Farrell: Ireland paid price for poor first half
Andy Farrell says Ireland paid the price for a poor first half, as they began their summer Test series with a 27-20 defeat to South Africa.
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Jamie Osborne in for debut as Ireland name team to face Boks
Andy Farrell has made a bold call in his side for Saturday's first Test against South Africa in Pretoria, handing Leinster's Jamie Osborne his debut at full-back for the meeting with the world champions.
India Women On Mercy Of Weather Gods, Hope To Draw South Africa T20I Series
Desperate to level the three-match series after the second game was washed out, India would hope weather doesn't play spoilsport, besides eyeing a much-improved bowling effort in the final women's T20I against South Africa here on Tuesday. India are trailing the three-match series 0-1 after losing the opener by 12 runs. Their problems compounded after the second game here on Sunday was washed out midway due to persistent drizzle. And with 30 to 40 per cent of rain forecast for Tuesday, the Indians are left on the mercy of weather gods.
Navjot Singh Sidhu Hails Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Final Knock With Hilarious Reference
Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for his match-winning knock in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa. After managing just 75 runs in the first seven innings of the competition, Virat stepped up when it mattered the most, scoring 76 in 59 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 128.81. His score guided India to 176/7 in their 20 overs, which India defended successfully, restricting SA to 169/8 in a thriller.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Announces Rs 11 Crore Reward For T20 World Cup-Winning Team India
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 11 crore for the Indian cricket team which won the T20 World Cup. The announcement was made in the central hall of the Vidhan Bhavan (state legislature complex) where four Mumbai players from the team -- captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dubey -- were felicitated. CM Shinde in his speech expressed his delight over the team's victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya? BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Ends Debate Around India's ODI Captain
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title in West Indies via a video message and also expressed confidence in winning next year's World Test Championship Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership. Shah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Men in Blue while dedicating the win to outgoing coach Rahul Dravid and the senior trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, who announced their retirements from T20Is following the title win against South Africa in Barbados.
"Lot Of Pressure On Us": Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of India-Pakistan Women's Asia Cup Game
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur remains resolute in their approach of going for a win in every game ahead of the Women's Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan. India are scheduled to open their campaign against their historic nemesis in Dambulla on July 19. India have recently secured a 3-0 clean sweep against South Africa in the home ODI series. They also registered an emphatic 10-wicket win in the one-off Test before levelling the three-match T20I series 1-1 as the second game got washed out due to rain in Chennai. Before the pressure game against Pakistan, Harmanpreet said as a team they need to focus on their game rather than other parameters of the clash.
Helen Flanagan told she's 'so beautiful' as she shares glimpse at filming for Celebs Go Dating
Helen Flanagan has been showered with compliments after sharing a glimpse of filming for Celebs Go Dating. The former Coronation Street star, who played Rosie Webster in the ITV soap, has signed up for the E4 dating show which sees celebrities go on dates with the general public, after being matched by experts from a dating agency.