Six-star Markram not fazed by England Lions' 'Bazball' approach in tour game
Proteas batter Aiden Markram, who shone with the ball, was far from surprised at how the England Lions batting group came after them in their tour game in Canterbury.
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"Might Be the Guy": Jayawardene Thinks Pakistan Star Can Dethrone Root As Top Test Batter
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the cricketer who, he believes, can dethrone England's Joe Root as top Test batter. Root has been ruling the roost at the top of the Test rankings since June, with the Englishman enjoying a fine World Test Championship, and in a rich vein of form under new coach Brendon McCullum.
Babar Azam can dethrone Joe Root as top Test batter: Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the cricketer who, he believes, can dethrone England's Joe Root as top Test batter. Root has been ruling the roost at the top of the Test rankings since June, with the Englishman enjoying a fine World Test Championship, and in a rich vein of form under new coach Brendon McCullum. The former England captain has scored more runs than any other player since the turn of the decade, and deservedly claimed the ICC Men's Test Player of the Year award in 2021.
England opener Alex Lees keen to see aggressive approach adopted in county game
Alex Lees believes the exploits of England’s newly aggressive Test team have created a buzz in the county game, having helped “spread the word” during his recent stint with Durham.
Kent's Zak Crawley retains place in England squad for first two Tests against South Africa while Margate-born Ollie Robinson recalled
Kent’s out-of-form Zak Crawley has retained his place in the England squad for the first two Tests against South Africa while a Kent-born bowler has been recalled.
England recall Robinson for first two Tests against Proteas
England have recalled Ollie Robinson into a 14-man squad for this month's first two Tests of a three-match series against South Africa.
Robinson returns to England test squad for South Africa series
LONDON : England have recalled fit again fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first two tests of their three-match series against South Africa that starts at Lord’s on Aug. 17 as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton.