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After Quitting T20Is, Rohit Sharma Makes Retirement Plans Clear

Having retired recently from the T20 Internationals, India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on his playing future in the longer formats. Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup 2024 title last month. A few hours later, he announced his retirement the shortest format of the game. Durina recent event in Dallas, Rohit was asked about his playing future. While Rohit said that he isn't someone who thinks a lot ahead, the India captain insisted that he still has plenty to offer.

World Rugby U20 Championships: Junior Boks fall to Argentina; France beat New Zealand

The Junior Springboks faced disappointment as they fell short in a spirited comeback attempt against Argentina in the U20 Championship fifth-place semi-final held in Cape Town.

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I

Though Sanju Samson and Mukesh Kumar were the chief contributors in India's 42-run win over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final game to win series 4-1, Shivam Dube's contribution in all departments of the game got him the Player of the Match award. At the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, Dube played a handy cameo of 26 off 12 balls to take India's total to an above-par 167/6. He then took two wickets with his tight medium-pace bowling, and even manufactured an important direct hit to get Sikandar Raza out, to shut the door on Zimbabwe's chances of winning the game.

Springboks add five players to squad for Portugal test

South Africa have added five players to their squad for the one-off test with Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday but will be without lock Franco Mostert and centre Damian de Allende, officials have confirmed.

Hunger To Win, Adapting To Conditions Quickly Helped Us Bounce Back: Shubman Gill

The hunger to bounce back and adaptive skills helped Indian team pull itself up following the shocking loss in the series opener to win the remaining four matches against Zimbabwe, said skipper Shubman Gill in Harare on Sunday. India suffered an unexpected 13-run loss in the first game of the five-match series as the team fell short of chasing a modest 115-run total on July 6. But the visitors quickly put the disappointment on the back-burner to win the series 4-1.

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s “outstanding” first-half performance against South Africa in Durban is “as good as it gets” after celebrating his 50th match as head coach with a famous 25-24 victory.

"Awkward Bowling Action": Ramiz Raja Calls Jasprit Bumrah "Legend Of All Formats"

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma and co had an outstanding run at the World Cup as the remained unbeatable throughout the tournament. In the final match, they defeated South Africa by seven runs and clinched the title. Bumrah, who scalped 15 wickets, bagged the Player of the Tournament award. With his fiery pace and on-point yorkers, Bumrah brought Team India out from the jaws of defeat on numerous occasions. It won't be wrong to say Bumrah is currently one of the greatest fast bowlers in the world.

Ireland stun Springboks with late drop goal to level series in dramatic fashion

A drop-goal after the hooter by Ireland replacement back Ciaran Frawley saw the visitors snatch a dramatic 25-24 win over the Springboks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

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After Quitting T20Is, Rohit Sharma Makes Retirement Plans Clear

World Rugby U20 Championships: Junior Boks fall to Argentina; France beat New Zealand

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I

Springboks add five players to squad for Portugal test

Hunger To Win, Adapting To Conditions Quickly Helped Us Bounce Back: Shubman Gill

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

"Awkward Bowling Action": Ramiz Raja Calls Jasprit Bumrah "Legend Of All Formats"

Ireland stun Springboks with late drop goal to level series in dramatic fashion