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England declare 281 runs ahead of West Indies as they eye unlikely victory push

England left themselves 65 overs to push for victory on the final day of the second Test against the West Indies, declaring 281 ahead at lunch in Barbados. Captain Joe Root drew his side’s second innings to a close during the break after they ...

20 Mar 2022 at 18:55

Sport

England lead West Indies by 281 at lunch on final day of second Test

England left themselves a maximum of two sessions to push for victory on the final day of the second Test against the West Indies, leading by 281 at lunch in Barbados. With a declaration surely under consideration during the interval, ...

20 Mar 2022 at 18:25

Sport

England need seven wickets for victory in second Test as West Indies dig in

England’s bid to snatch victory in the second Test against the West Indies was set to go all the way, with seven wickets needed in the final session and Kraigg Brathwaite once again standing firm. Joe Root declared 281 ahead at the ...

20 Mar 2022 at 20:55

Sport

England could have been ‘a bit braver’ with declaration, admits Joe Root

England captain Joe Root accepted he could have risked a bolder declaration after a second consecutive drawn Test with the West Indies but felt Kraigg Brathwaite’s iron will was the decisive factor. Root’s side have made the ...

21 Mar 2022 at 00:25

Sport

Kraigg Brathwaite stands firm as England forced to settle for second draw

England lost their battle of wills with Kraigg Brathwaite and drew the second Test against his West Indies side after a case of deja vu in Barbados. After falling six wickets short on the last day of the series opener in ...

20 Mar 2022 at 23:25

Sport

Tourists take control of Trent Bridge Test

New Zealand bounced back from defeat at Lord’s by controlling the first day of second Test against England at Trent Bridge. The Black Caps reached an imposing stumps total of 318 for four, scoring at a healthy run-rate ...

10 Jun 2022 at 21:29

Cricket

Nathan Lyon has an impressive milestone in his sights at Lord’s

Nathan Lyon is set to play his 100th consecutive Test when Australia and England meet at Lord’s from Wednesday. The second Ashes Test sees the visiting spinner bring up an unprecedented landmark for a bowler and here, ...

27 Jun 2023 at 08:00

Rugby Union

Wales require 10-15 per cent improvement for result in South Africa – Dan Biggar

Dan Biggar says Wales require a “10-15 per cent” improvement in their quest for a Test series-levelling victory over South Africa on Saturday. And Wales captain Biggar also poured cold water on Sir Gareth Edwards’ ...

08 Jul 2022 at 14:00

Rugby Union

Handre Pollard: South Africa will not take a step back against Wales

Handre Pollard says South Africa “will not take a step back” as they prepare to meet Wales’ physical approach head-on in the second Test. The series opener last weekend was decided by a Damian Willemse penalty ...

08 Jul 2022 at 17:13

Rugby Union

Dan Biggar hails ‘huge achievement’ of Wales’ first away win over Springboks

Dan Biggar hailed Wales’ “huge achievement” after his team of history-makers stunned world champions South Africa 13-12 in Bloemfontein. It was Wales’ first win against the Springboks on South African soil, ...

09 Jul 2022 at 21:19

Rugby Union

Wales claim historic first victory over Springboks on South African soil

Wales made history as they recorded a stunning 13-12 second-Test victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein. It was Wales’ first win against the Springboks on South African soil, ending 58 years of hurt and ...

09 Jul 2022 at 20:01

Rugby Union

Wayne Pivac urges Wales to show ‘a lot more discipline’ against South Africa

Wayne Pivac accepts that Wales need to show “a lot more discipline” when they target a Test series-levelling victory over South Africa on Saturday. Wales face the Springboks in Bloemfontein after a ...

07 Jul 2022 at 16:33

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