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INSIDE CRICKET: Nine talking points from County Championship round three: Which two England stars are a concern? What do Surrey need to fix? And who sent an Ashes warning?
22/04/25 11:00
INSIDE CRICKET: The third round of county championship matches finished yesterday, with Nottinghamshire and Sussex the early leaders in division one, and Leicestershire and Kent leading the way in division two....read
JACK CARSON INTERVIEW: I am combative and competitive. It's ingrained into me. Now I'm determined to play Test cricket for England
17/04/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Jack Carson, the Ulster off-spinner who is making waves at Sussex, sounds almost disappointed that his chosen style is no threat to life or limb.
I've been to all 18 first-class county cricket grounds in the UK... this is the definitive list from worst to best and where YOUR club ranks, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
15/04/25 11:00TOP SPIN: There are 18 first-class county headquarters in Britain, and Mail Sport's Lawrence Booth has been to them all - many times over. Here, he ranks them in order of personal preference.
England cricket legend Alec Stewart's wife dies following 12-year breast cancer battle - just months after he stepped down as Surrey boss to support her
14/04/25 10:36LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: Surrey are mourning the death of Lynn Stewart, wife of Alec, their former captain and director of cricket. Flags were flying at half-mast on Monday at The Oval.
Harry Brook insists England WILL get back to competing in world competitions after taking over white-ball captaincy on the back of drab run
09/04/25 05:48LAWRENCE BOOTH: Brook's reign as limited-overs captain begins on May 29 against West Indies, where England will be seeking to end of run of seven ODI defeats - their worst run since 2006.
10 insights from County Championship round one: Tom Banton and Ben Foakes make England cases, Ashes bolter lighting up speed guns and why fixture schedule shouldn't be cut
08/04/25 11:00INSIDE CRICKET: With the new county season getting under way on Friday, here are 10 things we learned from the opening round of fixtures.
England appoint Harry Brook as white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation - despite talk of Test skipper Ben Stokes being lined up for the 50-over job
07/04/25 11:26LAWRENCE BOOTH: Harry Brook has been named as England's new white-ball captain - ending speculation that Ben Stokes might be persuaded to take on the 50-over job.
Harry Brook set to be unveiled as England's new T20 captain with Ben Stokes lined up for return as ODI skipper
04/04/25 06:56LAWRENCE BOOTH: Harry Brook is set to be unveiled as England's new T20 captain, with Ben Stokes still the preferred choice as one-day skipper.
GRAEME SWANN'S blueprint to save English spinners and put Australia in a spin to win the Ashes
01/04/25 11:00INSIDE CRICKET BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: The start of the county championship usually means cheap wickets on fresh pitches for 78mph seamers - but it doesn't have to be this way.
Meet the 6ft 7in 20-year-old who wants to be England's Mitchell Starc as he sets his sights on the Ashes
31/03/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Six months on from the Test pick that left English cricket speechless, Hull is pinching himself at the madness of it all.
Peter Lever dead at 84: Former England bowler and Ashes-winning hero passes away after a short illness
27/03/25 01:46LAWRENCE BOOTH: Peter Lever, an Ashes-winning hero from Ray Illingworth's 1970-71 tour of Australia, has died at the age of 84 after a short illness.
Ben Duckett's brutal hounding from social media - for something that he didn't say - is a shameful indictment of our double standards towards England's Bazballers
25/03/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH'S INSIDE CRICKET: In the grand scheme of things, Ben Duckett leaving Twitter was neither here nor there, but it felt like a small moment in time for Bazball.
Why Jofra Archer is being smashed around the park, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH after England star bowled the most expensive spell in IPL history
25/03/25 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: It is nearly six years since Archer took international cricket by storm, starring in England's dramatic World Cup win, then breaching 98mph in the Tests against Australia.
Jon Lewis SACKED as England women's head coach after disastrous winter - which included a 16-0 Ashes whitewash and woeful World Cup
21/03/25 01:45Lewis's overall record was strong, with 52 wins from 73 matches in all formats, and he leaves with England ranked second in both one-day and T20 cricket.
BEN DUCKETT interview: People think England just want to tee off with the bat and don't care about winning - it's nonsense
19/03/25 12:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: During a winter of highs and lows Duckett became one of England's all-format linchpins, batting more times (22) than any of his team-mates.
What cricket's top bosses really make of Saudi Arabia's masterplans to 'save' the sport - and how England are fighting back, insiders reveal to LAWRENCE BOOTH
18/03/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH'S INSIDE CRICKET: When Saudi Arabia come calling, few sports can resist. For cricket, then, its Saudi Moment was only a matter of time.
