Proteas seal ’big’ win after epic turnaround in Christchurch
Johannesburg - South Africa wrapped up a superb series tying victory over New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Tuesday, that the Proteas captain, Dean Elgar described as being a big achievement.
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New Zealand shot put legend Valerie Adams retires
shot put champion Valerie Adams announced her retirement Tuesday after a stellar career that saw her dominate the sport for long periods. The towering 37-year old was unbeatable at her peak, winning a record 56 straight international competitions between 2010 and 2014. She claimed gold at the Beijing and London Games, earning silver in Rio and bronze in Tokyo last year.
NZ vs SA 2nd Test: South Africa beat New Zealand by 198 runs, draw series
New Zealand, set a record 426 target to win, were all out in their second innings for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day. It completed a remarkable turnaround for South Africa who read the conditions far better than New Zealand after being thrashed by an innings and 276 runs in the first Test on the same ground. Captain Dean Elgar demanded his side "front up" after that humiliation and they obliged.
Keshav Maharaj helps Proteas seal ’big’ win after epic turnaround in Christchurch
Johannesburg - South Africa wrapped up a superb series tying victory over New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Tuesday, that the Proteas captain, Dean Elgar described as being a big achievement.
South Africa Outsmart New Zealand To Win 2nd Test By 198 Runs, Draw Series
South Africa outwitted and outplayed New Zealand in a crushing 198-run second Test victory in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the two-match series 1-1. New Zealand, set a record 426 target to win, were all out in their second innings for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day.
Proteas complete epic comeback in NZ with crushing win in 2nd Test, series drawn
It was a slow-burn instead of a quick last-rites administration, but South Africa took a share of the series when they beat New Zealand by 198 runs on the fifth evening of the second Test at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday.
In T20s, it's a crime if you play a dot ball: Shreyas Iyer
IPL that he had to let go last year; back from injury and rehab that took away a good deal of time - Shreyas Iyer is once again marching to reclaim his space and identity. The batsman took time out to speak at length with TOI. Excerpts:Back in great form, back as IPL captain. Great start to the year?I wouldn't say the best start, but yes, a decent one. Why not great?I had a very bad stomach infection at the start of the year when we were in South Africa. I lost seven kilos there. Basically, whatever I was eating, it was coming out. It was one of the worst phases of my life.
New Zealand's double Olympic shot put champion Adams retires
Double Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams said on Tuesday she is retiring from the sport, having represented New Zealand at five Games and winning four medals.