Root has often been bracketed in the ‘Fab Four’ of Test batting, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith, Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Indian Virat Kohli. Brook is in a new generation of run-scorers, including India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sri Lankan Kamindu Mendis and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. “Brookie is by far and away the best player in the world at …
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After a disappointing series opener, when they were bowled out for 186 in Kimberley, England were in need of a response and their bowlers delivered in ruthless fashion. But before Dean and Ecclestone got to work it was Filer who was electric, making the most of the new ball with a hostile opening four-over spell that set the tone after …
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England powered to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington. After setting the home side a mammoth 583, England battled high winds, the threat of showers and Tom Blundell’s swashbuckling 115. Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse reduced New Zealand to 59-4 before Blundell lit up a grey …
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In all Test cricket, Atkinson’s is the first hat-trick since South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj against West Indies in 2021. Atkinson’s three wickets in three balls is also the first hat-trick taken at the historic Basin Reserve. New Zealand resumed on 86-5, 194 adrift. Brydon Carse needed only 10 balls of his spell to take Tom Blundell’s off stump and, …
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Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy’s name for the first time, while the Office for National Statistics says that pop culture is still a big influence on naming trends. ADVERTISEMENT Muhammad has claimed the top spot for the most popular baby boy’s name in England and Wales in 2023, surpassing Noah. More than 4,600 baby boys were named Muhammad …
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Wiegman has been criticised previously for her selection choices, often opting for experienced players and familiar starting XIs. But she made 10 changes in the victory over Switzerland, handing out senior debuts to Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown, as well as first starts for Millie Turner and Aggie Beever-Jones. She was asked about the performances of several individuals in her …
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Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt.
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When Carse was banned for historical betting offences earlier this year, he feared for his international career. Now he is England’s outstanding bowler of the winter. He has filled the hole of Durham team-mate Mark Wood. Not only was this the first away five-for by an England seamer since Wood in Hobart in early 2022, it was also Carse’s first …
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British MPs have taken a historic step toward legalising assisted dy!ng in England and Wales after backing a bill that would give some terminally ill people the right to end their lives. The Commons approved the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 330 votes to 275, a majority of 55, to continue its progress …
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Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento sit down with Football Focus to talk about their friendship, playing for England and their aims for this season. Watch Football Focus on Saturday, 30 November on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 12:00 GMT. Get all the latest Newcastle United news and views here.
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