Sport in brief: July 22, 2026

MEN’S CRICKET: Shimron Hetmyer hit a measured 69 not out to lead the West Indies to a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final leg of their five-match one-day series in Bridgetown today.  Chasing 268, the Windies crossed the line with 15 balls to spare.  Tom Latham had earlier top-scored with 69 for the Kiwis. New Zealand won the series 3-2 to retain their rank as the world’s second-best 50-over team behind India.