England are dealt MAJOR Mark Wood injury blow just months ahead of five-Test India series and Ashes tour Down Under
13/03/25 04:31A 'gutted' Mark Wood is set to miss the showpiece five-Test series against India this summer after undergoing surgery on his left knee - and may not play for England again until the winter Ashes.
Dear India cricket fans - we think your team could be the best of all time ...but here are the very good reasons why they're also the most unpopular, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
11/03/25 12:00As India were handed the Champions Trophy by India's ICC chairman at India's new home-from-home in front of India's fans, it seemed perverse to wonder if cricket has ever been more polarised.
India cement their status as white-ball kings with four-wicket win over New Zealand in Champions Trophy final - but triumph comes with an asterisk
09/03/25 06:12LAWRENCE BOOTH: India cemented their status as cricket's white-ball powerhouse by adding the Champions Trophy to the T20 World Cup they won nine months ago.
Piling this on Ben Stokes' plate may seem insane. But here's why it can work, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
07/03/25 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: And, for England's one-day side, these really are desperate times. But as with the Test team's Bazball revolution, there may just be method to the madness.
Ben Stokes lined up for shock return as England's ODI captain with Harry Brook set to lead T20 side in dramatic white-ball reboot
06/03/25 04:38LAWRENCE BOOTH: Last week's resignation of Jos Buttler prompted Key to ask Stokes to consider taking on a role he has filled only once - during the Covid-hit series against Pakistan in 2021.
India will face New Zealand in Champions Trophy final after Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson put South Africa to the sword
05/03/25 05:47LAWRENCE BOOTH: The final will be India's fifth game in a row in Dubai following their refusal to play in Pakistan, but their coach angrily denied his side had enjoyed an 'undue advantage'.
Steve Smith survives a bizarre near-dismissal as Australia are knocked OUT of the Champions Trophy by India
04/03/25 04:56Favourites India are through to the Champions Trophy final after a serene 84 from Virat Kohli was the cornerstone of a convincing four-wicket win over Australia in Dubai.
It's time to end the Trump-esque nonsense and culture of fear that allows India's cricket team to create one rule for them and another for everyone else, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
04/03/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: There are journeys to and from the cricket. And then there are journeys other teams are obliged to make because of India.
Why Brendon McCullum's express-pace Ashes plan is in danger of hitting the buffers, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
28/02/25 11:21LAWRENCE BOOTH: The sight of Mark Wood flexing his left knee during the chastening defeat by Afghanistan was not just bad news for England's Champions Trophy hopes.
Why England's Ashes pace plan risks falling flat on its face after chastening Champions Trophy campaign, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
28/02/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: The sight of Mark Wood flexing his left knee during England's chastening defeat by Afghanistan on Wednesday wasn't just bad news for their Champions Trophy hopes.
Jos Buttler must resign as white-ball captain after England's Champions Trophy elimination - it is time for a clean start and he knows it, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
26/02/25 07:46LAWRENCE BOOTH: Jos Buttler is England's greatest white-ball batsman - and if that's how he wants to be remembered, he must step down as captain.
England's devil-may-care attitude is dangerously close to delusion - it's time for a new approach... especially with results this dire, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
25/02/25 12:00TOP SPIN: Non-English cricket fans have rarely needed an excuse to poke fun at England. So it's a pity they're being given such rich material to work with.
TOP SPIN: The 10 big questions that still need to be answered following the Hundred sale worth £975MILLION… including what happens when the money runs out?
18/02/25 12:00The Hundred sale last week valued the eight franchises at an eye-watering £975m. The Top Spin flags up 10 questions that arose from a momentous week for English cricket.
After two botched World Cup defences, Champions Trophy failure would put England captain Jos Buttler on thin ice, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
16/02/25 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: Buttler has already presided over two botched World Cup defences - the 50-over title in India 16 months ago, and the T20 edition in the Caribbean last summer.
England's once great ODI team are in disarray and heat is back on Jos Buttler after India shambles, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
13/02/25 10:34When England start their Champions Trophy campaign against Australia at Lahore on February 22, it is safe to say they will not be carrying the nation's hopes on their shoulders.
Alex Hartley was right - England are unfit, rudderless and their siege mentality response to criticism after being embarrassed by Australia proves they still can't handle scrutiny, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
28/01/25 12:00TOP SPIN: Whisper it, but perhaps Alex Hartley was right. Back in October, she called out the fitness of the England women - a brave decision given she had not long made the transition from player to pundit.
