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America’s Cup finally ignites as Britain peg back New Zealand with two race wins

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia boat claimed Britain’s first America’s Cup point since 1934 in race five before winning race six to make it 4-2

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Ronnie Dawson obituary

Irish hooker who captained the British & Irish Lions rugby team on their 1959 tour to Australia, New Zealand and Canada

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

UK joins US and Australia in backing Canada over India assassination row

All Five-Eyes alliance members have come out in support of Canada urging India to cooperate

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

India vs New Zealand: After rain, Bengaluru Test stopped short by technology

Rain delayed cricket on the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The first two sessions were fully washed out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with covers making their presence felt throughout. Not long after, as heavy rain returned, the umpires decided…

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

Virat Kohli's swag under a hoodie steals the thunder from Bengaluru rain - see pic

India and New Zealand teams continued to wait for the rain in Bengaluru to relent on Wednesday, but it eventually washed out the entire first session of play at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, not allowing even the toss to happen.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

IND vs NZ: How Bengaluru rain hurts India in race to qualify for WTC 2025 final

As persistent rain washed out the opening session of the first Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday at Bengaluru, it happened with the hosts' ambition of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final being affected.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

Stars return, unsatisfied Diamonds hunt elusive NZ win

Australia's netballers have dominated the Constellation Cup but coach Stacey Marinkovich is unsatisfied with their success rate in New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

TV tonight: Phil Spencer is bowled over by New Zealand’s most amazing homes

The property guru takes a tour of the country’s most spectacular residences. Plus: Cush Jumbo poses for Portrait Artist of the Year. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: How the state-of-the art drainage system at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru works

Regular spells of rain in Bengaluru in the last few days and forecast for more over the course of the first Test between India and New Zealand beginning on Wednesday may have the final say in the outcome of the series opener.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024

'Test cricket is nothing but...' - Indian players reveal what the red-ball format means to them

As the Indian team gets ready for the Test series against New Zealand beginning in Bengaluru on Wednesday, four of the team's prominent names shared what playing the game's traditional format means to them.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2024