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Ben Stokes will be ‘sweet’ for Ashes despite knee trouble, says Brendon McCullum

McCullum says the England captain is not ‘jeopardising’ his fitness for the summer by taking part in the IPL.

The Independent UK

‘It’s down to whether Stokesy and I cock it up’: McCullum turns focus to Ashes

Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, has begin to turn his attention to the Ashes series against Australia

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as prominent Welsh player feels 'dumped on' and All Blacks coach forced into overnight announcement

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Wales Online

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Todd Murphy scalps Virat Kohli for the third time in the series

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's struggle against the spinners, especially on turning tracks, continued as the India batter on Wednesday fell to a slow bowler for the fourth time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series in Indore.

The Times of India

How sport became the new religion – a 200-year story of society's 'great conversion'

“Jesus Christ was a sportsman.” Or so claimed a preacher at one of the regular sporting services that were held throughout the first half of the 20th century in Protestant churches all over Britain.

The Conversation

India v Australia: third Test, day one – as it happened

The tourists responded from two embarrassing defeats to enjoy a rare day of dominance and take control of the third Test on a rank turner of a pitch

The Guardian - AU

Marcus Smith challenged to show Test quality on Harlequins return

England coach Steve Borthwick has released the fly-half from this week’s training squad.

The Independent UK

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Moeen Ali concerned heavy schedule could deprive England of all-format stars

The likes of Harry Brook may have to pick and choose when to play for their country due to competing fixture demands.

The Independent UK

Watch: Wicket-keeper KS Bharat prepares for spinners ahead of third India-Australia Test in Indore

NEW DELHI: After watching wicket-keeper Kona Srikar Bharat sweating it out behind the wickets mainly practicing for spin bowlers, one can easily gauge how the pitch is going to behave in the third India-Australia Test starting at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes’ joy in thrilling defeat lays bare England’s deepest Bazball beliefs

The England captain insisted his team still care about winning but revelled in a ‘crazy’ one-run defeat by New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington

The Independent UK

Tim Southee lauds ‘typical Kiwi scrapping’ after stunning New Zealand Test win

The hosts beat England by one run after being made to follow-on at Wellington’s Basin Reserve

The Independent UK

England lose thrilling New Zealand Test by just one run despite brilliant Joe Root 95

New Zealand won a thrilling Test match against England that will go down as one of the all-time greats by just one run, with Ben Stokes' side becoming just the fourth team to ever lose after enforcing the follow on

Daily Mirror

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma's red-ball resolve

Rohit Sharma has shown determination intelligence to emerge as the best top-order batter from either side on some difficult pitches in this series.

The Times of India

Saqib Mahmood hoping tweaks make him a ‘better bowler’ for England

The Lancashire quick is in line for his first England appearance in nearly a year in their ODI series against Bangladesh.

The Independent UK

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Wales Online

The likely fate of the Wales team as Gatland considers half-back change and Pivac favourite should return

Wales head for Rome to take on Italy on Saturday week, but just who will feature in the dare not lose game

Wales Online

Wales v England winners and losers as one Welsh star faces axe, another proves indispensable and Gatland must call up exile

Wales face Italy in a potential wooden spoon encounter in Rome next up

Evening Standard

England with work to do in second Test after New Zealand fight back

New Zealand won the day, but England are still well-placed to win the match.

The Independent UK

‘They want the aggressive option’: Ben Stokes backed on decision to enforce follow-on

Stokes sent the home side back into bat with a 226-run deficit midway through the third morning

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Ian Chappell criticises Australia's selection decisions following consecutive defeats in India Test series

Former Test captain Ian Chappell says he is "not surprised" to see Australia trailing in its series against India, with the hosts having already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Guardian - AU

Latham and Conway lead fightback as New Zealand frustrate England attack

Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on but the hosts’ batters were defiant on day three of the second Test

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell insists Ireland must be more clinical after Italy clash in Six Nations

Ireland scored five tries in their 34-30 victory at the Stadio Olimpico but butchered a number of other golden opportunities and the Azzurri made them sweat until Mack Hansen's 72nd minute score

The Times of India

3rd Test: Travis Head to continue with his aggressive approach against Indian spinners in Indore

NEW DELHI: Backing himself to play shots, Travis Head said he will continue with his aggressive approach against the Indian spinners in the third Test beginning in Indore on March 1.

Wales Online

Wales v England head-to-head ratings as hosts have advantage in just two positions right now

The hosts are aiming for their first win of the Six Nations campaign, while England have two straight victories behind them

Daily Mirror

Geoffrey Boycott identifies Harry Brook weakness Australia will target in the Ashes

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott believes Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood could have success if they target Harry Brook with the short ball in the Ashes

The Times of India

Ian Healy wants Pat Cummins to leave captaincy and focus on bowling

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Ian Healy has urged Pat Cummins to leave Test captaincy and focus solely on his fast-bowling skills. Cummins was appointed as Australia's Test captain in November of 2021. The 29-year-old was made ODI skipper last year when Aaron Finch retired.

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