The All England Club is set to recognise Sir Andy Murray’s contribution to tennis with a statue of him at Wimbledon. Murray ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion at Wimbledon with a memorable victory over Novak Djokovic in 2013, and triumphed again at SW19 in 2016 when he beat Milos Raonic. Former...
Not worrying about his body breaking down means Draper can have more trust in executing his key weapons, which are well-suited to the grass. Coach James Trotman, a fellow Briton who has come through the LTA’s coaching pathway, is helping Draper learn how to play aggressively in the right moments. That means being willing to...
BBC Sport pundit Michael Vaughan believes England’s tactics in the morning session on the final day will decide whether they win the first Test against India at Headingley, with Ben Stokes’ side needing 350 more to win, with all 10 wickets in hand. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day four Read full...
Asked whether a draw had been discussed, Tongue said: “Hopefully we’re not in that situation anyway. We’ll try and be as positive as we can in that first session, then see where we are at lunch – then we’ll take things from there. “With our batting line-up I feel we can chase down anything. Their...
It was national selector Luke Wright who said at the start of June that Archer could be available for the second India Test, suggesting he is in England’s thoughts for this summer, nevermind a potentially box-office reunion against Australia in the Ashes in the winter. He did not take the new ball for Durham, instead...
KL Rahul hits 137 whilst Rishabh Pant adds 118 as India make 364 in their second innings, setting England 371 to win the opening Test at Headingley, with the home side closing on 21-0 at stumps on day four. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read...
Just when this fabulous, fluctuating Test looked to have taken a decisive direction, it turned again. India are strong favourites, even if England chased 378 to beat them at Edgbaston three years ago. Much of the day belonged to Rahul and Pant. What made their batting all the more impressive was the way they survived...
Josh Tongue takes the wickets of Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in the same over as India fall from 349-6 to 349-9 in their second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at...
Brydon Carse bowls KL Rahul for 137, bringing a stunning innings to end, with India in control on 333-5, with their lead building towards 350 on day four of the first Test at Headingley. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will go on tour with England this summer despite being suspended for the two-Test series against Argentina. The 22-year-old has been banned for three matches – one of which he will be excused when he completes World Rugby’s ‘tackle school’ programme – for a high shot on France A fly-half Antoine Hastoy...
After a number of catches are dropped in the first Test between England and India, Sir Alastair Cook explains why it’s tricky to take a catch in the slip cordon at Headingley. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Rishabh Pant scores a “magnificent” century off 130 balls as India take full control of the first Test against England at Headingley, with the tourists moving on to 264-3, with their lead building towards 270. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
KL Rahul scores a “brilliant” century to help India take control of the first Test against England at Headingley, as the tourists move on to 234-3, with their lead building towards 250. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Brydon Carse takes the wicket of Shubman Gill early on day four as India’s captain is dismissed for eight to leave India on 92-3 in their second innings of the first Test at Headingley. FOLLOW LIVE: England v India first Test – day four Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Jasprit Bumrah says he is sharing his experiences with his fellow Indian bowlers who aren’t used to playing in England as India close day three on 90-2, having bowled England out for 465 in the first innings of the first Test at Headingley. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day three Read full...