London, July 12 (Ians) Mitchell Starc has expressed his intention to rely on his own strengths throughout the ongoing Ashes 2023 series, rather than attempting to emulate the approach of players like Pat Cummins and altering his own methods.
The 33-year-old took six scalps at Lord’s to lead Australia to a 43-run win. He backed it up with seven wickets in the third Test at Headingley, including a fifer in the second innings.
In Ashes 2019, Starc was mainly overlooked for his high economy rate. He had appeared only at Manchester, where the teams head next in this series, and claimed four wickets in the victory at Old Trafford, but he felt it had a detrimental impact on his game that lingered when he returned home.
“There was a big (focus) on economy rates last time which plenty of guys spoke about throughout the tour, and we all bought into that. And...
The 33-year-old took six scalps at Lord’s to lead Australia to a 43-run win. He backed it up with seven wickets in the third Test at Headingley, including a fifer in the second innings.
In Ashes 2019, Starc was mainly overlooked for his high economy rate. He had appeared only at Manchester, where the teams head next in this series, and claimed four wickets in the victory at Old Trafford, but he felt it had a detrimental impact on his game that lingered when he returned home.
“There was a big (focus) on economy rates last time which plenty of guys spoke about throughout the tour, and we all bought into that. And...
- 7/12/2023
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London, July 11 (Ians) Former captain Nasser Hussain has expressed his intention to persuade Joe Root to assume the No.3 for England in the ongoing Ashes 2023 series as the hosts face a selection headache when it comes to the spot.
The No. 3 position was filled by Ollie Pope until his Ashes campaign was cut short due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Lord’s Test. In an attempt to find a replacement, the team experimented with Harry Brook in the first innings of the Headingley Test, but the young batter struggled to make an impact.
By the second innings, Brook pushed back down to his usual position at No.5 after England sprung a surprise and sent Moeen Ali in at first drop. However, the decision to promote Moeen didn’t work out as he was dismissed cheaply for five.
The quest for the perfect candidate to fill the No.3 position...
The No. 3 position was filled by Ollie Pope until his Ashes campaign was cut short due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Lord’s Test. In an attempt to find a replacement, the team experimented with Harry Brook in the first innings of the Headingley Test, but the young batter struggled to make an impact.
By the second innings, Brook pushed back down to his usual position at No.5 after England sprung a surprise and sent Moeen Ali in at first drop. However, the decision to promote Moeen didn’t work out as he was dismissed cheaply for five.
The quest for the perfect candidate to fill the No.3 position...
- 7/11/2023
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London, July 4 (Ians) England coach Brendon McCullum stated that his side will maintain a close watch on Ollie Pope’s shoulder injury as they strive to keep their Ashes aspirations alive this week at Headingley.
Pope hurt his shoulder while fielding in the first innings of the 43-run defeat at Lord’s and went on to aggravate the problem when a misunderstanding with the match officials led England to believe they could not use a substitute fielder later in the game.
He then batted in both innings and made 42 and three in the match, batting in his regular spot at three.
The 25-year-old has been retained in a 15-man squad for the third Test at Headingley, which England need to win to stand a chance of overturning a 2-0 deficit. However, it remains uncertain whether he will be deemed fit for the match.
Speaking to BBC, England head coach Brendon...
Pope hurt his shoulder while fielding in the first innings of the 43-run defeat at Lord’s and went on to aggravate the problem when a misunderstanding with the match officials led England to believe they could not use a substitute fielder later in the game.
He then batted in both innings and made 42 and three in the match, batting in his regular spot at three.
The 25-year-old has been retained in a 15-man squad for the third Test at Headingley, which England need to win to stand a chance of overturning a 2-0 deficit. However, it remains uncertain whether he will be deemed fit for the match.
Speaking to BBC, England head coach Brendon...
- 7/10/2023
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London, July 1 (Ians) After setting a stiff target of 371, Australia put in a strong bowling performance to leave England at 114/4 at the close of day four’s play in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Saturday.
For England, Ben Duckett (50 not out) and captain Ben Stokes (29 not out) shared an unbroken 69-run stand for the fifth wicket after being reduced to 45/4, as the hosts now need 257 more runs for an improbable win on an exciting day five to level the five-game series.
In what was another enthralling day of Test, England pulled things back with the ball to bowl out Australia for 279 in 101.5 overs, with Stuart Broad the pick of the bowlers with 4/65 in 24.5 overs.
But Mitchell Starc’s burst with the new ball, one that accounted for Zak Crawley, caught down leg-side attempting an ambitious flick, and Ollie Pope, cleaned up a fast inswinging beauty, put Australia...
For England, Ben Duckett (50 not out) and captain Ben Stokes (29 not out) shared an unbroken 69-run stand for the fifth wicket after being reduced to 45/4, as the hosts now need 257 more runs for an improbable win on an exciting day five to level the five-game series.
In what was another enthralling day of Test, England pulled things back with the ball to bowl out Australia for 279 in 101.5 overs, with Stuart Broad the pick of the bowlers with 4/65 in 24.5 overs.
But Mitchell Starc’s burst with the new ball, one that accounted for Zak Crawley, caught down leg-side attempting an ambitious flick, and Ollie Pope, cleaned up a fast inswinging beauty, put Australia...
- 7/1/2023
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London, June 30 (Ians) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has once again blasted England’s relentless-attacking batting style known popularly Bazball as “absolute stupidity” after the hosts lost three quick wickets to needless shots in their attempt to score quick runs.
The host lost Ollie Pope (42), Ben Duckett (98) and Joe Root (10) to rash dismissals in the middle of England’s 45-minute Bazball blitz at the Lord’s that saw them slump from 188/1 to 222/4. They eventually recovered to 278/4 at stumps on the second day, still 138 runs behind Australia’s first innings score of 416.
Vaughan was among the former England greats left growling again -– for the second day running after Wednesday’s insipid bowling performance.
Vaughan was absolutely livid with the way the England batters went about their job going for quick runs as the Aussie players tried short-stuff against them.
“What came for the next hour or so was absolute stupidity,...
The host lost Ollie Pope (42), Ben Duckett (98) and Joe Root (10) to rash dismissals in the middle of England’s 45-minute Bazball blitz at the Lord’s that saw them slump from 188/1 to 222/4. They eventually recovered to 278/4 at stumps on the second day, still 138 runs behind Australia’s first innings score of 416.
Vaughan was among the former England greats left growling again -– for the second day running after Wednesday’s insipid bowling performance.
Vaughan was absolutely livid with the way the England batters went about their job going for quick runs as the Aussie players tried short-stuff against them.
“What came for the next hour or so was absolute stupidity,...
- 6/30/2023
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London, June 29 (Ians) Opener Ben Duckett led England’s response on day two of the second men’s Ashes Test at Lord’s with a fine 98 as the hosts’ reached 278/4 in 61 overs at stumps and trail Australia by just 138 runs on Thursday.
On a day where the action was chaotic and swung like a pendulum, Australia were bowled out for 416, with premier batter Steve Smith making 110, his 32nd Test hundred. Pacers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson took three wickets each as Australia lost their last five wickets for 65 runs.
In reply, England’s opening pair of Duckett and Zak Crawley shared a 91-run opening stand, also England’s highest partnership from its openers in an Ashes Test since 2010/11.
But a stunning collapse of three wickets for 34 runs in 7.3 overs saw Australia fightback in the match despite losing Nathan Lyon to right calf injury in the 37th over.
But England captain...
On a day where the action was chaotic and swung like a pendulum, Australia were bowled out for 416, with premier batter Steve Smith making 110, his 32nd Test hundred. Pacers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson took three wickets each as Australia lost their last five wickets for 65 runs.
In reply, England’s opening pair of Duckett and Zak Crawley shared a 91-run opening stand, also England’s highest partnership from its openers in an Ashes Test since 2010/11.
