Pumas legend Agustin Creevy joins Benetton but won't play against Leinster, Leicester's Cheika banned
Former Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy has joined Benetton but won't feature against Leinster this week.
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"With Australia, You Can't Afford To Make Mistakes": Smriti Mandhana Ahead Of T20 World Cup
There are no shortcuts to beating Australia and every team has to give its best if it aspire to overcome the six-time world champions, said India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup which begins on Thursday. Australia's dominance in the global showpiece has been unrivalled with the team winning the last three editions of the tournament. With charismatic former skipper Meg Lanning calling it a day following the victory in South Africa about 18 months ago, Alyssa Healy has taken over the captaincy as Australia aim to maintain their dominance in global events.
Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Ireland vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st ODI Live Telecast: Ireland face South Africa in the first ODI of a three-match series in Abu Dhabi. Ireland are riding high on confidence after clinching a shock win over the Proteas to draw the two-match series. The Adair brothers, Mark and Ross, starred for Ireland in their first-ever T20I win over South Africa. Ross Adair blasted a century and then his brother Mark took four wickets. After a crushing eight-wicket victory in the first match, South Africa looked short of ideas in the series decider. With Aiden Markram not part of the ODI team, Temba Bavuma will lead the side in his absence.
South Africa batter Reeza Hendricks Tops SA20 Season 3 Auction Chats, Goes For...
SA20 has been raised to the next level for the upcoming Season 3 after a successful third auction in Cape Town on Tuesday. The League received over 580 applications for the remaining 13 slots that were on offer at the auction, along with six Rookie draft picks. Cricket SA T20 Cricketer of the Year, Reeza Hendricks, was the most sought-after pick, with the stylish right-hander heading to MI Cape Town for South African Rand 4.3 million. Hendricks, who had previously played for Joburg Super Kings, was the central focus of a bidding war between MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals, with the Newlands-based team eventually winning the race.
Rivals Aim To End Australia's Utter Dominance In T20 World Cup
The likes of India, England and South Africa will strive to end Australia's unrivalled dominance in the Women's T20 World Cup, beginning with a double header in Sharjah on Thursday. Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah. Political unrest in Bangladesh forced the International Cricket Council to shift the 10-team event to the UAE back in August.
Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham
:Tim Southee stepped down as New Zealand's test captain on Wednesday after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka and handed the reins to opening batsman Tom Latham for the India series.
France to omit Top 14 players for New Zealand tour
The French rugby union (FFR) has agreed with Top 14 organisers to exclude players from selection for July internationals in defiance of World Rugby regulations.
Southee steps down as New Zealand test captain, Latham takes over
Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.