Why thin-skinned Australians are missing the point on Sam Konstas - and how he can be the best thing to happen to the Ashes for 20 years, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
21/01/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: Which is why all it took for Fox Sports to declare 'Poms in Bizarre Meltdown over Konstas' was a lone remark by Barney Ronay in The Guardian.
The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left behind by modern game
14/01/25 12:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: It's going to be another big year for Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final at Lord's, England hosting India for five games, and finally the Ashes.
England off-spin star Charlie Dean plays down concerns surrounding team's fitness levels as they embark on Ashes charge in Australia
10/01/25 10:38LAWRENCE BOOTH: England off-spinner Charlie Dean has defended her team's fitness levels as they embark on their latest attempt to regain the Ashes.
An Indian batting crisis, time for Australians to eat humble pie and the dangerman England must go after in the Ashes: The 10 things we learned from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
07/01/25 12:00TOP SPIN: The series has become so hard-fought that many see it as bigger than the Ashes - and the conversations it generates rival, if not surpass, the frenzy of the oldest match-up in Test cricket.
If Virat Kohli's torrid form was a blip then there would be a case for taking him to England this summer - but this is a long-term malaise and most players would have been dropped by now, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
05/01/25 05:56LAWRENCE BOOTH: As Australia and India picked over the carcass of a pulsating Border-Gavaskar Trophy, settled 3-1 in the hosts' favour in Sydney, England were left facing two big questions.
Test cricket team of the year 2024: Which FIVE Englishmen make it in and which record-breaker takes the armband?
31/12/24 12:00TOP SPIN: There's five from one country, none from a team that topped the WTC and a record-breaking performance is more than enough to give one player the armband.
Ollie Pope's England future is in doubt after Jacob Bethell's impressive start at No 3... as Brendon McCullum heaps praise on the 21-year-old 'talent'
18/12/24 12:03LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: Ollie Pope could pay the price for an inconsistent year following the emergence of Jacob Bethell during England's 2-1 win in New Zealand.
England's curve is moving upwards after a first series win in New Zealand in 16 years but the key for a HUGE 2025 will be to peak at the right time, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
17/12/24 02:59LAWRENCE BOOTH: An Ashes series in Australia permits no passengers. Their captain, who will be 34, simply has to be in the driver's seat.
England's turbulent 2024: LAWRENCE BOOTH picks three hits and three misses from defeat by India, summer victories and a fresh squad building for the Ashes
17/12/24 02:48LAWRENCE BOOTH: The year started with a hammering in India, before home wins over West Indies and Sri Lanka. Ben Stokes' side then lost in Pakistan before beating New Zealand.
Why this needless attempted humiliation of BBC Wimbledon host Isa Guha over Jasprit Bumrah 'primate' comment must end, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
17/12/24 12:00TOP SPIN: Here we were, in the eye of a 'race storm' apparently designed to harvest clicks and stoke outrage rather than add gravitas to a subject that is both serious and distressing.
England series ratings: Which batter has emerged as a good headache to have? Who proved to be the best bowler on either side? And which star reminded us all of his enduring greatness?
17/12/24 07:23LAWRENCE BOOTH - SERIES RATINGS: The captain has left with questions swirling over his future as an international all-rounder after suffering another hamstring issue while bowling.
England suffer huge 423-run defeat against New Zealand in the third Test in Hamilton as Jacob Bethell top-scores with 76... but Ben Stokes' side win the series 2-1
17/12/24 01:25Half-centuries from Joe Root and Jacob Bethell - his third of a promising debut series - held the hosts up on the fourth morning after England resumed on 18 for two.
England on course for monstrous defeat after Kane Williamson-inspired New Zealand set the tourists a staggering 658 to win - as Ben Stokes injury raises questions about his future as an all-rounder on bruising day three
16/12/24 06:45LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: The future of Ben Stokes as an international all-rounder came under fresh scrutiny after he hobbled off the field in Hamilton.
England suffer shambolic third Test collapse against New Zealand that leaves Ben Stokes's side all out for 143 and on the verge of an eighth defeat this year
15/12/24 07:37LAWRENCE BOOTH AT SEDDON PARK: England, the busiest team on the Test circuit, can be forgiven the odd lapse. They have played five series this year.
Matthew Potts credits England bowling coach Jimmy Anderson for teaching him a few tricks of the trade after claiming Kane Williamson's wicket for the fourth time in three Tests
14/12/24 10:30LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: Williamson's dismissal took his Test record against Potts to four wickets for only 11 runs from 50 deliveries, and confirmed him as a serious Ashes contender.
Matt Potts inspires England fightback on day one as New Zealand suffer afternoon collapse to end on 315-9 - with Ben Stokes giving his side an encouraging fitness boost
14/12/24 07:34LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: It all seemed to happen in slow motion - and it was the moment England began to wonder whether the first day of the third Test might be turning in their favour.
ECB chief Richard Gould confident sale of the eight Hundred franchises can bankroll county cricket for the 'next 20 to 25 years'
13/12/24 10:04LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: ECB chief executive Richard Gould has insisted the sale of the eight Hundred franchises can bankroll county cricket for the next two decades.
Ben Stokes warns his England team not to get distracted by the Ashes as they look to end the year on a high with New Zealand whitewash
12/12/24 06:25LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: Victory over New Zealand in Hamilton would secure a 3-0 whitewash over a team who only recently triumphed by the same scoreline in India.
How Ben Stokes became England's Mr Nice Guy again - but still crushed New Zealand spirits along the way after Pakistan woes
11/12/24 10:30LAWRENCE BOOTH IN HAMILTON: Stokes's journey this winter has mirrored his team's. He was unhappy in Pakistan, where he felt he let the team down by becoming overly focused on himself.
Steve Harmison on why England were right to move on from Jimmy Anderson - but only if they avoid key mistake of past Ashes tours
10/12/24 12:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Steve Harmison believes England's growing band of fast bowlers can stun Australia next winter - but has warned they must be 'peak ready'.
The 10 best cricketers in 10 years' time - which future stars will be dominating in a decade?
10/12/24 12:00TOP SPIN: While doom-mongers continue to predict its decline, the last few months have shown what Test cricket can still be - and what might be on its way in the future.
Joe Root insists Harry Brook is 'the best player in the world' - despite leading the ICC Test batting rankings himself - after the England star's blistering 123 to change the course of New Zealand series
09/12/24 11:27LAWRENCE BOOTH: Only Root had begun the Test ahead of Brook in the ICC rankings. Yet even after Root scored a century of his own in England's 323-run win, he took issue with the algorithm.
England second Test PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Brook and Brydon Carse excelled but who scored just 3/10?
08/12/24 10:45England secured an impressive series win against New Zealand, which will provide much encouragement going forwards.
Whisper it but England's Ashes jigsaw might just be falling into place, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH as Bazballers win first away series in two years
08/12/24 10:31It is hard to imagine a more complete win than the 323-run drubbing which secured England's first series victory in New Zealand for over 16 years.
England win their first Test series in New Zealand for more than 16 YEARS after cruising to 323-run victory inside three days in Wellington - as they target unexpected 3-0 whitewash
08/12/24 07:38LAWRENCE BOOTH IN WELLINGTON: Set 583, New Zealand were dismissed for 259, giving England their first overseas series win since beating Pakistan two years ago.
Gus Atkinson takes superb hat-trick - England's first for SEVEN years - as tourists dominate second Test against New Zealand
07/12/24 07:40It was a golden day for England at the Basin Reserve, as a hat-trick from Gus Atkinson, followed by nineties for Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett, gave them complete control.
England take control in second Test against New Zealand after Harry Brook hit another century and Brydon Carse took two crucial wickets in Wellington
06/12/24 06:33LAWRENCE BOOTH IN WELLINGTON: There appears to be no stopping Harry Brook. And on a day when his eighth Test hundred dominated, England were thankful for his class.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham backs Ben Stokes amid England's bitter row with cricket chiefs - after both sides were docked three points in the World Test Championship table
05/12/24 09:50LAWRENCE BOOTH IN WELLINGTON: Both England and New Zealand were docked three points in the World Test Championship after the series opener last week.
England head into second Test locked in a bitter row with the ICC as Ben Stokes and Co look to seal first series win in New Zealand in 16 YEARS
04/12/24 10:00LAWRENCE BOOTH IN WELLINGTON: Both teams were docked three points after England's win at Christchurch, having fallen three overs behind the hourly scheduled rate of 15.
The truth about why England cast aside county cricket - and why it's working, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
03/12/24 12:00TOP SPIN: All those pathways, academies, all that investment - and then some fella who has never batted at No 3 is handed the keys to one of the toughest positions in the Test line-up.
Jacob Bethell insists he had no doubts over making the step up to Test level as the new England star reveals where he is happiest in the batting order after 37-ball 50 against New Zealand
02/12/24 12:15LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: Asked if he had harboured any doubts about his ability to succeed at the highest level, his answer was as confident as his strokeplay.
England vs New Zealand PLAYER RATINGS: Which star scored just 1/10 in the first Test? How high did 'lethal' Brydon Carse score after taking 10 wickets? And who recovered from an 'insipid' start?
