Indian cricket fans are well known for their enthusiasm and creating an incredible atmosphere, regardless of where the match is played – and it was no different last night as India took down the Black Caps in a stunning Super Over…
Month: January 2020
Tennis: Rafael Nadal loses cool in surprise Australian Open defeat to Dominic Thiem
Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open campaign has been brought to a screeching halt in the quarter-finals at the hands of Austrian fifth seed Dominic Thiem.Thiem had never beaten Nadal in a Grand Slam, but turned it around on Wednesday…
Cricket: It happened again! Black Caps lose another Super Over as India overcome Kane Williamson's Twenty20 heroics
Kane Williamson doesn’t anger easily, but if anything is ever going to rile up the calm and collected Black Caps captain, it surely will come with the mention of that dreaded, dastardly concept – the Super Over.Williamson produced…
Cricket: New Zealand beats West Indies to make semifinal of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
The next generation of Black Caps have shown their mettle at the under-19 World Cup in South Africa.New Zealand have stormed into the semifinal after a two wicket win over the West Indies in the quarter-finals, chasing down 239…
Athletics world indoor champs in China postponed over coronavirus fears
By RNZ New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh won’t get a chance to defend his world indoor title in March, with the event in China postponed because of the outbreak.The World Athletics Indoor Championships were scheduled to take…
Tennis: Rafael Nadal rages at umpire before shock exit – 'You don't like the good tennis'
Dominic Thiem has avenged back-to-back French Open final losses to Rafael Nadal, shocking the world No. 1 to reach the last four at the Australian Open for the first time.The Austrian fifth seed gave Nadal a taste of his own medicine…
Cricket: Virat Kohli left stunned as India pull off incredible Twenty20 Super Over victory over Black Caps
It’s not often an opposing captain is left stunned by his team’s victory, but that’s how Indian captain Virat Kohli felt as his side pulled off a most improbable Twenty20 triumph over the Black Caps at Seddon Park last night.For…
Cricket: Young Black Caps' heartwarming act of sportsmanship melts hearts at Under-19 World Cup
The young Black Caps have not only pulled off a stunning comeback win to reach the semifinals of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, they have blown away fans worldwide with their sportsmanlike conduct.The Kiwis will…
Super Rugby: Blues sabbatical a dream come true for England's Joe Marchant
The heat of New Zealand’s summer, pace of the Kiwi game and size of his opponents are the main challenges for English newcomer Joe Marchant as he prepares to start for the Blues in his first ever Super Rugby competition match.Marchant,…
Super Rugby: Scott Robertson faces new challenge – putting one over his old mentor Rob Penney
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will begin his quest for his fourth successive Super Rugby title in very different circumstances as he prepares to face an old friend in Waratahs coach Rob Penney, a valued mentor about to operate for…