But a stunning collapse of three wickets for 34 runs in 7.3 overs saw Australia fightback in the match despite losing Nathan Lyon to right calf injury in the 37th over.
But England captain...
- 6/29/2023
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London, June 29 (Ians) England vice-captain Ollie Pope is unlikely to resume fielding on Thursday after injuring his shoulder while saving a boundary during the opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord’s.
On Wednesday, Pope had dived to stop a boundary off Marnus Labuschagne’s outside edge but he fell awkwardly on his right side. He then stood up clutching his shoulder and walked back to the dressing room after spending some time on the ground, clearly in pain with his right shoulder.
England has since issued an update on Pope, who was assessed by their medical team to determine the extent of his injury.
“Ollie Pope is off the field after hurting his right shoulder and is currently being assessed by the England medical team,” it said in a statement on Twitter.
According to Daily Mail, England vice-captain Ollie Pope is unlikely to return to fielding...
On Wednesday, Pope had dived to stop a boundary off Marnus Labuschagne’s outside edge but he fell awkwardly on his right side. He then stood up clutching his shoulder and walked back to the dressing room after spending some time on the ground, clearly in pain with his right shoulder.
England has since issued an update on Pope, who was assessed by their medical team to determine the extent of his injury.
“Ollie Pope is off the field after hurting his right shoulder and is currently being assessed by the England medical team,” it said in a statement on Twitter.
According to Daily Mail, England vice-captain Ollie Pope is unlikely to return to fielding...
- 6/29/2023
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London, June 27 (IANs) Seamer Josh Tongue will mark his Ashes debut as he has been included in England’s XI for the second Test at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday, after Moeen Ali missed out following the finger injury he sustained during the first Test.
Tongue made his Test debut against Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month, claiming 5-66 in the second innings. His inclusion in the only change from the team that lost the first Test at Edgbaston by two wickets.
Moeen suffered a blistered finger during the opening match of the series, which Australia clinched by two wickets in a thrilling contest that went deep into the final day.
The off-spinner’s exclusion means Joe Root will be the primary spin option available at Ben Stokes’ disposal. Root bowled 22 overs in the first Test, and managed to take one wicket with his off-break deliveries.
Tongue is preferred...
Tongue made his Test debut against Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month, claiming 5-66 in the second innings. His inclusion in the only change from the team that lost the first Test at Edgbaston by two wickets.
Moeen suffered a blistered finger during the opening match of the series, which Australia clinched by two wickets in a thrilling contest that went deep into the final day.
The off-spinner’s exclusion means Joe Root will be the primary spin option available at Ben Stokes’ disposal. Root bowled 22 overs in the first Test, and managed to take one wicket with his off-break deliveries.
Tongue is preferred...
- 6/27/2023
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London, June 23 (Ians) Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the England squad as a cover for Moeen Ali for the second Men’s Ashes Test against Australia to be held at Lords from June 28, the England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) said on Friday.
Ali returned to Test cricket after retiring from the format in 2021, due to lead spinner Jack Leach suffering a stress fracture to his back. But Ali also suffered an injury to his spinning finger while playing in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
With a big blister on his spinning finger after bowling many overs on the trot in first innings, Ali couldn’t bowl significant overs in the second innings, which resulted in England losing in a dramatic fashion by two wickets to Australia.
The 18-year old Ahmed made his Test debut in the final Test against Pakistan in Karachi last winter and picked a five-wicket haul.
Ali returned to Test cricket after retiring from the format in 2021, due to lead spinner Jack Leach suffering a stress fracture to his back. But Ali also suffered an injury to his spinning finger while playing in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
With a big blister on his spinning finger after bowling many overs on the trot in first innings, Ali couldn’t bowl significant overs in the second innings, which resulted in England losing in a dramatic fashion by two wickets to Australia.
The 18-year old Ahmed made his Test debut in the final Test against Pakistan in Karachi last winter and picked a five-wicket haul.
- 6/23/2023
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Birmingham, June 20 (Ians) The First Test of the 2023 Ashes series hangs in balance as Australia shot out England for 273 and knocked off 107/3 in their second innings, leaving them 174 runs behind with one day’s play remaining at the Edgbaston on Monday.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins (4-63) and spinner Nathan Lyon (4-80) shared eight wickets between them as Australia, who had conceded a small lead to England, shot out the hosts for 273 in their second innings.
Joe Root inspired a quickfire England start to the day, with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes also making valuable contributions.
But four-wicket hauls for the outstanding Cummins and Lyon saw England bowled out for 273, leaving a target of 281 for the tourists to win the Test.
Stuart Broad took two crucial late wickets to leave an England win still very much in the mix with some cloud and possible rain delays expected on the fifth day.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins (4-63) and spinner Nathan Lyon (4-80) shared eight wickets between them as Australia, who had conceded a small lead to England, shot out the hosts for 273 in their second innings.
Joe Root inspired a quickfire England start to the day, with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes also making valuable contributions.
But four-wicket hauls for the outstanding Cummins and Lyon saw England bowled out for 273, leaving a target of 281 for the tourists to win the Test.
Stuart Broad took two crucial late wickets to leave an England win still very much in the mix with some cloud and possible rain delays expected on the fifth day.
- 6/19/2023
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Birmingham, June 19 and Cummins (38), with Stuart Broad taking the other wicket to fall — Scott Boland for a duck.
The five wickets fell for just 75 runs, with Robinson ending up with the pick of the figures for England with 3-55, and Broad finishing with 3-68.
Hoping to build on the advantage, England steadily began their second innings, with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett still there when the first shower of rain came.
But a dry period allowed a sharp 3.4 over session before the rain set in again, and Australia sent back both openers with the ball moving around, Cameron Green brilliantly catching Ben Duckett in the gully off Pat Cummins for 19, and Scott Boland dismissing Zak Crawley for 7.
Only 32.4 overs were possible on Sunday, thus depriving the fans of an engrossing day of cricket. umpires inspected the ground on a couple of occasions as the rain subsided, but could not find...
The five wickets fell for just 75 runs, with Robinson ending up with the pick of the figures for England with 3-55, and Broad finishing with 3-68.
Hoping to build on the advantage, England steadily began their second innings, with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett still there when the first shower of rain came.
But a dry period allowed a sharp 3.4 over session before the rain set in again, and Australia sent back both openers with the ball moving around, Cameron Green brilliantly catching Ben Duckett in the gully off Pat Cummins for 19, and Scott Boland dismissing Zak Crawley for 7.
Only 32.4 overs were possible on Sunday, thus depriving the fans of an engrossing day of cricket. umpires inspected the ground on a couple of occasions as the rain subsided, but could not find...
- 6/18/2023
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Birmingham, June 16 (Ians) Australia made a steady start in their first innings after Joe Root’s excellent century steered England to a surprise declaration on an intriguing opening day of the first Ashes 2023 Test, here on Friday.
Root’s unbeaten 118 not out, his 30th century in Test cricket, was the stand-out contribution on a surface that offered little for the bowlers, and was the 32-year-old’s fourth hundred against Australia but his first since 2015. His ton drew him level with Matthew Hayden and Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the all-time list, just three behind Alastair Cook’s England record of 33.
England opted for a first-evening declaration with the score on 393/8 in their first innings after scoring at a rate of more than five-an-over across the day. And Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner will resume on 14/0, 379 behind, having survived a tricky mini-session at the end of Friday’s play.
Earlier,...
Root’s unbeaten 118 not out, his 30th century in Test cricket, was the stand-out contribution on a surface that offered little for the bowlers, and was the 32-year-old’s fourth hundred against Australia but his first since 2015. His ton drew him level with Matthew Hayden and Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the all-time list, just three behind Alastair Cook’s England record of 33.
England opted for a first-evening declaration with the score on 393/8 in their first innings after scoring at a rate of more than five-an-over across the day. And Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner will resume on 14/0, 379 behind, having survived a tricky mini-session at the end of Friday’s play.
