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New Zealand lurched to 6-61 after sweeping out England for 140 on a chaotic opening day for batters at Lord’s New Zealand have been left reeling at 6-61 after bowling out England for 140 during a chaotic first day of fast bowling in the Lord’s Test. England’s Ollie Robinson had head-shaking figures of 4-10 from six overs at stumps, including three wickets in his first over in a Test since February 2024. Robinson snatched the spotlight from New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson, who took 5-62 in his first Test since February 2024, too.Robinson said: “”My legs were numb and there was…
Glamorgan completed the double over champions Somerset today, at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, by beating the hosts by 4 wickets. Match Analysis By Richard Latham ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay Vitality Blast – Men: Glamorgan 203/6 beat Somerset 202/6 by 4 wkts. Glamorgan recorded a Vitality Blast double over holders Somerset with a thrilling four-wicket win off the last ball at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton. The hosts posted 202 for six after losing the toss, skipper Lewis Gregory top scoring with 54 off 28 balls, sharing a fifth-wicket stand of 90 with Tom Abell (41). Dan…
Despite a battling 65 from stand-in captain Josh Inglis and some magnificent bowling by Matt Kuhnemann, Australia were unable to stave off defeat in the deciding ODI of their three-match series in Pakistan. Australia, who won the toss and batted first, were all out for 157 in 42 overs, their lowest ODI total in Pakistan, with Inglis lashing a stand-out 65. But It never quite looked like being enough to seal the winner-takes-all encounter in Lahore and Pakistan eased to victory – and an overall 2-1 success – with four wickets to spare. Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar…
Ollie Robinson said he thought he would never play Test cricket for England again after he ended a two-year absence at Lord’s on Thursday.On a chaotic opening day of England’s first Test against New Zealand, the 32-year-old made his comeback in emphatic style, taking four wickets for 10 runs, including a triple-wicket maiden in his first over. Robinson’s last international appearance came against India in 2024, and had been overlooked by selectors due to concerns relating to conditioning. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Robinson reflects on a special return to Test cricket, which saw him…
Ollie Robinson began his England Test comeback in stunning style with three wickets in his first over as New Zealand closed on 61-6 in reply to the hosts’ 140 all out on a breathless, rain-affected opening day of the men’s international summer at Lord’s.Robinson, exiled since early 2024 due to fitness issues but now recalled as England seek control in their bowling line-up after the chastening 4-1 Ashes defeat, removed Devon Conway (1), Kane Williamson (0) and Rachin Ravindra (0) in the space of four balls. There has never been any doubt about the Sussex seamer’s skill – he bagged…
The Indian Premier League’s breakout Aussie star, Cooper Connolly, is back for Australia’s series-deciding third one-day international against Pakistan in Lahore. Fresh off a 491-run maiden IPL campaign with Punjab Kings, Connolly replaces leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha as the visitors opted to bat with the series tied at 1-1 when the toss eventually took place after rain delayed the start by 15 minutes. The West Australian is listed at seven and strengthens their batting for Thursday’s clash, but he won’t send down any of his left-arm spin as he continues to manage a back issue. Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat,…
Appy days! Everyone can stream all 12 group matches involving England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as the semi-finals and final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup live for FREE on the Sky Sports App.Everyone will be able to stream all of the three home nations’ group games without subscription via the app, while the semi-finals and final will also be shown free.All you have to do is download the latest version of the Sky Sports App onto your phone or tablet and log in.Download the Sky Sports App on:It’s simple! Here’s how to watch the matches for FREE1.Download…
Squads All 12 participating teams have submitted their final squads for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, starting with the hosts England and Sri Lanka being the latest to announce their 15-member squad. All of them are listed as follows: GROUP 1: AUSTRALIA: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham BANGLADESH: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter,…
Nat Sciver-Brunt has overcome a calf injury and will lead England when the T20 World Cup kicks off next week England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been declared fit for this month’s T20 World Cup after completing her recovery from a calf tear. Sciver-Brunt sat out recent series against New Zealand and India because of the injury to her left leg, including Tuesday night’s impressive six-wicket victory over India in Taunton. But the 33-year-old will lead England into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on June 12.”Nat’s fine and ready to go. It’s really good for us that she’s coming…
Melbourne Cricket Ground. Tail-end of the 2009-10 summer. Australia are defending 127 in a T20I against Pakistan. A tick over 60,000 fans are in to watch Shaun Tait bowl rockets to Imran Farhat. The first ball of Pakistan’s chase sees a Tait loosener whoosh past Farhat’s attempted cut. As the speedometer flashes up 156.3 kph, the bowler checks with the black-clad umpire that his front foot is sufficiently behind the line before flicking his eyes up to the speed being displayed on the big screen. Rod Tucker, that black-clad umpire, keeps his expression neutral. He knows better than to get…