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Rishi Sunak attends the second Ashes Test at Lord’s© AFP British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday aimed a verbal bouncer at Australia’s cricketers after the Lord’s Ashes match — but ruled out turning it into a Bodyline-style diplomatic incident. Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal was not in keeping with the spirit of the game, Sunak’s spokesman

Jonny Bairstow‘s dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia sparked major controversy at Lord’s. The incident happened on the final ball of the 52nd over of England’s 371-run chase when Bairstow ducked a bouncer from Cameron Green. While the ball was easily carried by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Bairstown

Sourav Ganguly has urged India to keep an eye on Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup.© BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the management to keep an eye on veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup. Chahal was part of the squad for last year’s T20 World Cup in

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the Indian Women’s ODI and T20I squad for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh. “The Women’s Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20Is and ODI series against Bangladesh respectively. All six matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket

Usman Khawaja confronts an MCC member while walking in Long Room of Lord’s.© Twitter Australian cricket team batter Usman Khawaja got into a heated exchange with one of theMarylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members while walking towards the dressing room during Lunch on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. The incident took place in the Long

Nathan Lyon in pain while batting against England in the second Ashes Test.© AFP Nathan Lyon came hobbling out to bat as Australia set England a Lord’s record 371 to win the second Ashes Test on Saturday. There had been doubts over whether Lyon, appearing in his 100th consecutive Test, would feature again in this

Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord’s on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. England were 114-4 at stumps on the fourth day, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Left-handed

2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live: Rain had forced early stumps on Day 3.© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live: Australia firmly remain in control of the proceedings heading into Day 4 of the ongoing second Ashest Test against England at Lord’s. The visitors will resume at 130/2, leading the hosts by

Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott was left deeply disappointed by the performance of Ben Stokes and Co in the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Lord’s. England lost their last six wickets for under 50 runs to hand Australia a massive advantage in the match and Boycott’s expression during the game has gone viral. In

Australia’s Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts’ batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Friday. Ashes-holders Australia were strongly placed at 130-2 in their second innings, a lead of 221 runs, when rain forced an early close to the third day’s play. Conditions for

2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: Harry Brook, Ben Stokes key for England.© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England aim to close in on Australia’s first innings total when they resume play on Day 3 at 278/4 at Lord’s. At stumps, England trailed Australia by 138 runs with Harry Brook and

Australia’s batter Steve Smith updating about the injury of Nathan Lyon, said that his injury “did not look good”. Lyon sustained an injury in the 37th over on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s of the England innings when Lyon was seen limping out with the physio shortly after completing a spell.

The Zimbabwe-Oman match in progress.© AFP Zimbabwe claimed a tense 14-run win over Oman on Thursday to start the Super Six stage of the World Cup Qualifier on a high, after Sean Williams‘ third hundred of the event. The African side racked up 332-7 from their 50 overs batting first in Bulawayo before a brave

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2 Live: Australia to resume at 339/5© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes Test against England from 339/5, at Lord’s in London. Currently, Steve Smith (85*) and Alex Carey (11*) are standing unbeaten

Jonny Bairstow carries pitch invader off the ground on Day 1 of second Ashes Test.© Twitter India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came out with a hilarious comment after England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester off the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on

Star batsman Steve Smith’s unbeaten 85 was the centrepiece of Australia’s impressive 339-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England at Lord’s on Wednesday. But off-spinner Joe Root, better known as the number one-ranked batsman in Test cricket, took two wickets in four balls late in the day. His double strike ensured

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1, Live: Australia eye 2nd victory© AFP ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:Usman Khawaja and David Warner have started the proceedings for Australia on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England.England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl againstAustralia

International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November. Notably, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday that it is currently liaising with the Pakistan government for guidance and clearance to tour India for ICC Cricket World