Earlier,...
- 6/16/2023
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Birmingham, June 14 (Ians) Off-spin all-rounder Moeen Ali’s return to Test cricket was confirmed while Stuart Broad got preference over Mark Wood as England on Wednesday named their playing eleven for the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
In the playing eleven announced by England two days away from Ashes series opener, Ali will now be making a return to Test cricket in place of injured Jack Leach at his home ground. The spin all-rounder accepted an Sos call from captain Ben Stokes post Leach being ruled out due to a stress fracture in lower back.
Pacers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson also come back into the side after missing out on the ten-wicket win over Ireland at Lord’s due to nursing their groin and ankle niggles, with Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue making way for the duo.
Broad took a five-wicket haul against Ireland at Lord’s,...
In the playing eleven announced by England two days away from Ashes series opener, Ali will now be making a return to Test cricket in place of injured Jack Leach at his home ground. The spin all-rounder accepted an Sos call from captain Ben Stokes post Leach being ruled out due to a stress fracture in lower back.
Pacers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson also come back into the side after missing out on the ten-wicket win over Ireland at Lord’s due to nursing their groin and ankle niggles, with Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue making way for the duo.
Broad took a five-wicket haul against Ireland at Lord’s,...
- 6/14/2023
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANs) Vice-captain Ollie Pope claimed that England have come up with a different plan to combat Australian batter, Steve Smith, when the Ashes series starts next week.
Smith has an exemplary record against England and in English conditions. He made 774 runs at an average of 110.54, despite being struck on the head by Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s.
The Aussie batter looked in superb touch in English conditions again at The Oval as he struck 121 in Australia’s first innings of the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
England will take on Australia in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from June 16, leaving Pope well aware of the threat. But the 25-year-old expressed confidence that England’s bowlers are ready for Smith as they have worked out ways to bowl at him.
“There’s also a lot of talented bowlers in our changing room who...
Smith has an exemplary record against England and in English conditions. He made 774 runs at an average of 110.54, despite being struck on the head by Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s.
The Aussie batter looked in superb touch in English conditions again at The Oval as he struck 121 in Australia’s first innings of the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
England will take on Australia in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from June 16, leaving Pope well aware of the threat. But the 25-year-old expressed confidence that England’s bowlers are ready for Smith as they have worked out ways to bowl at him.
“There’s also a lot of talented bowlers in our changing room who...
- 6/9/2023
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Dubai, June 7 (Ians) England fast bowler Stuart Broad has made a ranking gain after his six-wicket performance in a one-off Test against Ireland as leaped back into the top 10 in the latest Test Bowling Rankings updates released by International Cricket Council on Wednesday.
Claiming the figures of 5/51 and 1/62 across two innings in the Test against Ireland, Broad jumped two places to 10th with 744 rating points ahead of Ashes, joining teammates James Anderson, who placed 2nd with 850 rating points) and Ollie Robinson in the top 10.
Meanwhile, England batters Harry Brook went one place up to the 18th position, Ollie Pope climbed 10 places to be placed 23rd and Ben Duckett gained eight places to 34th, have made substantial gains after the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s.
Brook had scores of 56 and 12 not out in England’s 10-wicket victory. Pope won the Player of the Match award for his first innings...
Claiming the figures of 5/51 and 1/62 across two innings in the Test against Ireland, Broad jumped two places to 10th with 744 rating points ahead of Ashes, joining teammates James Anderson, who placed 2nd with 850 rating points) and Ollie Robinson in the top 10.
Meanwhile, England batters Harry Brook went one place up to the 18th position, Ollie Pope climbed 10 places to be placed 23rd and Ben Duckett gained eight places to 34th, have made substantial gains after the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s.
Brook had scores of 56 and 12 not out in England’s 10-wicket victory. Pope won the Player of the Match award for his first innings...
- 6/7/2023
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London, June 6 (Ians) Hoping to represent India in red-ball cricket for just the ninth time, India pacer Shardul Thakur is hoping to make the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity count in the Icc World Test Championship (Wtc) Final help his country claim its maiden title.
Though the 31-year-old pacer from Mumbai is hoping to make just his ninth appearance in Test cricket in the Wtc Final against Australia starting at The Oval on Wednesday.
Thakur told the Icc that he is determined to make every opportunity count in an Indian jersey, with the chance to be selected in an Icc Final representing a once-in-a-lifetime moment for him.
“I feel that Icc event finals especially, you don’t get to play them everywhere every year, so it’s, for a few players or somebody like me, a once-in-a-lifetime m”ment,” Thakur was quoted as saying by Icc.
“All that I want is to make it count.
Though the 31-year-old pacer from Mumbai is hoping to make just his ninth appearance in Test cricket in the Wtc Final against Australia starting at The Oval on Wednesday.
Thakur told the Icc that he is determined to make every opportunity count in an Indian jersey, with the chance to be selected in an Icc Final representing a once-in-a-lifetime moment for him.
“I feel that Icc event finals especially, you don’t get to play them everywhere every year, so it’s, for a few players or somebody like me, a once-in-a-lifetime m”ment,” Thakur was quoted as saying by Icc.
“All that I want is to make it count.
- 6/6/2023
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London, June 3 (Ians) Fast bowler Josh Tongue has retained his place as England named an unchanged 16-member squad, which is playing the ongoing match against Ireland, for the first two Ashes Tests against Australia.
Tongue was a late addition to England’s squad to face Ireland in the one-off Test at Lord’s after fellow pacers Ollie Robinson and James Anderson picked up ankle and groin niggles respectively in the County Championship, and has been among the wickets in the ongoing match. The performance at Lord’s has led to him now being named in England’s squad for the first two Ashes matches.
Though Robinson and Anderson missed out on featuring in the Ireland Test due to the niggles, they are expected to be fit in time for the opening Ashes Test. It also means that wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes will not feature in the opening two matches of the highly-anticipated series.
Tongue was a late addition to England’s squad to face Ireland in the one-off Test at Lord’s after fellow pacers Ollie Robinson and James Anderson picked up ankle and groin niggles respectively in the County Championship, and has been among the wickets in the ongoing match. The performance at Lord’s has led to him now being named in England’s squad for the first two Ashes matches.
Though Robinson and Anderson missed out on featuring in the Ireland Test due to the niggles, they are expected to be fit in time for the opening Ashes Test. It also means that wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes will not feature in the opening two matches of the highly-anticipated series.
- 6/3/2023
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London, June 2 (Ians) England’s campaign for a busy summer against archrivals Australia got off to a superb start as they took early control of the proceedings in the one-off four-day Test against neighbours Ireland.
Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad picked up a five-wicket haul before an aggressive opening stand between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put England firmly in the driver’s seat on day one of the one-off Test against Ireland at the Lord’s.
England kickstarted their summer with a dominant bowling display at Lord’s against Ireland, bundling the visitors out for 172 soon after tea on Thursday. Crawley and Duckett then put on a century stand in no time to take England close to a lead.
Crawley fell close to stumps to debutant Fionn Hand, but England are only 20 runs away from Ireland’s total after batting 25 overs, scoring at a rate of 6.08.
Earlier, England’s pace...
Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad picked up a five-wicket haul before an aggressive opening stand between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put England firmly in the driver’s seat on day one of the one-off Test against Ireland at the Lord’s.
England kickstarted their summer with a dominant bowling display at Lord’s against Ireland, bundling the visitors out for 172 soon after tea on Thursday. Crawley and Duckett then put on a century stand in no time to take England close to a lead.
Crawley fell close to stumps to debutant Fionn Hand, but England are only 20 runs away from Ireland’s total after batting 25 overs, scoring at a rate of 6.08.
Earlier, England’s pace...
