Under-strength All Blacks batter Japan ahead of European tour
New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium.
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New Zealand beat India by 113 runs to win series 2-0
New Zealand bowled out India for 245 in the second innings to wrap up a 113-run victory on day three of their second test in Pune on Saturday and win the three-match series 2-0.
India humbled at home again by New Zealand for rare series defeat
:India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, when they were bowled out for 245 by New Zealand in their chase of 359 on the third day of the second test on Saturday as Mitchell Santner took six wickets.
"Unluckiest Cricketer Ever": Virat Kohli's Umpire's Call Dismissal In Pune Test Stuns Everyone
Fans sympathised with star India batter Virat Kohli after his 'unfortunate' dismissal on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Pune. With a mammoth target of 359 in front of them, India needed Kohli to stand tall with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal already back in the hut. While Kohli did get a decent start, he was undone by a beautiful delivery from Mitchell Santer, who got it to zip quickly off the surface. The ball hit him straight in front of the leg stump and umpire Richard Illingworth raised his finger.
Ten-try All Blacks thrash Japan to open end-of-season tour
YOKOHAMA : New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium on Saturday.
India teetering on 178-7 at tea chasing 359 for win over New Zealand
:India were in real danger of crashing to a humiliating series defeat at home as they limped to 178-7 at tea on day three of their second test against New Zealand while chasing 359, as Mitchell Santner claimed five wickets on Saturday.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Mix-Up With Rishabh Pant Deals India Big Blow, Internet Asks "Whose Fault?"
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was run out on duck after a mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand on Saturday. The incident happened in the 23rd over with India chasing a mammoth 359 target to level the series. Ajaz Patel bowled a good length ball to Kohli, who guided it towards short third man. Kohli looked at Pant, who was at non-striker's end, hoping to steal a single. Both trusted each other and went for the run. However, Mitchell Santner fired a throw towards the keeper's end and Tom Blundell did the rest. Pant seemed to be struggling despite making a desperate dive to get inside the crease.
England, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil To Take Part In Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
England, Germany, Holland and the United States will be among 24 nations participating in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup scheduled from January 13-19 at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Stadium, the national federation announced on Friday. The championship will witness a diverse array of participating nations: from the African continent, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda will showcase their talent.