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Today's rugby headlines as Wales stopped from closing Principality Stadium roof and daunting South Africa matches announced
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday, February 8.
India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma On The Brink Of Becoming 1st Indian To Reach This Unique Landmark
Rohit Sharma made a fine comeback after missing out on the South Africa tour due to an injury. The 34-year-old took charge of the Indian team for the first time as the country's full-time white-ball captain in the opening ODI against the West Indies. Not only did he impress with his tactical decisions, but also shone with the bat as the hosts chased down the 177-run target with relative ease. The Indian skipper led from the front, blasting 60 runs off just 51 balls.
Ireland, Scotland jump in World Rugby rankings, Springboks stay No 1
Ireland moved past England to No 3 on the official World Rugby rankings following their 29-7 Six Nations win over Wales in Dublin at the weekend.
A continental win: Africa's first all-black team scores double-podium at Kyalami 9-Hour
• Three black drivers secured an impeccable result at the recent Kyalami 9-Hour.
IPL 2022 auction: 5 top foreign players who were not retained
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is no exception to this. Fortunes and fates of players sometimes undergo a change so drastically it leaves the supporters and fans scratching their heads. Here we look at five international players who were once the mainstays of their teams, but have not been retained ahead of the IPL auction 2022: David Warner
2nd ODI: India look to seal series against West Indies
KL Rahul's batting position on his return from a short break as a buoyant India aim for another demolition act against the West Indies in the second ODI to seal the three-match series here on Wednesday. The India spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar ran riot as they shot out West Indies for a meagre 176 and then skipper Rohit Sharma bossed the chase with a blistering 60, as the hosts recorded an easy six-wicket win in the lung-opener at the Motera. Infused with new energy under Rohit, India looked a completely overhauled unit after being whitewashed in South Africa and the team would certainly want to continue from where it left of on Sunday night. The biggest positive for India is that Rohit, who had missed the South Africa series due to a hamstring injury, was in brilliant form on comeback.
Springboks to host All Blacks in two Tests in 2022
The Springboks will host the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship Tests later this year, SA Rugby has confirmed.