New Zealand’s Test win captures the imagination – Tuesday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 28th.
cricket
New Zealand’s remarkable Test victory over England captured the imagination.
Incredible game of cricket.. The biggest format shines once again.. #NZvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 28, 2023
No better game in the world than Test Cricket. What a finish!!! #NZvENG
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) February 28, 2023
Win after being asked to continue. And wins with only 1 run. What an advertisement for Test Cricket! Well played @BLACKCAPS 👏🏽 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/ova8B2jNmJ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 28, 2023
That was crazy 🤩 Kiwis win in one run 🏃♂️ Thought we were in for a 3rd test tie there #NZvEng
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) February 28, 2023
Test cricket 😍 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/MfiS1vCrlK
— ICC (@ICC) February 28, 2023
FYI, that was a test series 🤭😉
Another proud moment for us as Harry Brook bagged the Player of the Series Award 🎖️😎 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/EDN12gjNDA
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 28, 2023
A side leg strangle is the defining moment, Kane Williamson knows the feeling all too well!!! Series drawn, where is the 3rd test? #NZvENG
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 28, 2023
Who are all witnesses to this roller coaster test #NZvENGThis is a remarkable comeback from @BLACKCAPS This victory by 1 run will be remembered for a long time. Test cricket at its best. pic.twitter.com/s3N88bhvfq
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) February 28, 2023
Jos Buttler was ready.
Preparation done ✅
Look forward to tomorrow @englandcricket 😄🏏 pic.twitter.com/e4eLp8AWVk
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) February 28, 2023
football
Casemiro had more to celebrate.
Another magical day… ✨#World11 #The best #WorldXI pic.twitter.com/glcPqJmNKP
— Casemiro (@Casemiro) February 27, 2023
Just like John Terry.
Great win against Arsenal last night @Chelsea FC 💙⚽️ Tomorrow @piersmorgan 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/t6RWuwh3ur
—John Terry (@JohnTerry26) February 28, 2023
Villa’s Emiliano Martinez celebrated winning the FIFA Men’s Best Goalkeeper award.
Argentino and Orgulloso 🇦🇷🧤 pic.twitter.com/XkzBVUADgI
— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) February 28, 2023
David Beckham enjoyed Ireland.
England turned back the clock.
🏴🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
An impressive one #ThreeLions victory over Spain @AVFCOfficial #On this day in 2001!pic.twitter.com/5AwtZN4RQk
— England (@England) February 28, 2023
Lionel Messi added another award to his collection.
Lionel Messi: #The best FIFA Men’s Players 2022 ✨ pic.twitter.com/kjv151Pxuu
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 28, 2023
Newcastle marks two years since Glenn Roeder’s death.
Two years ago today our former player and coach Glenn Roeder sadly passed away at the age of 65.
Forever in our thoughts. 🙏🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/umgSf1Jl7w
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 28, 2023
formula One
Valtteri Bottas enjoyed a little break before the season opener.
The climb to UAE’s highest point, Jabel Al Jais, was worth the view and the epic descent ⛰#VB77 @canyon_bikes 📷 @tiffanycromwell pic.twitter.com/BNIpJ0cHUB
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) February 28, 2023