3 h. ago Brydon Carse set to miss England’s crucial Champions Trophy tie against Afghanistan

Ongoing toe issue saw Carse miss training on MondayEngland need victory after opening five-wicket defeatBrydon Carse appears set to be ruled out for England’s must-win game against Afghanistan this week – and possibly the remainder of their Champions Trophy campaign – after being a notable absentee at training on Monday.Jos Buttler’s men head into Wednesday’s day-nighter at the Gaddafi Stadium desperate for victory following their chastening five-wicket defeat to Australia on the same ground last Saturday. Carse, who had been touch and go to play due to a toe injury, finished as their most expensive bowler on the night, going at 9.85 per over. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace

A pair of of stunning catches to dismiss dangerous England batters helped set Australia up for making record run chaseCatches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace of afternoon wonder-grabs sent the dangerous duo of Phil Salt and Harry Brook trudging back to the sheds blinking not from the afternoon Lahore sun but in disbelief.Carey’s acrobatic, sinew straining exertions in the outfield (gloves? who needs ’em) exemplified a razor sharp Australian performance in the field that kept England’s progress constantly in check and eventually paved the way for a historic run chase, the highest ever in International Cricket Council tournaments no less. The Aussies can turn it on in major tournaments, who knew? Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred

Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wicketsHighest successful run chase in ICC tournament historyThey say good things come to those who wait and after nearly three decades without a global tournament in their city, the people of Lahore saw their patience rewarded. A good number are too young to remember the 1996 World Cup but they will not forget Australia’s five-wicket win over England in a hurry.Set 352 to win this Group B encounter after Ben Duckett’s sublime 165 from 143 balls – the highest individual score at a Champions Trophy – Australia wobbled initially. Travis Head and Steve Smith were wiped out for single-figure scores during a fiery new ball burst from Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago England set Australia 352 to win Champions Trophy opener after Duckett hits 165 – live

Over-by-over updates from Group B game (9am GMT)Get in touch with Tanya here | Sign up to the SpinOH MY GOOD GOLLY WHAT A CATCH! Alex Carey has pulled off a blinder to get rid of Phil Salt!1st over: England 12-0 (Salt 10, Duckett 0) Yep the wicket and outfield look like the sort a batter would drool over. England get twelve off the first over as Salt bunts down the ground for four and then flicks off his pads in real style for SIX! Flamboyant from the opener. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago UK snow storm weather forecast as long range maps reveal 10cm ARCTIC BLAST about to strike

Huge flurries of snow are set to fall in parts of the UK early next month, with one day in March especially under threat with 10cm set to fall across Northern Ireland, England and Scotland

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54 h. ago Alan Shearer made two telling comments to daughter's partner who is England star

Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie is set to marry England rugby union international Joe Marchant, and the Premier League legend has already given his verdict

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4 d. ago Travis Head says ‘I’m going to have my work cut out’ ahead of England clash

The opener is not under-estimating Australia’s first opponents in the Champions Trophy.

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4 d. ago Bayern Munich release Harry Kane injury statement as star ruled out for 'indefinite period'

England captain Harry Kane is set for a spell on the sidelines after aggravating a calf injury during Bayern Munich's meeting with Celtic in the Champions League in midweek

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4 d. ago Jofra Archer set to face Australia in England’s Champions Trophy opener

Archer missed the final two ODIs against India due to a cut on his right hand.

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5 d. ago Ademola Lookman slammed as 'one of the worst penalty takers ever' by his own manager

Ademola Lookman was branded 'one of the worst penalty takers I've ever seen' by his manager at Atalanta after missing a crucial Champions League spot kick, following his infamous Panenka for Fulham

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5 d. ago UK snow forecast: 14 English counties including Somerset brace for wintry blast

New weather maps show a widespread snow front will cover multiple counties in the UK on Sunday, March 2, with accumulations expected in several areas and Devon among 14 counties in England set to be affected

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5 d. ago Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Nicolas Kuhn scores to equalise tie in crucial Champions League play

The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

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5 d. ago Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Nicolas Kuhn wastes early chance for visitors in crucial Champions League play

The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

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5 d. ago Bayern Munich vs Celtic LIVE: Harry Kane starts for hosts in crucial Champions League play

The Bundesliga leaders hold a 2-1 advantage on aggregate after the first leg

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