England name unchanged squad for fourth Ashes test
England have retained an unchanged squad for the fourth Ashes test against Australia, which will be played at Old Trafford from July 19-23, the English Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
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"Joe Root Cover Drive From Mark Wood": Pacer's Excellent Shot Leaves England Great Awestruck
After facing two back-to-back losses, England finally took a sigh of relief with a three-wicket victory over Australia in the third Ashes Test on Sunday. The Ben Stokes-led side chased the target of 251 with Harry Brook smashing 75 off 93 balls. Apart from Brook's knock, it was pacer Mark Wood's all-round contribution that helped England to stay alive in the five-match contest. Starting with his five-wicket haul, Wood went on to play a crucial knock of 16 off 8 deliveries that included a six and a four.
International cricket stars return for second season of DP World ILT20
The DP World ILT20 is back for its second season and the six teams have confirmed a star-studded list of players who will return for the tournament, which is slated to start in the second week of January.
Root out just before lunch to leave third Ashes test in the balance
LEEDS, England : In a series where the momentum has changed hands hour by hour, the dismissal of Joe Root just before lunch on Sunday left England on 153-4 on day four of the third Ashes test, still chasing 98 more runs to secure victory.
Virat Kohli Not Part Of "Fab 4" Right Now. Ex-India Star Explains Why
Former India opener Aakash Chopra recently gave his take on 'Fab 4', a term used for the group of top-batters of Test cricket in the current generation. 'Fab 4' features the likes of Australia opener Steve Smith, former England skipper Joe Root, New Zealand batter Kane Williamson, and star India batter Virat Kohli. Since 2020, there has been a dip in Kohli's performance as he has been able to get only one century in the longest format. Chopra stated that looking at the current situation, Kohli should not be named in 'Fab 4'.
"Like A Virus, Spreads Through Them": England Great Fumes Over Dropped Catches
England's former captain Nasser Hussain seemed disappointed with the missing chances by the English team on the field against Australia in the third test match of the Ashes series. On the first day of the third test, England continued to let down with their on-field performance. Jonny Bairstow dropped catches behind the stumps of Steve Smith and Travis Head while Joe Root filed to catch Mitchell Marsh at 12 runs. Marsh then scored 118 runs in the match. Hussain told Sky Sports Cricket that dropping catches is like a "virus", it spreads through the team.
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: David Warner Departs, Australia One Down vs England In 2nd Innings
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja eye recovery for one-down Australia in their second innings vs England on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test at Headingley, Leeds. The guests took a first-innings lead of 26 runs after bowling out England for 237 on Friday. Ben Stokes scored 80 runs, fighting a lone battle for the Three Lions. Pat Cummins registered a six-wicket haul. On Day 1, Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out. England fast bowler Mark Wood took 5 for 34 after Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Live Scorecard)
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes 2023 Live Score: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh Steady Australia After Lunch
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live: Australia are four wickets down on Day 1 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at Headingley. For England, Stuart Broad has picked two wickets while Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood have taken a wicket each so far. This comes after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. In the last match, England had to face their second defeat in the series. Even after Ben Stokes's incredible knock of 155 runs, England was not able to secure the win as they lost by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. For Australia, Steve Smith will be making his 100th appearance in Test cricket. (Live Scorecard)