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On-the-nose musical interlude
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Afternoon 1.55-4.10pm
Evening 4.30-6.30pm
On-the-nose musical interlude
Continue reading...Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.”
In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin bowling all-rounder said the decision comes after he was overlooked for England’s forthcoming white-ball series against Australia.
Continue reading...Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with an unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at The Oval on Saturday.
Australia has secured a 3-0 series whitewash over Scotland following Cameron Green’s all-round heroics during the third T20I at The Grange on Saturday.
Australia made it a clean sweep in Scotland, comfortably winning their third T20 international in Edinburgh before heading south to face England.
The Scots’ total of nine for 149 was never likely to be enough and Cameron Green starred with ball and bat, taking three wickets for 35 and ensuring no slip-ups with a controlled 62 off 39 balls in Australia’s reply. The only real blot for the Aussies was another duck for opener Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Continue reading...Andrew Flintoff has promised to “inspire the next generation” after the former England all-rounder and television presenter was named head coach of the England Lions. Flintoff will lead the men’s development team on tours of South Africa and Australia over the winter, and through home series against India A and Zimbabwe next summer.
The appointment continues a rapid rise through the coaching ranks since Flintoff returned his attention to the sport after a serious car accident while filming the BBC series Top Gear in December 2022. He joined the England white-ball side as a consultant coach late last year, and was given his first head coach position with Northern Superchargers for this year’s Hundred.
Continue reading...Cricket’s archaic rules were once again in the spotlight after bad light marred day one of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval.
England fast bowler Mark Wood said it was “rubbish news” he had been ruled out for the rest of the year with a right elbow injury.
Ollie Pope returned to form on his home ground with a first hundred as England captain on Friday’s opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has blasted the fastest century by an Australian in T20 internationals as the tourists secured a series victory over Scotland in Edinburgh on Friday.
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis, who claimed four wickets, were the stars as Australia beat Scotland by 70 runs in the second T20 in Edinburgh on Friday.
Inglis used his feet superbly and scored runs all around the ground as he hit 103 off 49 balls as Australia reached 196-4 off 20 overs. Australia lead the series 2-0 with one match to play.
Continue reading...Brendon McCullum is confident he can manage the added workload following his appointment as England’s white-ball coach, admitting the dual role would have been “nigh on impossible” when he took over the Test side two years ago.
Mongolia has recorded the joint-lowest score in men’s T20Is, bowled out for 10 during Thursday’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier against Singapore in Bangi.
Brendon McCullum has backed Jos Buttler to captain England back to white-ball prominence, insisting he is confident the 33-year-old is the right man to lead the limited-overs teams. But he also suggested Buttler has been hampered by the fact he is “not naturally as expressive as some may be” and “has been a bit miserable at times”.
McCullum said his own primary task as coach will be “to create an environment where guys feel positive, where they feel like they can allow their talent to come out”.
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