Bavuma retains ODI captaincy, no Brevis as Proteas name squad for crucial England series
Temba Bavuma has retained the Proteas ODI captaincy ahead of a crucial three-match series against world champions England this month.
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Farrell named as England captain in Borthwick's first Six Nations squad
England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.
Hockey World Cup: India, England Miss Plenty Of Chances; Play Out Goalless Draw
India played out a goalless draw against England in an entertaining pool match to remain in contention for a direct quarterfinal berth in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Rourkela on Sunday. In an evenly contested Pool D match, both the sides failed to score despite getting ample chances to force a result at the jam-packed Birsa Munda Stadium. England got eight penalty corners as against India's four. But the home team's penalty corners defence was impeccable.
India vs England, Hockey World Cup 2023 Live Updates: India Eye Top Spot In Pool D With England Match In Rourkela
India vs England, Hockey World Cup 2023 Live Updates: India take on England in an FIH Hockey Men's World Cup Pool D match at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. The hosts swept aside Spain 2-0 in their opening match, thanks to goals from Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh.
India Begin Hockey World Cup Campaign With 2-0 Win Over Spain
A commanding India dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to outplay a tricky Spain 2-0 in their FIH men's World Cup campaign opener here on Friday. Local boy Amit Rohidas was among the goal scorers as he struck in the 12th minute from a penalty corner to the wild cheer of the packed Birsa Munda Stadium, which made its debut as an international hockey venue on Friday. Hardik Singh scored a brilliant field goal in the 26th minute after a fine solo run as India, chasing their first medal after 1975, boosted their chances of making it to the quarterfinals from Pool D.
Another Six Nations injury blow for England as Tom Curry to miss first two games
Steve Borthwick has been dealt another pre-Six Nations injury blow with Sale flanker Tom Curry set to miss England’s first two games.
England to lose Luke Cowan-Dickie for at least start of Six Nations
Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will miss at least the start of England's Guinness Six Nations campaign after suffering an ankle injury.
Eddie Jones tips ‘outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to impress as England boss
Eddie Jones has backed “outstanding” Steve Borthwick to be a success as England rugby head coach and opened up on the mistakes he believes cost him the job.