9 h. ago Ben Stokes calls on England to adapt better ‘when we’re up against the wall’

Test captain identifies weakness ahead of India seriesRelaxed schedule enabled team to reassess approachBen Stokes may have described England’s recent lack of Test action as “a bit odd” but playing just one game in the past six months has given the side space to reconsider their approach before the series against India.Stokes has won 23 of his 36 games in charge while losing 12 and insisted: “I don’t think it’s arrogant to say that we’ve been good over the last three years,” but with England’s next 10 Tests coming against either India – starting at Headingley on Friday – or Australia they have prepared for potential adversity. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago 'Highly contagious' Covid Nimbus variant cases more than double in one month

The new Covid variant has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia and is linked to spikes in cases in India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. Officials say cases have doubled in a month

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17 h. ago James Anderson and Stuart Broad assess England seamers ahead of ‘era

After the retirements of their two highest Test wicket-takers, England head into 10 crucial matches against India and Australia with a new-look stock of pace bowlers

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3 w. ago Ollie Pope eager to prove he is better equipped to deal with Australia and India

Pope scored 171 against Zimbabwe as England ran out convincing winners on the one-off Test.

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4 w. ago India and Australia bound Rory McIlroy tipped to emulate Tiger and transform golf globally says big chief

Far-travelling Grand Slam hero has the class and charisma to explode golf around the world.

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4 w. ago Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

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