Rugby evening headlines as new Wales kid learns harsh lessons and scrum-half tipped for shock call
These are your rugby evening headlines for Sunday, June 12.
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India vs South Africa: Rishabh Pant Wants Better Performance From India Spinners After 2nd T20I Defeat
A distraught skipper Rishabh Pant made no bones about the uninspiring performance of the two leading spinners Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, urging them to come good after another meek surrender at the hands of South Africa in the second T20 International in Cuttack on Sunday. While Axar could be given only one over in which he conceded 19 runs, Chahal was equally bad as he was smashed for 49 runs in four overs. In the two games, Axar has given away 59 runs in five overs while Chahal has gone for 75 in six overs.
Hockey: Chris Duncan's verdict after Scotland's women raise game to overcome Great Britain development squad
The Tartan Hearts were held to a 2-2 draw by the same opponents on Saturday, going ahead twice only to be pegged back by late goals in each half.
Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record
Joe Root swaggered to a ton yet again to continue his rich vein on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Ollie Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England will expect to get close to New Zealand's total in a match that could be destined for a high-scoring draw. Pope's second Test century (145 off 239 balls), and his first on English soil, came after he was handed a surprise promotion to number three by England captain Ben Stokes at the start of the series. It was Pope's first Test ton since scoring 135 not out in South Africa in January 2020.
India vs SA: Kagiso Rabada Reaches Massive Landmark During Third T20I
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has now taken 50 wickets in T20 internationals. Rabada reached the landmark during the second T20I of the five-match series against India at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. After South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl, the fifth delivery of the first over was driven loosely by the opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and was caught at the point by Keshav Maharaj, earning Rabada his 50th scalp in the shortest format of the game. Gaikwad was back to the pavilion for just 1 of 4 balls.
South Africa 'licking their lips' ahead of worrying Wales tour amid calls for perspective and Pivac to be cut some slack
It’s one of the biggest questions facing Wales head coach Wayne Pivac this summer.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bowl vs India
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Live Updates: India have been put in to bat by South Africa in the second T20 International (T20I) of their five-match series in Cuttack on Sunday. Quinton de Kock misses out with an injury, with Heinrich Klassen replacing him. Reeza Hendricks has come in for Tristan Stubbs. India remain unchanged. South Africa pulled off a stunning chase of 212 in the series opener in New Delhi and the hosts will be looking to level matters at the Barabati Stadium. Cuttack is brimming with excitement for the match, with the stands full even for India's training session on the eve of the match. Rishabh Pant is captaining the hosts, with designated skipper KL Rahul ruled out with a groin injury on the eve of the first T20I. South Africa, meanwhile, will be full of confident after stunning knocks from David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen powered them to a 7-wicket win that gave them a 1-0 lead in the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"Has That Aggression...": Umran Malik Gets Big Compliment From This World Cup Winner
Umran Malik's speed and his great show has won the pacer a lot of admirers in the last couple of months. The 22-year-old was not only one of the fastest bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but he also finished as the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 22 scalps in 14 matches. The good show for SunRisers Hyderabad earned Umran a place in the squad for the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. The fast bowler, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, was not part of the XI in the first T20I that India lost.