Harry Brook named in England’s squads for Twenty20 and ODI series against India
In-form Yorkshire batter Harry Brook has been named in England’s squads for their Twenty20 and one-day international series against India this month.
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Wimbledon: ‘Worst surface’ – Lower-ranked players see grass as chance to beat GOAT Rafael Nadal, says Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander says that lower-ranked players see grass as an opportunity to get a result against “greatest of all time” Rafael Nadal, but he has also paid tribute to the 22-time Grand Slam winner’s longevity. Nadal secured his place in round three of Wimbledon following a 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 win over Ricardas Berankis — meaning the No. 2 seed remains on course for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam singles title.
'Massive boost' - Sunderland podcaster 'absolutely elated' over 'priceless' news from SoL
Sunderland podcaster Philip West of Roker Report has been left ‘absolutely elated’ by the news that Bailey Wright has been given a new deal at the Stadium of Light.
Pat Cummins salutes Cameron Green for mastering treacherous Galle track
Replying to Sri Lanka's below-par 212, Australia endured a top-order wobble of their own to be 100-4 but Green forged half-century partnerships with Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey to secure their decisive first-innings lead of 109. A spin-heavy Sri Lanka got a taste of their own medicine as Nathan Lyon and Travis head routed them in the second innings, paving the way for Australia's comprehensive victory inside three days. Green, who learnt his cricket on faster pitches in Western Australia, was named player-of-the-match for what proved a decisive knock in the spin-dominated contest.
India vs England: James Anderson Gets Shubman Gill Out In 'Corridor Of Uncertainty'. Watch
The term of 'corridor of uncertainty' has been used in cricket for several years now and it is often employed to talk about fast bowlers bowling in the channel outside the off stump. It's a line of bowling which keeps the batter thinking whether to push at the delivery or not. One of the finest exponents of this line of bowling was the former Australian great Glenn McGrath, who had made career out of dismissing batters behind the wicket, after inducing an edge off their bat. James Anderson is another bowler who has dismissed scores of batters by bowling that outside off stump line in Test cricket.
Mark Ella welcomes recognition of Aboriginal people’s contribution to rugby
As a club player in Australia Mark Ella was subjected to racist abuse, so the Wallaby great welcomes the growing recognition of the contribution made to rugby by Aboriginal people.
Cricket-Cummins salutes Green for mastering treacherous Galle track
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins believes Cameron Green's masterly 77 on a treacherous Galle track made all the difference in the opening test against Sri Lanka, which his side won by 10 wickets on Friday.