Jamie McGrath backs Aberdeen to kick on after double delight
Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath is confident the Dons can have a strong second half to the season after rounding off a busy schedule with victory in Dingwall.
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Rory McIlroy puts Roy Keane on spot over infamous snub as Man United legend declares 'f****** hell, give me a break'
Rory McIlroy put Roy Keane on the spot over snubbing him for an autograph when he was a youngster - prompting a hilarious X-rated response from the Manchester United legend.
"Not An Ideal Situation": Dean Elgar's Honest Take On 'Test Cricket Is Dying' Discussion
With nothing to lose on the eve of his final international outing, Dean Elgar didn't hold back while expressing his disgust about Cricket South Africa sending a third-string squad to New Zealand under an uncapped captain just because the series is coinciding with the cash-rich SA20. It is a situation the 36-year-old Elgar, the stand-in captain for the second, and final, Test against India at Newlands, termed as "not ideal." "I still think Test cricket will have a future and in speaking to the younger guys in the dressing room, they still live for the format," Elgar said on Tuesday during his last pre-match conference. "The situation we've been put in from a cricketing fraternity perspective isn't ideal and maybe the team that's selected to go to New Zealand isn't ideal for the conversation of how I see Test cricket," Elgar was straightforward in his observations.
'Did Not Support Jasprit Bumrah Much...': Ex-India Coach On Pacers Poor Outing During SA Test Loss
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun was all praise for star pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his performances in the 1st Test against South Africa in Centurion last week. Bumrah was India's most successful bowler during the humiliating innings-and-32-run defeat to South Africa in the Boxing Day Test. He picked up four wickets and conceded just 69 runs in 26.4 overs on a track where rest of the India bowlers struggled. Arun was mightly impressed by Bumrah's bowling, but rued the fact that he did not get any support from his fellow pacers.
Naomi Osaka beaten in second round on return at Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka's first tournament appearance in more than two years has ended with a second-round defeat to 16th seed Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Cricket South Africa Breaks Silence On Fielding Weakened Team For New Zealand Tests
Cricket South Africa responded on Tuesday to what it described as "concern" about the country sending a below-strength team to New Zealand, claiming it was unable to agree alternative dates for the series. "We reassure the fans that CSA has the utmost respect for the Test format as the pinnacle of the game we love," the organisation said in a statement. Only seven capped players are in a 14-man squad for the two Test matches in March – only two of whom played in the first Test against India last week – because CSA has given priority to the SA20, a T20 franchise competition.
Watch - 'Don't Rub It': Pakistan Star Feels After Effects Of Pat Cummins' Bouncer On Chest
Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel copped on blow on his chest on the opening day of the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The incident happened in the 13th over with Pakistan 43/3 after opting to bat first in Sydney. Shakeel tried to duck Australia captain Pat Cummins' bouncer, but the ball did not rise as much as he had expected. Instead, the ball hit Shakeel on the chest and the physios came out to check on the batter. While a physio tried to massage his chest, Shakeel was still feeling the after effects of Cummins' delivery as he urged the medic not to rub the bruised part.
Erik ten Hag ‘stance’ on Hannibal Mejbri loan exit plus more Manchester United transfer rumours
Erik ten Hag is reportedly hesitant to allow Hannibal Mejbri to leave Manchester United on loan in January until he assesses the fitness of other midfielders in his squad.