Andy McBrine salvages innings for Ireland after horror start
Andy McBrine missed out on a maiden Test century for Ireland on the first day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.
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Italy's Negri wary of Wales backlash but embracing favourites tag
Italy go into Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales as favourites, and while flanker Sebastian Negri welcomes the fact that for once his side are not the underdogs, he is urging caution, having learned how life can easily turn upside down.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, Highlights: Sri Lanka Limp To 229/9 At Stumps
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, Highlights: Sri Lanka limped to 229/9 at the end of 90 overs at Stumps on Day 1 in the second Test against Australia at Galle. Heading into the game 1-0 down, Sri Lanka opted to bat after winning the toss. Dinesh Chandimal was the top run-scorer of the day, making 74, while wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis stayed unbeaten at Stumps, on 59. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets each for Australia, while Matthew Kuhnemann took two and Travis Head one. (Scorecard)
Okoye’s return boosts Eagles’ World Cup preparations
• Chelle begins consultations • Dikko, Gusau inspect proposed NFF hotel, training pitch site
After Umpire Nitin Menon, Only Indian ICC Elite Match Referee Gives Champions Trophy 2025 In Pakistan A Miss
The match officials' list for the Champions Trophy 2025 is out. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a list of 15 match officials, including three match referees and 12 umpires for the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to commence in Karachi on February 19 with the final on March 9. The event will be held at three venues in Pakistan - Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi - while India will play all its matches (including semi-final and final if it qualifies) in Dubai, starting with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20.
Ireland go 'back to basics' ahead of Zimbabwe tour
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie says his players have "gone back to basics" to take on Zimbabwe's bowling strength ahead of their tour to the African country, which starts with a Test match tomorrow.
Champions Trophy 2025: India's Only ICC Elite Panel Umpire 'Decides Against' Travelling To Pakistan Due To...
India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons. The ICC on Wednesday announced a list of 15 match officials, including three match referees and 12 umpires for the marquee tournament, scheduled to commence in Karachi on February 19 with the final on March 9.
Omeruo leaves Turkey’s Kasimpasa on mutual consent
Turkish club Kasimpasa have parted ways with Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo, bringing an abrupt end to the defender’s third spell with the Istanbul-based side, Soccernet.ng reports.