'It felt like we were chasing ghosts,' says Springbok Kitshoff
A brilliant start by the All Blacks saw them score two tries and 17 points in as many minutes against the error-strewn Rugby World Cup title-holders in Auckland on Saturday.
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Len Ikitau fractures shoulder blade, faces battle to be fit for Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign
Len Ikitau faces a battle to be fit for the Rugby World Cup after fracturing a shoulder blade in Australia’s defeat to Argentina. Ikitau was injured when scoring a try early in the contest, only to play on for a further 12 minutes before succumbing to the problem. Ad He was sent for tests, and they confirmed a fracture of his right shoulder blade.
Ricky Ponting Names Three Possible Young 'Standouts' For India In Test Cricket
Former Australia skipper and Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was all praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster slammed a century on debut to guide India to victory in the first Test against West Indies. Ponting said that Jaiswal's talent was apparent from his IPL performance and he expects the youngster to achieve bigger things with the national side in the future. Ponting added that Ruturaj Gaikwad is another cricketer who was almost equally talented as Jaiswal and backed the right-hander to become a major asset for the Indian cricket team.
Rohit Sharma Posts Hilarious "Anarkali" Pic. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reply Wins Internet
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was in jovial mood following his side's comprehensive victory over West Indies in the first Test encounter in Dominica. Rohit took to Instagram to post a picture of himself along with a hilarious dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan's famous movie “Baazigar”. The caption read, 'Anarkali ka phone tha, ice cream khana bahut zaroori hai'. The post went viral on social media and many users came up with impressive replies. However, it was Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh who won the internet with her take on the picture. “But you were talking to me and asking if the coffee machine was okay,” she commented leaving social media users in splits.
How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0
India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the first Test of the two-match series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 171, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping total of 12 wickets. The second and final Test will begin from July 20 and the visitors will be going in as the favourites. Currently, Team India is number one Test team in the world as per the ICC rankings but their place is not at all secured, even if they defeat West Indies 2-0.
Wimbledon 2023, Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: How Much The Winner Of Men's Singles Final Will Get?
Novak Djokovic will be facing Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final of Wimbledon 2023 where history and potentially a generational shift are on the line. Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's record of eight titles at the All England Club and match Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24 Grand Slam crowns. Having already pocketed the Australian Open and French Open in 2023, victory on Sunday will put the 36-year-old just one major away from completing the first men's calendar Grand Slam since 1969.
"Bit Like Brett Lee In His Prime...:" Ricky Ponting Praises England Pacer
Australian cricketing great Ricky Ponting has heaped heavy praises on England pacer Mark Wood, who took a match-winning seven-wicket haul in third Ashes Test at Headingley, saying that he is a bit like Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson and even Brett Lee "in his prime". Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact, which including a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.
Australia opener Harris believes Warner will keep his Ashes place at Old Trafford
Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris is prepared to make an impact if he gets a chance in the Ashes series against England, even though he expects opener David Warner to play the fourth test at Old Trafford from Wednesday.