Fast bowler Jamie Overton to make England Test debut after Anderson injury
Fast bowler James Anderson was on Wednesday ruled out of the third and final Test against New Zealand, allowing Jamie Overton to make his England Test debut at Headingley.
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Pakistan recall fit-again Yasir Shah for Sri Lanka Test
The 36-year-old played the last of his 46 Tests 11 months ago in the West Indies but has not been selected since over lack of fitness, missing a series in Bangladesh and another at home against Australia. Yasir started his career in 2014, becoming the quickest to 200 Test wickets after 33 matches four years later, while anchoring Pakistan's spin attack. He now has 235 wickets in 46 Tests.
England Announce Squad For Third Test Against New Zealand, No James Anderson
Jamie Overton will make his England Test debut in the third and final match of the New Zealand series at Headingley, captain Ben Stokes announced on Wednesday. Overton replaces fellow paceman James Anderson after England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker was ruled out with an ankle injury. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead against the world Test champions, following five-wicket wins at Lord's and Trent Bridge. Jamie Overton's selection for the match, which starts on Thursday, means his twin brother, Craig, misses out.
England's Jamie Overton to make Test debut against New Zealand
Overton replaces fellow paceman James Anderson after England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker was ruled out with an ankle injury. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead against the world Test champions, following five-wicket wins at Lord's and Trent Bridge. Jamie Overton's selection for the match, which starts on Thursday, means his twin brother, Craig, misses out.
Ellen White to miss Netherlands game after positive Covid-19 test
Ellen White will miss England Women’s friendly against the Netherlands on Friday after testing positive for coronavirus.
"An Example For Any Young Player": Mohammed Kaif Lauds Team India's Test Star's Grand Comeback
Cheteshwar Pujara is back in the India Test squad for the rearranged 5th Test against England that will be played next month. Pujara was dropped for the home series against Sri Lanka after lack of big runs in Test cricket. While Pujara has played several key knocks over the past couple of years, but he has failed to score a Test century since January 2019. This led to him being axed from the Test team after India loss to South Africa.
Rangers experience will have Motherwell goalkeeper wary of Europa Conference League test
Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly is itching for his European debut next month in the second round of Europa Conference League qualifying.
Covid could hit India's preparations for England Test
Covid. While senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to the United Kingdom along with his teammates after testing positive for the virus, TOI has learnt that former India captain Virat Kohli too was struck by Covid-19 after the team landed in London last week.