After an executive order from President Joe Biden, the FBI revealed its first document connected to its 9/11 investigation on Saturday night, and the topic is accusations of the Saudi government backing the terrorists. Within hours of President Biden’s arrival to the World Trade Center memorial in Lower Manhattan, the White House produced a 16-page […]
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Jamieson double leaves India reeling in World Test final
Kyle Jamieson captured the prized wickets of India captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara as New Zealand pushed for an “extra-time” victory in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday. India, who had resumed on 64-2 in their second innings, were 89-4, a lead of just 57 runs after the first hour’s […]
Fans ejected at World Test final for abusing New Zealand players
Two spectators were ejected during the World Test Championship final on Tuesday for abusing New Zealand players as they took on India in the showpiece match at Southampton. A lively crowd made up of largely India fans added to the intensity, with their chants in support of Virat Kohli’s side ringing round Hampshire’s headquarters during […]
Shami strikes as India rock New Zealand in World Test final
Mohammed Shami led the way as India’s pacemen reduced New Zealand to 135-5 as they revived the rain-marred World Test Championship final at Southampton as a contest on Tuesday. Shami removed Ross Taylor (11) and BJ Watling (one), either side of Ishant Sharma dismissing Henry Nicholls (seven), to leave New Zealand still 82 runs behind […]
Rain delays World Test Championship final again
Rain once more interrupted the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, with a heavy downpour delaying the scheduled 10:30 am local time (0930 GMT) start of the fourth day’s play at Southampton on Monday. Overnight and early morning rain meant the pitch and square at Hampshire’s headquarters remained fully covered. In a […]
New Zealand blunt India’s promising start in World Test final
India were left looking to captain Virat Kohli after New Zealand struck twice in quick succession to end their promising start in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Saturday. After rain meant Friday’s first day was washed out without a ball bowled, Rohit Sharma and Shumban Gill shared a fifty stand after […]
New Zealand bowl against India in World Test Championship final
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to field against India in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Saturday. After rain meant Friday’s opening day was washed out without a ball bowled, the sky remained overcast with the Hampshire Bowl’s floodlights already on — conditions that promised to favour […]
One-off WTC final cannot decide world’s best team, says Virat Kohli
SOUTHAMPTON: Virat Kohli has cast doubt over whether the winners of the inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand can truly be considered the top international side, on the eve of the match in Southampton. A two-year process designed to crown a Test champion and give fresh impetus to the oldest international […]
Cricket’s David and Goliath face off in Test Championship final
India face New Zealand in the inaugural World Test Championship final on Friday in a match that could have a profound influence on cricket globally. New Zealand are battle-hardened thanks to a 1-0 series win against England completed on Sunday with a dominant eight-wicket win at Edgbaston after a draw at Lord’s. “Ideal preparation, having […]
India, New Zealand name squads for WTC final
New Zealand and India on Tuesday announced 15-man squads for the World Test Championship final, with Black Caps captain Kane Williamson included after recovering from injury. Williamson missed New Zealand’s triumph against England at Edgbaston, which sealed a 1-0 series win, with an elbow injury. Wicket-keeper BJ Watling is also included in the squad for […]