Wu Yize eases past Singh Chadha to reach English Open final
China's Wu Yize progressed to a first ranking event final of his career after sweeping aside India’s Ishpreet Singh Chadha 6-0 at the English Open.
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Australia ease to comfortable win over lacklustre England
LEEDS, England : Australia moved 2-0 ahead in the ODI series against a lacklustre England with a vital half century by wicket keeper Alex Carey paving the way for a 68-run victory at Headingley on Saturday.
Alex Carey Sparks Recovery As Australia Thrash England In 2nd ODI
Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series. The world champions were in trouble at 221-9 after losing the toss. But Carey made a dashing 74, with the wicketkeeper dominating a last-wicket stand of 49 with Josh Hazlewood that took Australia to 270 all out. That proved more than enough as a new-look England, who collapsed to 65-5, were dismissed for 202 with nearly 10 overs remaining after none of their batsmen made a fifty.
Fiji beat Japan to lift Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji retained the Pacific Nations Cup with a sizzling second-half performance in a 41-17 win over Japan in Saturday’s final in Osaka.
Adil Rashid Becomes First Spinner In England's ODI History To Register This Record
Spinner Adil Rashid made history on Saturday, becoming the first-ever England spinner to reach milestone of 200 ODI wickets. Rashid accomplished this feat during the second ODI against Australia at Leeds. In his 10 overs, he took 2/42 at an economy rate of 4.20. He got the wickets of Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa. Now in 137 ODIs since his debut in the format back in 2009, Rashid has taken 201 wickets at an average of 32.22, with the best figures of 5/27. He has taken eight four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls in his ODI career.
England vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score: England Eyes Revenge After Big Loss In 1st ODI
ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI Live Scorecard and Updates: After a crushing win in the first ODI, where Australia chased down 316 in just 44 overs, Australia will be hoping to take a huge 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against England. Travis Head was the star of the show in the first ODI, scoring 154 in just 129 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne also chipped in with 77 off 61 balls. Although the English batting is firing, the team will be hoping their bowling can come good on home soil. (Live Scorecard)
'I've made my house look like I'm living underwater because I'm convinced I'm part-mermaid'
A woman who is convinced she is 'part mermaid' has transformed her house into an 'underwater' paradise which she says makes her feel most at home. On a spontaneous trip abroad in her 20s, Bianca Spruit, now 45, found a passion for scuba diving and a love for being under the sea which has continued to grow over the years.
All Blacks fend off Australia fightback to retain Bledisloe Cup in thriller
New Zealand scored four tries in the first 25 minutes and held off a late Australian fightback with 13 men to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller at Stadium Australia on Saturday.