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A tale of two 'oily' protests during Ashes

NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years since it first happened, oil came to interrupt cricket again during the Ashes.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Cricket commentators love to talk about the ‘nervous nineties’ – but our new research suggests there’s no such thing

With dual men’s and women’s Ashes series under way, the performance of elite Test cricketers is in the spotlight. For psychologically minded researchers like us, one aspect of play is attracting particular interest: the performance of batters progressing through the famed “nervous nineties”.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023

Josh Tongue defends England in face of Kevin Pietersen’s ‘shambolic’ jibe

Josh Tongue said England were unlucky on the opening day of the second Ashes Test after Kevin Pietersen described their display as ‘absolutely shambolic’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Lancashire waste little time finishing off County Championship leaders Surrey

The visitors needed just 45 minutes of the final day to finish off a 123-run victory at the Oval.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Lord’s and the pitches beyond show us English cricket contains multitudes

The serious and significant failings of the sport and its complicated history mean that all sides are needed to fix it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Played in India: On India as cricket’s World Cup host

The latest World Cup may perhaps reboot ODIs

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

The Ashes: Late Joe Root burst reins in Australia charge but Steve Smith form looks ominous

Former captain takes two wickets in three deliveries late on day one to give England some hope after toiling at Lord’s

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith remains unbeaten on 85 as Australia reach 339/5 at stumps on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

The hosts failed to make the most of Ben Stokes winning the toss in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

David Warner shows he is still up for the Ashes fight with opening stand

On his last Ashes tour the opener, more watchful than in the past, again gave Australia a good start at Lord’s in the second Test

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023