Coach Brendon McCullum says he is “in awe of how good” the players in his England squad can be. McCullum is preparing to lead England in two Tests in his native New Zealand on the back of nine wins in 10 matches playing a thrilling style of cricket.
Super show by Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals for his new Saudi Arabian team on Thursday, bringing his career tally in domestic leagues to 503. Ronaldo, four days after his 38th birthday, scored twice in each half to help Al Nassr defeat Al Wehda 4-0 in a Saudi Pro League game.
Special innings by Rohit, says batting coach
Australia made Rohit Sharma “work hard” for his 120-run knock and it was a special effort since it came on a track that wasn’t easy to bat on, India batting coach Vikram Rathour said after the hosts strengthened their position in the series-opener.
Messi, Mbappe in race for FIFA’s best player award
World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were announced on Friday as the three finalists for FIFA’s The Best award for last year. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas of Spain, England forward Beth Mead and US star Alex Morgan were nominated for the top women’s prize.
Bowling in SL gave me confidence: Murphy
Talking wickets in India and against Indian batters is a huge challenge for a spinner, especially those from abroad. However, Australia’s Todd Murphy made the most of the opportunity, making a dream debut with a maiden five-wicket haul in the first Test against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.
World Bank to provide USD 1.78 bn to Turkey for relief
The World Bank has announced providing USD 1.78 billion in assistance to Turkey to help with relief and recovery efforts after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The death toll following the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to 21,051, CNN reported citing authorities.
Death toll rises, rescues dwindle in earthquake aftermath
A teenager was pulled largely unscathed from beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in the Turkey city of Gaziantep early Friday, in a dramatic rescue that belied the reality that the chances of finding many more survivors four days after a catastrophic earthquake killed tens of thousands are shrinking fast.
Moldovan President names candidate for Prime Minister
Moldova’s president named businessman and former minister Dorin Recean as the country’s prime minister-designate after the top government position was left vacant Friday when Natalia Gavrilita unexpectedly resigned 18 months
China says refused US call because atmosphere not ‘proper’
China’s Defense Ministry says it refused a call from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin following the shooting down of an alleged Chinese spy balloon because the U.S. had “not created the proper atmosphere” for dialogue and exchange.
Int’l cruise ships return to Philippines after 3 years
International cruise ship operations have resumed in the Philippines for the first time after a three-year suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, authorities said on Friday.
