Articles for Home Soil

Have the All Blacks lost their aura? New Zealand are not in terminal decline but their international rivals are right to sense a chance to upset them, writes ALEX BYWATER
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Have the All Blacks lost their aura? New Zealand are not in terminal decline but their international rivals are right to sense a chance to upset them, writes ALEX BYWATER

Daily Mail  

At the conclusion of England’s series defeat by New Zealand last month, Steve Borthwick looked on the bright side of two narrow losses by the cumulative margin of just eight points. That sense of one that got away was only emphasised further last Saturday when Argentina did what England couldn’t and beat New Zealand with a famous 38-30 win in …

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I'm an Aussie soldier who saw first-hand the mayhem Julian Assange unleashed on the Middle East. Here's my message to the Wikileaks founder as he waltzes into my home country as a free man
6 months, 1 week ago

I'm an Aussie soldier who saw first-hand the mayhem Julian Assange unleashed on the Middle East. Here's my message to the Wikileaks founder as he waltzes into my home country as a free man

Daily Mail  

As Julian Assange touched down in Australia for the first time in 14 years as a free man, former Australian soldier Shane Healey wasn't celebrating. Former Australian Defence Force soldier Shane Healey witnessed the impacts that Julian Assange's actions caused in the Middle East WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange kisses his wife Stella Assange as he arrives in Canberra He gave …

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Euro 2024: Team-by-team guide, key players and records for Germany
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Team-by-team guide, key players and records for Germany

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Italy open image in gallery Italy are the defening champions Coach: Luciano …

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Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson farewelled at emotional memorial service
7 months ago

Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson farewelled at emotional memorial service

ABC  

In short: Six weeks after their lives were cut short while on a surfing trip in Mexico, Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson have been laid to rest on home soil. Six weeks after their lives were cut short while on a surfing trip in Mexico, Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson have been laid to rest on home soil. …

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Matildas to play farewell match against China at Adelaide Oval before 2024 Paris Olympics
10 months ago

Matildas to play farewell match against China at Adelaide Oval before 2024 Paris Olympics

ABC  

In short: The Matildas will play a friendly soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in May before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Matildas will play a friendly soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in May before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Matildas will play a farewell soccer match against China at Adelaide Oval in …

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British Athletics accused of ‘nonsense’ decision over World Indoor Championships
10 months, 2 weeks ago

British Athletics accused of ‘nonsense’ decision over World Indoor Championships

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How hard is it to win a home grand slam? And can Alex de Minaur break a 48-year wait for a men's home winner?

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has never done it. "To win a home grand slam is incredibly difficult," Australian Open director Craig Tiley says in Australia's Open, the recent ABC Documentary. Likewise, all six of Mark Edmondson's career singles titles came on grass, including his come-from-the-clouds triumph at the 1976 Australian Open when he was ranked 212th in the world, making him the …

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IND-W vs ENG-W, One-off Test: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India claim historic Test win over England on home soil
1 year ago

IND-W vs ENG-W, One-off Test: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India claim historic Test win over England on home soil

India TV News  

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India achieved a historic feat as they hammered England by 347 runs in the one-off Test at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai on Saturday. Deepti Sharma who was India's star with the ball in the first innings spun yet another fine web to strangulate the English batters and claimed 4/32 in the second innings. …

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Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Europe’s win at Marco Simone
1 year, 3 months ago

Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Europe’s win at Marco Simone

New York Times  

Down five points entering Sunday, the Americans needed a record comeback in singles to retain the Ryder Cup. The last three winning Ryder Cup sides – the U.S. in 2021, and Europe in 2018 & 2023 – have got incredible production out of top-five players in the OWGR, posting a combined record of 30-5-5. Rory McIlroy’s 3&1 singles victory over …

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Babar Azam Shuts Down Reporter With Brutal Reply After Questions Of 'Leaving Test Captaincy'
2 years ago

Babar Azam Shuts Down Reporter With Brutal Reply After Questions Of 'Leaving Test Captaincy'

ABP News  

PAK vs NZ | Babar Azam viral video: Pakistan's all-format skipper Babar Azam, who has been facing heat for team's horrific run in red-ball format, did not hold himself back when a reporter asked a long question on his future as Pakistan's Test captain. The reporter, who notably is the same person who received a 'death stare' from Babar during …

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World Cup team-by-team guide ahead the 2022 tournament in Qatar
2 years, 7 months ago

World Cup team-by-team guide ahead the 2022 tournament in Qatar

Daily Mail  

The domestic season has come to an end and by the time the 2022/23 campaign begins the 2022 World Cup will be right around the corner. Chance of winning the trophy - 1/5 Qatar take part in their first World Cup, having automatically qualified as tournament hosts Ecuador Who's the manager? Chance of winning the trophy - 3/5 Holland are …

