T20 World Cup Qualifier: Ireland one win away from World Cup spot after beating Germany
Ireland are one win away from a place at the T20 World Cup having advanced to the semi-finals of the Qualifier with a seven-wicket victory over Germany.
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India news: Dravid targets flexibility in batting in T20 cricket
India coach Rahul Dravid has said that the team is targeting greater flexibility when batting.
New Zealand paceman Trent Boult ruled out of second South Africa Test
Trent Boult and retained the same 15-man squad for the second Test against South Africa after thrashing the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the series-opener over the weekend. The Tom Latham-captained Black Caps are in prime position to claim a first Test series win against South Africa, leaving selectors in no mood to shake things up.
No set formula but we're clear about T20 World Cup team combination: Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time. The former captain, who took over from Ravi Shastri after India's group stage exit in last year's T20 World Cup in UAE, will have his first big challenge in Australia. Dravid said he and Rohit understand what should be the team combination for the mega-event. "I think we have got a fair idea between Rohit and myself and the selectors and the management," Dravid said after their 17-run win over the West Indies in the third T20I that ensured a 3-0 clean sweep here on Sunday.
NZ paceman Boult ruled out of second South Africa test
New Zealand have ruled out pace spearhead Trent Boult and retained the same 15-man squad for the second test against South Africa after thrashing the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the series-opener over the weekend.
Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Team India on winning T20I series against West Indies
Sachin Tendulkar lauded Team India for whitewashing West Indies in the three-match T20I series on Sunday. With the 17-run win in the third T20I, India won the three-match T20I series 3-0. Earlier, the Men in Blue had defeated West Indies 3-0 in the ODI series as well. India will next lock horns against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, beginning Thursday. Taking to his Twitter, Sachin wrote, "Congratulations to #TeamIndia for another whitewash. Well played!"
Bulls set Vics final-session Shield chase
A dramatic finale to the crucial Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne seems assured after Queensland's bold declaration set Victoria a one-day match style run chase.