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Ashes 2023: England's ultra-attacking approach faces tough examination against Australia
During the next six weeks that promise excitement, thrill and tension in equal measure, England, who have won 11 of 13 matches under Stokes and McCullum, will be put to a relentless Test at home to see if they can retain their style of play which has given them immense success, having not lost a series yet.
Ashes 2023: Scott Boland has done everything that he can for selection, says Andrew McDonald
The seamer took five wickets overall in the match after Australia preferred to pick him over Michael Neser with Josh Hazlewood unavailable due to injuries. Ahead of the first Ashes Test starting from June 16 at Edgbaston, Australia have to make a selection call between Boland and Hazlewood vying for a spot in the playing eleven.
'We'll see a different Warner this time': Cummins backs Warner in battle against Broad
The English seamer proved to be Warner's nemesis, dismissing the Australian opener on seven occasions in the 10 innings during the 2019 Ashes as Warner managed just 95 runs at an average of 9.5. England have selected their starting eleven for the Edgbaston Test on Wednesday with Broad got preferred over Mark Wood.
'I'm going to try and take him on': Harry Brook fires warning to Nathan Lyon
Lyon is likely to be on the receiving end of some aggressive batting tactics in the Ashes. He finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps. But the 35-year-old's record won't stop England from going after him with their new aggressive style of play called 'Bazball'.
Delhi Police seek cancellation of POCSO case against Brij Bhushan
The 550-page report filed by police before the Patiala House Court said that no corroborative evidence was found in allegations by the minor. "In the POCSO matter, after completion of investigation, we have submitted a police report under section 173 Cr PC requesting for a cancellation of the case based upon statements of the complainant, i.e., the father of the victim and the victim herself," Delhi Police said.
Ashes 2023: Confident Smith not fazed by 'funky' England
The 34-year old batter has a superb record against England and will likely face some highly-attacking fields and some unusual bowling tactics from a team who have been creative with their strategies under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. "I think we've seen over the last 12 months they will do some funky things. They are going to have to try different things at certain times," said Smith.
Delhi Police file charge sheet against WFI chief in sexual harassment case
Police has filed the charge sheet before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahima Rai of Rouse Avenue Court for the offences under Sections 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (making sexually coloured remarks), 354D (stalking) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) against accused Brij Bhushan.
Messi vows to maintain good form before 2026 World Cup
In a live broadcast interview on Wednesday, Messi expressed his intention to maintain his exceptional form on a daily basis, Xinhua reported. The reigning world champions, Argentina, are scheduled to play a friendly match against Australia at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing on Thursday night.
Barcelona eye move for Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque
Blaugrana boss Xavi has identified the 18-year-old as an ideal backup and potential future successor to current No. 9 Robert Lewandowski, according to news outlet Globo. It added that the Catalan outfit would be willing to spend up to 40 million euros to secure the Brazilian forward's signature, Xinhua reported.
WATCH | 'Not bad Rishabh': Pant shares video of his recovery, climbs stairs without support
Pant, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, captained his post on Instagram with, "Not bad yaar Rishabh. Simple things can be difficult sometimes." In the short video clip, the first part shows the time when Pant was struggling to climb up stairs and needed support of railings while the second part showed a confident version of him fearlessly climbing up the stairs.
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