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Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.
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R Ashwin Reveals How Rohit Sharma Plotted Win Over Bangladesh In Kanpur Test
Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed skipper Rohit Sharma's dressing room message that played a big role in clinching the win against Bangladesh in the second Test match in Kanpur on Tuesday. With the first three days of the match getting affected by rain and wet outfield, India have a tough task ahead of them when it comes to getting a result out of the encounter. However, they bowled out Bangladesh twice in two days and a destructive batting display guaranteed a big win for the Rohit-led side. Ashwin revealed after the match that Rohit asked the team to play fearless cricket and that was reflected in the team's batting in the first innings as they went on to break five world records.
Sunil Gavaskar Asked To Give Bangladesh An Advice, Batting Great's Stunning 'As An Indian' Reply
The Indian cricket team showed ultimate domination in the second India vs Bangladesh Test to romp to a seven-wicket win. Despite rain washing out over days' play, India defeated Bangladesh with a session left in the second Test on Friday. With the victory, India clean sweeped the Test series 2-0. At the start of Day 5, Bangladesh were 26/2. But they collapsed spectacularly, losing four wickets for just three runs at one point of time. They took a slender 94-run lead but India chased down the target with ease.
Andres Iniesta's glowing Celtic tribute as Spanish footballing icon announces plan to retire
Andres Iniesta has revealed he will announce his retirement from professional football next week.
Bundee Aki in line to make Connacht return in Llanelli
It's been a relatively healthy start to the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Connacht, and the province will hope to keep the momentum going on Friday night by unleashing Bundeee Aki on the Scarlets in Llanelli.
Virat Kohli Gifts Special Retirement Memento To Shakib Al Hasan. Gesture Breaks Internet
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli gifted a signed bat to Shakib Al Hasan at the end of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Tuesday. It was the final Test match for Shakib in India as he announced his retirement ahead of the encounter. This can also be his final match in the format as doubts remain over whether he will be able to take part in the Test match against South Africa at home due to political tensions. Kohli greeted Shakib after India registered a big win over Bangladesh and gifted him the bat before chatting with him and some other Bangladesh cricket team stars.
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu start for Emerging Ireland
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the notable inclusions for the first game of Emerging Ireland's tour of South Africa against the Pumas tomorrow.
Bok lock Snyman close to return to action for Leinster: 'Hopefully the medics give us all-clear'
Springbok lock RG Snyman is close to returning to action from injury for Irish giants Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.