Australia's Head released from T20 squad for red-ball warmup for Ashes
MELBOURNE :Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the T20I squad against India to get some red-ball practice in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes.
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Barrett brothers are doubts for All Blacks test in Scotland
EDINBURGH :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie are both doubts for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago.
Chris Tanev hospitalized after collision in Maple Leafs' win over Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev was taken to the hospital after an on-ice collision with another player in Saturday night's 5-2 win over the hometown Philadelphia Flyers but had movement in all extremities, head coach Craig Berube said.
Injured Nche out of Springboks’ European tour
PARIS :Powerful South Africa prop Ox Nche will play no further part in the side's five-match European tour and has been replaced by Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who is awaiting a hearing on an alleged doping violation, SA Rugby said on Sunday.
Rampant Scotland now await tougher challenge against Kiwis
EDINBURGH :A ruthless display as they thrashed the United States 85-0 was a flawless tune-up, but Scotland know they have to make a major step up when they take on New Zealand at Murrayfield next weekend.
New Zealand's Jamieson back for West Indies T20s, Henry rested
Kyle Jamieson was included in the New Zealand squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies on Sunday despite missing the one-day series against England with a side injury, but his fellow paceman Matt Henry has been rested.
New Zealand's Williamson retires from Twenty20 internationals
SYDNEY :Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday but he will play for the Black Caps in the test series against West Indies.
England coach McCullum doesn't expect Ashes hangover from ODI disappointment
Coach Brendon McCullum believes England's batting struggles in the 3-0 one-day international series loss to New Zealand were format-specific and will have little bearing on the Ashes.