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3rd Test, Day 2: Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis formed an unbroken century partnership, frustrating England on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists recovered from a collapse to 93 for 5 before tea, finishing at 211-5 when bad light caused an early end to the day's play. They are now 114 runs behind England's first-innings total of 325, which was anchored by Ollie Pope's 154 in his first Test as England captain.De Silva was 64 not out and Kamindu Mendis 54 not out in an undefeated stand of 118, offering some hope for Sri Lanka as they look to salvage pride, trailing 2-0 in the three-match series. Mendis, 25, has been in exceptional form, boasting a Test batting average of over 85. This was the seventh time in six matches that Mendis has ...
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Cricket great Andrew Flintoff gets new role for England after successful TV career

Andrew Flintoff appointed head coach of the England Lions. File | Photo Credit: AP Cricket great Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was appointed head coach of the England Lions on Saturday (September 7, 2024). The former England captain has been a successful television personality since ending his storied playing career, but his appointment is his latest step into coaching.“I'm incredibly excited to take on this role with the England Lions. It's a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best up-and-coming talent in the country and to help shape the future of the men's game," Flintoff said.Flintoff has signed up for the winter tours of South Africa and Australia as well as summer fixtures against India A and Zimbabwe. Since returning to cricket over the past year, the 46-year-old has been an...
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Watch: In a rare occurrence, England pacer Chris Woakes turns spinner against Sri Lanka because of… | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An interesting turn of events took place during the third and final England vs Sri Lanka Test at the Kennington Oval when hosts' pacer Chris Woakes was forced to bowl off-spin on the second day due to bad light.With skies turning grey and light going drastically down in London on Saturday, Woakes was seen bowling off-spin against the Lankan batters. The incident took place in the 7th over of Sri Lanka's first innings when the on-field umpires informed skipper Ollie Pope that the light isn't good enough for the pacers to operate. Woakes, who had just got rid of Pathum Nissanka on the second ball of his fourth over, had four more balls to go when the umpires said no more to fast bowling.This forced Woakes to complete his remaining fours balls bowling off-spin as England bowling co...
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England’s Mark Wood out for rest of 2024 with elbow injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England speedster Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to a right elbow injury. The 34-year-old had already missed the final two matches of England’s three-Test series against Sri Lanka because of a right thigh muscle strain.A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday explained that Wood had experienced increasing stiffness and discomfort in his elbow during the Test series against the West Indies earlier this season. Despite the issues, Wood continued bowling in Manchester, where England secured a five-wicket victory.He managed the discomfort while bowling in Manchester, said the ECB. Wood, whose career has frequently been interrupted by injuries, will continue to work closely with the ECB medical team on rehabilitation and management. Du...
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‘He’s been a little bit miserable’: England coach Brendon McCullum aims to uplift injured captain Jos Buttler – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's white-ball cricket faces a period of transition as captain Jos Buttler continues to recover from a right calf injury, ruling him out of the upcoming T20 series against Australia. While Buttler's availability for the subsequent ODI series remains uncertain, head coach Brendon McCullum has outlined his vision to revitalize both the team and its captain.With Buttler sidelined, opener Phil Salt will assume T20 captaincy duties, leading a squad featuring both established names and emerging talents. The inclusion of uncapped Jordan Cox in both the T20 and ODI squads highlights England's commitment to exploring fresh options. All-rounder Jamie Overton, who debuted in Test cricket last year, earns a call-up to the T20 squad, replacing Buttler.Buttler's absence presents a chall...
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England seek clarity after reports say Test matches in Pakistan could be relocated | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England are seeking clarity regarding the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan amid reports that matches might be relocated to another country due to construction work at the proposed venues. The three-match series, scheduled to start in Multan on October 7, could face changes with Karachi and Rawalpindi potentially being problematic due to renovations for next year's Champions Trophy. Moving matches to the UAE or Sri Lanka has been suggested, with the England and Wales Cricket Board waiting for updates.Media outlets in the region have raised concerns that the original schedule might be altered. The scheduled venues are undergoing renovations in preparation for the Champions Trophy, leading to possible disruptions. Consequently, discussions have opened about relocating games.England c...
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‘Optimist’ McCullum can work magic with England’s white-ball teams, says Pope

