New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20 at Mount Maunganui to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. In a fine all-round performance, the Black Caps set Pakistan an imposing 221 to win, before bowling them out for just 105 in 16.2 overs. Seamers Jacob Duffy (4-20) and Zak...
World Sevens Football are in talks with leading clubs about a new seven-a-side women’s football series that is scheduled to start in May. Games in the new “revolutionary grand slam series” will be played on a field half the size of a typical football pitch and involve two 15-minute halves, with extra time for tie-breakers....
Ireland’s men have called off plans to host a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year “for financial reasons”. Ireland were scheduled to play one Test against the Afghans, as well as three ODIs and three T20s, according to the Men’s Future Tours Programme. The Irish men’s team will however play their first home T20I series...