Here is Sportzwiki’s daily news round-up, featuring top sports news from around the world, on 3rd March 2018. Here’s all the news from sporting events like cricket, football, tennis and snooker which took over the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.
England beat New Zealand in thriller:
Kane Williamson’s unbeaten 112 went in vain as England held on to beat New Zealand in thrilling third one-day international by four runs. Batting first, the tourists were all out for a modest 234.
However, the score looked plenty when the hosts slipped from 80-1 to 103-6. But Williamson added 96 with Mitchell Santner and reached 100 in the 49th over, leaving 15 to get from the 50th. He hit Chris Woakes’ third ball for six but could not find the required maximum from the final delivery in Wellington. England are leading the series 2-1.
Australia on top:
Australia have put themselves in the driver’s seat against South Africa in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban. After Mitchell Marsh’s 96 and contributions from lower order propelled Australia to 351, the tourists bowled out the Proteas for just 162 to take a commanding 189-run lead by the end of day 2. Mitchell Starc starred with the ball for the visitors, picking up 5 for 34.
Venkatesh Prasad resigns:
Venkatesh Prasad, the former India pacer, resigned as the chairman of the BCCI’s junior selection committee. Prasad, who chaired the post for close to 30 months, played a key part in putting together India’s U-19 squad which won the World Cup this year.
Reports are suggesting that Prasad is keen on returning to coaching. There are also suggestions that the BCCI’s conflict of interest clause was the prime reason for his resignation.
Advani-led India beat Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup:
Riding on Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra’s remarkable recovery, India defeated Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup. India were 0-2 down in the best-of-five final played last night and were in huge trouble after being 0-30 down in the third frame.
However, the Indian contingent bounced back in style to win the last three frames and win the title.
Premier League preview:
Defending champions Chelsea travel to leaders Manchester City as they look to keep their top-four hopes alive.
The Stamford Bridge outfit could find themselves five points shy of the automatic Champions League places by the time they kick-off at the Etihad (1600GMT) as fellow top-four competitors Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool will host struggling Huddersfield and Newcastle respectively on Saturday.
Injured Nadal pulls out from Indian Wells, Miami:
Spain star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from this month’s ATP Masters events in Miami and Indian Wells on Friday due to a leg injury that forced him to pull out the Mexican Open.
The world number two confirmed the news in a statement on Facebook. Nadal stated that the injury, which flared in Acapulco this week, was in the same area as the hip problem that compelled him to miss the Australian Open this year.