Olly Stone’s faint Ashes hopes rest on outcome of scan on knee injury Stone was ruled out of the early part of the series because of a hamstring problem. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Ben Stokes ton fires England after Jonny Bairstow controversy at febrile Lord’s Bairstow was given out stumped in bizarre circumstances as the second Ashes Test reached fever pitch. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
‘Same old Aussies, always cheating’: Fans fuming after controversial Jonny Bairstow wicket in Ashes Jonny Bairstow was stumped in controversial fashion as England try to pull off miraculous victory at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
"Pathetic" Australia slammed over controversial dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow England batsman Jonny Bairstow was dismissed in controversial circumstances on day five of the second Ashes test at Lord's, leading Piers Morgan and a host of raging others to slam Australia Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Ollie Pope’s shoulder injury makes him a doubt for third Ashes Test at Headingley Ollie Pope has scans on his injured right shoulder booked for Monday after twice injuring it at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023
West Indies ouster: Virender Sehwag wants politics free man management, Gautam Gambhir is hopeful of turnaround NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag attributed the West Indies cricket team's poor performance to internal regional politics within their cricket establishment. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
West Indies decline has been gradual and even before this current batch started playing, says Ian Bishop West Indies cricket’s “gradual decline” reminds Ian Bishop of those big business entities of yesteryears which didn’t evolve with time and perhaps will never regain its lost glory. The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023
The Ashes 2023: Australia beat England by 43 runs in second Test – as it happened There was fire from Ben Stokes and and fury from England players and fans over Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal but Australia are 2-0 up The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Tearful Nathan Lyon reflects on brave Ashes batting cameo - ‘I’d do it again tomorrow’ Despite a ‘significant calf tear’ Lyon hobbled out to bat at Lord’s and allowed Australia to add a potentially valuable 15 runs The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Jason Holder urges shift from territorial mindset after West Indies' painful World Cup miss Two-time champions West Indies won't be in India for the ODI World Cup later this year, which is a painful first for the once dominating team from the Caribbean, and all-rounder Jason Holder feels a shift from the territorial mindset is needed to fix all that's gone wrong. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Cummins told me not to bat with injured calf but I had to support my teammates: Lyon Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon was told by his skipper Pat Cummins not to bat with a significant calf strain in the ongoing second Test against England but the veteran spinner ended up doing that to “support” his teammates. The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023
Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Pat Cummins told me not to bat with injured calf, says Nathan Lyon Captain Pat Cummins advised Nathan Lyon not to bat with a significant calf strain on day four of the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord's, but the Australian spinner found the courage to put on a heroic display in order to support his teammates and hopped into the middle as… The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
Ashes 2023: 'Disgrace' - Glenn McGrath slams decision to disallow catch taken by Mitchell Starc Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath strongly criticized a contentious ruling that deemed Australia's Mitchell Starc's crucial catch as disallowed in the second Test at Lord's, describing it as a disgraceful decision. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
England vs Australia, Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: I'd do anything for this team, says Nathan Lyon after one-legged cameo Nathan Lyon etched his name into the legendary tales of Lord's with a courageous display of batting, defying a barrage of menacing bouncers despite his limited mobility on Saturday. The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023 Day five of second Ashes Test – England praying for another Stokes miracle England need 257 runs to level the Ashes series and Australia require six more wickets for a 2-0 lead.
The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023 BCCI asks World Cup staging units to forgo bilateral ODIs in upcoming season MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has asked all the 10 state associations who are hosting 2023 ODI World Cup matches to "voluntarily forgo their turn to host an ODI during the bilateral international season."
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Amy Jones staying hopeful as defeat leaves Ashes hopes hanging by a thread Australia won the first T20 to add to their Test win in the multi-format series.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Beth Mooney guides Australia Women to dramatic T20 win against England The Australia opener scored an unbeaten 61 as Australia chased down 154 to beat England by four wickets with one ball remaining
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Fielding becomes self-flagellation for Stokes and co as England toil away A long, bruising day trying to take wickets seemed to take its toll on the hosts, before Australia showed them how it’s done in the second Test at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Nathan Lyon says he would do anything for team after heroic innings Australia’s Nathan Lyon said it was his decision to bat at Lord’s despite a serious calf injury, while Glenn McGrath described overturned catch as ‘load of rubbish’
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 I’d do it again and again and again – injured Nathan Lyon proud of batting cameo Nathan Lyon limped out to bat as Australia’s number 11 despite a significant calf tear.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Australia great Glenn McGrath says decision to reprieve Ben Duckett ‘a disgrace’ Mitchell Starc’s late catch to dismiss the England opener was ruled not to be complete.
Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 Aussie great Glenn McGrath fumes at catch "disgrace" and says England get "best of rules" England opener Ben Duckett was fortunate to keep his wicket after he was caught by Mitchell Starc - but the umpire judged the Australian was not in control of the ball
Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 Bazball won't lose England The Ashes - Australia's attack will win it regardless Australia are likely to be without Nathan Lyon for the rest of The Ashes, but their brutal attack in the second test at Lords's showed exactly why that shouldn't matter
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Tireless Robinson shakes things up for England with fitness and accuracy Bowler has been pick of England’s seamers this series and showed once again his worth to Ben Stokes’s side