Cricket-England, New Zealand post contrasting wins ahead of T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - England and New Zealand picked up contrasting victories against Australia and Bangladesh respectively on Wednesday to continue their buildup to the T20 World Cup.
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'It could be my last year' - Geraint Thomas hints at retiring from cycling, may skip Tour de France in 2023
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Sourav Ganguly: 3 Big Decisions Taken By Former India Captain As BCCI President
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Wanindu Hasaranga's rise quite similar to Lasith Malinga: Mahela Jayawardene
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Former India coach Gary Kirsten to help Netherlands in T20 World Cup
Gary Kirsten has been brought in to bolster the Netherlands coaching staff ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup. Veteran Australia all-rounder Dan Christian will also be part of their set-up as they look to cause some upsets in their fourth consecutive World Cup. Kirsten previously worked with the Netherlands in 2021 during the Super League series against Ireland and hosted them for a training camp at his academy in Cape Town prior to leaving for Australia.