BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ben Stokes’ entertainers are keeping eyes on Test cricket amid football hysteria and another thrilling finish could be on the cards… but seeing Gareth Southgate’s side lose to France was heartbreaking – the ref was nuts! Ben Stokes’ leadership was on display in day three of the second Test in Multan … Read more
TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England’s tenth-wicket partnership saves a Test match for the SEVENTH time in history… while new Aussie hero Scott Boland takes his bowling average to an incredible 8.64 By Lawrence Booth for MailOnline Published: 13:51 GMT, 9 January 2022 | Updated: 14:14 GMT, 9 January 2022 The 102 overs England survived … Read more
Ashes Day Five LIVE: Australia need just four wickets to secure another dominant win and move 2-0 up in the Ashes as Ollie Pope falls early and Ben Stokes is out to Nathan Lyon after a smart review Australia are on the brink of going 2-0 up in the Ashes on the final day Ollie … Read more
Azeem Rafiq says he was ‘incredibly hurt’ after Joe Root claimed he has no recollection of any racist incidents during his time at Yorkshire. England captain Root spoke on the issue as well as releasing a statement on Thursday, where he called for ‘change and actions’ from the county and said the issue has ‘fractured … Read more
Joe Root reveals ‘I just want my friend to be okay’ as England captain prepares for India Test series without star all-rounder Ben Stokes who is taking indefinite break from cricket Joe Root has said he just wants Ben Stokes to put himself first and be okay It was announced the England all-rounder will take … Read more
England sink to embarrassing defeat by New Zealand with Olly Stone out on the first ball of the day by Trent Boult before the visitors reel off the 38 runs needed for series victory By Jack Bezants for MailOnline Published: 11:59 BST, 13 June 2021 | Updated: 12:05 BST, 13 June 2021 England’s humiliating series … Read more
New Zealand move into 23-run lead at lunch on day three at Edgbaston as England endure torrid time in the field… but wickets from Olly Stone and Mark Wood gives Joe Root’s side hope in the second Test New Zealand opened a 23-run lead over England at lunch in the second Test England let two … Read more
Joe Root hands England injury scare ahead of first Test against New Zealand after captain’s right hand was injured by a ball delivered by head coach Chris Silverwood Despite bruising, Joe Root is expected to be fit to face New Zealand at Lord’s Root is set to miss Tuesday’s outdoor nets practice session as a … Read more
England leapfrog Australia in the ICC Test rankings as Joe Root’s side move up to third in the standings… ahead of summer series’ against top two New Zealand and India and Ashes down under in the winter England are now third in the ICC’s official Test rankings, on a total of 109 points Tim Paine’s … Read more