- 6/2/2023
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London, May 26 (Ians) Right-handed batter Ollie Pope said he will be ready to captain England in Test cricket in the upcoming home summer if Ben Stokes misses out on any of their six matches due to long-standing fitness issues.
Stokes had a long-standing left knee injury flared up during the series in New Zealand in February, which limited his ability to use his right-arm pace bowling. He also suffered niggles while being a part of the Chennai Super Kings in Ipl 2023, which limited his participation to just two matches.
“Everyone wants to see Stokesy play all six Tests so fingers crossed his body is all good and he can do that. But if it is the case (that I captain) then I feel (ready). It is a big step up from doing it in warm-up games but I have had a bit of experience with it.”
“I have been watching...
Stokes had a long-standing left knee injury flared up during the series in New Zealand in February, which limited his ability to use his right-arm pace bowling. He also suffered niggles while being a part of the Chennai Super Kings in Ipl 2023, which limited his participation to just two matches.
“Everyone wants to see Stokesy play all six Tests so fingers crossed his body is all good and he can do that. But if it is the case (that I captain) then I feel (ready). It is a big step up from doing it in warm-up games but I have had a bit of experience with it.”
“I have been watching...
- 5/26/2023
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Wellington, March 1 (Ians) New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell admitted he knew the second Test match against England at the Basin Reserve was over as soon as the ball hit his gloves off James Anderson to decide a thrilling one-run victory for the hosts.
Blundell performed superbly throughout the second Test, making 38 and 90 in both innings while conceding zero byes and taking four catches, including the all-important wicket of James Anderson to give New Zealand an unforgettable victory by defending 210 runs on the final day and square the two-game series 1-1.
“Yeah I did (know), as soon as he sort of went passed the bat I sort of knew he’d hit it and luckily it went straight into my gloves. I had to take another little look up to the umpire just to make sure that he was going to give it and then once I saw that finger...
Blundell performed superbly throughout the second Test, making 38 and 90 in both innings while conceding zero byes and taking four catches, including the all-important wicket of James Anderson to give New Zealand an unforgettable victory by defending 210 runs on the final day and square the two-game series 1-1.
“Yeah I did (know), as soon as he sort of went passed the bat I sort of knew he’d hit it and luckily it went straight into my gloves. I had to take another little look up to the umpire just to make sure that he was going to give it and then once I saw that finger...
- 3/1/2023
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Wellington, Feb 26 (Ians) Forced to follow on after a disastrous first innings, New Zealand rode on a century opening partnership between Tom Latham (83) and Devon Conway (61) to put up a defiant fightback in their second innings against England in the second and final Test here on Sunday.
In response to England’s first innings score of 435/8 declared, New Zealand were bundled out for 209 in their first innings with pacer Stuart Broad wiping off their tail with a three-wicket burst on the third morning at the Basin Reserve here.
Trailing by 226 runs, New Zealand came up with a defiant effort in their second innings to reach 202 for 3 in 83 overs, still trailing England by 26 runs. With seven-second innings wickets in hand, New Zealand, who won the toss and elected to field, will be hoping to gain a substantial lead to force England on the back foot.
starting their first innings at the...
In response to England’s first innings score of 435/8 declared, New Zealand were bundled out for 209 in their first innings with pacer Stuart Broad wiping off their tail with a three-wicket burst on the third morning at the Basin Reserve here.
Trailing by 226 runs, New Zealand came up with a defiant effort in their second innings to reach 202 for 3 in 83 overs, still trailing England by 26 runs. With seven-second innings wickets in hand, New Zealand, who won the toss and elected to field, will be hoping to gain a substantial lead to force England on the back foot.
starting their first innings at the...
- 2/26/2023
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Wellington, Feb 24 (Ians) A magnificent 184 not out from the Harry Brook put England in control on day one of the second and final Test against New Zealand, here on Friday.
Brook was well on course for his maiden double ton but showers in the final session brought an early end to the day with the 24-year-old unbeaten on 184 off just 169 balls – including 24 fours and 5 sixes, driving England to 315-3 at stumps.
At the other end, he had Joe Root for company, who notched up his 29th Test hundred (101 not out). The pair added an undefeated stand worth 294 for the fourth wicket to snatch the momentum away from the home side.
England were 21-3 after being asked to bat on a green pitch at the Basin Reserve with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all falling cheaply in the first hour but from there, it was all downhill for the...
Brook was well on course for his maiden double ton but showers in the final session brought an early end to the day with the 24-year-old unbeaten on 184 off just 169 balls – including 24 fours and 5 sixes, driving England to 315-3 at stumps.
At the other end, he had Joe Root for company, who notched up his 29th Test hundred (101 not out). The pair added an undefeated stand worth 294 for the fourth wicket to snatch the momentum away from the home side.
England were 21-3 after being asked to bat on a green pitch at the Basin Reserve with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all falling cheaply in the first hour but from there, it was all downhill for the...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
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London, Feb 23 (Ians) England have named an unchanged side for the second Test against New Zealand starting in Wellington on Thursday.
The Three Lions won the first Test in Mount Maunganui by 267 runs – their first Test win in the country since 2008 – and captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that they will line up with the same XI as they look to complete a 2-0 series victory.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Jimmy Anderson.
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The Three Lions won the first Test in Mount Maunganui by 267 runs – their first Test win in the country since 2008 – and captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that they will line up with the same XI as they look to complete a 2-0 series victory.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, Jimmy Anderson.
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- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
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Dubai, Feb 22 (Ians) Veteran England pacer James Anderson displaced Australia captain Pat Cummins to become the No.1 ranked bowler in the latest Icc Men’s Test Rankings, released on Wednesday after finishing with seven wickets in the first Test against New Zealand that helped his side win by 267 runs, last week.
Anderson, who has grabbed the top spot in the Men’s Test Player Rankings for the sixth time in his career, first became No. 1 in May 2016 and was last at the top in November 2018 before being overtaken by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada.
Anderson’s rise to the top at the spritely age of 40 years and 207 days also means he is the oldest bowler to hold the top ranking since Australian great Clarrie Grimmett did so back in 1936.
However, his lead at the top is very slender, with Ashwin remaining in second place on a total of 864 rating points...
Anderson, who has grabbed the top spot in the Men’s Test Player Rankings for the sixth time in his career, first became No. 1 in May 2016 and was last at the top in November 2018 before being overtaken by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada.
Anderson’s rise to the top at the spritely age of 40 years and 207 days also means he is the oldest bowler to hold the top ranking since Australian great Clarrie Grimmett did so back in 1936.
However, his lead at the top is very slender, with Ashwin remaining in second place on a total of 864 rating points...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
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Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Feb 19 (Ians) England produced a clinical team performance to register an impressive 267-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test and take 1-0 lead in the two match series, here on Sunday.
Evergreen duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who created history on Saturday when they overtook Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath to become the teammates with the most wickets in Test history, were at it again to wrap up the Test triumph for England in style.
On Sunday, Anderson collected two wickets in as many balls to send Scott Kuggeleijn and Tim Southee packing early in the session, while the veteran finished the job when he returned to the attack to dismiss Blair Tickner and end the match.
It was the first time England have won a Test on New Zealand soil for almost 15 years, with their most recent triumph coming when...
Evergreen duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who created history on Saturday when they overtook Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath to become the teammates with the most wickets in Test history, were at it again to wrap up the Test triumph for England in style.
On Sunday, Anderson collected two wickets in as many balls to send Scott Kuggeleijn and Tim Southee packing early in the session, while the veteran finished the job when he returned to the attack to dismiss Blair Tickner and end the match.
It was the first time England have won a Test on New Zealand soil for almost 15 years, with their most recent triumph coming when...
- 2/19/2023
- by News Bureau
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Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Feb 18 (Ians) England were cruising towards victory in the first Test at Bay Oval here, having reduced New Zealand to 63/5 in their second innings after hammering 374 runs in 74 overs on second calling to set the hosts a target of 394 for victory.
