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England's Joe Root Changes Opinion On Infamous Jonny Bairstow Ashes Run Out

England batter and former skipper Joe Root shared his surprising take on the incident that saw Jonny Bairstow dismissed uniquely in the Ashes series 2023 against Australia. Root highlighted the need for players to be more aware while acknowledging the legality of the dismissal. It was the second Test of the Ashes series as England were in the midst of a challenging run-chase of 371 runs. Jonny Bairstow, known for his resilience at the crease, was on 10 runs when the moment of controversy unfolded. After ducking a ball, Bairstow casually stepped outside his crease, assuming the ball was dead. However, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey seized the opportunity, swiftly stumping Bairstow before he could return to safety.

England vs West Indies, 1st Test Highlights: England Thrash West Indies On Day 3 To Give Memorable Farewell To James Anderson

England vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Debutant Gus Atkinson's terrific spell helped England defeat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test. On Day 3, West Indies trailed by 171 runs with only four wickets in hands. In total, Atkinson scalped seven wickets in the first innings, followed by five in the second innings as West Indies were bundled out for 121. However, the main highlight of the match was veteran pacer James Anderson's farewell as he drew curtains on his 21-year-old Test career. In his final match, he scalped a total of four wickets. (Scorecard)

Woakes back in England squad for home tests v West Indies

LONDON : England have recalled Chris Woakes and drafted in the uncapped duo of Nottinghamshire seamer Dillon Pennington and Surrey batter Jamie Smith for the first two home tests against West Indies next month.

From Monank Patel To Saurabh Netravalkar: The USA 'Indians' Who Orchestrated Pakistan's Downfall

Some were seeking greener pastures after a decent first-class career, a few wanted life to give them a second chance, while for some others, being good but not good enough was what forced them to locate an obscure cricket field at the weekend. Meet the stars of the T20 World Cup debutants USA who stunned the cricket world by beating last edition's finalists Pakistan.

Virat Kohli's Poor Show Against Ireland Prompts Intriguing 'Pakistan Challenge' From Sunil Gavaskar

The talismanic Virat Kohli had a forgettable outing against Ireland in India's T20 World Cup 2024 opener on Wednesday. On a tricky pitch that offered varied bounce to pacers, Kohli could only score 1 run from 5 balls, showcasing a rare poor show in the tournament's history, having scored at an average of 81.5 before the match. However, as Kohli failed to unleash his carnage on the Ireland team, legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar threw 'Pakistan challenge' at the opening batter.

England, Wales county players voice concern over intense schedule

An overwhelming majority of professional cricket players in England and Wales have expressed concern about the demanding county cricket schedule, research published on Monday by the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) has shown.

England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat

England's comprehensive 4-1 Test series loss in India, culminating with an innings and 64-run defeat inside three days in Dharamsala last week, has left coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes with several difficult decisions. They will, however, have plenty of time to conduct a thorough review, with their side not in red-ball action again until facing the West Indies at Lord's in July. AFP Sport looks at some of the key issues now confronting England in Test cricket:

R Ashwin's Brilliant Response As Sunil Gavaskar Reminds Him Of Joe Root's Pre-Match Comment

Ravichandran Ashwin was truly at his best as he became only the 14th Indian player to feature in 100 Test matches. Ashwin took England batters for a ride, claiming 9 wickets in the 5th Test at Dharamsala, producing one of his finest performances in the whites. After the game, India legend Sunil Gavaskar caught up with Ashwin and spoke about the manner in which he continues to bamboozle batters, even at this stage of his career.

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England's Joe Root Changes Opinion On Infamous Jonny Bairstow Ashes Run Out

England vs West Indies, 1st Test Highlights: England Thrash West Indies On Day 3 To Give Memorable Farewell To James Anderson

Woakes back in England squad for home tests v West Indies

From Monank Patel To Saurabh Netravalkar: The USA 'Indians' Who Orchestrated Pakistan's Downfall

Virat Kohli's Poor Show Against Ireland Prompts Intriguing 'Pakistan Challenge' From Sunil Gavaskar

England, Wales county players voice concern over intense schedule

England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat

R Ashwin's Brilliant Response As Sunil Gavaskar Reminds Him Of Joe Root's Pre-Match Comment