Category: 4. Sports

Opener Sam Konstas was the notable absentee, with Marnus Labuschagne recalled and Jake Weatherald called up for the first time. Both batters are 31.

It is the second time in 12 months that 20-year-old Konstas has been dropped.

“I feel for Sammy. At…

Waugh seeks change

The squad was announced after Australian cricket great Stephen Waugh suggested selectors would soon need to make some tough calls to manage the impact of player retirements. Most of the players in the test squad are in their…

Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the Auckland Classic in January.

The 45-year-old, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, made her comeback in July after 16 months without competing.

She defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns,…

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The West Indies bowled superbly in defense of a moderate total to beat New Zealand by seven runs on Wednesday in the first game of a five-match Twenty20 series.

Captain Shai Hope top-scored with 53 from 39 balls as…

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is basking in glory after India won their maiden Women’s World Cup title on Sunday. The Women in Blue lifted the trophy defeating South Africa in front of a full house in Navi Mumbai. Mandhana has been part of…

Bengaluru: India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match,…