Irish RFU against permanent adoption of 20-minute red cards
The Irish Rugby Football Union (RFU) has voiced its opposition to any permanent adoption of a 20-minute red card by World Rugby.
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WI vs NZ LIVE Score, 2nd Semi Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies vs New Zealand Women LIVE Updates: West Indies will be aiming for their first final since they lifted the Women's T20 World Cup trophy in 2016, while New Zealand will be aiming to end their 14-year-wait to reach a final, having last done so in the second edition in 2010. With record six-time champions Australia out of the way after their semi-final defeat, every remaining side will be fancying their chances of lifting the crown. These two sides met in the semi-final in 2016, when West Indies went on to win the whole tournament. (LIVE SCORECARD)
First Player Since 2012: Rachin Ravindra Ends 12-Year Wait For New Zealand Batters In 1st Test
Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter since 2012 to score a Test century on Indian soil during the first Test against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Though New Zealand lost four wickets in the morning session, Ravindra, whose family hails from Bengaluru, got up the tempo through a breezy century filled with eye-catchy 11 fours and two sixes. The 21-year-old's century was his second in Test cricket, having scored his maiden hundred against South Africa earlier this year.
Uncapped Spinner Hasan Murad Replaces Shakib Al Hasan In Bangladesh Squad For South Africa Series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad as a replacement for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the first Test squad against South Africa, to be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from October 21. The 23-year-old Murad has taken 136 wickets in 30 first class matches since his debut in 2021. Chairman BCB National Selection Panel Gazi Ashraf Hossain said: “We have been informed that Shakib is unavailable for the first Test. He is at the end of his Test career but along with his experience, we still do not have someone of that calibre with both bat and the ball to replace him.
Ospreys face Ulster clash with 'horrific' injury list as hooker plays in back row
Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a "horrific" unavailability list.
Uncapped spinner replaces Shakib in Bangladesh squad for Proteas Test series
Bangladesh called up uncapped spinner Hasan Murad on Friday to replace retiring Shakib Al Hasan ahead of the first Test against South Africa after security fears led the ex-skipper to cancel plans to return home.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table As Pakistan Beat England To Level Series 1-1
Spinner Noman Ali took eight wickets as Pakistan crushed England by 152 runs in the second Test to level the series 1-1 on Friday in Multan. Noman grabbed 8-46 and Sajid Khan took 2-93 as the pair wrapped up England's second innings for 144 after the visitors were set a daunting target of 297. It was Pakistan's first home win since February 2021 and came after they were thumped by an innings in the first Test, also in Multan. The third and final Test starts in Rawalpindi from October 24.
Time to impress in URC with Ireland places up for grabs
While there will still be one more round of games after this weekend in the BKT United Rugby Championship, this is the last opportunity to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, who will name his squad for next month's four-Test November window on Wednesday.