'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'
England spinners Dom Bess and Jack Leach must have gained a lot by bowling in Sri Lanka in a just-concluded series but a bigger challenge awaits them against India in the four-Test series, starting from February 5, said former Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene.
Quoting Shakespeare, he noted: "As Shakespeare said of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was a pattern to all princes living."
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at struggling Burnley
IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.
Australia blanked England while South Africa and Bangladesh showed their bowling prowess with mighty wins over Zimbabwe and USA respectively. In the 16th-place play-off, Afghanistan fought off a spirited USA side to win a low-scoring thriller.
Ahead of England's first ODI against West Indies, England skipper Jos Buttler said that there is a lot of exciting new talent in the team and he will personally take the responsibility to bring back the Three Lions to the previous days of glory.
Going by the name paperboyo, Rich McCor has developed a unique style of photography that involves using intricate paper cutouts to transform landmarks into amusing vignettes.
With less than a month to go for the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, Harbhajan Singh backed the India all-rounder to play a key role for Chennai Super Kings this year.
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said he would not hesitate to repeat his controversial stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow should a similar opportunity arise.
Nauman was denied a hat-trick by Brook, who kept England's chase going, despite Pope being bowled by Abrar and Stokes losing his wicket in a run-out following a mix-up between the batters.
Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.
A complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2021
McGrath picks Australia, England, India and Pakistan as semifinalists
Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again winning hearts of CSK fans with his delicious shot making and Moeen Ali has come good once again to take his team to victory.
'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'
Returning to their den at the Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings will look to bounce back from their opening day win when they take on Lucknow Super Giants.
Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and England in Visakhapatnam, on Friday
England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets
Shane Warne immortalised himself with the 'Ball Of The Century' on June 4, 1993 during the first Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Brendon McCullum lauded senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Ben Stokes said his IPL stint won't come in the way of national duty, adding that he would prefer to fly back and lead England against Ireland in the build-up Test ahead of the high-stakes Ashes.
'And I think Pat really hit that home. Let's be calm. Let's go do the basics really well and when our chance comes let's be ruthless.'
Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.
'It's really frustrating. I'm not really a big no-ball bowler'
Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour
'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'
Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.
With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.
Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.
'The strength of this England team is just how many people contribute. That is why they are a great team,' says Daren Sammy, the only captain to have won the T20 World Cup twice.
Tendulkar also felt that Leach doesn't vary his pace a lot which will be required on tracks offer turn.
Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, RCB head coach Ben Sawyer opened up about the team's plans and the squad.
The 2023 IPL season gets underway on Friday, March 31, 2023, with a blockbuster clash between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
Kolkata's favourite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one saw Eden Gardens filled with yellow jersey
The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.
Images from the Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2023 match at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday.
Lyon surprised virtually everyone in the ground when he hobbled out to bat at number 11
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