Moeen Ali: England in 'winnable position' after second day at Headingley
Moeen Ali said England have a "good chance" to win the third Ashes Test against Australia after a thrilling second day at Headingley left the match finely-poised.
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ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes And Moeen Ali Revive England's Ashes Bid
England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday. Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up in the five-match series and secure a first Ashes campaign triumph in England since 2001. Mitchell Marsh, who had already marked his first Test in nearly four years with a brilliant run-a-ball 118 in Australia's first-innings 263, was 17 not out, with Travis Head unbeaten on 18.
Moeen Ali strikes twice, Chris Woakes gets Usman Khawaja late as England hunt victory against reeling Australia
A stunning late rally from England put them in a winning position after an enthralling Day 2 at Headingley that saw 11 wickets fall. Late wickets from Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes left Australia on 116-4 leading by just 142 with England smelling the victory they need to get back into The Ashes. Ad England had earlier resumed 195 runs behind Australia on 68-3 but they struggled to get any more joy out of a lively Headingley pitch than their opponents did.
Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali picked for England as they make three changes for third Ashes Test
England have made three changes to their team for the third Ashes Test against Australia. Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the summer, as he needs surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder. He is one of the three changes, with seam bowlers Josh Tongue and James Anderson also making way.
Top Pakistani Snooker Player Majid Ali, 28, Dies By Suicide
Renowned Pakistani snooker player and Asian Under-21 silver medallist, Majid Ali committed suicide in his hometown Samundri near Faisalabad in Punjab on Thursday. He was 28. Majid was reportedly suffering from depression since his playing days and ended his life by using a wood-cutting machine, according to police. He represented Pakistan in several international events and was a top-ranked player on the national circuit.
"Not Anwar Ali, India Conceded": Sunil Chhetri On Defender's Own Goal Against Kuwait
The Indian Football team could only secure a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship, with Anwar Ali's own goal cancelling skipper Sunil Chhetri's opener in the match. Anwar's mistake turned out to be a costly one as India could only secure one point from the match. However, Chhetri refused to criticise the defender for the own goal, saying it's the team that conceded the goal, not the player alone. With India's progression into the semi-finals already secured, Chhetri wasn't too concerned with the draw.
Tongue replaces Ali in England team for second Ashes test
:England have named seamer Josh Tongue as a surprise pick in their team for the second Ashes test against Australia at Lord's which starts on Wednesday, replacing injured spinner Moeen Ali, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Josh Tongue replaces Moeen Ali in only England change for second Ashes Test as Mark Wood misses out
England have included Josh Tongue in their XI to face Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s after Moeen Ali was left out following a finger injury. Tongue, 25, took five wickets in the second innings as England beat Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month. Ad He has been picked ahead of fellow pace bowler Mark Wood, who again misses out on a spot in the team.