England, who had a small lead of 19 runs on basis of the first innings, scored runs at a frantic pace on the third day of the Day-Night Test.
Joe Root (57), Harry Brook (54), and Ben Foakes (51) struck half-centuries while Ollie Pope blasted 49, skipper Ben Stokes scored 33-ball 31 and Ollie Robinson contributed 39 runs as England left the hosts’ bowlers shell-shocked by their Bazball tactics, continuing to play attacking shots despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Pacer Stuart Broad then claimed four wickets for 21 runs as England reduced the hosts to 63/5, setting themselves up on course for a big win.
On Sunday, they will wrap up their 10th...
England, who had a small lead of 19 runs on basis of the first innings, scored runs at a frantic pace on the third day of the Day-Night Test.
Joe Root (57), Harry Brook (54), and Ben Foakes (51) struck half-centuries while Ollie Pope blasted 49, skipper Ben Stokes scored 33-ball 31 and Ollie Robinson contributed 39 runs as England left the hosts’ bowlers shell-shocked by their Bazball tactics, continuing to play attacking shots despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Pacer Stuart Broad then claimed four wickets for 21 runs as England reduced the hosts to 63/5, setting themselves up on course for a big win.
On Sunday, they will wrap up their 10th...
- 2/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Dubai, Jan 17 (Ians) Gulf Giants’ skipper and opener James Vince, through an elegant and stubborn unbeaten 83 runs, well supported by Gerhard Eramus’s 52, chased down Dubai Capitals’ challenging total of 182 for 8 to record their second successive win in the fifth match of the Dp World ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday.
Vince, who had hit 65 in the first match in his team’s six-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Sunday, produced yet another captain’s knock that came off 56 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes. He put on a 107 runs partnership for the third wicket with Erasmus, whose knock came off 28 balls with five boundaries and two sixes. Gulf Giants won the match with six balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals’ opener Robin Uthappa’s 79 runs off 46 balls with ten boundaries and two sixes went in vain.
Gulf Giants elected to bowl and Dubai Capitals’ Uthappa,...
Vince, who had hit 65 in the first match in his team’s six-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Sunday, produced yet another captain’s knock that came off 56 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes. He put on a 107 runs partnership for the third wicket with Erasmus, whose knock came off 28 balls with five boundaries and two sixes. Gulf Giants won the match with six balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals’ opener Robin Uthappa’s 79 runs off 46 balls with ten boundaries and two sixes went in vain.
Gulf Giants elected to bowl and Dubai Capitals’ Uthappa,...
- 1/16/2023
- by News Bureau
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Abu Dhabi, Jan 15 (Ians) UAE fast bowler Sanchit Sharma lit up the Zayed Cricket Stadium with a brilliant performance (3-9) as the Gulf Giants defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by six wickets in the third match of the International League T20, here on Sunday.
Sharma’s excellent outing helped the Giants restrict the Knight Riders to 114 for nine. Thereafter, the Gulf Giants captain James Vince led from the front with 65 runs from 44 balls as his team chased their target in 14.1 overs.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders couldn’t get their innings going right from the onset. Sanchit Sharma bowled out Colin Ingram for 7 runs off 10 balls in the fourth over and he picked up two wickets in successive deliveries dismissing Brandon King and Connor Esterhuizen.
Liam Dawson also joined the party in the eighth over as he sent Paul Stirling packing for...
Sharma’s excellent outing helped the Giants restrict the Knight Riders to 114 for nine. Thereafter, the Gulf Giants captain James Vince led from the front with 65 runs from 44 balls as his team chased their target in 14.1 overs.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders couldn’t get their innings going right from the onset. Sanchit Sharma bowled out Colin Ingram for 7 runs off 10 balls in the fourth over and he picked up two wickets in successive deliveries dismissing Brandon King and Connor Esterhuizen.
Liam Dawson also joined the party in the eighth over as he sent Paul Stirling packing for...
- 1/15/2023
- by News Bureau
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Dubai, Jan 11 (Ians) Gulf Giants’ head coach Andy Flower shared his thoughts ahead of the Dp World International T20 League, saying that he is quite pleased with the bunch of players at his disposal and is quietly optimistic.
Gulf Giants squad comprises stalwarts such as James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Chriss Lynn, David Wiese and Liam Dawson. Giants open their campaign on January 15, when they take on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
“Obviously we are happy with the squad composition right now as this is the squad we have put together. I feel like we have all our bases covered and we also have a great leader in James Vince, who I have worked with in the past,” Flower said.
He further noted that the batting unit looks robust and laden with power hitters. “We have very exciting talent, Chris Lynn...
Gulf Giants squad comprises stalwarts such as James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Chriss Lynn, David Wiese and Liam Dawson. Giants open their campaign on January 15, when they take on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
“Obviously we are happy with the squad composition right now as this is the squad we have put together. I feel like we have all our bases covered and we also have a great leader in James Vince, who I have worked with in the past,” Flower said.
He further noted that the batting unit looks robust and laden with power hitters. “We have very exciting talent, Chris Lynn...
- 1/11/2023
- by News Bureau
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Dubai, Jan 5 (Ians) Afghanistan’s young bowler Qais Ahmad, who is all set to join his Gulf Giants teammates in the International League T20 (ILT20), is expecting the conditions in the UAE to be “helpful for spinners”.
The inaugural season of the tournament begins on January 13 with Dubai Capitals taking on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders here.
Gulf Giants will open their campaign against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on January 15 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Ahmad is familiar with the conditions in the UAE and said that the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is among his favourite venues.
Speaking about his experiences in playing in UAE, he said: “I have played a lot of cricket in UAE and I think the weather and wickets will also be conducive for cricket. This part of the world allows a bit of help for the spinners and...
The inaugural season of the tournament begins on January 13 with Dubai Capitals taking on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders here.
Gulf Giants will open their campaign against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on January 15 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Ahmad is familiar with the conditions in the UAE and said that the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is among his favourite venues.
Speaking about his experiences in playing in UAE, he said: “I have played a lot of cricket in UAE and I think the weather and wickets will also be conducive for cricket. This part of the world allows a bit of help for the spinners and...
- 1/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Dec 19 (Ians) England were marching towards a historic 3-0 sweep against Pakistan, needing 55 runs to win the third and final Test at the end of the third day here on Monday thanks to a five-wicket haul by young English spinner Rehan Ahmed.
Rehan (5-48) became the youngest man to take a five-wicket haul on debut at 18 years and 129 days old as England bundled out the hosts for 216 in their second innings — leaving them needing 167 runs to win the Test and complete a 3-0 series sweep. Pakistan had scored 304 runs in the first innings to which England responded with 354 for a 50-run lead.
In response, England reached 112/2 in 17 overs as they marched towards victory with opener Ben Duckett batting on 50 and skipper Ben Stokes not out on 10. Zak Crawley was the first to go get out for 41, but he along with Duckett had added 87 runs for the opening wicket. Crawley...
Rehan (5-48) became the youngest man to take a five-wicket haul on debut at 18 years and 129 days old as England bundled out the hosts for 216 in their second innings — leaving them needing 167 runs to win the Test and complete a 3-0 series sweep. Pakistan had scored 304 runs in the first innings to which England responded with 354 for a 50-run lead.
In response, England reached 112/2 in 17 overs as they marched towards victory with opener Ben Duckett batting on 50 and skipper Ben Stokes not out on 10. Zak Crawley was the first to go get out for 41, but he along with Duckett had added 87 runs for the opening wicket. Crawley...
- 12/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Dec 16 (Ians) Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will become England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer after being handed his debut in the final game of the three-match series against Pakistan.
The Leicestershire player will be 18 years and 126 days when the final Test begins on Saturday, beating the record of Brian Close, who was 18 years and 149 days when he played against New Zealand in July 1949.
