Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland's summer tour of South Africa
Iain Henderson has been ruled out of action for three months and will miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa.
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South Africa captain Kolisi has greater ambition than winning World Cups
South Africa's double World Cup-winner Siya Kolisi has vivid memories of a tough upbringing which means no rampaging tight-head prop or 150kg lock can strike fear into him ahead of two tests against Ireland in July that may be his last as skipper.
Shakib named in Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad, Shanto captain
Bangladesh included experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States in June.
Rohit Sharma-Hardik Pandya 'Factions' Led To Mumbai Indians' Poor Show? Report Makes Explosive Claim
It has been a horrible IPL 2024 season for Mumbai Indians as the five-time champions became the first team to crash out of the playoffs race. With just 4 wins out of 13 matches, they are currently ninth in the points table and their performances have been criticised by both fans and experts. The cricketer who has faced the most criticism is all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was appointed MI captain at the start of the new season. Hardik, who completed a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans, ended Rohit Sharma's ten-year tenure as MI skipper - a decision that was not accepted by a section of the fanbase.
AB de Villiers Clarifies "Not Genuine, Ego Driven" Remark On Hardik Pandya Amid Captaincy Row
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a constant target for trolls since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. Fans didn't welcome the management's decision to strip Rohit Sharma of his captaincy responsibilities while awarding the same to the India all-rounder. As MI endured tough results in the ongoing IPL campaign, becoming the first side to be knocked out, pressure intensified on Hardik, with several questions being raised over his leadership credentials. Even former Royal Challengers Bengaluru and South Africa star AB de Villiers seemed to have called out Hardik's 'bravado-style' captaincy. But, he has now issued a clarification.
Injured Taskin Ahmed Receives Surprise Call-Up To Bangladesh T20 World Cup Squad
Despite nursing a side strain, pacer Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month. Ahmed, who has also been named the vice-captain, picked up the injury ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe last week. But before that the 29-year-old had a great outing in the series, bagging eight wickets in four games at an impressive economy rate of 4.56. The Tigers will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, as all the familiar and experienced players have been included in the squad of 15.
'They are desperate, so are we' - Leinster primed to go strong against Ulster
It may be full focus on Ulster for the Leinster camp this week but that's not to say that Leo Cullen’s side won’t be able to use the Belfast battle as a Toulouse template.
I will lead Super Eagles to 2026 World Cup, George boasts
Finidi George (middle) flanked by Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh (left) and NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau during the unveiling of the coach at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja…yesterday.