England name pace bowler Wood in squad for first Ashes test
England have included pace bowler Mark Wood in a 12-player squad announced on Wednesday for the first Ashes test against Australia.
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England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia
England head into Friday's Ashes opener in Perth with a spring in their step and a golden opportunity to strike the first blow in the five-test series against an Australian team rocked by key injuries.
Injured India captain Gill to travel to Guwahati for second test vs South Africa
India captain Shubman Gill will travel to Guwahati, where a decision on his involvement in the second test against South Africa will be made as the batter continues to recover from a neck injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.
Spain qualify for World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkey
SEVILLE :Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given a genuine scare by their resilient visitors.
Wales v North Macedonia LIVE: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates
Craig Bellamy's Wales host North Macedonia at Cardiff City Stadium tonight in match key to their World Cup qualification hopes.
New study of salt in the sweat of PWHL players aims to help them hydrate better
New research is looking to help current and future female hockey players hit their highest potential by examining how athletes in the Professional Women's Hockey League sweat.
Method or madness, batting approaches could decide Ashes
The contest between England's dialled-down "Bazball" approach and Australia's more methodical batting could determine who prevails in the Ashes series beginning in Perth on Friday.
Survival of the fittest: Ashes hangs on pace and endurance
MELBOURNE :While pace bowling quality has been a reliable predictor of Ashes success, resilience and depth may ultimately decide the battle for the urn in Australia.