New Zealand set England 299 to win on final day
NOTTINGHAM, England : New Zealand set England a target of 299 to win the second test - and the series - after they were bowled out for 284 at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
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Ireland name five uncapped players in squad to tour New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included five uncapped players in his 40-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
McCarthy and Prendergast among five uncapped players for New Zealand tour
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Daryl Mitchell Key As New Zealand Eye Strong Lead
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: New Zealand will look to take a strong lead when they'll resume their second innings at 224 for seven on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The visitors had taken a 238 runs lead before Stumps were called on Day 4. Daryl Mitchell, who had missed out on his maiden Test double century during the first innings, is batting on 38 not out, while Matt Henry had also joined him in the middle before the close of the day's play. England bowlers had made a strong fightback on Day 4 after Will Young and Devon Conway had hit fifties. Matthew Potts took two wickets while Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jack Leach had taken a wicket each. Earlier, Ollie Pope and Joe Root's marathon innings of 145 and 176, respectively, had propelled England to a strong total of 539. New Zealand had taken a narrow first-innings lead of 14, having posted 553 on the board in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Babar Azam Wants World Cup Glory To Fulfil Boyhood Dreams
High-flying skipper Babar Azam hopes that his extraordinary run-scoring can fire Pakistan to World Cup glory -- and in the process fulfil a childhood dream. The 27-year-old is in the form of his life across the three formats of international cricket and last week became the first batter to hit three consecutive centuries on two separate occasions in ODIs. But Azam told AFP that his prolific form will count for little if it does not bring success at the T20 World Cup in October in Australia and the 50-over showpiece in India next year.
Wales and Lions great Phil Bennett dies aged 73
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett has died aged 73, his former team Scarlets announced on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief for the one of the country's most beloved heroes in the sport.
NRL half-back commits international allegiance to Malta
NRL and Penrith Panthers half-back Sean O’Sullivan has shared his intentions to represent Malta in the future.
Ollie Pope feared being dropped before high-class hundred for England
Ollie Pope backed up England’s belief in him with a high-class hundred in the second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand, but admitted he was fearing the worst when he took a call last month from new coach Brendon McCullum.