• November 21, 2024

Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Charlie Ewels called up by England for Australia clash after Joe Marler retirement | Rugby Union News

Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Charlie Ewels have been called up to England’s 36-player squad for Saturday’s clash against Australia. Opoku-Fordjour, who has shone for Sale this season, replaces Joe Marler after the lock announced his retirement a day after the opening Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand, while Ewels comes in for fellow Bath forward…

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Joe Marler: England prop retires from international rugby | Rugby Union News

Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 35-year-old England prop won 95 international caps but has decided to bring an end to his career at the top level. “This is the real one this time,” he said. “It’s time for me to move on. The time has come for me to finally…

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West Indies vs England: Liam Livingstone’s superb first ODI century sets up series decider | Cricket News

Stand-in skipper Liam Livingstone powered a stunning first England ODI century to take his side to a five-wicket win over West Indies in Antigua and set up a series decider. Livingstone (124no off 85) had fallen two runs short of fifty during an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener at the same venue on Thursday…

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West Indies vs England: Liam Livingstone’s century a coming-of-age knock, says Sir Alastair Cook | Cricket News

Sir Alastair Cook has hailed Liam Livingstone’s “coming-of-age” knock after England’s stand-in captain hit his maiden ODI century against West Indies to level the series and set up a decider. Livingstone, who was dropped for September’s one-day internationals against Australia before starring in the T20 fixtures, has since been appointed stand-in skipper following Jos Buttler’s…

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Scorecard: West Indies vs England, second ODI

Latest from Antigua as England look to level their three-match one-day international series against West Indies.

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Nasser Hussain on England: Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope shouldn’t get comfortable and selection can’t be ‘closed shop’ | Cricket News

England will continue to stick to their attacking regime for the upcoming New Zealand Test series but Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope should not get too comfortable, says Sky Sports’ Nasser Hussain. Vice-captain Pope struggled during England’s 2-1 defeat to Pakistan last month, averaging 11 and recording a top score of 29, while Crawley was…

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Match Preview – England vs New Zealand

England prop Ellis Genge says the squad are to plan and decide on their haka response for Saturday’s Test Ellis Genge says England are to decide on and plan their challenge to the haka after Joe Marler caused a storm by calling for New Zealand’s pre-match ritual to be scrapped ahead of Saturday’s Test.  Marler…

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West Indies vs England: Inexperienced tourists slump to defeat in first ODI | Cricket News

A new-look England side slumped to an eight wicket defeat to West Indies in a rain-affected first one-day international in Antigua. The tourists slipped to 93-4 after being inserted, their inexperienced top-order collapsing at the hands of Jayden Seales (2-22) with debutant Jordan Cox (17) and Jacob Bethell (27) unable to build on good starts.…

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Indian Premier League: England captain Jos Buttler not retained by Rajasthan Royals for 2025 season | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals have decided not to retain England white-ball captain Jos Buttler for the 2025 Indian Premier League season. Buttler has been at the Royals since 2018 and was the IPL’s most valuable player two years ago, although they have elected against keeping him before the Mega Auction later this year. Each of the 10…

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Joe Marler: England prop issues apology after haka comments cause backlash ahead of New Zealand Test | Rugby Union News

England prop Joe Marler has issued a social media apology after being criticised for his ‘anti-haka’ comments ahead of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium. Marler will not face the All Blacks in the autumn opener after leaving camp on Monday morning for personal reasons and it is doubtful if he will…

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