BJ Watling has cemented himself as one of, if not the finest of New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batsmen in the second test win over Sri Lanka
BJ Watling has cemented himself as one of, if not the finest of New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batsmen in the second test win over Sri Lanka
27 August 2019
Watling made 105 not out as New Zealand won the test by an innings and 65 runs.
Watling surpassed Brendon McCullum as the top run scorer for a New Zealand 'keeper, a milestone he was unaware of before the test.
It's been revealed All Blacks' World Cup hopeful Vaea Fifita has suffered a minor MCL sprain.
Fifita was withdrawn prior to Wellington's Mitre10 Cup match against Canterbury with the injury, but until now the Lions have refused to offer details.
Fifita is tipped to miss selection in the All Blacks tomorrow as it is, with Jackson Hemopo and potentially Liam Squire vying for the loose forward spot.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has eased through to the second round at the US tennis Open.
The world number one has beaten Spaniard Roberto Carballes 6-4 6-1 6-4.
Brooks Koepka has claimed PGA Player of the Year honours for the second consecutive year, edging out newly crowned Tour Championship winner Rory McIlroy.
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