Buttler signs central contract extension with ECB
England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler joined test skipper Ben Stokes in extending his central contract, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday.
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England better equipped to face NZ than in summer, says Sinfield
LONDON : England have learned the lessons from two narrow defeats in New Zealand in July and are better placed to turn around their dire home record against the All Blacks when they meet at Twickenham on Saturday, says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield.
Flyer Graham back on the wing for Scotland
Winger Darcy Graham has returned to the Scotland team for his first international since last year’s World Cup after being included for Saturday’s test against Fiji.
Napoli bid to consolidate top spot against high-scoring Atalanta
Revitalised Napoli face a demanding test when they welcome in-form Atalanta on Sunday hoping to solidify top spot in Serie A while second-placed Inter Milan host lowly Venezia.
Barrett at flyhalf for New Zealand against England
LONDON :Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson on Thursday.
South Africa crush Bangladesh to sweep series
South Africa thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs to secure their biggest win and a 2-0 series sweep after enforcing the follow on and dismissing the hosts for 143 on day three of the second test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Chelsea pose tough test for Nistelrooy as Man Utd wait for Amorim
Manchester United hit the reset button again by sacking manager Erik ten Hag with the team mired in mid-table mediocrity and Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge for the home Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday.
Adaptability key as India look to avoid whitewash, says coach
MUMBAI : India will look to avoid a rare series whitewash at home when they meet New Zealand in the third and final test of the series in Mumbai from Friday and head coach Gautam Gambhir said his team had to rise to the challenge.