Black Caps name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests
Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.
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"Don't Have To Call It Brave, Bold...": AB De Villiers' 'Bazball' Jibe At England
Legendary South Africa cricket team star AB De Villiers took a sly dig at England's 'Bazball' approach while praising India for their batting display on Day 1 of the first Test match in Hyderabad on Thursday. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each to bundle out England for just 246 before posting 119/1 in 23 overs. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal began the innings in aggressive fashion and De Villiers said that more than 'Bazball', it was a good reading of the situation by the openers.
"Will Soon Find Out But...": AB de Villiers On Reason Behind Virat Kohli's Test Withdrawal
There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli's decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England. Kohli decided to withdraw over 'personal issues' as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter. AB de Villiers, Kohli's former teamamte at Royal Challengers Banglore and a close friend, admitted that he too doesn't know what reason behind his exit is. But, he plans to find out soon.
Zwane opens up on Tunisia scuffle, applauds Bafana teammates for unyielding 'fighting' spirit
Bafana Bafana veteran Themba Zwane commended his teammates for maintaining their composure during the intense moments of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match against Tunisia, which saw players involved in a scuffle.
Inexperienced Proteas galvanised for New Zealand Tests
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad insisted on Thursday that a lack of Test experience was "galvanising" his Proteas side for the two-match series in New Zealand.
Ireland to face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium at Paris Olympics
Ireland's senior men's hockey side will face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium in their pool at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.
Holders Senegal remain team to beat as Africa Cup of Nations moves into knock-out phase
The tournament is on course to be far more prolific than either of the two previous editions to feature 24 teams, after 89 goals were scored in the group stage.
IND vs IRE, Under-19 World Cup: Musheer Khan Stars As India Crush Ireland By 201 Runs
Musheer Khan gave ample display of his immense talent with a superb hundred as India steam-rolled minnows Ireland by a whopping 201 runs to virtually qualify for the Super Six round of the ICC U-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Thursday. Courtesy Musheer's blitzkrieg -- 118 off 106 balls, India posted an imposing 301 for 7 against Ireland, which in any case, would have been an uphill challenge to surpass. In the end, Ireland managed a paltry 100 in 29.4 overs with medium pacer Naman Tiwari (4/53 in 10 overs) and left-arm spinner Saumy Kumar Pandey (3/21 in 9 overs) doing the bulk of the damage. Seven Irish batters failed to reach double figures.