diego Simeone’s side lost 4-0 last week in north London but put that defeat behind them with a strong display at La Cartuja stadium, where Betis are playing on a temporary basis. They were able to record only their second clean sheet in their last nine games across all competitions and their first away win of the season. The coach’s son Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring with Alex Baena netting the second before half-time. “This is an important win, hard-fought, and I’m happy,” Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak told Movistar. “I hope we continue like this, away from home, not just at home...