South Africa’s cricket team has been panned at home for taking a risk on injured skipper Temba Bavuma in their thrilling loss to Australia in the World Cup semif-final. Bavuma was slated for taking his place in the game despite having a hamstring injury. He… Read More »The Springboks’ standard that Proteas ignored to their peril, risky Aussie call that came up trumps
The Socceroos are determined to remain focused on their football as they prepare to face Palestine in a World Cup qualifier set against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East. After thrashing Bangladesh 7-0 at Melbourne’s AAMI Park in their opening qualifying match on… Read More »‘It’s horrific’: Socceroos braced for emotional WCQ – is it ‘bonkers’ that we have to play Palestine right now?
It tickles me pink to read articles that suggest there’s something sinister about India “doctoring” pitches at the World Cup before their semi-final. The yesteryear had similar allegations of home umpires’ favouring the hosts. That rang true. In fact, every nation used to be guilty… Read More »Why the ‘wicked-wicket’ lament will forever remain a cry in the cricketing wilderness
Young England winger Henry Arundell has knocked back interest from two NRL clubs, according to his agent. Arundell’s agent, Ryan Shahin, reacted strongly to rumours in the Australian media linking clubs to the 21-year-old. Reports in News Corp media suggested Arundell’s agents had reached out… Read More »Rugby News: England star REJECTED these two NRL clubs, ‘crucial’ breakthrough for Lions tour
Mitchell Starc is not concerned over the possibility of India engineering a pitch that will suit their spinners in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad on Sunday despite Australia’s batters struggling against the turning ball in their semi-final thriller over South Africa. India’s influence over… Read More »Starc not fazed by India putting their own spin on wicket in final as Aussies fire up for ultimate revenge game