Australia 72-4 at lunch in fourth Ashes test
MELBOURNE, Dec 26 : Australia were 72 for four at lunch on day one of the fourth Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday after England won the toss and elected to field first.
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Morocco Coach Dismisses Aguerd injury talk, backs Ait Boudlal ahead of Mali test
Dec 25 - Morocco coach Walid Regragui has dismissed reports that defender Nayef Aguerd is injured, saying the centre back was fit and ready for Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against Mali.
My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says
Dec 25 : Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level.
Smith returns as Australia prepare an all-pace attack for Boxing Day test
Dec 25 : Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad, with spinner Todd Murphy, who was brought into the fold to replace Nathan Lyon, not finding a spot.
Napoli return to title defence in high spirits after Super Cup triumph
Dec 25 : Following their triumph in the Italian Super Cup, Napoli will return to the task of defending their Serie A title full of confidence when they travel to take on Cremonese this weekend.
Chelsea's Palmer ready to play 90 minutes, says Maresca
Dec 24 : Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is finally ready to play a full match after months of injury struggles, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday, as his side prepares to face high-flying Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Luke Littler on track at buzzing Ally Pally – World Championship talking points
The World Championship has paused for the Christmas break after an action-packed opening 13 days at Alexandra Palace.
Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day test
MELBOURNE, Dec 24 : A side strain ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign on Wednesday while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope for the fourth test against Australia.