batsman quinton de kock has announced his retirement from test cricket with immediate effect. he says he wants to spend more time with his family. he was due to miss the remaining two tests of the series to be at the birth of his first child. new zealand s ross taylor will also retire from all international cricket after their two match series against bangladesh. the 37 year old is the black caps leading run scorer in tests and one day internationals. the series against bangladesh gets under way on saturday. his final appearance for new zealand will be six odis against australia and the netherlands in 2022. quarterfinals places were at stake in the pdc world darts championship. there was a thrilling battle between two former champions. scotland s gary anderson eventually saw off englishman rob cross, winning by four sets to three. earlier, england s james wade sailed through to the last eight. he swept past martijn kleermaker of the netherlands, winning by four sets to nil. former cha