Pollard to miss opening Bok Test, Elton Jantjies called up as flyhalf cover
With both Handre Pollard and Damian Willemse currently nursing injuries, Springbok management called up veteran Elton Jantjies as flyhalf cover on Thursday.
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Jon Rahm looking forward to US Open test that has ‘everything’
Former champion Jon Rahm expects a combination of “fun and kicks in the teeth” as the Los Angeles Country Club prepares to host the 123rd US Open.
England pick Broad, Moeen for first Ashes test
:England on Wednesday named fast bowler Stuart Broad and spinner Moeen Ali in their team for the first Ashes test against Australia at Edgbaston starting on Friday.
Rose Bowl to host first Ashes test in 2027
The Rose Bowl in Southampton will host its first Ashes match in 2027 when England's men's team play Australia in a five-match series, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
England and Australia will renew their rivalry with a five-match Ashes series, starting later on Friday. The first Test will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Lord's, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval are the other venues for one of cricket's biggest rivalries. England named their side for the Birmingham Test on Wednesday, with veteran seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad picked alongside Ollie Robinson in the pace attack. Moeen Ali was also included in the XI after being called out of Test retirement, following specialist spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series with a back injury. Australia are the current holders of Ashes and defeated England 4-0 at home last year.
England's 'Bazball' Revolution Faces Ultimate Test In Ashes
Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive "Bazball" brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia? The answer will come over the coming weeks, starting with the first Test of a hotly anticipated five-match series at Edgbaston on Friday. England have forced the rest of the world to sit up and take notice, with 11 wins in 13 Tests since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces last year.
England pick Broad over Wood for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.
BAN vs AFG One-off Test, Day 3 Live Score: Bangladesh Look To Steamroll Afghanistan
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan One-off Test Day 3 Live:Little has gone against the hosts Bangladesh in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Dhaka. After securing a resounding first innings lead of 248 runs, the Bangla Tigers have continued to pile runs in the second innings. At stumps on Day 2, the pairing of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Zakir Hasan had taken the team's total to 134/1, with both unbeaten on 54 runs each. As the third day's play starts, Bangladesh would look to bat all day and further strengthen their lead which is already 370 runs. (LIVE Scorecard)