Dina Asher-Smith set for 200m defence as part of GB’s World Championships squad
Dina Asher-Smith will launch the defence of her 200m title next month after Great Britain’s World Championships squad was announced.
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1st Test: Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka
The picturesque stadium, fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean and adjacent to a 16th century Dutch-built fort, is where Sri Lankan spin stalwarts Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath routinely beguiled the touring batsmen. Led by man-of-the-series Herath in 2016, Sri Lanka's spinners claimed 54 of the 58 wickets on their way to a 3-0 rout of Steve Smith's team when Australia last visited. Australia's triumph in Pakistan earlier this year suggests they know what it takes to succeed in Asia, but their vulnerability against left-arm spin means the world's top-ranked Test team cannot take anything for granted.
Boks make backline changes for first test v Wales
PRETORIA : Elton Jantjies will start at flyhalf and the electric Damian Willemse at fullback when South Africa take on Wales in the first match of a three test home series at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO : Australia can expect a trial by spin when Pat Cummins and his men lock horns with Sri Lanka in a two-test series in Galle beginning on Wednesday.
‘I’m here to stay’, says Daryll Neita after double sprint success in Manchester
Daryll Neita insists she can be Britain’s sprint queen after winning the 200 metres title in Manchester.
Greek club join race for Birmingham City target
Birmingham City target Przemyslaw Placheta has drawn interest from Greek club AEK Athens with Norwich City looking to sell following their relegation to the Championship.
Daryll Neita stuns Dina Asher-Smith in Manchester and targets world stage
New British champion Daryll Neita insists she can match Dina Asher-Smith on the world stage after taking her 100m title.
Huge cannabis stash uncovered behind 'false wall' in garage
A man has been arrested after police in Bolton uncovered a hefty supply of cannabis drying behind a false wall in a garage.