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Watch: Joe Root's One-Handed Blinder Leaves Fans And Experts Stunned During Ashes 2023

Joe Root held a brilliant slip catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne as Australia ground their way to 115-2 at lunch on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday. Labuschagne was the only man out in an attritional morning session that ended with Australia still 168 runs behind England's first-innings total of 283. Opener Usman Khawaja dropped anchor to be 47 not out off 152 balls, with star batsman Steve Smith, adding some impetus, unbeaten on 13. Australia, as the holders, are already assured of retaining the Ashes at 2-1 up, and only need to avoid defeat at The Oval to secure their first Test series win away to England in 22 years.

Canada's Fleming keen to play Kerr in do-or-die World Cup clash

SYDNEY : Canada's Jessie Fleming has had Monday's Women's World Cup match against Australia on her mind since the schedule was announced, keenly anticipating facing off against her Chelsea team mate Sam Kerr in what has become a do-or-die Group B game for both squads.

O'Sullivan vows to deliver performance for 'fantastic' fans

Denise O'Sullivan has promised the Republic of Ireland will pick themselves up off the canvas to deliver a performance for the fans in their final World Cup group game against Nigeria on Monday.

Australia's Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Script Bizarre Ashes Record

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange entered record books for the slow pace of their batting during the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval. They batted at a run rate that created a new Ashes record. Khawaja and Marnus batted really slow in Australia's first innings, stitching 42-run stand for the second wicket in 26 overs. This was largely due to Labuschagne's slow knock of nine runs in 82 balls. By the time Labuschagne was dismissed, Khawaja had played 123 balls and was unbeaten on 37.

Anderson no interest in retiring: 'I've got a lot more to give'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

AWS AI-powered video highlights feature introduces game-changing World Cup viewing experience for fans

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"Have To Applaud...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Interesting Take On Steve Smith's "Non" Run Out

The Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes Test between England and Australia grabbed a lot of eyeballs after Steve Smith survived a close run-out call. Smith was clearly out of the crease when wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had hit the stumps. However, Smith was declared not out by the third umpire, as per the MCC rules. This decision invited a lot of controversy as many cricketers and fans expressed their opinion regarding the same. However, India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin backed third umpire Nitin Menon for making the "right decision".

Louise Quinn: We're not going to use any excuses

Louise Quinn has insisted the Republic of Ireland will not be using any excuses when they reflect on their maiden appearance at FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Watch: Joe Root's One-Handed Blinder Leaves Fans And Experts Stunned During Ashes 2023

Canada's Fleming keen to play Kerr in do-or-die World Cup clash

O'Sullivan vows to deliver performance for 'fantastic' fans

Australia's Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Script Bizarre Ashes Record

Anderson no interest in retiring: 'I've got a lot more to give'

AWS AI-powered video highlights feature introduces game-changing World Cup viewing experience for fans

"Have To Applaud...": Ravichandran Ashwin's Interesting Take On Steve Smith's "Non" Run Out

Louise Quinn: We're not going to use any excuses