Stuart Broad fires England’s hopes of first Test victory in Ashes with double strike
Stuart Broad lit the fuse on England’s victory push with two huge wickets as a compelling Ashes first Test built towards a thrilling conclusion at Edgbaston.
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Stuart Broad's late wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith swing thrilling first Ashes Test in England's favour
Stuart Broad took two late wickets on a pulsating fourth day of the first Ashes Test to boost England’s hopes of victory. Having bowled England out for 273 in their second innings, Australia made a positive start in pursuit of their target of 281 to win. Ad But Ollie Robinson removed David Warner (36) to break the opening partnership before Broad had Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) caught behind late in the evening to ramp up the noise levels at Egbaston.
Another five-for for Muthusamy as SA A bowlers peg back Sri Lanka in second unofficial Test
Senuran Muthusamy's fine form with the ball for South Africa A continued as he grabbed his third five-for in as many innings on the first day of the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in Colombo on Monday.
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates: Joe Root Solid But England Go 3 Down vs Australia
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates: England have lost three wickets and Joe Root has been joined by Harry Brook after Pat Cummins dismissed Ollie Pope for 14. Earlier on Day 3, rain played a spoilsport and only before Australia skipper Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben Duckett before England also lost their other opener, Zak Crawley, in a dramatic 20-minutes' play between the showers. (Live Scorecard)
Vera Pauw's Ireland face intriguing test against vibrant Zambia
The Republic of Ireland will face one of the most exciting attacking forces in African football when they welcome Zambia to Tallaght Stadium on Thursday.
"Still Have The Dream...": Yuzvendra Chahal On Not Playing Test Cricket For India
Yuzvendra Chahal has been quite successful for India in white-ball cricket over the years and he is also the highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Since making his debut in 2016, Chahal played 72 ODI matches and taken 121 wickets while he took 91 wickets in 75 T20Is. However, the leg-spinner has not played a single Test match till now with India opting for Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav in the recent past.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia Captain Pat Cummins Rocks England
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben Duckett before England also lost their other opener, Zak Crawley, in a dramatic 20-minutes' play between the showers. England were 28-2 in their second innings, a lead of just 35 runs, at stumps after a huge downpour at 1450 GMT had sent the players from the field.
Australia captain Cummins rocks England in 1st Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday.