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 emerged as one of England’s most exciting prospects in 2019 when he bowled the decisive super over in the home World Cup win, before taking 22 wickets at 20.27 across four Tests in the Ashes series that followed. But he has since been plagued by injury – an elbow issue first suffered in 2020...
Two bears escaped their enclosure, found the honey store and after a feast, returned home Read full article at source...
A half-century from Colin Ackermann helped Durham fight back on day two of their County Championship game with Sussex after Jofra Archer picked up a wicket on his return to red-ball cricket. James Coles picked up where he left off for Sussex in the morning and took his side to a competitive total of 361...
Two South African engineers have returned home after spending more than two years in jail in Equatorial Guinea on what the UN has called “arbitrary and illegal” drugs charges. Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, both in their mid-50s, were arrested in February 2023 after drugs were allegedly found in their luggage. They were sentenced to...
PA Media Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on Iran to “return to the negotiating table” after the US became involved in the Israeli operation against the country on Saturday night. Sir Keir said “stability in the region is a priority” and described Iran’s nuclear programme as “a grave threat to international security”. “Iran...
Having bowled the decisive super over in the World Cup final earlier that summer, Archer made a thrilling start to his Test career during the 2019 Ashes and was viewed as a generational talent. He took 22 wickets at 20.27 across four Tests and bowled an electric spell to Steve Smith at Lord’s, which resulted...
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter BBC Mark Braund is the architect responsible for transforming the Civic Centre in Plymouth The new architect appointed to transform a landmark derelict building into 140 new homes is aiming to bring back the “1960s vibe”. The Civic Centre in Plymouth, which was first opened by Queen Elizabeth II...
Since winning the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix for the big budget BMW-Sauber F1 team, Kubica had proven his worth as cool-headed decision maker in the cockpit, during an era when Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel came to prominence. Following a season of keeping up his high standards in a Renault not befitting of them, Kubica...
Woakes is returning from an ankle problem he first felt at the end of England’s tour of New Zealand in December. He says it might have been down to a switch in the boots he was wearing, which he has now changed back. To go straight into the England XI is a contrast to much...
PA Media The Prince and Princess of Wales took part in the Order of the Garter ceremony The Princess of Wales was seen smiling and joking with other royals during the Order of the Garter service a year after missing the event while receiving cancer treatment. Catherine appeared to be in good spirits as the...
Former England captain Owen Farrell is close to finalising a sensational return to Saracens. The 33-year-old is keen to move back to England after a difficult season at French side Racing 92. While a deal has not yet been signed, there is an expectation an agreement will be reached between Saracens and Racing to allow...
“Everybody’s known for a few months and just to be here with the Celtic strip on again just feels amazing. “When you move away from home, you grow up, you learn different things. I was in Spain for a year, learning a different language and playing in a different league, so I’m definitely a different...
Britain’s Sonay Kartal secures the biggest win of her career as women’s tennis returns to Queen’s Club for the first time since 1973. Read full article at source...