Ireland lead Zimbabwe after second day of one-off Test match
Ireland lead Zimbabwe by 76 runs with nine second-innings wickets remaining after the second day of play in their one-off Test in Bulawayo.
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Injured Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Ruled Out Of ICC Champions Trophy, Informs PCB
Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after being prescribed a rehabilitation period of at least 10 weeks to recover from an ankle injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday that Saim, who sustained the injury in South Africa in January, is "progressing well in his recovery from the ankle fracture and will continue his rehabilitation in England." "Following comprehensive MRI scans, X-rays, and medical assessments, Saim has been ruled out for 10 weeks from the date of injury (3 January)," the PCB said in a statement.
Super Eagles converge on Kigali March 16, await NFF’s team list
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will release the list of players that Coach Eric Chelle plans to deploy in Nigeria’s two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe early next month, officials of the team have said.
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.
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.