India sense win after Jadeja wrecks South Africa
KOLKATA, India :Ravindra Jadeja's four-wicket burst set India on course for a victory inside three days after a frenetic 15-wicket day in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Saturday.
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Messi, Martinez combine as Argentina sink Angola in Luanda
LUANDA: Lionel Messi scored one goal and laid on another for Lautaro Martinez as Argentina defeated Angola 2-0 in a friendly in Luanda on Friday that marked 50 years of the independence for the hosts. Messi’s pinpoint pass into the box from the right on 43 minutes was drilled into the back of the net by Martinez for his 36th international goal to give the visitors a halftime lead. The same two players combined for the second goal seven minutes from the end when Martinez turned provider as Messi was played into space in the box and struck the ball low into the far corner.
Breakdown battle key for Springboks against Italy
South Africa have put in the hard work to counter the threats posed by Italy ahead of their Autumn International series clash in Turin on Saturday, with the breakdown a key focus area for the world champions, according to captain Siya Kolisi.
No magic, only consistency behind Bumrah's Eden masterclass
KOLKATA, India :India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah has learnt how to land his magic deliveries by curbing the desperation to bowl them.
South Africa 159 all out against India in first test
KOLKATA, India :South Africa were all out for 159 in their first innings against India on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday after electing to bat.
Bumrah routs South Africa to give India upper hand
KOLKATA, India :India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah produced a five-wicket haul to help rout South Africa for 159 and put the hosts in the box seat on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Kuldeep and Siraj rattle South Africa after lunch
KOLKATA, India :India prised out five wickets in the second session to reduce South Africa to 154 for eight at tea on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Two changes for Japan as they take on Wales
CARDIFF :Japan coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's test against Wales in Cardiff despite his side playing for a fourth successive weekend.