England in West Indies: Tourists' series defeat feels like the end of an era - Jonathan Agnew
England's 10-wicket defeat by West Indies was a thoroughly deflating experience for anyone interested in English cricket.
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Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Marsh injured ahead of ODI series in Pakistan, doubts over availability for IPL
Mitchell Marsh's availability for IPL side Delhi Capitals this season was on Monday rendered doubtful after he suffered a hip flexor injury, which has all but ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series in Pakistan. Marsh, who was bought for a whopping Rs 6.5 crore in the IPL auction, was to join Delhi Capitals on April 6 after the end of Pakistan white-ball series but his availability will now depend on the degree of his injury. Australia's ODI captain Aaron Finch said here on Monday that Marsh's scans have been sent for examination after he sustained the injury during a high-intensity fielding drill on Sunday.
All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after head knock
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.
Chris Wood is appreciated by Newcastle United but will be judged by highest of standards in future
It is an accepted fact that Newcastle United lack a regular goalscorer. The land of the No.9 Legends such as Alan Shearer, SuperMac and Wor Jackie is temporarily barren.
White welcomes Ulster threat with double Duane Vermeulen whammy: We must play these teams
Bulls director of rugby Jake White says Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Loftus Versfeld is part of the journey they'll have to take should they reach the playoffs.
Watch: Tim Seifert's 'Superman' Catch To Dismiss Kieron Pollard In Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2022 Match
Tim Seifert was in fantastic form during Delhi Capitals' (DC) win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Other than his crucial 21-run knock during the chase, the New Zealand cricketer took a fantastic catch to send Kieron Pollard back to the pavilion during MI's innings. During the fifth delivery of the 16th over, Pollard received a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav, on middle. The all-rounder pulled it flat, but Seifert was standing inside the ring at mid-wicket. The Kiwi dived to his left instinctively and caught the ball with much aplomb.
Joe Root's Future As England Captain In Doubt After West Indies Rout: Report
Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure? In January, the 31-year-old star batter insisted he wanted to begin the process of helping rebuild England's red-ball fortunes by continuing to lead the team in the Caribbean following their humiliating 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia. But a thumping 10-wicket defeat in the third and final Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Sunday condemned England to a 1-0 series loss after two draws.
World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table After West Indies' 3rd Test Win vs England In Grenada
West Indies men's cricket team thrashed England by 10 wickets in the final Test match played at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's in Grenada to clinch the three-match series 1-0. The emphatic win also helped West Indies jump one place in the updated ICC World Test Championship points table to be ranked seventh. On the other end, England suffered consequences at the back of another series defeat as they now occupy the bottom-most place with only one win in 13 Tests played in this WTC cycle so far. West Indies currently hold the seventh place with two wins in seven Test played.