The tools at England’s disposal as new era of Test cricket begins this week
England’s new era of Test cricket begins this week with head coach Brendon McCullum encouraging them to play with freedom.
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Thousands of tickets still on sale for England’s first Test against NZ at Lord’s
Thousands of tickets remain on sale for England’s first Test of the summer, with empty seats expected as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum attempt to kickstart a new era.
Brazil's Guimaraes braced for Son test in S. Korea
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said Tuesday his number-one ranked team should brace for a difficult match against hosts South Korea, with joint Premier League Golden Boot winner Son Heung-min looming large over the visiting South Americans.
On this day in 2015: Alastair Cook becomes England’s leading Test run-scorer
Alastair Cook became England’s all-time leading Test run-scorer on this day in 2015, surpassing his own mentor Graham Gooch.
Watch: Ex-Sri Lanka Test Captain Meets Pakistan Legend, Rates Him "Best"
Former Sri Lanka Test captain and middle-order batter Hashan Tillakaratne is currently in Pakistan as coach of the country's women's cricket team. He played his cricket mostly in the 1990s and was part of the team that won the 1996 World Cup. During his visit, Tillakaratne fulfilled a long cherished wish of his, which was to meet former Pakistan batting legend and captain Javed Miandad.
Bairstow set to play first Test | Stead: McCullum will have instant impact
Jonny Bairstow is set to start England's first Test of the summer against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, seeing off competition from young Harry Brook who was hoping to make his debut.
Davidson to lead first all-female team of referees in men's test
Hollie Davidson will lead the first all-female team of referees to officiate a men's test when she takes charge of a match between Portugal and Italy next month, World Rugby said.
First all-female officials selected for men's rugby Test
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will make history when she leads an all-female team of match officials for the men's international between Portugal and Italy on June 25.