Dan Biggar: Test centurion embraces unique pressures of being Wales' number 10
For all its fabled lustre, the Wales number 10 shirt can weigh heavy on the shoulders of those who wear it.
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South Africa leave out IPL-bound players from Bangladesh series Test squad
South Africa will be without their entire first-choice pace attack comprising Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen as well as batters Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen as they chose the IPL over the Test series. Cricket South Africa had said it would be leaving it to the players to make the decision whether to play in the IPL or in the series, which the Test captain Dean Elgar had called a "litmus test of loyalty". Middle-order batter Khaya Zondo got his maiden Test call-up and uncapped quick Daryn Dupavillon also found a place in the squad.
Prithvi Shaw's Cryptic Instagram Post Amid Reports Of Failed Yo-Yo Test
Indian opening batter Prithvi Shaw shared a cryptic post on his Instagram story, amid reports of failing a Yo-Yo test ahead of IPL 2022. Shaw put up an Instagram story around the same time when reports of the right-hander failing a Yo-Yo test at the NCA in Bengaluru started doing the rounds. "Please don't judge me when you don't know my situation. You are creating your own Karma," his story read. News agency PTI reported that Shaw, who is set to turn up for the Delhi Capitals in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, achieved a Yo-Yo score of less than 15. The current qualification mark in Indian cricket for a Yo-Yo test is 16.5.
England’s search for wickets – look ahead to day three of the second Test
England will look to convert scoreboard pressure into West Indian wickets on day three of the second Test in Barbados, with centuries from Joe Root and Ben Stokes paving the way.
WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies
Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday. Ben Stokes cast aside his recent poor form in blazing his way to 120 and stealing the spotlight on day two from his captain Joe Root, whose efficient 153 was the cornerstone of their formidable total on an ideal batting surface.
Carlton coach Michael Voss, forward Jack Martin test positive for COVID day after win over Richmond
Carlton coach Michael Voss has tested positive for COVID the day after the Blues' round one win over Richmond.
WI vs ENG: With 236th Test scalp, Kemar Roach moves past Gary Sobers on Windies all-time list
Kemar Roach moved past Gary Sobers to become West Indies' seventh most prolific wicket-taker when he claimed the prized scalp of Joe Root during the second Test on his home ground in Barbados on Thursday. As Sobers watched on at Kensington Oval, Root had hardly been Tested all day when he was dismissed lbw by a ball that beat the England captain for pace and struck him on the knee roll. The on-field decision was not out, prompting West Indies to potentially burn what would have been their final review had they gotten the decision wrong.
West Indies vs England 2nd Test: Joe Root, Ben Stokes centuries put England in command
West Indies were 71 for one at stumps on day two at Kensington Oval, 436 runs behind England, for whom Joe Root (153) and Ben Stokes (120) made contrasting centuries. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite displayed good discipline, unbeaten on 28 at the close, while Shamarh Brooks survived a couple of poor shots to be 31 not out.