On This Day in 2009 – Matt Stevens leaves Bath following two-year drugs ban
England prop Matt Stevens announced he was quitting Bath following his two-year drugs ban on this day in 2009.
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Ollie Robinson doubt for first Test as Mark Wood and Ben Stokes return to action
Ollie Robinson’s hopes of appearing in England’s first Test against the West Indies hung in the balance as he sat out the final day of warm-up action in Antigua, but Mark Wood and Ben Stokes made welcome returns to the bowling attack.
Paul O’Connell: Ireland must be prepared for a ‘big performance’ from England
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell fears Guinness Six Nations title rivals England are “on the verge of a big performance”.
Rod Marsh: Ricky Ponting and Pat Cummins lead tributes to ‘colossal figure’
Tributes have poured in for Rod Marsh following the death of the esteemed former Australia wicketkeeper at the age of 74.
Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson issues further highlights absence of England duo
The shadows of James Anderson and Stuart Broad loomed large over the third morning of England’s Test warm-up in the West Indies after fitness issues saw Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson temporarily withdrawn from the match.
Jonny Hill could return in boost for England after Luke Cowan-Dickie injury
England must complete their Guinness Six Nations title push without Luke Cowan-Dickie but his Exeter team-mate Jonny Hill could return against Ireland on Saturday week.
‘Unwell’ Mark Wood absent as England resume warm-up match in Antigua
Mark Wood will once again be absent when England resume their Test warm-up in the West Indies after “feeling unwell”.
Anya Shrubsole: Positive result in Australia camp has everyone on high alert
England’s Anya Shrubsole says a positive Covid-19 test in the Australia squad has “put everyone on high alert” on the eve of the two sides’ Women’s World Cup opener in New Zealand.