England include uncapped fast bowler Tongue in squad for Ireland test
Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue has been picked in England's 16-man squad for next month's one-off test against Ireland, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
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Ollie Robinson fit to link up with England ahead of Ireland Test at Lord's following ankle concerns
Seamer Ollie Robinson is fit to link up with his England team-mates ahead of facing Ireland in the summer's first Test at Lord's following ankle concerns. Robinson has become an integral part of England's fast-bowling ranks over recent seasons, and will be one of the first names on the team sheet for this summer's Ashes against Australia. Ad As such there would have been concern for England coach Brendon McCullum when the Sussex quick experienced pain during his county's draw with Glamorgan last week.
Hazlewood deemed fit for WTC final, Ashes after injury scare
MELBOURNE : Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood is expected to be fit for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes despite cutting his Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign short.
Jofra Archer to miss Ashes against Australia due to injury as England recall Jonny Bairstow and omit Ben Foakes
England bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of this summer’s Ashes series after a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow. Archer, 28, has not played a Test match since February 2021 due to a succession of injuries. Ad He returned home early from the Indian Premier League last week and will now spend time working on his recovery with the England and Sussex medical teams.
Watch: Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later
Azhar Ali hilariously hit a rolling ball during a County Championship Division Two match between Worcestershire and Sussex. The game that ended in a draw caught attention for Ali's action. However, the Pakistan batter was quick to aplogise after his act. During the second innings of Worcestershire, Azhar was batting at the score of 91 when Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe got the ball slipped away from his hand right before he could have delivered it. The ball then went rolling outside the pitch, however, Azhar reached to the delivery and hit it for a four.
Watch: Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later
Azhar Ali hilariously hit a rolling ball during a County Championship Division Two match between Worcestershire and Sussex. The game that ended in a draw caught attention for Ali's action. However, the Pakistan batter was quick to aplogise after his act. During the second innings of Worcestershire, Azhar was batting at the score of 91 when Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe got the ball slipped away from his hand right before he could have delivered it. The ball then went rolling outside the pitch, however, Azhar reached to the delivery and hit it for a four.
Cheteshwar Pujara Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid In Elite List With Another Ton For Sussex
Cheteshwar Pujara continued his brilliant run of form in country cricket as the veteran India batter slammed another century for Sussex. Pujara looked in fine form as he scored 136 against Worcestershire and in the process, achieved a massive milestone in first-class cricket. He is now part of an elite list that boasts of names like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Jaffer, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. Gavaskar is leading the list with 25,834 runs from 348 matches with Tendulkar second with 25,396 runs from 310 games. Dravid currently third in the list.
Cheteshwar Pujara Slams Third Ton In Four Matches For Sussex, Steals Limelight On Steve Smith's Debut
Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit, bringing up his third century in four matches for Sussex against Worcestershire on Friday. Since his arrival in England for yet another County season, Pujara has played a vital role for Sussex, starting with 115 and 35 against Durham in his side's two-wicket win. Despite failing in the two innings against Yorkshire, Pujara bounced back with a resolute knock against Gloucestershire, hitting 151 off 238 balls with 20 fours and two sixes.