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"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that India has not been as ruthless with the bat in the absence of star Indian batter Virat Kohli during the first two Tests against England at home. India has drawn level the five-match series 1-1 and Virat missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons. The batter is set to miss the third and fourth Test matches against England in Rajkot and Ranchi as well, according to a report from ESPNcricinfo. The former India skipper also is doubtful for the final match of the series against England in Dharamshala, the report said.

Neser recalled to Australia squad for NZ test series

SYDNEY : All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for two tests in New Zealand in the only notable change to the group from the home series against Pakistan and West Indies.

Brendon McCullum's Blunt Response When Asked About Strategy To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah Threat

England were at the receiving end of Jasprit Bumrah's sensational spell in the second Test but head coach Brendon McCullum expects his players to work out a way to tackle the immense threat posed by the star Indian pacer. Bumrah ran through the England batting line-up, known for their ultra-aggressive Bazball approach, returning figures of 6/45 to help dismiss the tourists for 253 in their first innings and set up India's series-levelling win in Visakhapatnam. McCullum, also known for his aggressive batting during his playing days, was non committal when asked how England plan to deal with Bumrah in the remaining three Tests, simply saying that his team does not believe in theories.

Barry John, 'The King' of Welsh rugby, dies at 79

Barry John, known as the "King" of Welsh rugby during a golden era and arguably the sport's first superstar, has died. He was 79.

Legendary Welsh out-half Barry John dies aged 79

Wales rugby great Barry John has died at the age of 79.

Italy's Allan aiming for first Rome win in Six Nations

Italy's Tommaso Allan will make his 80th international appearance when they host England in the Six Nations on Saturday and the flyhalf would love to finally experience a win in Rome.

Ford at flyhalf for England v Italy, debuts for Dingwall and Roots

LONDON :England coach Steve Borthwick has gone with the tried and tested option of George Ford at flyhalf for their Six Nations opener away to Italy on Saturday, but has given debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots in the team named on Thursday.

Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France

DUBLIN : Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday while Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first starts in the tournament as part an otherwise experienced side.

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"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

Neser recalled to Australia squad for NZ test series

Brendon McCullum's Blunt Response When Asked About Strategy To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah Threat

Barry John, 'The King' of Welsh rugby, dies at 79

Legendary Welsh out-half Barry John dies aged 79

Italy's Allan aiming for first Rome win in Six Nations

Ford at flyhalf for England v Italy, debuts for Dingwall and Roots

Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France