New Zealand’s Test win captures the imagination – Tuesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 28.
Cricket
New Zealand’s remarkable Test win over England captured the imagination.
Incredible game of cricket .. The greatest format shining 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
Winning after being asked to follow on. And winning by just 1 run. What an advert for Test cricket! Well played @BLACKCAPS 👏🏽 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/ova8B2jNmJ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 28, 2023
That was insane 🤩 Kiwis win by one run 🏃♂️ Thought we had a 3rd Test tie on the cards there #NZvEng
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) February 28, 2023
Test cricket 😍 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/MfiS1vCrlK
— ICC (@ICC) February 28, 2023
FYI, this was a Test series 🤭😉
Another proud moment for us as Harry Brook bags the Player of the Series award 🎖️😎 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/EDN12gjNDA
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 28, 2023
A strangle down the leg side is the defining moment, Kane Williamson knows the feeling too well!!! Series drawn, where's the 3rd test? #NZvENG
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 28, 2023
Who all are witness of this roller-coaster test #NZvENGThats remarkable comback by @BLACKCAPS this win by 1 run will be remembered for long time.Test Cricket at its best. pic.twitter.com/s3N88bhvfq
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) February 28, 2023
Jos Buttler was all set.
Preparation done ✅
Looking forward to tomorrow @englandcricket 😄🏏 pic.twitter.com/e4eLp8AWVk
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) February 28, 2023
Football
Casemiro had more to celebrate.
Another magical day… ✨#World11 #TheBest #WorldXI pic.twitter.com/glcPqJmNKP
— Casemiro (@Casemiro) February 27, 2023
As did John Terry.
Great win last night against Arsenal @ChelseaFC 💙⚽️Morning @piersmorgan 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/t6RWuwh3ur
— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) February 28, 2023
Villa’s Emiliano Martinez celebrated winning The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award.
Argentino y Orgulloso 🇦🇷🧤 pic.twitter.com/XkzBVUADgI
— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) February 28, 2023
David Beckham enjoyed Ireland.
England turned the clock back.
🏴3️⃣-0️⃣🇪🇸
An impressive #ThreeLions win over Spain at @AVFCOfficial #OnThisDay in 2001!pic.twitter.com/5AwtZN4RQk
— England (@England) February 28, 2023
Lionel Messi added another award to his collection.
Lionel Messi: #TheBest FIFA Men's Player 2022 ✨ pic.twitter.com/kjv151Pxuu
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) February 28, 2023
Newcastle marked two years since the death of Glenn Roeder.
Two years ago today, our former player and manager 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 bit of down time before the season opener.
The climb up to the highest point of UAE, Jabel Al Jais, was worth the views and the epic descend ⛰#VB77 @canyon_bikes 📷 @tiffanycromwell pic.twitter.com/BNIpJ0cHUB
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) February 28, 2023