Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
‘IT’S OUR WORLD CUP’
BY
DEAN WILSON
INDIA are hell-bent on winning what they are considering the ‘World Cup’ of Test cricket and England will be spun into the dirt for them to get there.
In order to reach the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, India need a win or a draw in the fourth Test and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has revealed his side are going for the kill on another spinning track. Rahane (right) said: “We always look to win – not go for the draw – and this Test match is no different.
“Winning the World Test Championship would be equal to winning the World Cup, but for that we have to follow the process and play good cricket – and our focus is on this game against England.
“I think the wicket will be similar to the second and third Test matches – it will be a spinning track.”
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LEONA MAGUIRE got her season off to a solid start with a top-16 finish at Gainbridge and that result should give her a real boost in her quest to retain her full status.
To compete on the toughest stage of the ladies game – the LPGA – is testament to her progress and belief in her own ability.
Eventual winner Nelly Korda got her fourth career win and her first victory on US soil and what a wonderful player she is.
I must say, I’ve really enjoyed the LPGA Tour over the past 12 months, and the quality on show week in week out has been marvellous.
The fact we have two players from these shores – Leona and Stephanie Meadow – obviously makes it a bit more relatable and has added to the enjoyment.
But the older I get the more I find myself gravitating towards the women’s game, simply because I think so much more can be learned from watching the top women play.
They play far more within themselves and that is something everyone should aim for.
Sky Sports have done a great job levelling out the coverage between the men’s and women’s game and that must be commended.
I look forward to following both Leona and Stephanie this season and it’s great that we’ll get a chance to see them in person at Galgorm later in the summer.
There are many younger female amateurs coming through in Ireland and to be honest they are outshining the boys at the moment.
It’s great to see.