World Cup 2022 rankings: Who are the favorites?
With just one more international window in September before the World Cup, it is time to update and release the 2022 World Cup rankings.
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Joe Root Smashes His Fastest Ton, Also Equals Virat Kohli And Steve Smith For This Massive Test Record
Joe Root swaggered to a ton yet again to continue his rich vein on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Replying to New Zealand's mammoth first innings score of 553, Ollie Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England. Thanks to the pair's commanding displays, England will expect to get close to New Zealand's total in a match that could be destined for a high-scoring draw. Pope's second Test century (145 off 239 balls), and his first on English soil, came after he was handed a surprise promotion to number three by England captain Ben Stokes at the start of the series. It was Pope's first Test ton since scoring 135 not out in South Africa in January 2020.
Stuart Broad "Couldn't Believe" As Fire Destroys England Cricket Team Great's Pub
Amid the ongoing second Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, England pacer Stuart Broad received a blow when he received the news of the Nottinghamshire pub that he co-owns was on fire. According to ESPNcricinfo, Broad woke to this bad news on Saturday at 6 AM. Firefighters were called to the award-winning Tap and Run country pub in Upper Broughton, near Melton Mowbray, at about 3.20 am due to a blaze that went on to destroy the building's first floor and roof.
Toyota win Le Mans for fifth year in a row
:Toyota won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the fifth year in a row on Sunday with New Zealand's Brendon Hartley taking the chequered flag to become a triple champion.
Pope, Root hit centuries to lead England fightback
NOTTINGHAM, England :Ollie Pope scored a superb 142 not out and Joe Root struck his fastest test ton as England advanced to 331-2 at tea on the third day of the second test against New Zealand on Sunday.
Ollie Pope and Joe Root reach centuries as runs continue to flow at Trent Bridge
Ollie Pope and Joe Root helped themselves to a pair of outstanding centuries as England followed New Zealand’s lead by filling their boots in the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge.
Danny Care to be handed shock England recall
Scrum-half Danny Care will be handed a shock England recall on Sunday evening, nearly four years since he was last selected by head coach Eddie Jones.
Cricket-Pope leads England fightback in second test
NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Ollie Pope was closing in on his second test century and opener Alex Lees hit his maiden fifty as England reached 195-2 at lunch on the third day of the second test against New Zealand on Sunday.