02/12/24 01:16LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: England got their series off to a solid start against New Zealand as they took the first Test by eight wickets in Christchurch.
England captain Ben Stokes plays down fresh injury concerns and insists he WILL be fit for the second Test against New Zealand despite hurting his back
01/12/24 07:57LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: The England captain had said before the game that his body was 'good as gold' after worries about his hamstring had limited him to 10 overs in Pakistan.
England cruise to eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first Test as lethal Brydon Carse menaces hosts and debutant Jacob Bethell hits unbeaten 50
01/12/24 07:39LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: If Ben Stokes and England could have handpicked a script for the first Test in New Zealand, it probably would have looked something like this.
Harry Brook hails 'unbelievable athlete' Brydon Carse after the fast bowler ripped through New Zealand's batting line-up to put England in command of the first Test
30/11/24 09:06The continued excellence of Carse, England's best bowler of the winter, has set the Test team up beautifully for a seismic 2025 which includes five-match series against both India and Australia.
Chris Woakes takes two wickets in two balls to move England to brink of victory in New Zealand as Harry Brook survives FIVE dropped chances to make superb 171
30/11/24 07:30LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: The next ball, to Tom Blundell, went the other way, straightening off the seam to kiss the outside edge so imperceptibly that Blundell called for a review.
Ollie Pope reveals his preferred position in England's batting order after returning to form in first Test against New Zealand
29/11/24 10:10LAWRENCE BOOTH: Having averaged just 11 during the series in Pakistan, Pope spent time back home chatting to Alec Stewart, his former director at Surrey, 'to get in the right headspace'.
Harry Brook leads England comeback against New Zealand on Day Two with seventh Test century while Joe Root falls to a miserable duck on 150th outing
29/11/24 06:28LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: Harry Brook threaded a cut through the cordon off Tim Southee for the four that brought up his latest hundred and confirmed England's fightback.
England spinner Shoaib Bashir hails the influence of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum on his rapid rise after starring on the opening day of the first Test in New Zealand
28/11/24 09:58Shoaib Bashir paid tribute to the faith shown in him by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after taking four wickets on fluctuating opening day of England's Test series in New Zealand.
Shoaib Bashir keeps England in touch against New Zealand with four wickets - after Kane Williamson shows his class in Christchurch
28/11/24 06:26After being put in on a sweltering day in Christchurch, the New Zealanders closed on 319 for eight, a total that centred on a typically classy 93 from the returning Kane Williamson.
How Ben Stokes got me through the agony of losing my sister even while he dealt with his own tragedy, reveals Pakistan captain Shan Masood
27/11/24 12:00EXCLUSIVE BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Masood's obvious respect for his opponent stems in part from a chat between the two men following the 2022 T20 World Cup final in Melbourne.
Ben Stokes makes a promise to his England team-mates after apologising for putting himself ahead of the team in Pakistan series loss
26/11/24 06:04LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: In a remarkable admission ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, Stokes admitted he had become too fixated on his return.
England and Australia squad ratings: Which team holds the Ashes edge with under a year to go?
26/11/24 12:00TOP SPIN: England have been preparing for this series years in advance, looking to win Down Under for the first time in 15 years, while the Aussies are aiming to keep their foot on English throats.
New Zealand's breakout star Rachin Ravindra reveals how Brendon McCullum inspired his bid to take down Bazball
26/11/24 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: IN CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand's batting wunderkind Rachin Ravindra has spoken of his admiration for England coach Brendon McCullum.
Jacob Bethell will bat at No 3 on his England Test debut against New Zealand - just days after being picked up in the IPL auction for £250,000 - as Ollie Pope moves down the order
25/11/24 10:40LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CHRISTCHURCH: The move means Ollie Pope - who will take the gloves for the first time in two years - will drop down three places to No 6, while captain Ben Stokes comes in at No 7.
Bazball's most unlikely tale BRYDON CARSE on how his gambling ban helped his England career
22/11/24 02:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Less than three months ago Carse was nearing the end of a ban for gambling offences. Now, he looks like the leader of England's Test attack.
England are just whipping boys abroad. Here's why India vs Australia is now bigger than the Ashes, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
19/11/24 12:00TOP SPIN: There is no team in world cricket Australia less like to lose to than England - and no team they would rather beat than India.
England will never win another one-day World Cup unless they act now - and here's what they should do, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
12/11/24 12:00TOP SPIN: Asked what had triggered this burst of form after his first 17 ODIs had produced just 450 runs at an average of 28, he replied: 'I think I've figured out a tempo in ODI cricket.'
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Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
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- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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