England move closer to big win over Ireland in cricket test
England are on the verge of a first victory of the summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord’s.
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England vs Ireland, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Score: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Ireland
ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Updates: England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in a four-day one-off Test on Thursday. England have selected just three frontline quicks, including debutant Josh Tongue, while the likes of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are rested prior to the Edgbaston opener with Australia. Stokes was one of the standout performers the last time the Ashes were staged in England four years ago, his superb unbeaten century guiding the hosts to an incredible one-wicket win at Headingley during a series that ended 2-2. (Live Scorecard)
Seamer Tongue to make England debut in Ireland test
Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut in this week's one-off test against Ireland at Lord's, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Jason Roy To Cancel ECB Contract To Play In US' Major League Cricket: Report
England's opening batter Jason Roy is considering negotiating releases of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) contract in order to sign a contract with the franchise to play in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States, which will begin on July 13 and run until July 30, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Roy's England teammate Reece Topley is also considering the same move. However, Reece's decision will depend on the status of his shoulder surgery which will happen last month. ECB contract gives around 66,000 pounds per year and is one of the boards that provide the highest salaries to crickets. Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, Matthew Potts, Roy, Topley and David Willey are the players who have such deals for the 2022-23 contract cycle.
Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023
Playoff aspirants Mumbai Indians take on SunRisers Hyderabad in their last match of the league phase of this season's Indian Premier League (IPL). With one playoff spot remaining, MI need nothing less than a win to keep up the pressure on fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who will be in action later on Sunday at home to Gujarat Titans. With four wins and two defeats, MI have certainly taken full advantage of their homeground, something that Rohit Sharma's men would want to continue as they also have the final opportunity to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR).
Little Master tips his hat at Klaasen's 'special' IPL century: 'One of the best I've seen'
Proteas wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen was praised for his scintillating Indian Premier League (IPL) century in a losing cause for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
"Klaas-ic Display": Sachin Tendulkar In Awe Of SRH Star After Maiden IPL Ton
In-form Heinrich Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess on way to his maiden IPL hundred as Sunrisers Hyderabad recovered from a poor start to post 186 for five against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial match in Hyderabad on Thursday. The keeper-batter had six hits over the fence and eight across it during his scintillating 51-ball knock. He forged a 76-run partnership with Aiden Markram (18) before adding another 74 off 36 balls with Harry Brook (27 not out) to take SRH to a competitive total.
SunRisers Hyderabad Batters Gear Up For Lucknow Super Giants Spin Test
Lucknow Super Giants will be itching to get back to winning ways against a buoyant Sunrisers Hyderabad with young wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi holding the key in a must-win IPL game here on Saturday. LSG, having lost two of their last three matches, will take a huge step forward if they happen to get past Aiden Markram's team, which is languishing in ninth place in the 10-team table. The Krunal Pandya-led team is currently fifth with 11 points and is very much there in the play-off mix.