Ahmed is one of two changes to the England side for the third and final Test. The leg-spinner Rehan and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes come into the XI, in place of seamer James Anderson and off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks.
Earlier this year, Ahmed impressed in the Icc U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as England’s second-highest wicket-taker with 12 wickets in four matches at an average of 12.58.
England, who are leading the three-Test series 2-0, seek a historic 3-0 series sweep and a ninth win in...
The Leicestershire player will be 18 years and 126 days when the final Test begins on Saturday, beating the record of Brian Close, who was 18 years and 149 days when he played against New Zealand in July 1949.
Ahmed is one of two changes to the England side for the third and final Test. The leg-spinner Rehan and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes come into the XI, in place of seamer James Anderson and off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks.
Earlier this year, Ahmed impressed in the Icc U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as England’s second-highest wicket-taker with 12 wickets in four matches at an average of 12.58.
England, who are leading the three-Test series 2-0, seek a historic 3-0 series sweep and a ninth win in...
- 12/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Multan, Dec 10 (Ians) Fantastic fifties by Harry Brook and Ben Duckett helped England gain control over hosts Pakistan on Day 2 of the second Test, despite Abrar Ahmed’s 10 wickets on red-ball debut, here on Saturday.
After finishing with superb figures of 7-144 in the first innings, Abrar picked three of the five wickets to fall in England’s second innings but the visitors ended Day 2 on 202 for 5, with a lead of 281 runs.
Beginning the day, Ollie Pope bowled Babar Azam early in the morning session as England began to claw back into the game after a mixed opening day. Jack Leach then bowled a ripper to get rid of Mohammad Rizwan.
With the ball turning sharply, Ben Stokes threw the ball to his predecessor Joe Root and it brought success for England as the likes of Agha Salman and Mohammad Ali got out in the same over. As Pakistan crumbled,...
After finishing with superb figures of 7-144 in the first innings, Abrar picked three of the five wickets to fall in England’s second innings but the visitors ended Day 2 on 202 for 5, with a lead of 281 runs.
Beginning the day, Ollie Pope bowled Babar Azam early in the morning session as England began to claw back into the game after a mixed opening day. Jack Leach then bowled a ripper to get rid of Mohammad Rizwan.
With the ball turning sharply, Ben Stokes threw the ball to his predecessor Joe Root and it brought success for England as the likes of Agha Salman and Mohammad Ali got out in the same over. As Pakistan crumbled,...
- 12/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Multan, Dec 9 (Ians) Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed impressed with the ball on his debut, claiming 7 for 114 on the first day of the second Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium, here on Friday.
The 24-year-old leg-spinner’s 7/114 is the third-best haul in an innings by a Pakistan bowler in their first Test. He is the 22nd bowler in men’s Tests to take seven wickets or more in an innings on debut.
Abrar cleaned up Zak Crawley in his first over with a sharp googly to break the opening stand, but went on to concede 11 runs off his next over as England continued to attack.
After five overs, Abrar had conceded 39 runs as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope put up a good partnership. He himself broke the stand in the 19th over by trapping Duckett in front. He followed it up with the big wicket of Joe Root, trapped Lbw with another superb leg-break.
The 24-year-old leg-spinner’s 7/114 is the third-best haul in an innings by a Pakistan bowler in their first Test. He is the 22nd bowler in men’s Tests to take seven wickets or more in an innings on debut.
Abrar cleaned up Zak Crawley in his first over with a sharp googly to break the opening stand, but went on to concede 11 runs off his next over as England continued to attack.
After five overs, Abrar had conceded 39 runs as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope put up a good partnership. He himself broke the stand in the 19th over by trapping Duckett in front. He followed it up with the big wicket of Joe Root, trapped Lbw with another superb leg-break.
- 12/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Dec 8 (Ians) Pace bowler Mark Wood will return to the England team in place of the injured Liam Livingstone for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Friday.
Wood, 32, will replace Livingstone in the only change in the side that won the first Test. This means, regular wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who missed the first Test through illness, fails to find a place for Multan and his stand-in Ollie Pope keeps the gloves.
By winning the second Test in Multan, England are looking to seal their first Test series win against Pakistan in an away series in 22 years.
Wood has not played a Test since March because of an elbow injury that kept him out of the home summer.
“Having someone in your squad who can bowl at 150 km/h is a massive bonus for any team around the world, especially as Pakistan is a very hard place to come and win,...
Wood, 32, will replace Livingstone in the only change in the side that won the first Test. This means, regular wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who missed the first Test through illness, fails to find a place for Multan and his stand-in Ollie Pope keeps the gloves.
By winning the second Test in Multan, England are looking to seal their first Test series win against Pakistan in an away series in 22 years.
Wood has not played a Test since March because of an elbow injury that kept him out of the home summer.
“Having someone in your squad who can bowl at 150 km/h is a massive bonus for any team around the world, especially as Pakistan is a very hard place to come and win,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Dec 7 (Ians) Charismatic Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has overtaken England’s Joe Root to grab the top spot in the latest Icc Men’s Test Player Rankings after becoming just the eighth player to score a double-century and a century in the same Test.
Labuschagne, who was just two points behind Root before the two Icc World Test Championship (Wtc) Tests completed over the past week, now enjoys a big lead at the top even as Root has slipped to fourth place — behind Steve Smith and Babar Azam, according to Icc.
Labuschagne’s scores of 204 and 104 not out in the first Test against the West Indies in Perth have earned him 50 rating points and he leads compatriot Smith by 42 rating points. Labuschagne has regained the No. 1 position after Root overtook him in mid-June with successive centuries against New Zealand.
Smith himself has gained two slots after contributing to the...
Labuschagne, who was just two points behind Root before the two Icc World Test Championship (Wtc) Tests completed over the past week, now enjoys a big lead at the top even as Root has slipped to fourth place — behind Steve Smith and Babar Azam, according to Icc.
Labuschagne’s scores of 204 and 104 not out in the first Test against the West Indies in Perth have earned him 50 rating points and he leads compatriot Smith by 42 rating points. Labuschagne has regained the No. 1 position after Root overtook him in mid-June with successive centuries against New Zealand.
Smith himself has gained two slots after contributing to the...
- 12/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rawalpindi, Dec 5 (Ians) All-rounder Ben Stokes was rewarded for his daring second innings declaration and attacking field placement as England sealed a famous 74-run victory over Pakistan in a thrilling Day Five of the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for one of their famous wins.
Racing against time, light and a stubborn Pakistan batting order on the most docile of pitches, England held their nerve as Jack Leach claimed the crucial final wicket by trapping Naseem Shah lbw, clinching one of England’s greatest Test wins.
The 74-run win is England’s third Test victory in Pakistan, with Stokes becoming just the third visiting skipper after Ted Dexter in 1961 and Nasser Hussain in 2000, to win a Test match in Pakistan.
It was all made possible after Stokes’ bold declaration at tea on Day Four on Sunday, which gave Pakistan a stiff target of 343 for an improbable win. But an...
Racing against time, light and a stubborn Pakistan batting order on the most docile of pitches, England held their nerve as Jack Leach claimed the crucial final wicket by trapping Naseem Shah lbw, clinching one of England’s greatest Test wins.
The 74-run win is England’s third Test victory in Pakistan, with Stokes becoming just the third visiting skipper after Ted Dexter in 1961 and Nasser Hussain in 2000, to win a Test match in Pakistan.
It was all made possible after Stokes’ bold declaration at tea on Day Four on Sunday, which gave Pakistan a stiff target of 343 for an improbable win. But an...
- 12/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rawalpindi, Dec 2 (Ians) Openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq stitched an unbeaten 181-run opening stand to lead Pakistan’s fightback in reply to England’s 657 on the second day of the first Test, here on Friday.
Shafique (89 not out) and fellow opener Imam (90 not out) looked comfortable and confident at the crease and were marched towards centuries of their own at stumps on Day 2 as the tourists toiled in the field in the afternoon and evening sessions after being bowled out before lunch.
