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...
Australia ground out an 82-run lead with six wickets remaining in their second innings after another dramatic day in the first Test against West Indies in Bridgetown. The tourists, having posted just 180 on Wednesday, trailed by 10 runs when West Indies made 190 in their first innings. There then looked to be trouble for...
“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,...
Philippa Roxby Health Reporter Charlie Beattie Charlie Beattie holds her nine-week-old baby in her arms after many years of miscarriages UK scientists say they have developed a test which can help identify women with an abnormal womb lining that increases their risk of miscarriage. They say their work could pave the way for new treatments...
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...
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...
John Ayres BBC News, Devon BBC A prototype of the lateral flow test for black fungus disease A new test which creators say could one day save the lives of people suffering from a deadly fungal infection is being developed at the University of Exeter. Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus disease, spiked during the...
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,...
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...
Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley. MATCH REPORT: England v India first Test – day five Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Joe Root reaches his half-century with a boundary to edge England closer to victory against India in the first Test at Headingley. Read full article at source...
Zak Crawley is caught for 65 as India finally break England’s opening partnership, leaving the home side 188-1, chasing 371 for victory in the opening Test at Headingley. WATCH / READ MORE: England v India first Test – day five Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Nada Tawfik BBC News, in New York City Shutterstock, Reuters Andrew Cuomo, left, and Zohran Mamdani A left-wing candidate has pulled up from behind to become the dark horse in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. His surprise success is indicative of the debate raging within the Democratic Party on what kinds of leaders they...