Is Steve Smith An Opening Batsmen?

Former Australia captain Tim Paine believes Steven Smith will be welcomed by opposition teams, in light of his indifferent start when opening the batting for the Aussies. Paine doesn't expect the selectors to make any changes for the India series later this year. And is confident Smith can succeed in his new role. "I look at it, that if I was playing against Australia, where would I prefer Steve Smith to bat?

https://jusbanter.com/sport/cricket/is-steve-smith-an-opening-batsmen/

Six Nations Review: Round 4 Upsets

Six Nations Rugby 2024 threw some interesting results in Round 4 as the English put the Irish to the sword in a pulsating 23 - 22 win, while Italian grit finally came to the fore as they beat a very competent Scottish team. There is still plenty to play for in the final round of action as four teams have a chance of winning the Championship in Round 5.

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/six-nations-review-round-4-upsets/

Super Rugby Pacific 2024 : Round 3 Review

Super Rugby Pacific 2024 is proving to be a classic, and Round 3 has threw up some interesting results. As the Blues, Crusaders and Chiefs lost. If there was ever a moment to question the competitiveness of the tournament, this weekends results answer it with an emphatic yes. The Crusaders look a pale shadow of the emperious Scott Robertson juggernaut that dominated in the past decade.

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/super-rugby-pacific-2024-round-3-review/

Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 Review

Super Rugby Pasifika 2024 got off to a flyer and the New Zealand squads look as dominant as ever. The Crusaders lost in the opener to the Chiefs after staging a second-half comeback only to go down by two penalties in the last 5 minutes. The Blues looked in good nick at home to the Fijian Drua, while the Hurricanes and Highlanders won against the Western Force and Moana Pasifika respectively.

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/super-rugby-pacific-round-1-review/

Peetah Morgan of Morgan Heritage Dies

Lead singer of legendary reggae band Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan has died. Morgan Heritage are known for popular tracks which include Don’t Haffi Dread, A Man is Still A Man, and I’m Coming Home, last dropped an album in 2019 titled Loyalty. Living in the United States, details as to his sudden death have not been circulated yet and I’m sure fans anticipate the announcement feverishly.

https://jusbanter.com/music/reggae/peetah-morgan-of-morgan-heritage-dies/

Super Rugby Pacific 2024: Round 1 Fixtures & Superbru Fantasy League

Rugby fans have only a week to wait for the kick-off of Super Rugby Pacific 2024. The tournament starts with the Crusaders taking on last year's losing finalists in the Chiefs at the FMG Stadium in Waikato. The revamped tournament minus the South African faithful, will feature the usual suspects of the New Zealand teams (Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Hurricanes & Highlanders), the Australian teams…

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/super-rugby-pacific-2024-round-1-fixtures-superbru-fantasy-league/

6 Nations 2024: Ireland On Course To Win Championship

With two wins over France and Italy, Ireland are strong favourites to clinch another Grand Slam in this year's instalment of the 6 Nations. Registering a comfortable 36 – 0 win over the Azzurri, Ireland have Scotland and England on the roster left in what should be straight forward victories. With all due respect to England and Scotland. The United Kingdom teams are a pale shadow of what they used to be once upon a…

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/6-nations-2024-ireland-on-course-to-win-championship/

Six Nations 2024: France vs Ireland (Preview)

France and Ireland kick off this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship in the Stade Veladrome, Marseilles, France. Ireland look to retain the title and forget about the 2023 World Cup semi-final exit to The All Blacks. The Irish will look to be the first nation to attain consecutive Grand Slams in the modern era. And an away win in France will probably set up a grandiose ending come March. 

https://jusbanter.com/sport/rugby/six-nations-2024-france-vs-ireland-preview/

West Indies Tour of Australia: The Windies Draw Test Series 1-1

West Indies broke their 27 year Australian hoodoo. Managing an away win against their Aussie rivals to level the test series 1-1. Guyana born Shamar Joseph stole the show to claim six wickets in a session and 7-68 overall. To steer West Indies to their first test win Down Under since 1997, as Australia were bowled out for 207 in pursuit of 216 on Sunday at the Gabba. 

https://jusbanter.com/sport/cricket/west-indies-tour-of-australia-the-windies-draw-test-series-1-1/

AFCON 2024: Cameroun Advance to Round of 16

Cameroun football legend Samuel Eto’o’s call out of his national team ahead of their fixture against the Gambia worked like a gem as Cameroon booked a place in the tournament's Round of 16. Qualifying from 2nd place in the group. Needing a victory and requiring Senegal to beat Guinea, the AFCON holders did their job, and Cameroon just about managed to claim the three points - despite trailing 2-1 in the 85th minute.

https://jusbanter.com/sport/footy/afcon-2024-cameroun-advance-to-round-of-16/