Preview: Memories of 2022 should serve as warning for Ireland's newcomers against Fiji
It's just over two years since Andy Farrell was left venting his frustrations over his side’s sluggishness in a 35-17 win against Fiji.
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1st Time In History: Tilak Varma Scores 151 Off 67 Balls, Sets Huge World Record
India's young batter Tilak Varma etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first player to score three consecutive T20 hundreds. The 22-year-old Hyderabad captain achieved the historic feat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener against Meghalaya, at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium C, where he smashed 151 off just 67 balls - the highest individual T20 score by an Indian male cricketer. Tilak's blistering knock featured 14 fours and 10 towering sixes as he powered Hyderabad to a commanding total. His innings surpassed Shreyas Iyer's previous record of 147 as the best T20 score by an Indian.
Jasprit Bumrah Equals Kapil Dev For Monumental Feat In Indian Cricket With Fifer vs Australia
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made history on Saturday, securing his seventh five-wicket haul in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries, tying with legendary Kapil Dev for most by an Indian bowler in aforementioned countries. Bumrah added yet another feather to his hat and added to his legacy as India's all-time great in SENA conditions during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth against Australia. India has a weak record in SENA countries historically and started improving their record in 2000s.
Tom Curry ‘desperate’ to face Japan despite recent concussion – Steve Borthwick
England have defended the decision to recall Tom Curry for Sunday’s clash with Japan even though he was knocked out against Australia a fortnight ago.
Munster lock Jean Kleyn drops out of Springboks team to face Wales
Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a late withdrawal from the South Africa team for their Autumn Nations Series game against Wales on Saturday.
Scotland bring back big guns for Australia showdown
Scotland have made 14 changes to their starting XI for the Autumn international clash with in-form Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday, including a return for mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell.
Etzebeth replaces Kleyn against Wales as Boks are forced into late change
The Springboks were forced into a late change to their starting XV for the Test against Wales on Saturday with the news that Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert.
"Can't Take For Granted": Sri Lanka Coach Sanath Jayasuriya After Big ODI Series Win vs New Zealand
Following the completion of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, praised the Kiwis' approach towards the game during the recently concluded white-ball series. With a 2-0 series win in the ODIs against New Zealand, Sri Lanka continued their unbeaten march at home where the side has secured wins over India, New Zealand, and West Indies across formats in recent months. There is especially encouraging news in the Test arena.