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Covid rules New Zealand skipper Williamson out of second England Test
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second Test against England in Nottingham on Friday, after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match.
Shoaib Akhtar Reveals How He Planned Sachin Tendulkar's "First Ball" Dismissal In 1999 Kolkata Test
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has recalled that he had planned Sachin Tendulkar's first-ball dismissal during the 1999 Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Incidentally, Akhtar had bowled Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries during the first Test, which made him an overnight sensation in international cricket. During an interaction on Sportskeeda, Akhtar said that he wasn't surprised with Tendulkar's dismissal, saying that he was confident about getting the 'Master Blaster' out on the first ball.
Ben Stokes urges England to intensify attack in 2nd New Zealand Test
Ben Stokes has urged England to be "even more positive" as they go in search of a series-clinching win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge starting Friday. England's new leadership duo of captain Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand skipper, had promised an attacking style ahead of their first game at the helm at Lord's last week.
Covid rules New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson out of second England Test
Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second Test against England in Nottingham on Friday, after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match. Williamson undertook a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) after experiencing minor symptoms during the day and will now begin five days of isolation, coach Gary Stead said. The rest of the New Zealand squad returned negative tests.
Alex Lees says he has a stubborn streak that could help his Test game
As a youngster Alex Lees was likened to Australian great Matthew Hayden, but the England opener believes it is his “Yorkshire stubbornness” that can help him cement a Test career.
New Zealand Skipper Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Second Test Against England After Testing Positive For Covid
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second Test against England in Nottingham on Friday, after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match. Williamson undertook a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) after experiencing minor symptoms during the day and will now begin five days of isolation, coach Gary Stead said. The rest of the New Zealand squad returned negative tests.