Lowes focuses on rear grip at Catalunya Moto2 test
Britain’s Sam Lowes worked primarily on grip and feeling over 131 laps of Catalunya during a two-day test which saw him evaulate new parts he missed in pre-season.
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Jurgen Klopp faces test of nerve as Real Madrid threaten unseen Liverpool plan
Warning: there now follows a history lesson from more than half-a-century ago. But bear with us, it'll be worth it.
"Team Could Have Declared" After Tendulkar's 200: Yuvraj Singh On 2004 Multan Test vs Pakistan
The 2004 Multan Test between India and Pakistan is remembered for Virender Sehwag's knock of 309 runs where he became the first Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket. In the very same game Sachin Tendulkar scored 194 runs, however when the Master Blaster was six runs away from reaching his double ton, stand-in skipper Rahul Dravid decided to declare the innings, leaving fans and cricket pundits perplexed. 18 years later, former India batter Yuvraj Singh has now said that Tendulkar should have been allowed to get his 200.
Spurs sharpshooters pose huge test for Liverpool, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that Tottenham forwards Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will pose a "massive" challenge for his quadruple-chasing team.
Ben Stokes, England Test Captain, Breaks County Championship Record For Most Sixes In An Innings With 17 Maximums For Durham
Ben Stokes broke the record for the most number of sixes hit in an innings in county cricket during his knock of 161 runs off 88 balls. He hit 17 maximums and went past Darren Stevens who had previously held the record with 15 sixes for Kent against Glamorgan in the 2021 season. Stokes scored a calculated half-century off 47 deliveries before unleashing his explosive side with his next 50 runs coming off 17 balls. His 64-ball ton was reached with five back-to-back sixes off the bowling of Josh Baker.
Positive coronavirus test means Bruno Lage misses Wolves’ match at Chelsea
Wolves boss Bruno Lage will be absent from Saturday’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after testing positive for coronavirus.
"Too Early To Talk": Star Pakistan Pacer On Return To Test Cricket
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, currently signed to English county club Gloucestershire for a three-match deal, said that he is enjoying his stint with the County side. Amir also said that it is too early to talk about a Test return. "It is too early to talk about a Test return. You never know and things can be changed but for now I'm enjoying playing for Gloucestershire," ESPNCricinfo quoted the bowler as saying.
Watch: Newly Appointed England Test Skipper Ben Stokes Hits 5 Back-To-Back Sixes In A Single Over To Reach 64-Ball Century For Durham In County Cricket
In his first innings in county cricket after being appointed as the England Test skipper, Ben Stokes blasted his way to a 64-ball century for his county side Durham against Worcestershire at New Road on Friday. Stokes reached his hundred in scintillating fashion as he hit five back-to-back sixes off Josh Baker in a single over to reach the three-figure mark. Stokes took on the bowlers and suddenly switched gears after reaching his half-century in 47 balls and needed just 17 deliveries more to score the next 50 runs. Stokes came in at number six and batted with complete positive intent right from the word go.