Coach says Canadian women have turned corner ahead of Rugby World Cup Sevens
Having integrated more than a dozen new faces into the program, coach Jack Hanratty believes the Canadian women's rugby sevens team has turned a corner.
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Focussed on 'process': West Zone captain Ajinkya Rahane starts comeback fight with Duleep Trophy
Ajinkya Rahane will not deviate from his "process driven" methods as he gears up to lead a star-studded West Zone against minnows North East in the opening Duleep Trophy game starting Thursday. The Indian domestic cricket season starts with revival of Duleep Trophy, back in its zonal format as two quarterfinal matches kick off proceedings. There couldn't have been a bigger mismatch between the two sides as West boasts of a batting line-up with names like skipper Rahane, the marauding Prithvi Shaw, talented Yashashvi Jaiswal, KKR captain Shreyas Iyer and Rahul Tripathi, who as recently as tour of Zimbabwe was with the Indian team.
Tragedy as woman, 25, found dead in Manchester's Britannia Hotel
An unemployed probation officer from Sale was tragically found dead in a hotel room.
Avesh Khan out of remainder of Asia Cup, Deepak Chahar drafted in
Asia Cup due to fever related illness, a senior BCCI official confirmed the development on Tuesday. Seamer Deepak Chahar, who was in stand by for the tournament, has been drafted in. "Avesh has fever and he has also got sinus related problems which has escalated post illness.
Avesh Khan Out Of Asia Cup Due To Illness, Deepak Chahar Drafted In: Report
Pacer Avesh Khan has been ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup due to fever related illness, a senior BCCI official confirmed the development on Tuesday. Seamer Deepak Chahar, who was in stand by for the tournament, has been drafted in. "Avesh has fever and he has also got sinus related problems which has escalated post illness. It will not be possible for him to take further part in the tournament. Deepak Chahar is already there and he will be drafted in the main squad," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Avesh has been in poor form since the tour of West Indies and the Indian team management's worries increased after he was hit for 50-plus runs by Hong Kong batters.
Green's 89 steers Australia to narrow win over New Zealand in first ODI
Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career-best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns.
Cameron Green's 89 Steers Australia To Two-Wicket Win Over New Zealand In First ODI
Emerging star Cameron Green held his nerve with a career best 89 not out in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns. After Glenn Maxwell starred with four wickets and a spectacular catch to restrict New Zealand to a modest 232-9, Australia slumped to 44-5 against inspired new ball bowling from quicks Trent Boult and Matt Henry under lights. A composed Green and Alex Carey (85) turned the match on its head with a brilliant 158-run partnership to overwhelm an increasingly ragged New Zealand attack.
Watch: Glenn Maxwell Takes Terrific Diving Catch of Martin Guptill
More often than not, Glenn Maxwell leaves his mark on the cricket field either with his batting, bowling or fielding. His utility in all three departments makes him one of the most prominent cricketers currently. All eyes will be on him when Australia gets down to action in the T20 World Cup in two months' time. On Tuesday, Maxwell starred with four wickets and a spectacular catch as Australia restricted New Zealand to 232-9 in the series-opening one-day international on Tuesday in Cairns. After captain Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to bowl, Maxwell's part-time off-spin stole the show as Australia look to rebound from a stunning defeat to underdogs Zimbabwe on Saturday which soured a 2-1 ODI series victory.