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Reece Topley could be the answer to England's lack of Test bowling options
Reece Topley described his six wicket record-breaking performance at Lord’s as “crazy” and it has certainly sealed a full time place in England white-ball plans in a World Cup year, but what about Test cricket too?
Aston Villa's squad revealed for Leeds United friendly in Australia with big names on show
Leeds United face Aston Villa in their second game of their pre-season tour of Australia on Sunday, and Steven Gerrard has named his squad that will face the Whites. Gerrard has named a 33-man squad for their match against Leeds, while Villa will also play Brisbane Lions and Manchester United during their time Down Under.
"Try Something More Outrageous": Ravi Shastri Recalls Chat With Rishabh Pant
As Rishabh Pant played his blitzkrieg innings on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri recalled an old chat with Rishabh Pant and how he had suggested the reverse-sweep to the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter. Pant displayed an array of attacking strokeplay as he smashed 146 off 111 deliveries at Edgbaston on Friday. Shastri, who is on commentary duty during the Test, said he had suggested that Pant try "something more outrageous" when he was getting out in a similar fashion on more than one occasion.
How Matthew Potts - the hothead who once brawled with team-mates - became indispensable for England
When called up for the recent New Zealand series, Matthew Potts was asked how he would approach a maiden Test appearance that had seemed so unlikely just a few months earlier.
Manager 'quietly confident' of securing Aston Villa transfer
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe admits he is "quietly confident" of securing Cameron Archer for another loan spell. The 20-year-old striker excelled on loan at Deepdale last term, scoring seven from his 20 Championship appearances.
Steve Bruce responds to Cameron Archer question as West Brom target Aston Villa transfer
Steve Bruce remained coy on West Bromwich Albion’s interest in Hamza Choudhury and Cameron Archer when quizzed on the pair yesterday.
Rangers transfer news as Cameron Archer path cleared but Steven Gerrard facing stick or twist decision
Rangers are facing stiff competition to land Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer - and paths have been cleared for him at two English Championship clubs.