Joe Root says that he could almost “hear the smile down the phone” when Ben Stokes rang him to say he was ready to return to action for this winter’s Ashes tour, and knows that his team-mate will do everything in his power to be fully prepared for the first Test in Brisbane on December
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Report Pakistan ticked several boxes as they wrapped up a fourth win in four games at the T20 World Cup Pakistan 189 for 2 (Rizwan 79*, Babar 70) beat Namibia 144 for 5 (Wiese 43, Williams 40, Imad 1-13, Hasan 1-22) by 45 runs With one foot in the semi-final already, and having an opportunity
News “If I get that job, there’ll be a lot of work to be done. We will take it as it goes.” Vikram Rathour, India’s incumbent batting coach, has revealed that he has reapplied for the role. The former India and Punjab wicketkeeper-batter was originally appointed to the post in 2019, for a period of
News Former Kent and England seamer was diagnosed more than two decades ago Alan Igglesden, the former Kent and England seamer, has died at the age of 57 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour more than two decades ago. In a statement on Monday, Kent said they was devastated to learn of Igglesden’s
Report Spot in semi-finals all but firmed up; Sri Lanka will need a near-miracle Two days ago in Dubai, we all thought we had seen the very best of Jos Buttler, as he mashed a demoralised Australia with jaw-dropping disdain. But in very different circumstances in Sharjah, the respect that he was obliged to show
News England captain says India defeat will “plant a little bit of doubt in Australia’s mind” Joe Root has declared the Gabba is no longer a stronghold, arguing doubt will linger in Australia’s minds when the Ashes start on December 8 because of their shock Test loss to India’s depleted XI. India stormed to an
News The batter took a blow in the nets last month and may not be available for the MCG this week Will Pucovski‘s return to action for Victoria is in doubt with the batter still experiencing concussion symptoms after the blow he took in training last month casting further uncertainty over whether he will be
News After the loss to New Zealand, India’s fate is out of their own hands, even if they win their three remaining games New Zealand’s thumping win against India has put them in pole position to qualify as the second team from Group 2; Pakistan should top the group, given that they have two relatively
News Philpott played eight Tests before becoming a notable coach Former Australia legspinner and coach Peter Philpott has died at the age of 86 after a long battle with illness. Philpott’s eight Tests came in the span of less than a year from March 1965 to January 1966. In a five-Test series against West Indies
News Captain admits England “dominated us from the start” but remains confident in side’s ability Aaron Finch has insisted that Australia are “a very good team in T20 international cricket” despite their eight-wicket hammering against England in Dubai on Saturday night, but he recognised that the scale of their defeat – with 50 balls to