Ashford United manager Kevin Watson speaks of a test of character after three successive defeats in Isthmian South East
Kevin Watson says Ashford are facing a test of character going into the Christmas period.
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Injured Pakistan Pacer Khurram Shahzad To Miss Remainder Of Australia Test Series
Pakistan suffered a setback Thursday with pace bowler Khurram Shahzad ruled out of their series against Australia after pulling up sore following a heavy defeat in the first Test. The 24-year-old impressed on his debut in Perth, finishing with match figures of 5-128, removing Steve Smith twice. But he complained of discomfort and scans showed a stress fracture in the ribs along with an abdominal muscle tear.
India Women vs Australia Women One-off Test Day 1 Live Score Updates
India Women vs Australia Women One-off Test Live: After dismantling England, India Women will be eager to tick another bold point in their bucket list heading into the one-off Test against a formidable Australia in Mumbai from Thursday, a maiden win in the traditional format. India have never beaten Australia in any of their 10 Tests spanning over 46 years -- home or away -- as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side would know that there could be no better opportunity to achieve that considering that they are playing on a pitch that is expected to favour the spinners. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Kobbie Mainoo is about to be handed a fresh test at Manchester United
Since his move into the Manchester United first team, Kobbie Mainoo has become a ray of light for the club.
Need To Maintain Energy To Secure Maiden Test Win vs Australia: Harmanpreet Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants the hosts to play with the same energy and intensity which they displayed against England, when they take the field in the one-off women's Test versus Australia starting on Thursday. India thrashed England by a record 347-run margin in the lone Test at the DY Patil Stadium to record the biggest win for any side in terms of runs and will now look to register their maiden Test win over Australia. India have never beaten Australia in 10 Tests and the contest will definitely challenge them in terms of fitness and temperament, given they are playing back-to-back matches. "The way we played the first Test (of the season), we want to carry the same energy into this one. It is very exciting, knowing Australia is such a good team and everyone wants to beat them," Kaur told reporters after India's training session on Wednesday.
Kobbie Mainoo could soon face a Manchester United test Erik ten Hag didn't want to give him
It was the message almost no Manchester United fan wanted to hear: January should be a quiet month.
Iceland Cricket Takes Dig At Pakistan Team After Their Loss Against Australia In 1st Test
Iceland Cricket once again took a dig at the Pakistan cricket team ahead of their Boxing Day clash against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In their hunt for their first Test victory on Australia's soil, Pakistan suffered a massive 360-run defeat in the 1st Test in Perth. They will continue their hunt on December 26 as both teams will square off with Australia fighting to clinch the series, while Pakistan will compete to keep the three-match Test series alive.
Two January exits will test Erik ten Hag’s summer transfer plans at Manchester United
Donny van de Beek could join up with Frankfurt before the year is out as is his keenness to move. But he will not be Manchester United’s most significant loss this winter.