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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 5 years ago
England face the might of India as campaign nears point of no return
Three weeks ago, you might have well looked at June 30 and locked it down as a clash for the top two spots. India are right up there, one of the top two sides very much in their sight, but England have run into trouble.Back-to-back losses to Sri Lanka and Australia have l...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
almost 5 years ago
Not A Big Fan Of "Bits And Pieces Player" Like Jadeja, Says Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar Says Not A Big Fan Of Bits And Pieces Player Like Ravindra JadejaIndia lost to England in Birmingham on Sunday by 31 runs. After the defeat, Team India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar hinted that the team might field Ravindra Jadeja in the next game against...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
almost 5 years ago
Years of World Cup planning, preparation and hurt all come down to this: England v South Africa
3:00 AM ETBig PictureFour years of planning, four years of preparation. Forty-four years of hurt and counting. And maybe the chance, at long last, for long-overdue World Cup redemption. But which team are we discussing here? England, the hosts, or South Africa, the challe...continued
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Alvah
@Alvah -
7 months ago
Stars, shocks and tragedies: The history of the ICC Cricket World Cup
Star players, upsets, and unforgettable moments - a roundup of the 47-year history of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
8 minutes read
Moises
@Moises -
over 4 years ago
England announce 18 summer matches in 2020
England to host West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Ireland in 2020England will host West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Ireland in men's international matches next year.West Indies and Pakistan both visit for three Tests as part of the World Test Championship, while Pa...continued
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Mariano
@Mariano -
3 months ago
“Refreshingly Mad”: 10 Facts About the First Pole-to-Pole Journey Around the World
Ginnie and Ranulph Fiennes's Transglobe Expedition circled the globe—just not the normal way.
9 minutes read
Izaiah
@Izaiah -
4 months ago
Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?
With the increasing lure of franchise cricket and uneven distribution of money- the future of ODIs hangs in the balance.
8 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
almost 5 years ago
England must 'ride wave' of World Cup win - Root
Joe Root: England must 'ride wave' of World Cup triumphEngland must "ride the wave" of their World Cup triumph on their return to Test cricket, according to captain Joe Root.Root's side meet Ireland in a four-day Test that begins on Wednesday, before their bid to regain t...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
about 2 months ago
Sikandar Raza: The Pakistan-born cricketer who rules Zimbabwean hearts
A delayed plunge into the game has not curbed Raza's enthusiasm to be one of Zimbabwe's greatest cricketers.
9 minutes read
Sandrine
@Sandrine -
over 4 years ago
Can the N.B.A. Find a Basketball Superstar in India?
Can the N.B.A. Find a Basketball Superstar in India?It is, Ranadivé believes, the perfect sport for India. “I won’t be greedy and say we’re going to replace cricket as the national pastime,” he says. “But I’ll be greedy and say we’ll become a strong No. 2.”When Adam Silve...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
almost 5 years ago
Cricket World Cup 2019 - New Zealand vs England: When is it, TV coverage, tickets, weather and rules
Cricket World Cup 2019 - New Zealand vs England: When is it, TV coverage, tickets, weather and rulesEngland move one step closer to their first ever Cricket World Cup win after comfortably winning against Australia. They will now meet New Zealand in the 2019 Cricket World...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
7 months ago
India-Pakistan rivalry: Whatever happened to ‘cricket diplomacy’?
With India and Pakistan facing off at the ICC World Cup, we look at the long history of cricket as a diplomatic tool.
9 minutes read
Iva
@Iva -
about 4 years ago
Sydney Sixers win Big Bash title with victory over Melbourne Stars
Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne Stars to win titleSydney Sixers won the 2019-20 Big Bash League title with a 19-run victory over Melbourne Stars in a rain-shortened final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.The match was reduced to 12 overs per side and started one...continued
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Iva
@Iva -
7 months ago
ECB wants to 'change game' to tackle discrimination
The England and Wales Cricket Board says it is "on a journey to change the game" as it publishes a response to a report detailing racism, sexism, classism and elitism in the sport.
9 minutes read
Elvie
@Elvie -
over 4 years ago
Sports Personality of the Year: Shortlist of six revealed
Sports Personality 2019: Shortlist of six contenders announced for BBC awardA shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.The nominees are athletes Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson, cricketer Ben Stoke...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
9 months ago
County cricket: Somerset win T20 Blast as Championship race opens up
Lewis Gregory’s bowlers and fielders were the key as Somerset won their first T20 title since 2005 By Gary Naylor for the 99.94 Cricket BlogSurrey’s unexpected stumble (a draw last week after their defeat to Lancashire in the previous round) has opened up a r…
9 minutes read
Hank
@Hank -
almost 5 years ago
Steve Bruce serves another reminder that loyalty is football's rarest commodity
Steve Bruce serves another reminder that loyalty is football's rarest commodityWhen Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri opted to sack hapless Dutch coach Jos Luhukay in December last year, there was only one man he had in mind to reinvigorate the Owls.Steve Bruce h...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
over 4 years ago
Honours list: Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew Strauss given knighthoods
Honours list: Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew Strauss given knighthoodsFormer England captains Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew Strauss have been given knighthoods in ex-Prime Minister Theresa May's resignation honours list.Boycott, 78, scored 8,114 runs in 108 Tests for England f...continued
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George
@George -
over 1 year ago
England v South Africa: third women’s cricket T20 international – live!
Multi-format series concludes with final T20 in DerbyBrunt sets record as England secure T20 series winGet in touch! Email Rob with your thoughtsThe England captain Nat Sciver has won the toss. South Africa also have a stan…
9 minutes read
Elody
@Elody -
6 months ago
Where to watch free England vs. Australia live stream of Cricket World Cup
The England vs. Australia live stream might be a tough watch for England fans hoping to avenge that irritable draw from The Ashes. At least we can help both teams watch for free today.
7 minutes read
Allene
@Allene -
10 months ago
Bazball unpacked: how England have turned up the dial in Test cricket
Andrew Samson takes a statistical deep dive into England’s seismic change in approach and explains how the data supports itIf one match captures it, it was England’s 74-run win in Rawalpindi against Pakistan last December. With hindsight, we can imagine exact…
9 minutes read
Hulda
@Hulda -
almost 5 years ago
High-fives & autograph hunters - 'England's intimate celebration perfect for its time'
England win World Cup: 'Intimate Oval celebration perfect for its time'The two biggest moments in English cricket history happened 14 years apart in London and were broadcast live free-to-air on Channel 4.That is where the comparisons end.One England team played in whites...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 4 years ago
Australia pay tribute to those affected by bushfires
Australian fires: Nick Kyrgios to donate money and cricket stars to pay tribute to firefightersNick Kyrgios will donate 200 Australian dollars (£106) for each ace he hits in events held in Australia in January to help those affected by the bushfires.The Australian, 24, ea...continued
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Alvah
@Alvah -
almost 5 years ago
Excessive workload leaves Pakistan players at risk
Excessive workload leaves Pakistan players at riskAccording to details the current year has been the most active for the cricketersPakistan players are feeling the pressure of their workload but their interest in T20 leagues, during off-time, can lead to severe injuries a...continued
4 minutes read
Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
5 months ago
ICC Cricket World Cup: How ‘visionary’ Virat Kohli changed Indian cricket
As India's star batter lights up the Cricket World Cup, experts discuss 'Brand Kohli' and how he has changed the game.
8 minutes read