Ireland captain Sexton on track to face Italy
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks on track to win his fitness battle ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy.
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New captain Rohit Sharma happy to groom India's future leaders
Lucknow — Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday he was happy to help train possible successors following his recent appointment as India's cricket captain across all formats in place of Virat Kohli.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Equalling Babar Azam's Mark As T20I Captain
Rohit Sharma has been one of the most prolific run-getter in T20 internationals over the years, and currently in the third spot overall. On Thursday, when he walks out to bat in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the Indian captain will be on the cusp of completing a landmark and equalling the mark of Pakistan's star batter and captain Babar Azam.
India's new test captain relishes challenges ahead
India's newly appointed test captain Rohit Sharma said he had no issues with managing his workload ahead of India's three-match Twenty20 International series and two-match test series against Sri Lanka at home.
Former Junior Springbok captain retires at 29
Former Junior Springbok captain Wiaan Liebenberg, still just 29 years old, will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.
Chelsea have option to extend Azpilicueta's contract but Barcelona remain relentless in transfer pursuit of Blues captain
Chelsea have the option to extend Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract by another year, placing an obstacle in the way of Barcelona's plans to sign one of their primary transfer targets.
Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd fans want midfielder made captain after Leeds interview
Manchester United’s 4-2 victory over Leeds on Sunday was huge.
Champions League: Atletico Madrid captain Koke injured ahead of Manchester United clash
Atletico Madrid captain Koke is set to miss the Champions League last-16 first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday after the club said he has a thigh injury. Koke's absence would be a blow for Atletico, who already have concerns about the fitness of central defender Jose Gimenez, taken off at half-time against Osasuna on Saturday. "Our player Koke finished the last game against Osasuna with discomfort," an Atletico statement on Tuesday read.