Plummer wants sharper Proteas as Jamaica test approaches: 'It's not going to be easy'
Proteas coach Norma Plummer says they need to be sharper if they want to outsmart Jamaica in their Pool C encounter of the Netball World Cup on Sunday.
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England Pace Great Stuart Broad To Retire After Fifth Ashes Test
England great Stuart Broad said Saturday he will retire from all cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval, describing his career as "a wonderful ride". The 37-year-old seamer, the fifth most successful bowler in Test history with 602 wickets, told Sky Sports after stumps on the third day: "Tomorrow (Sunday) or Monday will be my last game of cricket. It has been a wonderful ride and a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have."
England vs Australia, 5th Test, Day 3: Joe Root Leads Run-Spree As England Press For Ashes-Levelling Win
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow combined for a sublime century partnership as England took a giant stride towards levelling the Ashes in the fifth Test at The Oval on Saturday. England, in a match they must win to square the series at 2-2, were 389-9 in their second innings at stumps on the third day -- a commanding lead of 377 runs. Root (91) and Bairstow (78) were both in superb touch during a fifth-wicket stand of 110, with the only sadness for a capacity home crowd the fact that neither Yorkshireman was able to complete an individual hundred.
Stuart Broad to bow out after Ashes as England take control of final Test
England put themselves in pole position for an Ashes-levelling win in the fifth and final Test, leaving Australia a record chase after another display of 'Bazball' bravado at the Kia Oval.
Japan prevail against Tongan challenge in scrappy test
TOKYO : Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at Hanazono Rugby Stadium near Osaka on Saturday that got their World Cup preparations back on track following a tight loss to Samoa last week.
Why Are England Players Wearing Wrong Jerseys In 5th Ashes Test? For A Noble Cause - Watch
The fifth day of the final Ashes Test on Saturday began with a humane touch to it as England cricketers wore jerseys with wrong names printed on it, supporting people affected by dementia. Veteran pacer James Anderson wore a jersey carrying the name of Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow wore one with the name of Ben Stokes on it and Moeen Ali donned the flannel with the name of Chris Woakes, and so on. The move was symbolic of the confusion often experienced by people suffering from dementia, the disease that causes loss of memory.
England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Day 3 Live Score: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett Solid As England Retake Lead vs Australia
ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England openers eye a strong start on Saturday after play resumes on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. Earlier, Steve Smith's 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by battling to a first-innings lead of 12 runs. Australia were eventually bowled out for 295 on the stroke of stumps. Australia lead 2-1 in the five-match series. (Live Scorecard)
Steve Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test
LONDON: Steve Smith’s 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by battling to a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.