Australian batting question marks difficult to ignore despite miracle escape in Christchurch: Trans-Tasman Trophy Talking Points

[ad_1] Australia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series. Under immense pressure at 4-30 on Saturday in pursuit of 279 to win, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Australian captain Pat Cummins produced superb performances with … Read more

Talking Points, Round 1, upsets, Sharks, Nicho Hynes, Panthers, Cleary, Dragons, Zac Lomax, Radiers, Zac Hosking, Storm Jonah Pezet

[ad_1] Any concerns about the usual suspects once again marching to September this year have been quickly dispelled with Round 1 producing a whopping six upsets. The Sharks wasted no time proving they’re the real deal in 2024, while the three-time reigning premiers Penrith are off to another slow start. It was all smiles for … Read more

India overtakes Australia to become No. 1 Test team in ICC rankings

[ad_1] India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England. The Indian team moved past Australia who are now second in the table, according to the rankings released by the International Cricket Council late Saturday. India lost the opening Test against England before bouncing … Read more

UK media reacts to England’s Test series defeat to India, England next Test series, squad, Jonny Bairstow future, Bazball

[ad_1] After England suffered its first Test series defeat under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, its skipper questioned critics who claimed his team lacked the “ruthlessness” to beat India. “Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?” Stokes said. “Everyone goes into the game with their best intentions, when … Read more

Arsenal go top of ladder after Brentford win, Kai Havertz goal, Aaron Ramsdale howler, Manchester Utd beat Everton

Arsenal go top of the Premier League

[ad_1] Arsenal needed Kai Havertz’s late winner to go top of the Premier League by beating Brentford 2-1 as Manchester United kept alive their faint hopes of finishing in the top four with a 2-0 win over Everton. Liverpool’s blockbuster clash against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday gave the Gunners the chance to edge … Read more

Day 2 Talking Points, Marnus Labuschagne, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] New Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the Trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch. The Kiwis did well to bowl Australia out for 256 after they started the day at 4-124, particularly as Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne had the upper hand early. Labuschagne … Read more

Jimmy Anderson’s 700th Test wicket video, reaction, scorecard, cricket news

[ad_1] Fast bowler James Anderson celebrated his 700th Test wicket as England bowled out India for 477, with the hosts leading by 259 runs on day three of the fifth Test on Saturday. Anderson got Kuldeep Yadav caught behind for 30 to become the first paceman and third bowler to the mark, after spinners Sri … Read more

Australia vs New Zealand, live cricket scores, second Test day two: Start time, stream, updates

[ad_1] Marnus Labuschagne will resume his hunt for a drought-breaking big score on Saturday as Australia look to recover from a wobbly start with the bat in the second Test and post a big first innings lead over New Zealand. Day one in Christchurch was yet another for the bowlers in this series with the … Read more

Liverpool vs Manchester City, EPL 2024, news, fixtures, start time, Pep Guardiola vs Jurgen Klopp, Erling Haaland slams Trent Alexander-Arnold, injuries

[ad_1] Manchester City and Liverpool. Premier League clashes – or any sporting match for that matter – don’t get much bigger than this. There are 11 rounds remaining in the league, but you get the feeling that this weekend’s match could prove crucial to deciding who lists the trophy. The fixture has certainly done so … Read more

Liverpool thrash Sparta Prague, news, scores, results, injuries

[ad_1] Liverpool surged towards the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-1 win away to Sparta Prague on Thursday, as Roma thrashed Brighton 4-0 in the Italian capital. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen had to come from 2-0 down to preserve their unbeaten season in a 2-2 draw against Qarabag in Azerbaijan. Liverpool remain on course to … Read more