Cricket takes center stage with 3 major tournaments
In the last week, three major international cricket tournaments commenced.
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Filer to make England debut in women's Ashes test
Fast bowler Lauren Filer will make her England debut in the one-off Ashes test against Australia at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
Rose Bowl to host first Ashes test in 2027
The Rose Bowl in Southampton will host its first Ashes match in 2027 when England's men's team play Australia in a five-match series, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
Women’s Ashes 2023: Heather Knight leads England squad and includes Kate Cross after her recovery from illness
England Women have announced their squad for their first Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge, with Kate Cross included after her recovery from illness. Lauren Filer and Danielle Gibson have been named in the squad for the first time, with the former impressing with her bowling displays for Western Storm in the last two seasons.
Watch: Shaheen Afridi Rattles Jos Buttler's Stumps With Terrific Delivery In T20 Blast Match
Nottinghamshire registered a victory by five wickets over Lancashire in their previous T20 Blast 2023 match on Sunday. Playing at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire bundled out Lancashire at 145 after Matthew Carter took a three-wicket haul. Later, the Steven Mullaney-led side chased the target with five wickets and seven balls in hand. It was a collective bowling effort from Nottinghamshire, which helped them clinch the win but one dismissal which definitely grabbed a lot of attention was that of Jos Buttler's by Shaheen Afridi.
WTC Final: The Damning 'Record' That Puts India In Driving Seat vs Australia
As Australia begin preparations for the World Test Championship final against India, the men from Down Under would be eager to put their past struggles at The Oval behind them. In over 140 years of Test cricket in England, Australia have had one of the worst records at The Oval, which will host the final from June 7 to 11 between the top two Test sides. Australia, who played at The Oval in 1880 in what was the first-ever Test in England, have managed a mere seven wins from 38 Tests at the famous South London venue, putting their success rate at the venue at 18.42 per cent, their poorest across England.
Kent struggle after losing the toss against Essex, who finish day one on 164-1 in County Championship Division 1 at Canterbury
Kent took just one wicket during the 42 overs of play on day one against Essex at Canterbury.
Manchester United transfer news LIVE Antony and Marcel Sabitzer news plus reaction to Forest win
Manchester United continued their Premier League winning run on Sunday with a confident victory over Nottingham Forest.