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'We talked about stopping' - Boat damage incident cause havoc at The Ocean Race as teams struggle with repairs
The third leg of The Ocean Race has been a bruising one — not necessarily for the crews but for the actual boats with several incidents of damage and the need for repairs being reported over the last few weeks. The teams passed through the scoring gate on Sunday, with Team Holcim-PRB collecting maximum points with Team Malizia in second and 11th Hour Racing Team third, while Biotherm came through fourth.
'Don't Think India Owe New Zealand Any Thank You': Sunil Gavaskar On WTC Final Entry
While New Zealand's narrow win over Sri Lanka in the first Test sealed India's place in the World Test Championship, batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels the Rohit Sharma-led does not owe the Kiwis "any thank you." India qualified for the WTC final, albeit with a little help from New Zealand, and will take on Australia in the summit clash, slated to be played at the Oval in London from June 7-11. However, Gavaskar feels that India have played outstanding cricket over the last two years and deserve to reach the WTC final.
"Wake Up, Please": Australia Great Slams ICC For Hosting World Test Championship Final In June
The four-match Test series between India and Australia concluded with the Rohit Sharma-led side as the winners with a 2-1 lead. The thrilling contest came to an end on Monday after the fourth Test finished in a draw. The series turned out to be crucial one as both the teams have now secured their places in the final of the World Test Championship at the Oval. Australia registered a victory in the third Test to enter the marquee event while India's road to qualification got cleared after Sri Lanka lost their first Test against New Zealand. As both the finalists of the WTC have been found, the summit clash will be held in June this year.
Ireland, France extend World Rugby rankings lead over All Blacks, Springboks
Ireland and France have extended their lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings after impressive victories in the Six Nations.
Kane Williamson, Tim Southee To Be Released Early For IPL 2023: Report
Four New Zealand players, including Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, were given go-ahead by the country's cricket board to join their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) teams without taking part in the home white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The quartet of Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders), Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner (both Chennai Super Kings) will be released after the second and final Test against Sri Lanka beginning here on Friday so that they are able to join their respective IPL franchises early.
Watch: After Simon Doull Criticises Babar Azam, Duo Seen Together. Sana Mir Doesn't Miss Chance To Take Dig
Days after criticising Babar Azam for his batting intent, Former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull was seen having a lengthy chat with the Pakistan captain. For context, during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, Babar scored a century, but Doull, who was in the commentary box, criticised him for slowing his innings in order to reach the milestone. Notably, Babar scored 17 runs off 14 balls to complete his century.
Tom Latham To Captain New Zealand For Sri Lanka ODI Series
Tom Latham will captain New Zealand in one-day internationals against Sri Lanka with a host of Black Caps stars released to their Indian Premier League clubs. Latham will be skipper for the whiteball matches at Auckland's Eden Park on March 25, Christchurch three days later and Hamilton on March 31. Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders), Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner (both Chennai Super Kings) are not available, New Zealand Cricket said.