'They are flying at you' - Paul Boyle witness for the Leinster defence
Leinster became the first team to restrict Connacht to just two tries this season in their URC win on Saturday but Jacques Nienaber says they are far from the finished product.
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Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2, Live Score Updates
Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: South Africa will be resuming their innings from 140/6 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. At Stumps, Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne were standing not out for 17 and 18 respectively. Earlier on Day 1, the Proteas bundled out Bangladesh for 106 with Kagiso Rabada celebrating being the fastest to take 300 Test wickets. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat but four of their top six batsmen failed to reach double figures, with opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy top-scoring with 30 on a lively pitch.(Live Scorecard)
Sunil Gavaskar's Dig At India's "Needless Series", Hurt By Ranji Trophy Getting Devalued By IPL
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said the prestigious Ranji Trophy is being "greatly devalued" due to players being pulled out of state teams to participate in other tournaments. This season's Ranji Trophy began earlier this month but from the second round onwards, it has seen a lot of players miss out on playing in the tournament. Apart from the ongoing Tests against New Zealand, an India ‘A' side under Tilak Varma is currently playing in the ACC Emerging Men's T20 Asia Cup in Oman.
Ishan Kishan Finally Makes A Comeback Into National Fold, Will Travel To Australia
Ishan Kishan has been named in Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A team which will tour Australia in November. "The Men's Selection Committee has picked a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. India A will play two first-class matches against Australia A in Mackay and Melbourne respectively and then take part in a three-day intra-squad game against Team India (Senior Men) in Perth," the BCCI said in a statement.
Kagiso Rabada Fastest To 300th Test Wicket As Bangladesh All Out For 106
South Africa posted 140 for 6 on Monday in an action-packed first day of the opening Test, after Bangladesh collapsed to 106 all out with Kagiso Rabada celebrating being the fastest to take 300 Test wickets. The visitors took the lead, reaching 140 for 6 in 41 overs in reply at stumps at Mirpur, with Wiaan Mulder and Kyle Verreynne not out for 17 and 18 respectively. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat but four of their top six batsmen failed to reach double figures, with opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy top-scoring with 30 on a lively pitch. Seamers Rabada, Mulder and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took three wickets apiece for South Africa.
Only One Indian In ICC's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament. Not Smriti Mandhana Or Jemimah Rodrigues
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament on Monday and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is the only player from India who was included in the side. In an otherwise disappointing campaign for India, skipper Harmanpreet was the standout performer for the Women in Blue. She finished as India's top scorer and the fourth-highest overall in the tournament, amassing 150 runs in four innings.
'Good news' on Ciarán Frawley injury, says Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber
Leinster have received "good news" on Ciarán Frawley's ankle injury and the Ireland out-half has not been ruled out of Saturday’s BKT URC game against Lions.
Lake to captain Wales as squad for November tests unveiled
Dewi Lake will retain the captaincy of Wales for their November tests as coach Warren Gatland on Monday named two uncapped players in a 35-man squad for the internationals against Fiji, Australia and South Africa.