Iyer stars as India record 12th straight T20 win
Shreyas Iyer hit an unbeaten 73 to lead India to a record-equalling 12th successive Twenty20 international victory as they whitewashed Sri Lanka in the three-match series on Sunday.
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Rugby World Cup Sevens tickets to go on sale from Monday
SA Rugby announced that tickets for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 hosted in Cape Town from 9-11 September would go on sale Monday, 28 February at 09:00 SA time.
Shreyas Iyer's Third Fifty In A Row Hands India 3-0 Series Sweep vs Sri Lanka
Making full use of the opportunities, Shreyas Iyer was breathing down Suryakumar Yadav's neck as India completed a clean sweep with consummate ease, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final T20 International here on Sunday. The Indian team's last three T20 home series against New Zealand, West Indies and now Sri Lanka have ended in identical 3-0 margins. Chasing a target of 147, it was like a walk in the park for Shreyas, who smashed 73 not out off 45 balls to complete the chase in 16.5 overs after Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj enjoyed a brilliant run in the powerplay overs.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer's third fifty in a row hands India 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka
Shreyas Iyer was breathing down Suryakumar Yadav's neck as India completed a clean sweep with consummate ease, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final T20 International here on Sunday. The Indian team's last three T20 home series against New Zealand, West Indies and now Sri Lanka have ended in identical 3-0 margins. Chasing a target of 147, it was like a walk in the park for Shreyas, who smashed 73 not out off 45 balls to complete the chase in 16.5 overs after Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj enjoyed a brilliant run in the powerplay overs.
What can Newcastle United fans learn from Chris Wood's previous goal droughts?
There has been plenty of criticism directed at Chris Wood after he failed to score for the six successive game since joining Newcastle United in a £25million move from Burnley during the January transfer window.
Sunday Social: Rugby mourns and Six Nations resumes as Ben Youngs breaks record
The rugby world is mourning. A touching tribute for Va’aiga Tuigamala who tragically passed away this week. Also known as “Inga the winger”, Tuigamala was a popular figure in rugby across both codes, notably winning the Premiership with Newcastle Falcons and Wasps. Rest easy Va’aiga.
Rassie defends late use of Maharaj: 'De Grandhomme put us under pressure'
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen defended Dean Elgar's belated use of Keshav Maharaj in New Zealand's first innings at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch
Australia arrive in Pakistan for first cricket tour of country in 24 years
Australia's cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for their first tour in 24 years, and immediately entered a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay.