Jofra Archer hopeful of making England injury return in time for T20 World Cup
England quick Jofra Archer is hoping to be back in action in time for this year's T20 World Cup, having suffered yet another major setback.
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Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson Register Highest-Ever Partnership For India In T20Is
Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson's scripted India's highest-ever partnership in T20 Internationals (T20Is) with their massive stand against Ireland on Tuesday. The two stitched up a 176-run partnership in just 87 deliveries to help India post 225/7. Their partnership eclipsed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's 165-run stand against Sri Lanka in 2017. Samson contributed 67 off 34 in their partnership for the second wicket, while Hooda hit 98 off 53. Hooda eventually finished with 104 off 57 deliveries, while Samson scored 77 off 42.
Eoin Morgan leaves lasting legacy after transforming England’s white-ball sides
England’s white-ball transformation under Eoin Morgan was likened to Frankenstein’s monster so it is apt that the architect has arguably been finished off by his own creation.
1st Test: Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka
The picturesque stadium, fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean and adjacent to a 16th century Dutch-built fort, is where Sri Lankan spin stalwarts Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath routinely beguiled the touring batsmen. Led by man-of-the-series Herath in 2016, Sri Lanka's spinners claimed 54 of the 58 wickets on their way to a 3-0 rout of Steve Smith's team when Australia last visited. Australia's triumph in Pakistan earlier this year suggests they know what it takes to succeed in Asia, but their vulnerability against left-arm spin means the world's top-ranked Test team cannot take anything for granted.
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Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO : Australia can expect a trial by spin when Pat Cummins and his men lock horns with Sri Lanka in a two-test series in Galle beginning on Wednesday.
Eoin Morgan could step down as England limited-overs captain
Eoin Morgan could step down as England’s limited-overs captain in the coming days, with Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali the two favourites to replace him at the helm.
ISL: Odisha FC get Raynier Fernandes on loan from Mumbai City FC
The 26-year-old Mumbai player, who spent three fruitful seasons with the Islanders, came on board from MCFC on a season-long loan, the OFC said in a statement.