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Brendon Mccullum Defends Jonny Bairstow's Performance In First Ashes Test Against Australia

England head coach Brendon McCullum defended wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow's performance despite his errors in the first Ashes Test, which England lost by two wickets, adding "at No. 7 is a real weapon for us." Bairstow was guilty of failing to go for Usman Khawaja's catch in James Anderson's second innings over while the Australian opener was batting on 5. In the second innings, Khawaja hit a match-winning 65. Bairstow also dropped Alex Carey twice and failed to stump Cameron Green. The senior batter took five catches, but it was his squandered opportunities that earned him criticism after England lost a close encounter in Birmingham.

Southampton away to Sheffield Wednesday in Championship opener

Southampton will take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in the opening match of the new Sky Bet Championship season on Friday 4 August.

5 Pemain yang Disebut Bruno Fernandes Berkualitas Dilepas MU

5 pemain Manchester United pernah disebut oleh Bruno Fernandes berkualitas. Tapi, semuanya sudah dilepas oleh Setan Merah.

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

The thrilling first Ashes Test match between England and Australia ended in the favour of the Pat Cummins-led side on Tuesday by two wickets. Playing in Birmingham, the visitors held their nerves as Cummins (44*) and Nathan Lyon (16*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs and took their side across the line in the chase of 281. Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game but sometimes the intensity of the contest makes the players lose their cool on the field. An example of that was seen during the match when Australia opener Usman Khawaja engaged in an exchange of words with England pacer Ollie Robinson.

England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card

Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month’s championships.

Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday (Jun 21).

Venus Williams set to make 24th appearance in singles draw at Wimbledon after being granted wild-card entry

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Brendon Mccullum Defends Jonny Bairstow's Performance In First Ashes Test Against Australia

Southampton away to Sheffield Wednesday in Championship opener

5 Pemain yang Disebut Bruno Fernandes Berkualitas Dilepas MU

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card

Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards

Venus Williams set to make 24th appearance in singles draw at Wimbledon after being granted wild-card entry