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Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry in contention to start England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Curry missed all four warm-up Tests after spraining the joint during training in early August, but is in line to start if he has no setbacks.

The Independent UK

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket

Wahab Riaz retires from int'l cricket to focus on T20 leagues. He played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, 36 T20s, taking 83, 120 & 34 wickets respectively. He took 5-fers on debut & vs India in 2011 WC, plus a famous spell vs Australia in 2015 WC. Fans will miss him.

The Hindu

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Eddie Jones rolls dice on youth in high risk-high return approach for Rugby World Cup

The Australia coach has stayed true to his word by rewarding form regardless of age or status in his 33-man squad for the tournament in France

The Guardian - AU

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie recovers from calf issue to start against France

Ritchie has missed the previous two Tests with a calf issue as head coach Gregor Townsend makes six changes from last weekend’s 25-21 win over France.

The Independent UK

With Broad retiring, Anderson''s experience will be required in India: Nasser Hussain

Anderson has a good record against India, with six of his 32 five-wicket hauls in Tests coming against them. His average in India (29.32) is decent in comparison to other places he has played in.

The Hindu

Bairstow stumping to Broad bails: 15 moments that shaped the 2023 Ashes

All five Tests had twists, starting with Ben Stokes’s declaration at Edgbaston through to Stuart Broad’s sting in the bail

The Guardian - UK

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The final countdown: the big question marks before the Rugby World Cup

With a month of warmup Tests looming, significant unanswered questions hang over several nations

The Guardian - UK

The key issues raised by five unforgettable Ashes Tests

England will feel like they have established the upper hand in this rivalry for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes lauds player of the series Chris Woakes after England earn Ashes draw

The 34-year-old was not picked for the first two Tests but breathed fresh life into the contest and inspired the hosts to a 2-2 draw.

The Independent UK

The Ashes: How England and Australia rated as Chris Woakes and Usman Khawaja shine in remarkable series

There were mixed showings on both sides in a series full of ebbs and flows

Evening Standard

Ashes: Harry Brook on journey to becoming England’s batsman to fear

At the end of the first day's play here, Harry Brook volunteered the rather endearing nugget that he had used the break between Tests earlier in the Ashes to go on his first summer holiday since the age of seven. Destination? Ibiza.

Evening Standard

WI vs Ind ODI series | Mohammed Siraj rested as precautionary measure, flies back home

Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's ODI squad due to a sore ankle. He had recently led the pace attack in the Tests against the West Indies and taken a five-for in the second match. He will join the Asia Cup camp for tune up to World Cup. Since…

The Hindu

Ashes diary: northern mayors call out ECB as Mike Gatting relives that ball

Andy Burnham and Tracy Brabin call on ECB to reconsider decision not to allocate 2027 Ashes Tests to northern grounds as former England captain braves potential ignominy

The Guardian - UK

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Rohit Sharma surpasses M.S. Dhoni to become India's fifth-highest run-maker in international cricket

Rohit Sharma surpasses Dhoni to become India's 5th highest run-scorer in int'l cricket. He scored 80 runs in 143 balls in the 2nd Test vs West Indies in Port of Spain. He has 17,298 runs in 443 appearances, 44 centuries & 92 fifties. He also completed 2,000 runs as an…

The Hindu

We need to give opportunities to Ishan, he plays aggressive cricket: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma has high expectations from young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and indicated the 25-year-old limited-overs specialist will get more opportunities in Tests to harness his potential.

Evening Standard

Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad is England’s undroppable Golden Oldie - and deserves to be

The seamer thought he might not make the cut at start of series but will now likely play all five Tests

The Independent UK

A closer look at Old Trafford’s Ashes history ahead of fourth Test

Old Trafford Ashes Tests have thrown up plenty of magical moments.

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The 2Ws stoke the fire in Ben’s men, keep Ashes flame burning

England: Wood, Woakes revive Ashes hopes. After losing first two Tests, Ben Stokes & Brendon McCullum tweak line-up, bringing in Wood & Woakes. After losing the first two Tests, Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum tweaked the English line-up for the Headingley game, bringing in fast bowlers Mark Wood and Chris…

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad admits he wants to "pick a fight" with the Aussies during Ashes series

Stuart Broad is the leading wicket taker in the ongoing Ashes series and - if selected - will need to be at his best for the final two Tests to help England regain the urn

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson’s Ashes is over, claims Steve Harmison

The former England paceman believes Robinson’s fitness issues will prevent him featuring in the final two Tests

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson is done in the Ashes – Steve Harmison

The former England paceman believes Robinson’s fitness issues will prevent him featuring in the final two Tests.

The Guardian - UK

England should take chance to move on but fire of Ashes outrage still burns

Will the short gap between Tests help England focus on the task in hand, or will the rancour linger on at Headingley?

Evening Standard

England suffer major Ashes injury blow with Ollie Pope to miss rest of series

Vice-captain to sit out the remaining three Tests as he prepares for surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Australia ready to turn up heat on England at their Lord’s stronghold

Tourists hold a 1-0 lead and have an extraordinary record at England’s HQ, having lost just two Ashes Tests there since 1934

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