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Mount Maunganui, day five of the third test

New Zealand 575-8 dec: Conway 227, Latham 137 and 306-2 dec: Latham 101, Conway 100

West Indies 420 all out: Hodge 123 and 138 all out Duffy 5-42

New Zealand defeated by 323 runs.

To win the third Test by 323 runs and seal a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies, New Zealand defeated them by 138 runs.

West Indies defeated Mount Maunganui 43-0 to win, but the team came back from 87-0 to 112-8 either side of lunch.

The visitors lost 10 wickets for 51 runs, with the Test coming to an end just before tea, thanks to New Zealand’s fast bowler Jacon Duffy (52-42) and spinner Ajaz Patel (33-2).

New Zealand captain Tom Latham described it as being “a pretty clinical performance.”

It’s the ideal blueprint, according to the pitcher who won the toss and was able to bat first to close at 600.

“And then obviously doing what we did with the ball.” It was obviously very enjoyable to watch the guys play.

After 575-8 declared their first innings, New Zealand had a lead of 155 runs, which gave them the record run chase against the West Indies.

As they put their team in a commanding position, Latham and fellow opener Devon Conway became the first Test openers to record centuries in both innings.

Conway, who took 23 wickets in the three-game series, became the 10th batter in Test history to record a double hundred and a hundred in the same match.

In the third Test, West Indies captain Roston Chase completed a difficult series that saw him only score 42 runs and take three wickets.

According to Chase, “I think I had a tough series, very below par for my standards.” On the field, I didn’t really take the lead.

Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori, Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori, is the country’s most well-known full name.

They refer to Milan as “Fik,” like in most places during his football career.

However, it is worthwhile to explain Tomori’s full name.

According to Tomori, “my parents are Nigerian, so their tribes have their names.”

Oluwafikayomi and Oluwadamilola, respectively, mean “God has filled me with wealth” and each tribe has a sentence that is condensed to a name.

Milan has been filled with joy this season so far.

Milan AC are second in Serie A under Massimiliano Allegri, one point behind Inter Milan, and have a goal of winning its first Scudetto since 2021-22.

Milan put an 11-year wait for the title at the time. The Rossoneri have only lost once in the league this year.

It is a significant improvement over the previous season, when they lost 11 games and finished eighth overall, which was their worst league position in a decade.

We all returned in the summer, both individually and collectively, with a point to prove. Tomori, who turned 28 last week, urges us to continue playing in the Champions League.

The center-half has been able to thrive under Allegri’s three-man defense.

The best I’ve ever felt physically, says Mori. Knowing where I need to be on the pitch is a part of that. When I read the game, it has greatly helped.

There is no need to overextend yourself as a defender because it’s so simple. Running smarter, not harder, is what it is.

Tomori, who grew up supporting Arsenal, made the transition and rose up the ranks at Chelsea almost six years ago. He claims, “I wanted to stabilize my career.”

Tomori is already fluent in Italian and completely immersed in the culture having made 194 appearances for Milan since then.

He claims, “The accent comes naturally as well.” They won’t understand if I don’t use the accent or turn it on.

The biggest difference is how we train, despite the fact that everyone has a different way of living. Training can be more intense and intense in England, but it’s much more focused on how we’ll play.

Images of the legendary Milan AC team are displayed on the walls of the Milanello training facility. Paolo Maldini, who rang Tomori on Zoom before he joined, was instrumental in his moving, after all.

“It’s mad. You enter a city every day and witness images of players like Maldini, Baresi, Kaka, Ibrahimovic, and Nesta, Tomori says.

You can tell for sure knowing that those players were inside the same building.

And it comes from the city’s supporters. You become aware of the shirt’s weight.

“I adore that they’re so proud of the club, and we have a lot to do to fulfill that expectation,” she said.

Tomori recalls the summer that followed his Serie A victory in 2022, and there is of course a summer coming up. Scudetto’s victory would undoubtedly increase his chances of representing England at the World Cup.

He says, “Of course, I want that for myself, and I know winning the league will help.”

Tomori, who was born in Canada and played for their under-19 division, recently claimed that he had never been asked to consider Nigeria, where his parents are from.

Although it has been two and a half years since he received his most recent international call-up, current England manager Thomas Tuchel is still in contact with him despite the fact that he made his England debut in 2019 and won five of those caps under Gareth Southgate.

Tuchel became Chelsea’s manager four days after Tomori left for Milan on loan in 2021.

After the final international break in November, I spoke with him. We’ve spoken a few times, and our goal is to keep doing what I’m doing, Tomori says.

“There is a lot of football to be played,” the World Cup said. “We are six months away.”

Because he called up (teammate) Ruben Loftus-Cheek, I can tell he is watching and keeping an eye. That gives me the assurance I can succeed.

He joined Milan last season, and I’m confident he sees our videos frequently and receives our data.

There are so many players in that position, which is why he said, and I understand why because you have players like John Stones, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, and Ezri Konsa.

“I’m working toward that because the World Cup is still a dream.”

When England take on Croatia in their first World Cup game, his neighbor is likely waiting for them in Dallas.

Luka Modric, who joined Milan AC in the summer, shares Tomori’s apartment building.

Tomori chuckles, “I suppose it’s not too shabby of a building then.”

Does he ever choose the former Ballon d’Or winner’s brain?

“Yes, but it’s more about observing his movements as he trains and speaks than it is about listening.” You simply have to follow the levels, and because Modric speaks, you can always just listen.

DK Metcalf, the wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was given a two-game suspension after making an appearance to punch a fan during the team’s 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

Metcalf has the option of appealing his suspension, but he will miss the Steelers’ final two regular-season games if that is unsuccessful. He may also make a play-off return.

In the second half of Ford Field, Metcalf approached the Lions fan who was leaning over the railings at the front of the stand.

He then made an appearance to grab the audience’s blue wig before striking his right fist.

During the coverage of the game, CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson said, “He went over and the fan said something to him.”

Ryan Kennedy, a fan, claimed he called Metcalf after using his full name.

According to Kennedy, “I called him that, and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt.”

“I’m a little shocked, I must say. I’m being listened to by everyone. I’m a little shivering, but I’m just happy for the Lions to win, baby.

Metcalf continued playing as the Steelers won a third straight game because the officials did not witness the incident. He finished with four catches for 42 yards.