Despite own expectations to win, Canada's women sense a lightening of the load as World Cup approaches
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Leon King has vowed he'll be back stronger than ever after his pre-season injury blow.
India left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his test debut as opener while Shubman Gill will move down the order to number three in the first match against West Indies beginning later on Wednesday, visiting captain Rohit Sharma said.
As Europe reported the hottest June globally on record last month - and higher temperatures still are expected for the rest of the summer - experts have found just how hot is too hot for our bodies to handle.
Kent captain Jack Leaning has urged his batsmen to stand up and be counted as they look for a great escape against Warwickshire in their LV= Insurance County Championship Division 1 game at Canterbury.
A year ago, it was Christian Eriksen who made his Manchester United debut in a pre-season match at the Ullevaal Stadion. This time, it could be the turn of another midfield addition to steal the show.
The final batch of presale tickets will go on sale for three UK Taylor Swift shows on Wednesday.
Manager Mitch Brundle is hoping his patience pays off as Dover’s pre-season gathers pace.