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Roger Federer heads for rethink after comeback defeat to Pablo Andujar at Geneva Open
3 years, 7 months ago

Roger Federer heads for rethink after comeback defeat to Pablo Andujar at Geneva Open

Firstpost  

The 20-time Grand Slam champion was hoping to find some form on the Geneva clay but tumbled at the first hurdle in his first defeat on home soil in seven and a half years. Geneva: Roger Federer said it was time to go back to the drawing board after the Swiss tennis great lost the first match of his comeback-proper …

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India vs England: Virat Kohli breaks MS Dhoni record with 22nd Test win on home soil
3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England: Virat Kohli breaks MS Dhoni record with 22nd Test win on home soil

India Today  

Virat Kohli added yet another feather to his already-illustrious cap on Thursday as registered his 22nd Test win on home soil as captain after India beat England by 10 wickets in Ahmedabad. Kohli is already India's most successful Test captain with 35 Test wins from 59 matches while Dhoni is next on the list with 27 from 60 followed by …

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Ashwin and the England puzzle - Can the off-spinner dominate in Jadeja's absence?
3 years, 10 months ago

Ashwin and the England puzzle - Can the off-spinner dominate in Jadeja's absence?

Hindustan Times  

India's impressive run in Test cricket on home soil, which has seen them not lose a single series at home since the 1-2 debacle against Alastair Cook's England in 2012-13, has been made possible because of the complete domination of the opposition by the Indian spinners. In 10 Tests at home against England, Ashwin has picked up 51 wickets at …

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Kohli One Ton Away From Matching Tendulkar's ODI Feat On Home Soil
4 years, 11 months ago

Kohli One Ton Away From Matching Tendulkar's ODI Feat On Home Soil

ABP News  

Virat Kohli, who is chased by records in virtually every game he plays, will on Tuesday stand a chance to match his idol Sachin Tendulkar in the number of centuries on home soil when India take on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Kohli currently sits on 19 centuries on home soil and will equal the batting …

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India or Australia? Ricky Ponting explains which team has a better bowling attack
5 years, 1 month ago

India or Australia? Ricky Ponting explains which team has a better bowling attack

Hindustan Times  

Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting feels Australia’s bowling attack is better than the current India bowling line-up which has been breaking records for fun on home soil. However, Ponting feels Australian attack is better suited in different conditions and that is why he has to pick them over the Indian bowling line-up. File image: India's captain Virat Kohli and Australia's captain …

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IND vs SA: Kohli Shouldn't "Waste Jasprit Bumrah" In Test Matches On Home Soil, Says Chetan Sharma
5 years, 3 months ago

IND vs SA: Kohli Shouldn't "Waste Jasprit Bumrah" In Test Matches On Home Soil, Says Chetan Sharma

ABP News  

Ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is at the peak of his form in international cricket. Following his tremendous form in the recently-concluded World Cup 2019, the linchpin of Indian bowling attack received heaps of praises for his domination in the recently concluded away series vs West Indies. Ahead of India's home Test series against Proteas, Former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma believes …

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India to open campaign in FIH Pro League against Netherlands on January 18
5 years, 4 months ago

India to open campaign in FIH Pro League against Netherlands on January 18

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s hockey team will open its campaign in the FIH Pro League against the Netherlands at home in January next year. According to the schedule of the FIH Pro League season 2 released on Wednesday, India, who pulled out of the inaugural edition of the tournament, will play the Dutch side on January 18 and 19 next year. …

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The Ashes 2019: Best bets and predictions for the Test series as England takes on Australia
5 years, 5 months ago

The Ashes 2019: Best bets and predictions for the Test series as England takes on Australia

The Hindu  

Forget about the Cricket World Cup – that is old news. LIAM BLACKBURN Winner and score: England You would be a brave man to bet against Joe Root's team in its own conditions given England has not lost a Test series at home since 2014 – when Sri Lanka edged a two-match contest. READ| The Ashes: England's squad for first …

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World Cup qualifiers: Macau Football Association decide against sending team to Sri Lanka citing security fears
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Macau Football Association decide against sending team to Sri Lanka citing security fears

Firstpost  

The decision sparked a rebuke from Sri Lanka’s football authorities who insisted the country was safe for international matches and that their team had a right to play on home soil. Hong Kong: Macau’s football chiefs have said they will not send a team to Sri Lanka for a World Cup qualifying match this week, citing security fears following the …

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