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FIFA World Cup: England won't underestimate Wales, says Trippier in clash of neighbours
England go into the match atop of the group with four points from two matches, while bottom side Wales still have a slight mathematical chance of making the next round. But more than anything, Robert Page's side will look to recover their pride with a win against their neighbours and rivals.
FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica strike late to stun Japan, leave Group E wide open
In Sunday's first of the four matches, Keysher Fuller took full advantage of a defensive lapse to score in the 81st minute and keep their dream of reaching the last 16 knockout stage alive. Japan failed to maintain the same level of play that fetched them the stunning win over Germany, who face Spain later in the evening.
CWCSL Standings: India remain at top, New Zealand move up to 3rd spot after rain abandons 2nd ODI
The match began under gloomy skies and a threat of rain but it stayed away for the toss to happen. Hosts New Zealand opted to bowl first and India openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill started cautiously before the rain disrupted their innings on 22/0 in the fifth over.
IPL 2022 final sets Guinness World Record for biggest crowd attendance in a T20 match
"Extremely delighted & proud to receive the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a T20 match when 101,566 people witnessed the epic @IPL final at @GCAMotera's magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022. A big thanks to our fans for making this possible! @BCCI", tweeted Jay Shah.
IND v NZ, 2nd ODI: Hooda came in for Samson as wanted a sixth bowler, says Shikhar Dhawan
Now, after the match was abandoned, captain Shikhar Dhawan revealed why the Hooda for Samson swap happened. "We wanted the sixth bowler to come in, so that's why we brought Deepak Hooda in place of Sanju Samson. With Deepak Chahar, we wanted to try him as well in this series and get one more swing bowler in the team, who can trouble the batters," he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
IND v NZ, 2nd ODI: An amazing player for us across formats, says Kane Williamson on Southee
Though the match was abandoned due to rain, Southee got to clock 150 ODI appearances and is not at the 15th place in the most appearances for New Zealand in the format. In the first ODI against India at Auckland, he became the fifth New Zealand bowler to pick 200 ODI wickets.
IND v NZ, 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill is a quality player, he's going to be around for a long time, says Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri's comments come after Gill sparkled in the 12.5 overs of play in the second ODI at Hamilton, which was abandoned due to rain. Gill drove elegantly past mid-on twice and cut Tim Southee fiercely through cover before the first spell of rain stopped play for nearly three-and-a-half hours.
Hockey: Dominant Australia beat India 7-4; take 2-0 lead in five-match series
Home-side who eventually came out on top with a dominating performance that saw Eddie Ockenden complete 400 international caps for Australia. This win comes at the back of their 5-4 win in the first match on Saturday, thus taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match Series. Goals were scored by Harmanpreet Singh (3', 60'), Hardik Singh (25') and Raheel Mohammed (36') for India while Blake Govers (12', 27', 53'), Jack Welch (17', 24'), Jacob Anderson (48') and Jake Whetton (49') scored for the hosts.
Ben Stokes-led England Test team arrives in Islamabad ahead of Test series against Pakistan
England Cricket shared a video of team arrival at Islamabad airport on their various social media handles. "Touchdown in Pakistan for our Men's Test squad," read the caption. England's Test squad had spent time in Abu Dhabi as part of the preparation for the series against Pakistan. England will be playing a Test series on Pakistani soil after a gap of 17 years.
IND v NZ, 2nd ODI: Rain has the final say as stop-start match abandoned in Hamilton
Before rain eventually prevailed, 12.5 overs of play was possible as India were pushed into batting first by New Zealand, who won the toss for the second time in as many matches of this series. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav entertained the crowd with some scintillating stroke-play on a pitch which was aiding fast bowlers. Suryakumar hit three glorious sixes in his unbeaten 25-ball 34, while Gill was crisp in his timing and placement of shots to be 45 not out off 42 deliveries.
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