Sharks sink Clermont to book Challenge Cup final spot
The Sharks booked their place in the Challenge Cup final after striking with a late try to topple Clermont 32-21 at The Stoop.
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"A Very Confused Team": South Africa Great On Hardik Pandya-led MI's Performance In IPL 2024
Former South Africa cricketer Graeme Smith said Mumbai Indians (MI) have been a "very confused team" team this year in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The Mumbai-based franchise lost by 24 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium. While speaking at JioCinema, Smith said it is "disappointing" to see MI's performance in the 17th season of IPL. "They just been a very confused team this year. It's been hugely disappointing from one of the mega franchises in this year's IPL. And, you know, a lot of people will be very, very sore tonight - MI fan base and MI camp," Smith said.
The A Team: Well-rested Leinster have point to prove
After successive Champions Cup final defeats, there's no doubting where Leinster’s priorities lie this season.
Dale Steyn Wants Cricket To Go Baseball's Way After Last Ball IPL 2024 LBW Sparks Debate
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) stole a win from the jaws of defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, edging out Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a solitary run. With two needed off the last ball in a 202-run chase, Rovman Powell failed to connect with Bhuvneshwar Kumar's low full toss and was trapped LBW. While Powell quickly took a review, the decision was upheld later by the TV umpire. However, even if the West Indies all-rounder had managed to had been successful with his review, it would not have changed the outcome of the match.
Pakistan To Play Tests Against England, Bangladesh, South Africa Between August 2024 And January 2025
Pakistan will be playing a total of seven Tests against England, Bangladesh and South Africa between August 2024 and January 2025 as part of the ICC World Test Championship's (WTC) third cycle, which concludes next year. Pakistan will host England and Bangladesh at home for two and three Tests respectively before heading to South Africa for three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests in the latter half of this year. Pakistan are yet to win a Test series in South Africa and Australia.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024: Predicted XI Of Both Teams
The 48th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) facing off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 30th. Lucknow Super Giants have secured five wins out of nine matches, placing them fifth with 10 points in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are currently in ninth place, having garnered six points with three wins out of nine matches. Now, let's take a look at the predicted XIs of both teams ahead of what is expected to be an exciting match.
Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Northampton preview
You have got to be a very good side to get to the last four in Europe, and Northampton are certainly that. They are top of the Gallagher Premiership and went to Thomond Park last January, and despite having their hooker sent off just before half-time, managed to win with a hugely impressive performance that day.
India Lead In ODIs, T20Is In ICC Annual Rankings, Australia Top In Tests
The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued the annual team rankings update on Friday, with Australia taking the top spot in Test cricket and India maintaining supremacy in both white-ball formats. Reigning ICC World Test Championship winners Australia have overtaken India to secure the top spot in whites on the back of their stunning 209-run triumph over India in the World Test Championship decider at The Oval last year, as per ICC.