New cricket selection panel appointed

England beat Bangladesh to reach semi-finals

England reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with an efficient defeat of Bangladesh in Wellington. The 100-run success at the Basin Reserve continued a strong resurgence from the defending champions, who have won four successive matches after beginning the tournament with three straight losses. On a tired surface, England started with circumspection against a hard-working Bangladesh attack, at one stage finding themselves 96-4. They were lifted to 234-6 by Sophia Dunkley, who made

27 Mar, 2022

Chelsea withdraw request to play FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough behind closed doors

Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says. The Premier League side are?not allowed to sell tickets for any matches after the government froze the assets of Russian owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea initially made the request “for matters of sporting integrity”. “After constructive talks between the FA and Chelsea, the club has agreed to remove their request,” the FA said. “The FA remains in ongoin

16 Mar, 2022

Ben Stokes hits sublime 120 and Joe Root makes 153 on day two in Barbados

Ben Stokes’ swashbuckling century lit up day two of the second Test between England and West Indies in Barbados. Captain Joe Root progressed to 153 while Stokes bullied the West Indies bowling to hit 120 from 128 balls in England’s 507-9 declared. Stokes scored 89 runs in the morning session alone, dominating a century stand with Root, before reaching his 11th Test ton shortly after lunch. The all-rounder struck 11 fours and six powerful sixes before he was eventually caught trying hit part-t

18 Mar, 2022