URC deny reports of British & Irish league talks
The URC has denied claims it is involved in talks regarding the possible formation of British and Irish league.
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Concerned As England Series Itinerary Yet to Get Finalised
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is adamant on hosting the upcoming Test series against England at home, but the international cricket department's failure to finalise the itinerary has left him frustrated. Pakistan are scheduled to face England in three Tests from October 7 with Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi being outlined as the venues. However, the construction work going on at these venues ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy has created some doubts around the availability of the stadiums there.
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Ignored As Yuvraj Singh Picks This India Star "To Bat For His Life"
Rohit Sharma ended India's 11-year drought for an ICC title, leading the team to a T20 World Cup title earlier this year in June. Rohit was in imperious form throughout the tournament, scoring 251 runs in eight matches at an average of 36.71. During a "This or That" session with Sportskeeda, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was asked to name a player who he would want to bat for his life. Responding to the query, Yuvraj picked India captain Rohit, pointing that his batting style is similar to him.
New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh
It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.
French authorities release report into Medhi Narjissi tragedy
The recovery session at a beach in South Africa where France Under-18 player Medhi Narjissi lost his life was poorly supervised by team officials in dangerous conditions, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said.
Ibrahim Zadran Ruled Out, Rashid Khan Returns To Afghanistan Squad For ODI Series Against South Africa
Afghanistan's ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to return to the ODI format for the first time since the conclusion of last year's ODI World Cup in India. Rashid has been named in Afghanistan's 17-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on September 18 in the UAE. Rashid was a notable absentee in Afghanistan's squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand in Greater Noida. After last year's World Cup, Rashid had undergone back surgery. He was out of action and missed Afghanistan's series against UAE, India and Sri Lanka, and ODIs against Ireland.
Cyclist Michael Woods targets Montreal win after pondering retirement, Vuelta triumph
Michael Woods thought Father Time had finally come calling.
French rugby federation blames 'poorly managed' supervision for youth player drowning in Cape Town
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Thursday it questioned the role of administrative supervisors from the Ministry of Sport following the death of France under-18 player Medhi Narjissi last month.