The Jacques Nienaber interview: The 'beauty' of a zero sum game
A broad smile broke across the face of Jacques Nienaber when the defence guru was asked about Ireland keeping Italy scoreless last Sunday.
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RCB Great's Blunt Take On "Whether Ishan Kishan Is Doing Wrong" Amid Star's Absence From Domestic Cricket
Former South African batting legend AB de Villiers opened up on Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's absence from international cricket following a break, saying he himself has been through this situation and there should be proper communication between a player and team management/board. De Villiers' comments come as Ishan continues to remain absent from international cricket, having last played in a T20I match against Australia at home in late November. Following that, he asked team management to release him from the Test squad for the South Africa series happening in December-January due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old was in the T20I squad in South Africa in December 2023 but did not take part in any of the three games. He also did not take part in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut
After a long wait, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his India debut on Thursday. The right-handed batter was named in the playing XI of the Rohit Sharma-led side for the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity with a 62-run knock off 66 balls. He batted with positive intent and took the England bowlers to the cleaners with some really good shots. Sarfaraz raced to his fifty in 48 balls before his knock came to a misfortunate end. The batter was run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.
New Zealand Bowler Kyle Jamieson Sidelined By Back Injury
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson faces another long spell on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his back, New Zealand Cricket announced Saturday. Jamieson has been ruled out of cricket for at least six months after scans revealed the injury following New Zealand's first Test win over South Africa in Mount Maunganui this month. The towering seamer took match figures of 6-93 but later complained of back pain, which ruled him out of the second Test. The injury is in the same location as a fracture which required an operation in February last year but team medical staff have decided against another operation.
Stress fracture rules bowler Jamieson out for prolonged spell
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans revealed a stress fracture in his back, New Zealand Cricket announced on Saturday.
Le Clos thrilled to back with the 'top dogs' in Doha
DOHA : Chad le Clos last mounted a long-course world podium in 2019 but South Africa's most decorated Olympian took a big step toward another in Doha on Friday.
Scarlets v Munster Live: TV channel, kick-off time and score updates
The Scarlets look to claim just their third United Rugby Championship victory of the season tonight as they take on reigning champions Munster in Llanelli.
Australia's Annabel Sutherland Smashes Fastest Double Century In Women's Test History
Australia's Annabel Sutherland on Friday smashed the fastest double hundred in women's Test history, achieving the feat in 248 balls on the second day of the one-off match against South Africa in Perth. The earlier fastest double century was scored by Karen Rolton off 306 balls made in 2001 against England in Leeds. The 22-year-old Sutherland eventually got dismissed for 210 off 256 balls but not before helping Australia post a massive 575 for 9 declared in their first innings at the WACA, the highest total in women's Test cricket.