Topley looks to put injury history behind him ahead of World Cup
SOUTHAMPTON: Reece Topley is taking nothing for granted regarding his involvement in the defence of England's World Cup title in India following an injury-blighted career.
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Moeen Ali Becomes Third England Spinner To Take 100 ODI Wickets
England all-rounder Moeen Ali completed 100 wickets in ODI cricket on Sunday, becoming the only third spinner from the country to do so. Moeen reached this milestone during England's second ODI against New Zealand at Southampton. During the match, the spinner bowled well, taking 2/30 in five overs at a decent economy rate of 6.00. He took the crucial wickets of in-form all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner. Moeen also contributed 33 runs off 32 balls with his bat, smacking three boundaries and a six.
Williamson, Boult to lead New Zealand's World Cup charge
Kane Williamson will lead New Zealand at next month's one-day World Cup and Trent Boult will spearhead the pace attack but opener Finn Allen and fast bowler Adam Milne have missed out on the squad for India.
Liam Livingstone Turns Tide As England Beat New Zealand In 2nd ODI
Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 95 powered England to a 79-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Southampton on Sunday. England, who begin the defence of their World Cup title against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 5, collapsed to 8-3 in a match reduced by rain to 34 overs per side. They were still struggling at 55-5 in the 13th over when Livingstone came into bat. But he took England to 226-7 and New Zealand were then dismissed for 147 as the hosts levelled the four-match series at 1-1 Reece Topley, whose 3-27 ended a wait of over a year for an ODI wicket, and fellow left-arm quick David Willey (3-34) did the damage with the ball.
Livingstone shines as England beat New Zealand in rain-hit second ODI
SOUTHAMPTON, England : Liam Livingstone smashed his second half-century in two games as England claimed a 79-run win over New Zealand in the rain-affected second one-day international on Sunday and levelled the series at 1-1.
England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Score Updates
ENG vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live: After being stunned in the series-opener, England look to bounce back as they take on New Zealand in the second ODI at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Centuries from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand to a convincing 8-wicket in Cardiff on Friday. Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan scored half-centuries, while Ben Stokes scored a fifty on his return to the ODI team as England posted 291/6. However, Conway scored a brilliant 111 while Mithcell hit a quickfire 118 to see the visitors through in 45.4 overs. (Live Scorecard)
'Suits me' - Midfielder explains why quitting Man City for Championship was the right move
Shea Charles has no regrets about leaving Manchester City but insists it wasn't an easy decision.
NZ's Milne ruled out of England series with hamstring injury
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day International series against England due to a hamstring injury, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Saturday.