England captain Ben Stokes constantly tinkered with the field, keeping several players close to the bat, but his bowlers struggled to create many chances on a docile Rawalpindi pitch.
The visitors used six of their bowling options but were unable to find the breakthrough. Wicketkeeper Ollie Pope had two half-chances while standing in for Ben Foakes, who was still suffering the after-effects of a viral infection that spread...
Shafique (89 not out) and fellow opener Imam (90 not out) looked comfortable and confident at the crease and were marched towards centuries of their own at stumps on Day 2 as the tourists toiled in the field in the afternoon and evening sessions after being bowled out before lunch.
England captain Ben Stokes constantly tinkered with the field, keeping several players close to the bat, but his bowlers struggled to create many chances on a docile Rawalpindi pitch.
The visitors used six of their bowling options but were unable to find the breakthrough. Wicketkeeper Ollie Pope had two half-chances while standing in for Ben Foakes, who was still suffering the after-effects of a viral infection that spread...
- 12/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rawalpindi, Dec 1 (Ians) Four England batters scored centuries as the visitors posted a daunting 506/4 in just 75 overs on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan, breaking a slew of records in the process, here on Thursday.
Openers Zak Crawley (122) and Ben Duckett (107) stitched a solid opening stand of 233 runs to lay a strong foundation. Thereafter, the likes of Ollie Pope (108) and Harry Brook (101*) capitalised on the start with their partnership of 176 to put England in a commanding position.
The visitors smashed 174 in the morning session, picked up 158 post lunch despite losing three wickets in quick succession, and scored 174 again in the curtailed final session, where only 21 overs were possible as fading light forced early stumps.
All this action was possible only after an early-morning confirmation from the English camp that the tourists — laid low by a viral infection in the lead-up to the beginning of the first Test...
Openers Zak Crawley (122) and Ben Duckett (107) stitched a solid opening stand of 233 runs to lay a strong foundation. Thereafter, the likes of Ollie Pope (108) and Harry Brook (101*) capitalised on the start with their partnership of 176 to put England in a commanding position.
The visitors smashed 174 in the morning session, picked up 158 post lunch despite losing three wickets in quick succession, and scored 174 again in the curtailed final session, where only 21 overs were possible as fading light forced early stumps.
All this action was possible only after an early-morning confirmation from the English camp that the tourists — laid low by a viral infection in the lead-up to the beginning of the first Test...
- 12/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 12 (Ians) England have called up all-rounder Will Jacks for the first time for the three-match Test tour of Pakistan starting in December, rewarding the player for his impressive performances with bat and ball in helping Surrey win the County Championship Division One title.
England will be touring Pakistan for Test matches for the first time since 2005.
Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone will be looking to make his Test debut, having been called up to a Test squad for the first time since England’s tour of New Zealand in the spring of 2018.
Lancashire opening batter Keaton Jennings returns to the Test squad for the first time since February 2019 after a stellar summer with the red rose county, where he was the top run-scorer in Division One of the County Championship, scoring 1233 runs at an average of 72.52 with five centuries.
The 15-member squad will be led by Ben Stokes and...
England will be touring Pakistan for Test matches for the first time since 2005.
Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone will be looking to make his Test debut, having been called up to a Test squad for the first time since England’s tour of New Zealand in the spring of 2018.
Lancashire opening batter Keaton Jennings returns to the Test squad for the first time since February 2019 after a stellar summer with the red rose county, where he was the top run-scorer in Division One of the County Championship, scoring 1233 runs at an average of 72.52 with five centuries.
The 15-member squad will be led by Ben Stokes and...
- 10/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 11 (Ians) Wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes and big-hitting batter Liam Livingstone on Tuesday were revealed as the two new recipients of England Annual Central Contract offers, for the year from October 1, 2022.
Apart from the duo, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts and Reece Topley have been offered England Increment Contracts, which are also their first Central Contracts while there is no room for out-of-form opener Jason Roy in the central contract and is included in incremental contract.
The system, which covers both red-ball and white-ball players, takes into account the likelihood of players featuring in England teams across formats in the next 12 months, whilst also recognising performances in the preceding year.
“I feel we have rewarded those players who have made a significant impact over the previous 12 months and those we expect to be part of England’s plans over the next period. The international game continues to evolve, and we must...
Apart from the duo, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts and Reece Topley have been offered England Increment Contracts, which are also their first Central Contracts while there is no room for out-of-form opener Jason Roy in the central contract and is included in incremental contract.
The system, which covers both red-ball and white-ball players, takes into account the likelihood of players featuring in England teams across formats in the next 12 months, whilst also recognising performances in the preceding year.
“I feel we have rewarded those players who have made a significant impact over the previous 12 months and those we expect to be part of England’s plans over the next period. The international game continues to evolve, and we must...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Sep 14 (Ians) Star India batter Virat Kohli has risen 14 spots to 15th overall on the Icc T20I batter rankings due to his efforts in the recently-concluded Asia Cup in the UAE. Kohli scored his first international century in almost three years — against Afghanistan — and scored 276 runs in the continental showpiece event.
Kohli has some way to go before he is back into contention for the top ranking for T20I batters, but he is at least moving in the right direction now after returning to form during the Asia Cup.
The champion right-hander was the big mover near the top of the T20I batter rankings, with India team-mate Kl Rahul (up seven places to 23rd) and Sri Lanka star Bhanuka Rajapaksa (up 34 spots to 34th) also making good ground on those players near the top.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also been rewarded for his dominant performances at the Asia Cup,...
Kohli has some way to go before he is back into contention for the top ranking for T20I batters, but he is at least moving in the right direction now after returning to form during the Asia Cup.
The champion right-hander was the big mover near the top of the T20I batter rankings, with India team-mate Kl Rahul (up seven places to 23rd) and Sri Lanka star Bhanuka Rajapaksa (up 34 spots to 34th) also making good ground on those players near the top.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also been rewarded for his dominant performances at the Asia Cup,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 12 (Ians) Former England skipper Nasser Hussain complimented pace-bowling stalwarts Stuart Broad and James Anderson for their “huge value” to the Test side, adding that the former surpassing legendary Australian quick Glenn McGrath in terms of the number of wickets displayed his “enduring quality and class”.
Broad has surpassed McGrath as the pacer with the second-most wickets in Test cricket history. The 36-year-old Broad surpassed McGrath’s 563 wickets in the longest version of the game on Day Four of the third Test against South Africa, when he dismissed Proteas skipper Dean Elgar, trapping him lbw for 36 at The Oval.
The wicket was Broad’s 564th in Test cricket, surpassing McGrath to become the second-highest wicket-taker amongst pacers in Test cricket history. He now trails his partner Anderson in the wickets column for pacers, who has 666 wickets to his name.
Thanks to Broad (3/45) and Anderson’s 2/37 on Day 4, England are...
Broad has surpassed McGrath as the pacer with the second-most wickets in Test cricket history. The 36-year-old Broad surpassed McGrath’s 563 wickets in the longest version of the game on Day Four of the third Test against South Africa, when he dismissed Proteas skipper Dean Elgar, trapping him lbw for 36 at The Oval.
The wicket was Broad’s 564th in Test cricket, surpassing McGrath to become the second-highest wicket-taker amongst pacers in Test cricket history. He now trails his partner Anderson in the wickets column for pacers, who has 666 wickets to his name.
Thanks to Broad (3/45) and Anderson’s 2/37 on Day 4, England are...
- 9/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 11 (Ians) England captain Ben Stokes said it was an honour for his side to walk out in the third Test against South Africa at The Oval in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, saying the show must go on.
Before the start of day three’s play, a minute’s silence by everyone present in the stadium was observed before the national anthems were sung by singer Laura Wright, with ‘God Save The King’ sung followed by sustained applause from the crowd.
