Alastair Cook was forced to defend England’s “blockathon” tactics which fell short against India yesterday and attracted criticism from his opposite number Virat Kohli.
The England captain confirmed a management decision to cut out any collective intent to chase a...
Tuesday 22nd Nov 2016
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England struggling to tie Test as they lose captain Cook to the last ball of the day
Monday 21st Nov 2016
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Opening order crumbles as India take control on day two
Saturday 19th Nov 2016
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Bowler takes three wickets as India frustrate England
Friday 18th Nov 2016
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England’s fourth and final one-day international versus Sri Lanka was forced into a reserve day with heavy rain ending yesterday’s action after Heather Knight’s team made 240 for nine.
Natalie Sciver top-scored for the tourists with 77 from 74 balls, her second 50 of...
Friday 18th Nov 2016
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Captain believes trio will cause India problems in Test
Thursday 17th Nov 2016
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TAMMY BEAUMONT smashed 78 off 79 balls yesterday to fire England Women to victory over Sri Lanka and into an unassailable 3-0 lead in the one-day international series.
Beaumont hit seven fours and three sixes in Colombo as England chased down Sri Lanka’s target of 161 to record a...
Wednesday 16th Nov 2016
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Alastair Cook believes England’s “brilliant performance” in Rajkot yesterday proves they have a realistic chance of winning a second successive series in India.
England were denied a victory as India held out on the final evening of the first Test on 172 for six but...
Monday 14th Nov 2016
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India come apart at end of day two to make 319 reply to 537
Saturday 12th Nov 2016
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THE new improved Moeen Ali has a simple formula for Test hundreds — and it is working.
Moeen admitted after the close of the second day yesterday that he needed all his rediscovered sense of responsibility to try to make sure England stayed on track for the big first-innings...
Friday 11th Nov 2016
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