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Ramnaresh Sarwan Steps in to Mentor Windies Ahead of WC

Former West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan is working with the current team as they prepare for the ICC World Cup 2019, beginning May 30 in England.

West Indies Announces Team for Tri-nation Series

West Indies have announced their 14-man squad for the upcoming tri-nation series to be played in Ireland which will serve as a dress rehearsal for the team ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup.

Albert Van Der Merwe Announced as New Talent Pathway Manager

Cricket Ireland on Thursday announced the appointment of Albert van der Merwe, former Ireland cricketer, as the new national talent pathway manager and coach.

New Zealand PM Says Facebook Curbs Not Enough

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday welcomed Facebook's move to curb support for white nationalism on its platforms but said more needed to be done in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Ashwin's 'mankading' Act Sends Twitterverse into a Tizzy

Rajasthan Royals wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler's 'mankad' dismissal has left Twitterverse stunned, with many expressing disappointment over Kings XI Punjab's skipper Ravichandran Ashwin's "disgraceful act."

Ramos Helps Spain Edge Norway, Kean Stars for Italy

Sergio Ramos scored a second-half penalty to help Spain beat a spirited Norway 2-1 in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, while teenage striker Moise Kean netted in Italy's win over Finland.

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay Relaunch 2030 World Cup Bid

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay relaunched their bid to host the 2030 World Cup following a meeting of their presidents in Buenos Aires.

We Are Ready for Test Cricket: Mohammad Nabi

All-rounder Mohammad Nabi termed the efforts of Afghanistan as "outstanding" following his side secured their maiden Test series win over Ireland.

Imran Khan Congratulates Afghanistan for Maiden Test Win

Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricketer Imran Khan on Monday heaped praises on the Afghanistan cricket team for registering its maiden win in the Test format after defeating Ireland in the one-off match.

Historic Day for Afghanistan, Says Skipper Asghar Afghan After Maiden Test Win Against Ireland

Playing their second Test, the war-torn nation witnessed some all-round effort to register a comfortable seven-wicket win over Ireland on Monday, on the fourth day of the match.

Afghanistan Register Their Maiden Test Win, Beat Ireland by Seven Wickets

A historic feat for Afghanistan cricket as they beat Ireland by nine wickets in One-Off Test.

Black Box Shows 'clear Similarities' Between Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air Crashes

Ethiopia's transport minister Dagmawit Moges on Sunday said that the black box data of Ethiopian Airlines indicated "clear similarities" between the crash that took place last week and Lion Air which crashed in Indonesia last year.

Saint Patrick's Day 2019: Know History, Significance and Facts About The St Patrick's Parade

Saint Patrick's Day was made as an official Christian feast day in the 17th century. The day also celebrates the Irish heritage and culture.

Special Olympics: When Two Indian Athletes Discovered the Joy of Sound

Sport has the power to change lives and it quite literally came true for two hearing-impaired Indian basketball players, who experienced the "joy of sound" thanks to the ongoing Special Olympics (SO) here.

Boeing Halts Deliveries of 737 MAX After Fatal Ethiopian Airlines Crash

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing, announced on Thursday that it has paused deliveries of its 737 MAX planes, after the jet model was grounded across the world in the wake of a deadly crash involving one of its planes in Ethiopia, which killed all 157 people on board.

US Bans Boeing 737 MAX Flights

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that his administration was grounding Boeing's 737 Max planes, reversing an earlier decision by authorities to keep the aircraft flying, in the wake of a deadly crash involving one of its jets in Ethiopia, which killed all 157 people on board.

British PM May's Brexit Deal Overwhelmingly Crushed by Lawmakers

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered yet another crushing Parliament defeat over Brexit when MPs overwhelmingly rejected her plan to quit the EU, plunging the UK into a further period of political uncertainty just 17 days before its divorce from the bloc.

Flurry of Matches Coming Up for Us, Says Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland

With ICC’s decision to include just top ten nations in this year’s Cricket World Cup, Ireland missed out on the opportunity to play the World Cup but the Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland is hopeful that ICC decides to include more nations in the 2023 World Cup.