England head coach Brendon McCullum and Ollie Pope during a nets session at The Kia Oval, London, Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope said Brendon McCullum can transform the fortunes of England's limited-overs teams in the same way he has reinvigorated the red-ball side.England cricket chiefs on Tuesday (September 3, 2024) announced the New Zealander would take charge of all formats from January and that he has extended his contract until the end of 2027."We've seen the impact he's had on us as a Test team and as individuals, which I think he can then transfer into the white-ball stuff as well," said Pope, speaking ahead of the third Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Friday."He brings the best out of each other. He's a real optimist and I think th...
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England’s stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope hails Brendon McCullum as ‘optimist’, says he brings… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Brendon McCullum's transformative impact on England's Test team has earned him an expanded role as head coach across all formats, a move met with optimism by stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope. Announced on Tuesday, McCullum's extended contract through 2027 signals England's commitment to his leadership and their belief in his ability to replicate the Test team's success in limited-overs cricket.Since taking over a struggling Test side in May 2022, McCullum has instilled a fearless, attacking brand of cricket, dubbed "Bazball," leading England to 19 victories in 28 matches. This dramatic turnaround stands in stark contrast to the team's previous struggles, having secured just one win in the 17 games prior to his arrival.McCullum's appointment comes at a critical juncture for Engla...
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‘Bazball’ spreads in English cricket as Test coach Brendon McCullum takes over white-ball teams too | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England Cricket on Tuesday announced that current Test team coach Brendon McCullum will also take charge of the one-day international (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) teams beginning next year. The shift is part of a new leadership structure announced by England Cricket with McCullum's contract with the ECB extended until 2027.Historically, the rigorous international schedule has made it difficult for one individual to manage both the Test and limited-overs teams due to overlapping matches.However, the ECB and McCullum believe that changes to the calendar will now make it feasible to adopt a unified coaching structure starting in January."The idea of a unified coaching structure, especially with the schedule easing next year, made perfect sense," McCullum said. "I’m energized by the pro...
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‘Didn’t tweet this a month ago when…’: Wasim Jaffer’s cheeky jibe at Michael Vaughan’s 2-division Test cricket idea | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan have been well known for their banter on social media. Both the former India and England cricketers have been seen teasing one another online on topics circling around cricket. And on Wednesday, Jaffer came up with another teaser for Vaughan after the latter suggested 2 divisions in Test cricket. With declining popularity of the longest format and a wide divide in spread of money across cricket boards, Vaughan on Tuesday had said that the Test format needs to have two tiers of 6 teams each. Replying to Vaughan's suggestion, Jaffer shared a screenshot of the England team lingering at the bottom of the World Test Championship table a month back. Jaffer cheekily pointed out the timing of Vaughan's tweet as England recently climbed to the fifth spot ...
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Michael Vaughan says Ollie Pope is ‘insecure’ as England captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his willingness to be proven wrong about Ollie Pope's leadership capabilities, though he maintained his opinion that Pope is insecure as a leader. Despite rotating bowlers efficiently and setting up creative field placements, Pope's eight unsuccessful reviews and poor batting scores have sparked debate over his suitability as the England Test captain.Pope managed scores of one and 17 in England's 190-run victory over Sri Lanka at Lord's. Over the series, he has accumulated only 30 runs in four innings. Critics have noted his fidgety manner while batting and expressed concerns over his leadership skills.“Ollie Pope is the ideal vice-captain for England. Pope is that perfect foil for Ben Stokes. He is a very good guy, trains wel...
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Dawid Malan, England’s former top-ranked T20 batter, retires from international cricket

England’s Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter has announced his retirement. File | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter who scored centuries for England in all formats, has announced his retirement from the international arena.The 36-year-old Malan told British newspaper The Times of London that he exceeded expectations with his success in the white-ball game but was disappointed that he couldn't handle the intensity of Test cricket.Malan, a top-order batter, played 22 Tests as well as 30 ODIs and 62 T20 internationals. It was in the T20 game where he excelled, becoming No. 1 in the batting rankings in 2020 and winning the T20 World Cup in 2022.Malan was left out of the squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia and hasn't pl...
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