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Suryakumar Yadav Remains Top T20I Batter, Axar Patel Only Indian In Top 5 Bowlers

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan share the top spot on the updated list for T20I all-rounders. Only 23 rating points separate the top five players on the T20I all-rounders rankings. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib dropped three points after two appearances in Bangladesh's recently concluded five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka T20I skipper Hasaranga joined the veteran Bangladesh cricketer to share the top spot. While Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi held third place, just a further 10 rating points adrift. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza gained two places and rose to the fourth spot after a few stupendous performances against Bangladesh, while South Africa's Aiden Markram lost one spot and dropped to the fifth spot ahead of the Proteas' campaign at the T20 World Cup.

Proteas kingpin Rabada ruled out of IPL, still expected to make T20 World Cup

Kagiso Rabada's premature departure from the Indian Premier League (IPL) might be a nervous jolt to the Proteas' system in their build-up to the T20 World Cup, but his apparent leg injury won't affect his availability for the showpiece tournament in the USA and Caribbean next month.

Broos names Foster, Mofokeng in preliminary Bafana squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named Burnley striker Lyle Foster, Percy Tau and Pirates teenager Relebohile Mofokeng in his 36-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe next month.

Kagiso Rabada Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Returns Home From IPL

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the Indian Premier League due to a lower limb soft tissue infection, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Rabada represented Punjab Kings in the IPL, taking 11 wickets in as many games. Punjab have already been eliminated from the IPL play-offs race and will play their last league game on May 19. "The 28-year-old consulted a specialist on arrival in South Africa and is being closely monitored by the Cricket South Africa medical team," said Cricket South Africa (CSA) in a statement.

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins announce Ireland retirements

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins - three of the stars of Ireland's run to the the 2018 Hockey World Cup final - have announced their international retirements.

Ulster rebuild will start from within, says new head coach Richie Murphy

Richie Murphy says Ulster will rebuild from within and ruled out the possibility of a marquee signing for next season.

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

Kevin Pietersen, one of the finest players to have played for England, isn't someone who gets many points as a leader by former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. In a scathing analysis of Pietersen's captaincy credentials, Gambhir called him 'worse than any other leader' , while also putting the same stamp on former South Africa star AB de Villiers. As Gambhir's comments took social media by storm, even Pietersen came across the verdict from the Kolkata Knight Riders mentor. To the surprise of many, the retired England batter took the comment rather sportingly.

RG Snyman continues to shine while Munster 'box clever'

While it's been a joy to watch a fully fit RG Snyman back to his best in Munster colours in recent weeks, it's hard not to think, 'what if?'.

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Suryakumar Yadav Remains Top T20I Batter, Axar Patel Only Indian In Top 5 Bowlers

Proteas kingpin Rabada ruled out of IPL, still expected to make T20 World Cup

Broos names Foster, Mofokeng in preliminary Bafana squad for World Cup qualifiers

Kagiso Rabada Suffers Injury Scare Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Returns Home From IPL

Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins announce Ireland retirements

Ulster rebuild will start from within, says new head coach Richie Murphy

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

RG Snyman continues to shine while Munster 'box clever'