SA's top bowlers soar in latest world rankings
South Africa's Wayne Roberts and Anneke Scheepers have been given a big rankings boost in the latest World Bowls Series rankings.
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Hosts England to take on USA in Women's 2025 World Cup opener
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will kick off on Aug. 22 with hosts England taking on 1991 winners United States, two days before defending champions New Zealand face Spain, organisers said on Tuesday.
"Rohit Sharma Gave Me 10 Minutes": Sanju Samson On Being Dropped From T20 World Cup Final Plans
India's victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign didn't feature wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in any many. Despite the fact that Rishabh Pant was making his return to the national side after a long injury layoff, Team India decided to stick with him over picking an in-form Samson. However, right before the final against South Africa, India captain Rohit Sharma had asked Samson to be ready as there was a big chance he would be playing in the title clash. However, it all changed just minutes before the toss.
ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket
Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.
Polly Inglis Earns Maiden Call-Up As New Zealand Name Squad For Women's ODI Series Against India
Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up as recently-crowned Women's T20 World champions New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Inglis, 28, was rewarded for consistent performances with both bat and gloves for Otago Sparks in the women's Super Smash and New Zealand A, leading to her first New Zealand Cricket central contract in June. “We're really excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” Head coach Ben Sawyer said in a statement.
'They are flying at you' - Paul Boyle witness for the Leinster defence
Leinster became the first team to restrict Connacht to just two tries this season in their URC win on Saturday but Jacques Nienaber says they are far from the finished product.
Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2, Live Score Updates
Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: South Africa will be resuming their innings from 140/6 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. At Stumps, Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne were standing not out for 17 and 18 respectively. Earlier on Day 1, the Proteas bundled out Bangladesh for 106 with Kagiso Rabada celebrating being the fastest to take 300 Test wickets. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat but four of their top six batsmen failed to reach double figures, with opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy top-scoring with 30 on a lively pitch.(Live Scorecard)
Sunil Gavaskar's Dig At India's "Needless Series", Hurt By Ranji Trophy Getting Devalued By IPL
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said the prestigious Ranji Trophy is being "greatly devalued" due to players being pulled out of state teams to participate in other tournaments. This season's Ranji Trophy began earlier this month but from the second round onwards, it has seen a lot of players miss out on playing in the tournament. Apart from the ongoing Tests against New Zealand, an India ‘A' side under Tilak Varma is currently playing in the ACC Emerging Men's T20 Asia Cup in Oman.