Wales call on Botham for test against Springboks
Wales have added versatile loose-forward James Botham to their squad for their one-off test against South Africa in London on Saturday, officials have confirmed.
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India vs Australia: Are The T20 World Cup Super 8 Seedings Pre-Decided? - Explained
Following Bangladesh's win over Nepal in Group D, all spots are now locked for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. With three inconsequential matches over the next 24 hours, the group stage will come to a close on Tuesday, with the Super 8 stage to get underway on Wednesday, June 19. Bangladesh finished second in Group D behind South Africa and will join Afghanistan, India and Australia in Group 1 of the Super Eights. The other group was decided on Sunday after Australia beat Scotland, providing an helping hand to arch-rivals England in their pursuit of the Super 8 stage.
Sybrand Engelbrecht Retires From International Cricket After Netherlands' Exit From T20 World Cup
Shortly after Netherlands' campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup ended with an 83-run defeat to Sri Lanka, Sybrand Engelbrecht has announced his retirement from international cricket, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association in a statement. Engelbrecht, born in Johannesburg in South Africa in 1988, had made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2023 at the age of 35. He did play in the 2008 Men's U19 World Cup for South Africa, where he took a blinder of a catch to dismiss a young Virat Kohli in Jonty Rhodes-style.
'Don't Know Why It's Happening': Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto On Bangladesh's Batting Failure
Delighted that his team is through to the Super Eights but disappointed by its batting performance so far, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said he is yet to figure out why his batters have not been up to the mark in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Bangladesh managed to trump Nepal by 21 runs to seal their place in the Super Eights. However, getting shot out for 106 put them in a spot of bother before their bowlers managed to get the job done.
Semi-final defeats give Irish rugby a reality check
At the very least, there won't be accusations of complacency against Ireland when they head on their tour of South Africa next month. Silver linings and all that.
Bangladesh Seal Final Spot In T20 World Cup Super 8s, Fans Question "Where Is Pakistan?"
The groups are locked for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup as Bangladesh grabbed the final spot for the next phase of the tournament after beating Nepal by 21 runs on Monday. Bangladesh defended a 107-run target, the lowest-ever in the history of the tournament, at the Arnos Vale Stadium, dumping Netherlands out of contention. Bangladesh joined India, Australia and Afghanistan in Group 1 while the second group will feature teams like South Africa, Afghanistan, West Indies and England.
Bangladesh Defended Lowest-Ever Total vs Nepal In T20 World Cup To enter Super 8s
Young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled an incredible 21 dot balls in his career-best figures of 4 for 7 as a determined Bangladesh team used all its reservoir of experience to beat a spirited Nepal by 21 runs ensuring a comfortable passage into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Having nearly shocked South Africa in their previous game, Nepal bowlers were again on target, bowling out Bangladesh for 106 but Tanzim along with seasoned Shakib al Hasan (2/9) and Mustafzur Rahaman (3/7) bowled out Nepal for 85 in 19.2 overs.
Smriti's ton propels India to a clinical win over Proteas women
The Proteas top-order crumbled as South Africa slumped to a 143-run loss against India in the opening ODI at Bengaluru on Sunday.