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Will Jacks wants to stake claim to England Test berth for Test series against Pakistan in December
Coming in to open the batting with Phil Salt in the third T20I at Karachi on September 23, Jacks scored a 22-ball 40 as he gave England the start they needed, with Ben Duckett (70 not out) and Harry Brook (81 not out) showing their batting prowess down the order as the visitors amassed a mammoth 221/3 in 20 over. England, riding on the fine performance of the three batters thrashed Pakistan by 63 runs on September 23.
Germany and England draw in six-goal thriller, Italy beat Hungary to win group
Thus, England finished their Nations League group matches with a six-game winless run, sitting at the bottom of the group, which also featured Italy and Hungary. European champions Italy, who have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, regained some pride as they won 2-0 in the battle for top spot in Budapest against Hungary, securing a place in the semifinals of the tournament, reports Xinhua.
Big game for Spain's Nations League hopes and World Cup plans
La Roja need to win in Portugal to ensure their spot in the final phase of the Nations League, but after their 2-1 defeat at home to Switzerland on Saturday, coach Luis Enrique also needs a good result to take to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Spain will kick off their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on November 23.
Jos Buttler most likely ruled out for entire T20I series against Pakistan, indicates coach Mott
Buttler, who is accompanying the white-ball side to Pakistan despite the injury and veteran all-rounder Moeen Ali is leading in his absence, was expected to play at least a couple of games in the crucial build-up series before the T20 World Cup, but with coach Mott taking an extremely cautious approach, the star cricketer might well miss all the games in the sub-continent.
FC Goa announce 27-member squad for Indian Super League 2022-23 season
Carlos Pena, who formerly played for FC Goa and was a part of the club's Super Cup-winning side in 2019 and the ISL League Winners' Shield-winning squad in 2020, leads the charge of the Gaurs as the squad's head coach. He is assisted by Gouramangi Singh, Gorka Azkorra, Joel Dones and Eduard Carrera who are also part of the coaching staff.
Shami, Hooda doubtful for SA series, Iyer likely to get place in the team: Report
With Shami, Deepak Hooda, who is currently down with a back injury and wasn't available for the last T20I against Australia in Hyderabad, too could miss the South Africa series. Hooda has also not travelled with team to Thiruvananthapuram and Shreyas Iyer, who was announced as a standby for the series, could come in as Hooda's replacement.
Taniyaa Bhatia claims robbery of belongings in London; slams ECB over lack of security in hotel
"Shocked and disappointed at Marriot Hotel London Maida Vale management; someone walked into my personal room and stole my bag with cash, cards, watches and jewellery during my recent stay as a part of Indian Women's Cricket team. So unsafe," wrote Taniyaa.
Excited to be hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil: Hilton Moreeng
"We're excited to be hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil. For us as a team, we feel it is one where we have an opportunity to get ourselves into the final. Once we get ourselves there (the final) we know that anything can happen," said Moreeng in an official statement.
Legends League Cricket: Dilshan holds key as Gujarat Giants hope to make comeback against Bhilwara Kings
Gujarat Giants will be hugely relying on Tillakaratne Dilshan to do the job for them. In his heydays, Dilshan was known for his aggressive batting style, technique and timing. All that mastery was on show on Sunday when he hit an unbeaten 75 off 59 balls against India Capitals.
Charlie fakes run-out from non-striker's end during Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final after dismissal against India
In Saturday's match, which was also legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami's final game in international cricket, England were looking to get an unbelievable win over India, thanks to Charlie's batting efforts and her stand of 35 with Freya Davies for the final wicket.
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