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NZ vs SA 2nd Test, Day 3: David Bedingham Ton Sets Chase Of 267 For New Zealand To Win

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their target. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Announcement On T20 World Cup Captaincy Goes Viral

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Wednesday that Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shah was present at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Khanderi, which was renamed after veteran cricket administrator Niranjan Shah, as the chief guest. During his speech, he said that although India lost the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia, they will excel in the T20 World Cup under Rohit's leadership. "In 2023 (final) at Ahmedabad, even though we did not win the World Cup after 10 straight wins, we won hearts. I want to promise you that in 2024 (T20 World Cup) in Barbados (venue for the final), under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, hum Bharat ka jhanda gaadenge (we will hoist the Indian flag)," Shah said at the end of his speech.

Australian Open champion Sinner knows he has a target on his back in Rotterdam

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner knows his rivals will be eager to get a victory over the ATP Tour's newest Grand Slam winner but the Italian showed in his opening round win at the Rotterdam Open on Wednesday that he welcomes the challenge.

Chief executive of crisis club Melbourne Rebels made redundant

SYDNEY :Baden Stephenson, chief executive of the crisis-hit Melbourne Rebels, has been made redundant little more than a week before the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, Rugby Australia (RA) confirmed on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal Puts Return On Ice, Admits "Not Ready To Compete"

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". The 37-year-old missed most of last year with a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open before making his comeback at last month's Brisbane International. However, a small muscle tear then forced the 37-year-old to pull out of this season's first Grand Slam in Melbourne. The 22-time Grand Slam title winner now hopes to return to the tour at the Indian Wells Masters in California from March 6-17.

Iga Swiatek Eases Into Qatar Open Last Eight As Naomi Osaka Gets Walkover

World number one Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open quarter-finals for a third successive year on Wednesday as fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka also made the last eight without hitting a ball. Swiatek, the two-time defending champion at the Gulf event, defeated 14th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-1, 6-4. The Russian battled bravely, saving four match points in the 10th game of the second set before Swiatek came through. The 22-year-old Pole will face another two-time Doha champion, Victoria Azarenka, in Thursday's quarter-finals. Former world number one Azarenka beat eighth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-3 for her third win over the Latvian this year.

Australian Open Champion Jannik Sinner Breezes Through In Rotterdam

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner eased into the second round of the Rotterdam Open on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Italian beat Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-3 and has now won his past 11 matches. Sinner will face two-time champion Gael Monfils in the next round after the Frenchman beat Denis Shapovalov in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5). "I've been working a lot in Monaco but I wanted to come here and feel the court. I'm happy to get my first win here over a really great player," Sinner said.

Ronaldo gives Al-Nassr the edge in Asian CL last 16

HONG KONG: Cristiano Ronaldo broke Al-Fayha's resistance nine minutes from time to give Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side in the first leg of their Asian Champions League last 16 clash in Riyadh on Wednesday (Feb 14).

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NZ vs SA 2nd Test, Day 3: David Bedingham Ton Sets Chase Of 267 For New Zealand To Win

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Announcement On T20 World Cup Captaincy Goes Viral

Australian Open champion Sinner knows he has a target on his back in Rotterdam

Chief executive of crisis club Melbourne Rebels made redundant

Rafael Nadal Puts Return On Ice, Admits "Not Ready To Compete"

Iga Swiatek Eases Into Qatar Open Last Eight As Naomi Osaka Gets Walkover

Australian Open Champion Jannik Sinner Breezes Through In Rotterdam

Ronaldo gives Al-Nassr the edge in Asian CL last 16