Italian skier Federica Brignone wins World Cup season opener in Austria
Italian skier Federica Brignone won the women's World Cup season opener Saturday in Soelden, Austria, after first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin dropped to fifth.
New Zealand Sport News
"Need To Chat With Certain Individuals": Rohit Sharma Makes Intentions Clear After India's Historic Loss vs NZ
India skipper Rohit Sharma says he won't "overreact" after the embarrassing series defeat against New Zealand but he underlined the necessity to have a "quiet chat with certain individuals" to discuss the way forward. India lost the second Test by 113 runs after failing in pursuit of a stiff 359-run target. This was India's first home series defeat in 12 years after conceding a four-match rubber against England 1-2 in 2012-13.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India's Series Loss To New Zealand: Big Blow For Rohit Sharma's Men
New Zealand and Pakistan register historic Test series wins over India and England, respectively, on Saturday. While New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, following their big win in the second Test in Pune, Pakistan recovered from a defeat in the series-opener to clinch the series 2-1. It was New Zealand's first away series win over India, who last faced a series defeat at home back in 2012 when the Alastair Cook-led England prevailed with the same scoreline.
How Can India Qualify For WTC Final After Series Loss vs New Zealand - Explained
The Indian cricket team slumped to a historic Test loss to New Zealand in Pune on Saturday that saw the side's 12-year winning streak at home end in spectacular fashion. Last time, India lost a Test series at home, MS Dhoni was still the captain while Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were all playing. The loss in the second Test of the three-match series has dented India's chances of entering the World Test Championship final a lot.
First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batter to cross 50 as India slumped to a second successive home defeat against New Zealand and theriir first home series defeat since 2012. Despite India losing by 113 runs, Jaiswal had provided India the perfect platform to chase down a daunting target of 360. He slammed 77 runs in just 65 balls, lacing his innings with nine boundaries and three sixes. During the innings, he became the first-ever Indian to notch up a special record.
"We Failed To...": Disappointed Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message After India's 'Collective Failure' vs NZ
Rohit Sharma was a disappointed man after India lost the second Test of a three-match series against New Zealand. This is India first Test series defeat at home in 12 years with Mitchel Santner yet again exposing their frailties against quality spin bowling as the crushing 113-run defeat in the second match enervated the team's pole position in the World Test Championship. If the hosts endured their first defeat after 18 consecutive Test series victories, New Zealand celebrated their first ever series-victory on the Indian soil in nearly 70 years.
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.
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.