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Jofra Archer Ruled Out For Rest Of The Season Due To Injury, ECB Says "We're All Gutted For You"

England pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday. "After being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the season," the ECB statement read. "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days," the board added.

Nick Mallett joins News24 as headline rugby columnist

Sport24 can announce that former Springbok coach Nick Mallett, one of the most respected and authoritative voices in rugby, will be offering his insights as a regular columnist starting from Friday, 20 May.

Archer ruled out for season as England's bowling crisis deepens

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the season with a stress fracture in his back, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Rob Key gives surprising verdict on England's best batter after Joe Root despite struggles

New Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has given Ollie Pope a massive vote of confidence, backing the 24-year-old to be the solution to England's struggles at number three.

Wales Grand Slam hero to play again this summer as he eyes new coaching role

It doesn’t seem almost two decades ago since a 20-year-old Welsh forward ripped huge holes in the All Blacks defence during an unforgettable World Cup encounter in Sydney.

Change in format will help Kane Williamson regain form, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead

Kane Williamson had a poor season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but New Zealand coach Gary Stead said a change in format from Twenty20s to Tests will help the 31-year-old rediscover form in next month's three-match series in England. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Williamson has returned home from the IPL to attend the birth of his second child after managing 216 runs from 13 matches with a strike rate of 93.5, the worst among batsmen with a minimum of 100 runs. The New Zealand captain is set to return to Test cricket after overcoming a nagging elbow injury in the opening match against England at Lord's on June 2.

Change in format will help Williamson regain form, says NZ coach Stead

LONDON: Batsman Kane Williamson had a poor season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but New Zealand coach Gary Stead said a change in format from Twenty20s to tests will help the 31-year-old rediscover form in next month's three-match series in England.

Wales coach accepts pressure as Springboks loom after Italy loss

Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job "where everybody is watching your every move" following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.

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Jofra Archer Ruled Out For Rest Of The Season Due To Injury, ECB Says "We're All Gutted For You"

Nick Mallett joins News24 as headline rugby columnist

Archer ruled out for season as England's bowling crisis deepens

Rob Key gives surprising verdict on England's best batter after Joe Root despite struggles

Wales Grand Slam hero to play again this summer as he eyes new coaching role

Change in format will help Kane Williamson regain form, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead

Change in format will help Williamson regain form, says NZ coach Stead

Wales coach accepts pressure as Springboks loom after Italy loss