Ben Stokes remained unbeaten on 84 during England’s chase in the World Cup final at Lord’s. © AFP England’s maiden World Cup triumph has been overshadowed by the manner in which the hosts were crowned as world champions. Martin Guptill’s overthrow that deflected off Ben Stokes’ bat cost New Zealand four extra runs which proved …
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Ben Stokes was so ashamed by street brawl arrest, I knew he’d turn a corner – now he’s a World Cup winner, says Andrew Strauss
BEN STOKES emerged from a night in police cells, shame-faced, but his boss knew everything would be OK. For the first time, Andrew Strauss has spoken about the immediate aftermath of Stokes ‘ arrest in September 2016 following a street fight in Bristol. And what struck Strauss straightaway was the Durham all-rounder’s response to such …
Associate nations at the World Cup: Part 4
Bangladesh’s elevation to Test status in 2000, coupled with the increase in the number of participating teams by two, led to room for four Associates at the 2003 World Cup in Africa. The 2007 edition in the Caribbean was even more inclusive, as an unprecedented six Associates featured in it. Continuing our series on Associates …
Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka vs India
Sri Lanka vs India, Cricket World Cup 2019 LIVE scoreDate: Saturday, July 6, 2019 Sri Lanka take on India in the Cricket World Cup at Headingley today, while South Africa face Australia in Manchester a little later on this afternoon. If India win and Australia lose, Virat Kohli’s team will top the table and play …
Australia bare feet and souls as World Cup semi-final with England looms
If defeat by South Africa brought Australia down to earth then their coach, Justin Langer, appears keen they remain there, having sat his players down for some barefoot storytelling before their World Cup semi-final. The blockbuster with England at Edgbaston on Thursday will be the seventh time Australia have vied for a place in a …
How would Barcelona line up with Neymar, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann?
Barcelona are hoping to pull off a sensational deal to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, but how will they fit him into the same team as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and new signing Antoine Griezmann? They have bid £90m plus two players for Neymar, according to Sky Sports News, giving PSG the chance to sign …
Pokemon Go Collaborating With One Piece For Special Event
A special event is taking place soon in Pokemon Go. Niantic’s hit Pokemon mobile game is teaming up with the popular manga series One Piece for a collaboration event next week, which will give players around the world a chance to capture a special Pikachu.Beginning July 22, Pikachu wearing One Piece hero Luffy’s iconic straw …
Root remains calm amid ‘spicy’ Australia talk
Joe Root is determined the “spicy” nature of England’s latest clash with Australia won’t prove a distraction when the arch rivals meet for a place in the World Cup final. Tournament hosts England and reigning champions Australia will lock horns in Thursday’s second semi-final at Edgbaston in a fixture that takes place just weeks before …
Cricket World Cup Update
After 45 matches of 50 overs each side contested between the 10 best cricket nations, we have our Final Four. In my May 29 article (“Cricket World Cup Preview”), I made a series of predictions about teams and individuals to look out for. How did I do? India’s Virat Kohli, the putative best player of …
Arsenal overtake Spurs in the chase for Real Madrid wonderkid
The 22-year-old Spaniard is still on holiday after helping Spain lift the European U21 Championship last month. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has deemed the midfielder surplus to requirements with the club ready to listen to offers for him. And reports in Spain claim that Arsenal manager Unai Emery is plotting a loan swoop to …