Age-group players take centre stage at HSBC Rugby Festival Dubai
The Dubai Sevens might unquestionably be the largest festival for rugby in the Middle East, and one of the biggest anywhere in the world.
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Ravindra gets New Zealand test call-up for South Africa series
Rachin Ravindra, who was this week named ICC Emerging Player of the Year for his World Cup heroics, was included on Friday in New Zealand's test squad for next month's two-match series against South Africa.
Callum Shinkwin shoots 11 birdies to lead Ras Al Khaimah Championship
Callum Shinkwin will take a two-stroke lead into day two of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship after a blistering opening round of 10-under 62 that featured no fewer than 11 birdies, eight of them on the bounce, at Al Hamra Golf Club.
New Zealand Name Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra For South Africa 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. Williamson returns to the Black Caps after a hamstring strain sidelined him during the recent home Twenty20 series win over Pakistan, which New Zealand took 4-1. Fresh from being named emerging player of the year by the International Cricket Council, rising star Ravindra will take the place of veteran Henry Nicholls, 32, in the middle order.
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.
"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.