Women's World Cup: New Zealand beat India as Amelia Kerr impresses
Women's World Cup hosts New Zealand produced a clinical performance to beat India by 62 runs in Hamilton.
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All Blacks' Barrett feared concussion would force him to retire
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett said he feared he might be forced to retire due to lingering concussion symptoms following a head injury sustained in a match against Ireland in November.
Los All Blacks se disculpan por su felicitación del Día de la Mujer
La federación de rugby neozelandesa se disculpó este miércoles por un polémico mensaje con motivo del Día de la Mujer en la cuenta de Twitter de la selección masculina, conocida como los All Blacks, criticado por minusvalorar a las mujeres. «Siempre agradecidos a todas las mujeres en nuestras vidas que nos han permitido jugar el deporte que amamos. Compañeras, madres, hijas, doctoras, fisios, árbitras, administradoras y fans», señala el mensaje colgado el 8 de marzo con una foto de jugadores con sus esposas, hijas y madres.
ICC Women's World Cup: Pooja Vastrakar claims 4 wickets as India restrict NZ to 260/9
Pooja Vastrakar starred with the ball, claiming four wickets to help India restrict hosts New Zealand to 260 for 9 in the ICC women's World Cup here on Thursday. Vastrakar bowled a brilliant spell giving away 34 runs in her 10-over quota while snaring four wickets, including the important scalps of skipper Sophie Devine (35) and Amy Satterthwaite (75). She was unlucky to miss out on a hat-trick in the 47th over. Spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/46) and Deepti Sharma (1/52) claimed three wickets between them while veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami (1/41) accounted for one batter.
Jhulan Goswami becomes joint highest wicket-taker in Women's Cricket World Cup history
Jhulan Goswami on Thursday equalled the tally of most wickets in the history of ICC Women's World Cup. Goswami equalled the tally of 39 wickets taken by Lyn Fullston of Australia from 1982 to 1988.
New Super Rugby season hit by more Covid trouble
Moana Pasifika's debut Super Rugby season was thrown into further disarray on Thursday as their third match in four weeks was postponed because of Covid, this time an outbreak in an opposing team.
Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika match postponed due to Covid-19
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that the Super Rugby Pacific Round Four match between the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday has been postponed due to the effects of Covid-19 on the home team’s player pool.
Watch: Pooja Vastrakar's Stunning Direct Hit That Gave India Early Breakthrough Against New Zealand In Women's World Cup
After beating Pakistan in their opening game earlier this week, India are currently taking on hosts New Zealand in the ongoing Women's World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. After electing to bowl first, India got off to the best possible start as New Zealand star opener Suzie Bates got herself run-out while trying to steal a single. However, the early breakthrough was all down to the brilliance of Pooja Vastrakar, who made a direct hit into the stumps from the point region.