Talismanic Stokes to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery
England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.
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Ben Stokes Lavishes Praise On "Greatest Fast Bowler" James Anderson Ahead Of 5th Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes has no doubts over James Anderson keeping his place in an unchanged side for this week's Ashes finale, hailing the veteran seamer as "the greatest fast bowler to play the game". The hosts are bidding to end the series all square at 2-2 in a fifth Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with Australia having already retained the Ashes at 2-1 up following last week's rain-marred draw at Old Trafford. Anderson, 41 on Sunday, has taken just four wickets in three matches this series at a costly average of 76.75 apiece.
Ex-Pakistan Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Cops Nasty Blow From Bouncer, Gets Substituted During Sri Lanka Test - Video
Pakistan batter Sarfaraz Ahmed was injured during the second Test against Sri Lanka after being struck on the head by a bouncer on Wednesday and was replaced by Mohammad Rizwan. Ahmed suffered the blow in the second session of the third day from a bouncer bowled by Asitha Fernando. He is under the observation of the Pakistan Cricket Board's medical panel, according to ICC. The wicketkeeper-batter was facing his first ball of the innings and was trying to duck the bouncer when he was hit on the back of the head.
First Time In 146 Years! Pakistan Star Saud Shakeel Achieves Monumental Feat
Pakistan are enjoying their dominance over Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test in Colombo. At stumps on Day 3, the visitors have posted a score of 563/5 and have taken a lead by 397 runs. The main contributions were made by Abdullah Shafique, who smashed 201 runs, and Salman Ali Agha, who scored his second Test century. Apart from them, another player who delivered a brilliant performance was Saud Shakeel, who played a knock 57 runs and created a new world record in the longest format of the game.
Cummins adamant Ashes 'not done' yet for Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted Wednesday that his side remains hugely motivated to complete a long-awaited Ashes series win in England, even though they have already retained the urn.
Watch: Wicketkeeper Tries Football Shot To Run Out Batter, Leads To Comedy Of Errors
While overthrows are not common in international cricket or any other top-ranked franchise leagues, it has become a part and parcel of life in the European Cricket League. Having set that, the latest edition of it comes from a ECS Czechia T10 fixture between United Cricket Club and Prague Tigers. With three runs needed off two deliveries, United batters Ayush Sharma and Abhimanyu Singh attempt to sneak a single after the former failed to get any connection with the ball.
Abdullah Shafique and record-setting Saud Shakeel put Pakistan on top in second SL Test
Pakistan piled on the runs on a record-breaking day as the visitors raced to 563-5 on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
NEOM McLaren Formula E Team unveil world’s first generative AI-designed livery in motorsport
NEOM: The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team has unveiled the world’s first motorsport livery designed using generative artificial intelligence, to celebrate McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary year at this weekend’s London E-Prix.