On This Day in 2017 – British and Irish Lions tie Test and series in New Zealand
Owen Farrell’s late penalty clinched the British and Irish Lions a 15-15 draw against New Zealand at Eden Park on this day in 2017 as a pulsating Test series ended 1-1.
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"Pange Lete Hai Full": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli's Behaviour vs England And Why It's Good
The opinions surrounding Virat Kohli's lean patch, and its possible end, have been wide-ranging. Some have criticised the former Indian cricket team captain, while others are optimistic that he will soon turn around the corner. His recent show in the fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston, has again got some critical response. He even had mild altercation with Jonny Bairtsow. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has now commented that Kohli riling up rivals is a good sign for the cricketer.
Rohit Sharma becomes first captain to record 13 successive T20I wins
Rohit Sharma became the first captain in cricketing history to win 13 consecutive T20Is. Rohit achieved this feat during the first T20I match of the three-match series against England on Thursday, here at Southampton. After taking over the captaincy from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma took the Men in Blue to victory against New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and now England.
England vs India: Rohit Sharma Achieves Huge T20I Captaincy Record With India's Win Over England In Southampton
Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the first captain to win 13 T20I matches in a row. The Indian skipper registered the record after India's 50-run win over England in the first T20I of the three-match series at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Thursday. It is worth noting that Rohit is yet to lose a T20I match as India captain since getting the role on a full-time basis after Virat Kohli stepped down from the post. The 13-match winning run for Rohit started with the series against Bangladesh before India defeated New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and England under his leadership.
FIH Women's World Cup: Wasteful India lose 3-4 to New Zealand, will play in crossover for quarter-final berth
New Zealand topped the pool with seven points ahead of England (4), while India and China finished on two points apiece but progressed on account of a better goal difference. According to the tournament format, the top four sides from four pools will directly qualify for the quarterfinals, while the second and third placed teams will feature in the crossovers. The winner of the crossover matches will grab the remaining four quarterfinal spots. It should have been game, set and match for India in the regulation 60 minutes if not for an uncountable missed chances, including as many as 15 penalty corners, out of which they converted just one.
US women crush Jamaica 5-0 at the CONCACAF W Championship
MONTERREY, Mexico: Sophia Smith scored twice in the opening minutes and the US women's national team edged closer to a spot in the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday in the CONCACAF W Championship.
US beat Jamaica 5-0, edge close to 2023 women's World Cup berth
United States were on the brink of a 2023 women's World Cup berth after a dominant 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday in the CONCACAF W Championship qualifying tournament. Sophia Smith bagged a brace in the space of three minutes, putting the United States up 2-0 with goals in the fifth and eighth minutes.
Jamaica vs. United States - Football Match Report - July 7, 2022 - ESPN
Sophia Smith scored twice within the first ten minutes as United States women's national team beat Jamaica 5-0 in group stage action on Thursday at the CONCACAF W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico.