Durham opener Lees in contention for first Test call-up
Durham opener Alex Lees is in the frame for a first Test call-up when England name their squad for the West Indies this afternoon.
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson ruled out of the two-test series against Proteas
New Zealand have brushed off concerns that captain Kane Williamson could be permanently plagued by his long-standing elbow injury.
New Zealand's Kane Williamson to miss Test series against South Africa
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after failing to recover from an elbow injury, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday. Stead named Tom Latham as stand-in skipper in a 15-man squad that features two debutants in wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher and paceman Blair Tickner.
Aussies name Test squad for Pakistan tour
Australia have named an 18-man squad for their first Test tour of Pakistan in 24 years.
Kane Williamson ruled out of New Zealand Test series against South Africa
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa as he recovers from an elbow injury.
Nathan Chen hoping Yuzuru Hanyu showdown at Winter 2022 Olympics isn't derailed by Vincent Zhou's positive test
Nathan Chen has been left hoping that his showdown with figure skating rival Yuzuru Hanyu at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will not be derailed by a positive Covid-19 test. Chen’s American team-mate Vincent Zhou announced on Monday that he has tested positive, a day after competing in the team event. Ad/> The battle for gold between Chen – who has won the last three World Championships — and Hanyu – who has won gold at the last two Olympics — is one of the most hotly-anticipated clashes of the Games.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwi Captain Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Series, Trent Boult To Miss First Test
Cam Fletcher and Blair Tickner have earned their maiden Test call-ups while Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have been recalled as part of an extended New Zealand squad for the first Test against South Africa starting February 17 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. The larger than normal 15-strong squad will allow the selectors to better cover their options while mitigating the health risk associated with bringing players into the team environment at short notice, should there be any injuries. That presented opportunities for in-form Canterbury wicket-keeper Fletcher, who will be the back-up gloveman to incumbent Tom Blundell, while Central Stags paceman Tickner will provide cover for the quick bowlers.
Winter 2022 Olympics: Vincent Zhou out of men's figure skating after positive Covid-19 test result
Vincent Zhou will miss the men’s figure skating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. The 21-year-old was part of the American team that won silver in the team event on Monday. Ad/> However, he was noticeably missing during the flower ceremony and photos.