November 27th, 2021
India on top vs NZ after Axar’s five-wicket haul
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel claimed figures of 5-62 to help India grab a handy 49-run first-innings lead in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
Openers press home Pakistan advantage in first Test
Pakistan made a strong reply and reached 145 for no loss after fast bowler Hasan Ali claimed 5-51 to dismiss Bangladesh for 330 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.
Storm Arwen affects sporting fixtures across UK
Tranmere’s game with Stevenage and the jump racing meet at Bangor have been called off as sport began to feel the force of Storm Arwen.
Koepka thrashes DeChambeau in grudge Match
Brooks Koepka dominated bitter rival Bryson DeChambeau in a 12-hole version of The Match in Las Vegas, winning 4&3.
Azeem Rafiq: Michael Vaughan says he is sorry for hurt former team-mate has suffered
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is “sorry for all the hurt” Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.
India v New Zealand: Axar Patel takes 5-62 as hosts’ spinners star on day three
Axar Patel take 5-62 as India’s spinners put in a fine performance to fight back on day three of the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur.
World Cup 2022 play-off draw: Wales host Austria & Scotland face Ukraine
Wales have been drawn against Austria while Scotland host Ukraine in the play-off semi-finals for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Davis Cup: Dan Evans gives Great Britain 1-0 lead over France
Dan Evans battles past Adrian Mannarino to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over France in their Davis Cup tie.
Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe tournament involving Ireland abandoned amid new Covid-19 variant
The Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which involved Ireland, is abandoned after the detection of a new Covid-19 variant.