“She will likely come off the bench – we can manage that a bit. “She showed up in the training sessions really well. She could cope with loads and recover from loads. “Her performance has been really good. She’s ready; we’re just still growing into minutes. This is the first time in a while that...
Jofra Archer’s “pure talent” gives him the opportunity to create a legacy in Test cricket, says Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket. Fast bowler Archer, 30, has been named in England’s squad for the second Test against India which starts at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The playing XI is yet to be confirmed but...
The return of Ecclestone, the world’s number one bowler in ODIs and ranked fourth in T20s, has dominated the build-up to the series as she returns to the England fold for the first time since the Ashes. The left-arm spinner made headlines for her off-field behaviour in Australia when she refused a TV interview with...
“That’s where he’s extremely dangerous because he does swing the ball,” Bond says. “He gets bounce and even in the IPL and on good wickets, he was generally knocking over good players and causing problems. “That’s the sort of player you’re looking for in red-ball cricket. “He also has that psychological impact because people know...
Archer’s return eases pressure on an England fast-bowling department that has been hit by a number of injuries. Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Hull and the uncapped Sonny Baker have all been sidelined. Archer joins Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Sam Cook and Jamie Overton as fast bowlers in the squad. Woakes,...
Elliott made 18 league appearances under Arne Slot last season, but his only two starts came against Chelsea and Brighton, when Liverpool had already won the league. That was in stark contrast to the previous season, with 11 starts in 34 league games for the Reds in Jurgen Klopp’s final campaign. Elliott has made 147...
On the pitch, Southgate’s legacy will always be those agonising near misses, with the finger being pointed in his direction for conservative tactics, especially when early leads and domination ended with defeat to Croatia in the World Cup last four, as well as that defeat on penalties to Italy at Wembley. For someone so often...
Southgate became the fourth England manager in history to be knighted, after Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson. Asked if he missed parts of the job, Southgate said it was a relief to no longer carry the expectations of a nation. “I think it’s hard to describe because until that weight’s...
In the past 22 years, the other England openers to score hundreds in the fourth innings of a Test have ended up with knighthoods. Duckett now has a better average at the top of the order than both Sirs Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss. Arise, Sir Ben of the Buckett Hat. “My mindset personally was...
Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has retired from playing at the age of 37. Lallana, who won 34 caps for his country, returned to Southampton last season after making his name in his first spell there. He joined Liverpool from Saints for £25m in 2014 and went on to win the Premier League and Champions...
Former England captain and BBC Sport pundit Michael Vaughan believes England “could be in for a special ride” following their incredible 371-run chase and five-wicket victory over India in the first Test at Headingley. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day five Read full article at source...
Captain Ben Stokes said “it is a good job Test cricket is played over five days” following questions over his decision at the toss in England’s epic victory over India. Stokes opted to field despite ideal batting conditions on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley. India reached 430-3 in their first innings,...
Gambhir said it has not been decided which other two Tests Bumrah, the number one bowler in the world rankings and a key player across formats, will play during the series. There are seven days before the second Test begins on 2 July in Edgbaston but only three days off between the scheduled conclusion of...
Ben Duckett praised the leadership of Ben Stokes and Joe Root, saying it was “easy to stay calm” after England comfortably chased down 371 on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day five Read full article at source...
England captain Ben Stokes says making the environment of the dressing room “as chilled out as possible” was one of the main reasons why his team were able to complete a stunning 371-run chase to beat India by five wickets in the first Test at Headingley. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day...