New Zealand stunned India to reach their second successive World Cup final as they survived Ravindra Jadeja’s late heroics to clinch a thrilling 18-run win at Old Trafford on Wednesday. It was a superb display by the underdog Black Caps, who came into the match on the back […]
New Zealand clinched a stunning 18-win against India in a dramatic World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Chasing 240 for victory, India were bowled out for 221 in 49.3 overs. Here, AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the Black Caps’ epic upset: Demolition […]
Manchester, Jul 10: India crashed out of the World Cup after suffering a heart-breaking 18-run loss to New Zealand in the first semifinal here Wednesday. Brief Score: New Zealand: 239 for 8 in 50 overs. (Ross Taylor 73, Kane Williamson 67; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/43, Jasprit Bumrah 1/39). India: 221 […]
LONDON – The sweet-spot in Rafael Nadal’s racket appeared to be the size of a beachball on Monday as the Spaniard fired off winners left, right and centre to hurtle into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-2 6-2 6-2 win over Joao Sousa. The Spaniard was not […]
World number one Ashleigh Barty booked her maiden place in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Saturday while Serena Williams made the second week for the 16th time. Barty overwhelmed British wild card Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-1 while 37-year-old, seven-time champion Williams produced her most convincing display in […]
Leeds, Jul 6:Â Electing to bat, Sri Lanka scored 264 for 7 against India in their last league match of the World Cup here on Saturday. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka: 264 for 7 in 50 overs (Angelo Mathews 113, Lahiru Thirimanne 53; Jasprit Bumrah 3/37). PTI
Alex Morgan scored what proved to be the winner but hailed goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after her late penalty save from Steph Houghton allowed holders the United States to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in their women’s World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. On her 30th birthday, USA […]
Andy Murray and Serena Williams will form a mixed doubles dream team at Wimbledon, his management announced Tuesday, as he gradually returns to tennis following career-saving surgery. Murray, who is easing his way back into the sport following a radical hip resurfacing, will join forces with Williams in […]
England are aiming to make history as they prepare to take on the USA with a first ever women’s World Cup final squarely in their sights, as a landmark tournament moves towards a nail-biting climax. The World Cup in France has generated record TV audiences for the women’s […]
BIRMINGHAM, England — England finished 337-7 in its 50 overs on Sunday and set unbeaten India a victory target that no team has ever achieved in the Cricket World Cup. But the 338 second innings isn’t entirely unprecedented. India and England both scored 338 in a tied World […]
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