All Blacks coach expects improved Ireland for second Test
The All Blacks know to expect an Irish side "desperate to keep the series alive" when the sides clash in Dunedin on Saturday, says Ian Foster.
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Pakistan Arrive In Sri Lanka For Test Series. See Pics
The Pakistan squad for the upcoming two-match Test series arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday. Skipper Babar Azam would hope that his team could win this series as it would boost their chances of finishing in the top 2 in the World Test Championship points table. Pakistan recently toppled India and went up to the third spot after India's loss to England in the Edgbaston Test and the subsequent docking of points due to slow over rate.
Three more Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19
Sri Lanka suffered a blow ahead of the second test against Australia when three more players were ruled out on Thursday after contracting COVID-19.
Edgbaston to deploy undercover spotters after racism claims during India test
Warwickshire will deploy undercover spotters for the second Twenty20 between England and India at Edgbaston after allegations of racist behaviour among members of the crowd during the fifth test this week, the county said on Thursday.
"When You Aren't In Form...": Sunil Gavaskar On Virat Kohli's Edgbaston Test Failure
Virat Kohli's ploy of trying to negate swing by meeting the ball early has backfired, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, whose advise in English conditions has always been about playing as late as possible. Kohli, who is now just four months short of completing three years without an international ton, scored 11 and 20 in the recently concluded rescheduled Test against England that India lost by seven wickets. "The trick to play in England is to play as late as possible. Then you are allowing the ball to do its bit and then you are playing the ball. From what little I saw in the highlights, it seemed Kohli was looking to reach for the ball, trying to play the ball early," Gavaskar said on 'Sports Today'.
Hamish Watson returns from injury for Scotland’s second Test against Argentina
Hamish Watson will return from injury to win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday’s second Test in Argentina.
One change for Wales for second test against Springboks
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa : Alex Cuthbert’s inclusion on the wing is the only change for Wales for their second test against South Africa on Saturday, in contrast to the home side who made 14 changes to their starting line-up for the clash in Bloemfontein.
Japan blend youth and experience for second test, France make one change
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph named a squad with a blend of new and experienced players as the side look to bounce back against France in Saturday's second test, while the Six Nations champions made only one change to their team.