All Blacks skipper Cane to head to Japan after World Cup pain
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath and take a year off from Super Rugby following the disappointment of the World Cup final.
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"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15.
"Looking For Answers:" Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan After Loss To Pakistan
Following his side's loss to Pakistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan admitted that the team is looking for answers for their disappointing campaign but is struggling to find answers and added that something needs to be thought about his batting position. Riding on Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique's half-centuries and bowlers' brilliance Pakistan registered a 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Red card will be with me forever, says All Blacks skipper Cane
Distraught New Zealand captain Sam Cane said he "would have to live forever" with the red card he received in the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs Sri Lanka
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Monday in Pune. Emboldened by back-to-back wins, a tenacious Sri Lanka will have to tide over the injury-enforced absence of lead pacer Lahiru Kumara, who was ruled out on Sunday with a left thigh muscle injury which he suffered during a training session. Pacer Dushmantha Chameera has come in as his replacement. (Live Scorecard| Points Table)
Watch: Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam's Beautiful Gesture For Afghanistan Star Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam gifted his bat to opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz who scored a stunning 65 to help Afghanistan pull off a historic victory over the Men in Green in the ongoing World Cup. Afghanistan registered their second surprise victory in the World Cup and their first-ever win over Pakistan in 50-over cricket on Monday. Gurbaz along with Ibrahim Zadran set the tone for the 283-run chase by stitching up a 130-run partnership. His quick-fire knock of 65 off 53 balls allowed Afghanistan to register their first victory over the Men in Green in the 50-over format.
New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham's Blunt 'Virat Kohli Admission' After Failed Plan Against India
After Mohamed Shami claimed five wickets in his maiden World Cup 2023 game, the 'Virat Kohli wall' stood in front of New Zealand and their 5th successive victory in the tournament. Kohli scored a whopping 95 runs as he led the Indian team's successful chase of 274 runs. Though Virat missed out on a hundred, his 95-run knock was enough to take the team home with 2 overs to spare. After the match, even New Zealand's stand-in skipper Tom Latham admitted that it's difficult to come up with a strategy for Kohli as he has answers to most plans.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam Under Pressure Due To "Additional Burden" Of Captaincy? Pakistan Skipper's Honest Reply
With three straight losses to India, Australia and now Afghanistan, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team is facing the music at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The side was one of the pre-tournament favourites, but the side's display at the Cricket World Cup has not been up to the mark. In fact, they are now at a risk of getting knocked out of the Cricket World Cup in the league stage itself. Apart from the team's show in the batting and bowling departments, Babar Azam's captaincy is also under focus.