talkSPORT: Moyes keen on signing “excellent” West Ham target, he'd “light up” the EPL - opinion
West Ham United have reportedly turned their attention towards Bournemouth starlet Jordan Zemura in their search for a new left-back.
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Netherlands, Zimbabwe Qualify For 2022 T20 World Cup
Netherlands and Zimbabwe booked their places in the ICC T20 World Cup after seeing off USA and Papua & New Guinea respectively in semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier B. Netherlands saw off a spirited effort from USA to seal a seven-wicket victory in their semifinal after restricting USA to 138 in 19.4 overs even as Zimbabwe held of a valiant PNG by 27 runs. Tournament hosts Zimbabwe's decision to bat first turned out to be a fruitful one. The experienced duo of Regis Chakabva and skipper Craig Ervine provided a good start, with the former adopting an aggressive approach.
'Zulu' hopes Proteas' ODI forfeit doesn't bite back: 'Trust me, World Cup qualifying is a lottery'
Former Proteas World Cup hero and now seasoned coach Lance 'Zulu' Klusener sincerely hopes that Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the current national team setup have their ducks in a row following this week's announcement that next year's ODI series against Australia has been cancelled.
Zimbabwe, Netherlands qualify for T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe beat Papua New Guinea by 27 runs after posting 199-5 in 20 overs, then restricting their opponents to 172-8. The Netherlands defeated the United States by seven wickets.
India vs West Indies: More 'rest' adds fuel to Virat Kohli debate
Virat Kohli has been rested for the entire white-ball tour of West Indies after he requested BCCI for a break. On July 7, TOI had exclusively reported that Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were unlikely to play the five-match T20I series following the three-match ODI series in the Caribbean that starts on July 22. TOI has learnt Kohli has assured the board that he would be available for Asia Cup (late August) onwards. His struggles have put his place in the T20I playing XI under scrutiny with the T20 World Cup barely three months away. "The team management and selectors wanted to play a full-strength T20I team from the ongoing England tour. But Kohli insisted he wanted a break and didn't wish to travel to West Indies," a BCCI source told TOI on Thursday.
"Love To Introduce Our Newest Angel:" CSK Batter Robin Uthappa And Wife Shheethal Blessed With Baby Girl
Chennai Super Kings batter Robin Uthappa and his wife Shheethal have been blessed with a baby daughter, whom they have named Trinity Thea Uthappa. He took to his Instagram on Thursday and wrote a heartwarming message for his daughter along with a picture. It featured the Indian batter alongside his wife and son. "With hearts that are full we'd love to introduce our newest angel in our lives. Introducing Trinity Thea UTHAPPA. We're so grateful to you for choosing us to bring you into the world and blessing us to be your parents and your brother," Uthappa wrote in the caption along with heart emojis.
3 James Collins alternatives that Portsmouth should consider as Derby edge closer to striking agreement
Portsmouth have been chasing a deal for Cardiff City striker James Collins, as per a report Football Insider.
Virat Kohli Requests To Be Rested From West Indies T20Is: Report
Star batter Virat Kohli himself asked for rest from the entire series against the West Indies, including the five T20Is, according to sources in the BCCI. It is also understood that the T20 squad for the tour of West Indies will be announced on July 11, one day after the shortest format series against England concludes. "It was team management's decision to rest Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI series along with skipper himself," a senior BCCI source in the know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.