Shami and batters set up India’s clinical win v Australia

Mohammed Shami’s career-best 5-51 and India’s frontline hitters’ performance helped them win the inaugural one-day international by five wickets over Australia. Australians were all out for 276 in 50 overs despite 300 being within reach when Shami finished off their tail. India, who rested several frontline players, won with eight balls to spare after four […]

Fans rejoice in Tokyo as Japan's WBC victory accompanies cherry blossom bloom

Fans rejoice in Tokyo as Japan’s WBC victory accompanies cherry blossom bloom

Although the cherry blossoms in Tokyo were in full bloom, Japanese sports fans celebrated their country’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) triumph against Team USA on Wednesday. Approximately a hundred people gathered outside Shimbashi Station in the city centre to get commemorative newspaper copies. The atmosphere became chaotic, with police officers aiding in the distribution of […]

Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win

Japan’s Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win

Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) championship game at Miami’s LoanDepot Park, securing Japan’s 3-2 triumph against the United States. Baseball is the national game of the United States, but Japan’s victory against the reigning WBC winners means they have won three of the five worldwide exhibitions. They were […]

Mets' Edwin Diaz Could Miss Entire Season After Injury During WBC Celebration

Mets’ Edwin Diaz Could Miss Entire Season After Injury During WBC Celebration

Due to a knee injury he suffered at the World Baseball Classic, famed reliever Edwin Diaz of the New York Mets could likely be forced to miss much of the upcoming 2017 season. Andy Martino of SNY broke the heartbreaking news first, informing his adoring audience all around the globe. The accident happened after Puerto […]