Love batting under shadow of Steve Smith: Travis Head Australia batter Travis Head loves batting under the shadow of Steve Smith as it helps him perform at his best. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
Jos Buttler hits half-century as Lancashire return to winning ways in the Blast Opener Buttler hit 58 off 42 balls as the hosts successfully chased down 178 The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Cross confident Scottish underdogs can upset the odds in World Cup qualifiers M ATTHEW CROSS knows all about the fine margins when it comes to World Cup qualifiers. The wicketkeeper was part of the Scotland squad that battled… The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023
Jos Buttler believes Moeen Ali will thrive on return to England’s Test side has not played an international Test for nearly two years. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final Travis Head has laid down a marker ahead of the Ashes, proving he has the game to work in England with a blazing century to help Australia to 3-327 on day The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final 2023: Head and Smith run India ragged with huge stand on Day 1 A tenacious Australian batting line-up made the most of the miss, moving to a comfortable 327 for three at the end of the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final here on Wednesday. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword When Travis Head arrived at the Oval crease, his side were in a precarious position – now they will enter day two well in charge The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head says attention on star man Steve Smith helped him excel Head hit 146 not out. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Cricket’s absurd championship climax perfect for brilliantly silly Test game The action crackled and fizzed while Australia and India locked horns in a Test that adds further intrigue for the Ashes The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head fires down warning shot ahead of Ashes summer with unbeaten century against India Head scored an unbeaten 146 against India on day one of the World Test Championship final The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head’s fluent 146 not out against India turns WTC final Australia’s way Australia scored 327 for three on the first day of the World Test Championship final against India with Travis Head compiling a superb 146 not out The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final, IND vs AUS Highlights: Travis Head, Steve Smith shine as Australia post 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India NEW DELHI: In a stunning display of counter-attacking batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. His scintillating hundred left the Indian bowling attack bereft of ideas as Australia reached an impressive 327 for 3 under bright… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
World Test Championship final: Travis Head century puts Australia in command against India Baggy Greens lay down marker in final Ashes warm-up Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head lays down Ashes marker with blistering century against India Head was the standout performer as the Baggy Greens racked up 327 for three. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Moeen Ali’s return makes England stronger – Graeme Swann Moeen is poised to play his first red-ball cricket in almost two years.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 ‘Mercurial’ Moeen Ali tipped to make England stronger after Ashes return Swann backed ‘brilliant’ Ali to add new dimension to England’s bowling attack for the Ashes
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Chris Woakes feared he would never play red-ball cricket again Woakes had to undergo an operation on his bowling knee last summer
The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023 Carrot of international cricket will stay for a while, players need to be paid adequately: Ross Taylor LONDON: New Zealand great Ross Taylor feels time has come to pay cricketers adequately to keep them interested in playing international cricket or else more players will give up their national contracts.
The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023 Cricket lovers elated as Bharat becomes first player from Andhra Pradesh to play World Test Championship final It is a great day for the Andhra Cricket Association as well, says its CEO Siva Reddy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 Moeen Ali’s shock Ashes return reflects lack of back-up for front-foot England Selectors find nobody in English spin stocks to better a cricketer who has always been about glorious possibility, not guaranteed returns
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Travis Head hits quickfire 60 to give Australia momentum in WTC against India Head was at his counter-punching best, reeling off 10 boundaries in 75 balls to push the pressure back on to the Indian attack.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 David Warner out for 43 just before lunch on day one of World Test Championship Australia reached 73 for two against India by the first interval at the Kia Oval.
Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023 West Lothian's top teams continue fine start to the season with victories There were plenty of smiles to go around for both Linlithgow and Livingston at the weekend.
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 ICC take unusual precaution for possible Just Stop Oil protest at The Oval Just Stop Oil protestors have already disrupted the Premiership final and the World Snooker Championship - and the ICC are taking extra steps to avoid problems at The Oval
Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2023 "Opening not easy, he has done a wonderful job": Virat Kohli lauds Rohit Sharma ahead of WTC final Indian star batter Virat Kohli has lauded Rohit Sharma ahead of World Test Championship final saying the Indian team skipper has "got more time than anyone else" to strike a ball and the way he has performed in Tests over the last three-four years is a testimony to his temperament.…