Players from both sides and the match officials, who were wearing black armbands, entered the field through a military guard of honour before the ground fell silent. The period of silence was ended by a single chime of a bell from the highest-ranking military official in attendance, Senior Nco Robert Brockelsby Miller of the Irish Guards.
“It has been very sad news for not only the nation but the world.
Before the start of day three’s play, a minute’s silence by everyone present in the stadium was observed before the national anthems were sung by singer Laura Wright, with ‘God Save The King’ sung followed by sustained applause from the crowd.
Players from both sides and the match officials, who were wearing black armbands, entered the field through a military guard of honour before the ground fell silent. The period of silence was ended by a single chime of a bell from the highest-ranking military official in attendance, Senior Nco Robert Brockelsby Miller of the Irish Guards.
“It has been very sad news for not only the nation but the world.
- 9/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Oval, Sep 11 (Ians) Ollie Robinson’s five-wicket haul (5/49) and Ollie Pope’s fifty (67) helped England take slim advantage over South Africa at the end of day three of the third and final Test despite the fight back by visitors bowlers, here on Saturday.
After bowling out South Africa for 118 in their first innings, England were 154-7 at stumps on Day 3, leading by 36 runs with Ben Foakes (11) and Ollie Robinson (3) unbeaten at the crease.
With the first day being washed out and the second day getting suspended, the third and final Test finally kicked off on Day 3 and it was the England bowlers who stamped their authority.
Ollie Robinson drew the first blood by disturbing the stumps of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar in the second over of the game. In the very next over, Sarel Erwee was done by the late movement produced by James Anderson, edging the ball...
After bowling out South Africa for 118 in their first innings, England were 154-7 at stumps on Day 3, leading by 36 runs with Ben Foakes (11) and Ollie Robinson (3) unbeaten at the crease.
With the first day being washed out and the second day getting suspended, the third and final Test finally kicked off on Day 3 and it was the England bowlers who stamped their authority.
Ollie Robinson drew the first blood by disturbing the stumps of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar in the second over of the game. In the very next over, Sarel Erwee was done by the late movement produced by James Anderson, edging the ball...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 9 (Ians) The third and series-deciding Test between England and South Africa will resume on Saturday after there was no play at the Kennington Oval on Friday following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II.
A washout on day one, followed by abandonment of play on Friday (Day 2) meant the third and decisive Test between England and South Africa had not witnessed even a single ball being bowled.
England had won the toss and opted to bowl first on day one before rain washed out the day’s play. Saturday’s play will be considered as day three of the Test as South Africa are due to fly home on Tuesday before they tour India and Australia.
“Following the cancellation of Friday’s cricket fixtures as a mark of respect on the announcement of her death, the England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that play will resume from Saturday including international,...
A washout on day one, followed by abandonment of play on Friday (Day 2) meant the third and decisive Test between England and South Africa had not witnessed even a single ball being bowled.
England had won the toss and opted to bowl first on day one before rain washed out the day’s play. Saturday’s play will be considered as day three of the Test as South Africa are due to fly home on Tuesday before they tour India and Australia.
“Following the cancellation of Friday’s cricket fixtures as a mark of respect on the announcement of her death, the England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that play will resume from Saturday including international,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Aug 31 (Ians) England on Wednesday named an unchanged men’s squad for the third Test against South Africa, which begins on September 8 at the Kia Oval.
The series is level at 1-1 going into the deciding Test after England won the second game at Old Trafford by an innings and 85 runs. This was after Proteas triumphed by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord’s.
Following the win in the second Test, the England selection panel, made up of captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, have decided to keep faith with their 14-man group.
Only change would have come in the event of a defeat. Even then, McCullum is of a mind to allow players as many opportunities as possible to come good, especially with this group of players, whom he and Stokes believe are the best available in the...
The series is level at 1-1 going into the deciding Test after England won the second game at Old Trafford by an innings and 85 runs. This was after Proteas triumphed by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord’s.
Following the win in the second Test, the England selection panel, made up of captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, have decided to keep faith with their 14-man group.
Only change would have come in the event of a defeat. Even then, McCullum is of a mind to allow players as many opportunities as possible to come good, especially with this group of players, whom he and Stokes believe are the best available in the...
- 8/31/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Manchester, Aug 26 (Ians) Aided by fine pace bowling from stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad, England demolished South Africa for a paltry 151 in 53.2 overs on Day 1 of the second Test, but the hosts also saw their top order being wiped out, with the Proteas restricting them to 111/3 at Old Trafford.
South Africa opted to bat first after winning the toss and soon found themselves in trouble, losing Sarel Erwee to Anderson — playing his 100th home Test — in the fifth over. Broad then went on to bowl a superb spell, dismissing Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen in quick succession to leave South Africa at 41/3.
Earlier, the visitors made a surprise call in the playing XI, bringing in a second spinner in Simon Harmer, replacing Marco Jansen, whose valuable contributions with the bat at Lord’s were missed later in the day.
South Africa were left with Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen,...
South Africa opted to bat first after winning the toss and soon found themselves in trouble, losing Sarel Erwee to Anderson — playing his 100th home Test — in the fifth over. Broad then went on to bowl a superb spell, dismissing Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen in quick succession to leave South Africa at 41/3.
Earlier, the visitors made a surprise call in the playing XI, bringing in a second spinner in Simon Harmer, replacing Marco Jansen, whose valuable contributions with the bat at Lord’s were missed later in the day.
South Africa were left with Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Manchester, Aug 24 (Ians) Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has replaced fellow pacer Matthew Potts in England’s only change in their playing eleven for the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford, starting from Thursday.
Robinson has been recalled to England’s playing eleven after playing in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia in Hobart in January this year. After that, he missed England’s Test matches against West Indies, New Zealand and India due to fitness issues, mainly linked to his back apart from testing positive for Covid-19.
In his county side Sussex’s recent County Championship match against Nottinghamshire last week, Robinson took nine wickets and showed signs of getting back to his best. He also impressed red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum while picking five wickets for England Lions in the tour match against South Africa at Canterbury.
Robinson had a remarkable start to his Test...
Robinson has been recalled to England’s playing eleven after playing in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia in Hobart in January this year. After that, he missed England’s Test matches against West Indies, New Zealand and India due to fitness issues, mainly linked to his back apart from testing positive for Covid-19.
In his county side Sussex’s recent County Championship match against Nottinghamshire last week, Robinson took nine wickets and showed signs of getting back to his best. He also impressed red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum while picking five wickets for England Lions in the tour match against South Africa at Canterbury.
Robinson had a remarkable start to his Test...
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Aug 19 (Ians) South Africa thrashed England by an innings and 12 runs on Day 3 of the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and consolidate their position at the top of the Icc World Test Championship Standings, here on Friday.
The thumping win at the Lord’s put South Africa one step closer to the Icc World Test Championship final next year. They are on top of the standings with six wins and two losses this cycle, a win percentage of 75. Australia and Sri Lanka follow them in the table, with England languishing at the seventh spot with eight losses this cycle.
Resuming Day 3 at 289/7, South Africa didn’t have a great start as Kagiso Rabada was dismissed by a stunning catch from Stuart Broad at mid-wicket. Maco Jansen found support from Anrich Nortje, but the former couldn’t complete his maiden Test fifty as he...
The thumping win at the Lord’s put South Africa one step closer to the Icc World Test Championship final next year. They are on top of the standings with six wins and two losses this cycle, a win percentage of 75. Australia and Sri Lanka follow them in the table, with England languishing at the seventh spot with eight losses this cycle.
Resuming Day 3 at 289/7, South Africa didn’t have a great start as Kagiso Rabada was dismissed by a stunning catch from Stuart Broad at mid-wicket. Maco Jansen found support from Anrich Nortje, but the former couldn’t complete his maiden Test fifty as he...
- 8/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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