Eoin Morgan’s England career in pictures
England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has retired from international cricket.
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"Like Some Of The 50-Overs Stuff": Joe Root Compliments This England Teammate After Classy Display In New Zealand Tests
England batter Joe Root lavished praise on his fellow teammate Jonny Bairstow after his 'phenomenal' batting performance helped the Three Lions clinch the victory in the final Test against New Zealand. Powerful knocks from Root (86*) and Bairstow (71*) guided England to a thumping seven-wicket win over the Kiwis in the final Test at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.
Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root Shine As England Complete Series Sweep Of New Zealand
Jonny Bairstow led England to a whitewash of Test world champions New Zealand with a stunning fifty on his Headingley home ground on Monday. England, set a target of 296 for victory, finished on 296-3 to win the third Test by seven wickets. Bairstow was 71 not out, having compiled England's second-fastest Test fifty of all time by reaching the landmark in just 30 balls. Former England captain Joe Root was 86 not out, having started the day on an unbeaten 55 before sharing a partnership of 111 with Yorkshire team-mate Bairstow.
Chairman clears up situation involving Peterborough and potential Coventry City deal
Peterborough haven’t lodged a bid for Todd Kane at Coventry according to the club’s chairman Darragh MacAnthony via his Twitter account.
Surrey start strongly vs Kent after Amla and Geddes centuries
Hashim Amla and Ben Geddes each notched hundreds as LV= Insurance County Championship leaders Surrey piled up 445-5 on the opening day of their match against Kent at the Kia Oval.
Ollie Pope and Joe Root put England on verge of Test series whitewash over New Zealand
England are 113 runs away from completing a series whitewash against New Zealand after the hosts put themselves in a commanding position with eight wickets in hand in the final innings of the third Test on Sunday.
3rd Test: England 113 runs away from series sweep against New Zealand
Chasing 296 for victory, Ollie Pope and Joe Root were at the crease at stumps after the pair made light work of a competitive target as England finished day four on 183-2. The pair set up what promises to be an intriguing final day, with Headingley hopeful of having a packed house as they look to replicate the Trent Bridge Test's atmosphere by offering free tickets. England lost Alex Lees to a run-out after a mix-up in the fifth over while his opening partner Zak Crawley (25) was caught in the covers off Michael Bracewell, with skipper Kane Williamson involved in both dismissals.