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BBC News
30 minutes ago
- General
- BBC News
England bowler Atkinson a doubt for first India Test
Bowler Gus Atkinson is a doubt for the first Test against India later this month because of a right hamstring strain - adding to England's injury concerns among their 27-year-old was injured during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe last month and was subsequently ruled out of the ongoing one-day international series against West had been hoped the paceman would be fit for the series opener against India at Headingley on 20 June but it is understood he is struggling to regain are already without Mark Wood and Olly Stone, while Jofra Archer's potential return to red-ball cricket has been delayed by a thumb injury. Chris Woakes is expected to play for England Lions against India A this week as he continues his comeback from an ankle injury, while Brydon Carse has recovered from a foot injury to play in the three ODIs against West bowler Sam Cook, who made his international debut in the win against Zimbabwe, and Durham's Matthew Potts would be candidates to play in Atkinson's is Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue. He took two wickets against Zimbabwe and could be added to the Lions squad to play India A this week in an attempt to maintain has quickly become a senior member of England's attack following the retirements of Stuart Broad and James has played in 12 of England's 13 Tests since making his debut at the start of last summer and has taken 55 wickets in that time - the most of any bowler in the captain Ben Stokes had been considering playing for the Lions in the four-day game which starts on Friday in Northampton as he manages his return to bowling after hamstring surgery but is not expected to will likely name their Test squad within the next week. All-rounder Jacob Bethell is set to be recalled having missed the Zimbabwe Test at the Indian Premier League, setting up an intriguing selection decision between the 21-year-old and vice-captain Ollie Pope.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Overton out of West Indies ODIs with broken finger
Fast bowler Jamie Overton has been ruled out of England's remaining two one-day internationals against West Indies with a broken suffered a broken little finger while attempting to take a return catch during England's huge win in the series-opener at Edgbaston on 31-year-old immediately left the field for treatment but came back on to bowl and took three is expected to be out for about a month, so will also miss the three T20s against West Indies that follow the replacement has been called up for the second ODI in Cardiff on Sunday, when England could secure the series. Matthew Potts and Luke Wood are the other fast bowlers in the ODI squad, with Potts expected to play on is the latest fast bowler to miss out through injury after Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and Gus began Harry Brook's reign as captain with a comprehensive 238-run defeat of West Indies, racking up 400-8 in Birmingham.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
IPL 2025 Live Score Updates on SportsCafe: Stay Ahead of the Game
Since being established in 2008, the IPL has grown into a major tournament that has collected international stars and rising talents in one series. The tournament is a round-robin series leading to playoffs and ultimately the crowning of the champion. This format guarantees that every game is important and has a high level of excitement and drama, making it essential for fans to stay updated on live score of IPL cricket and match results. IPL 2025 Overview Below you can find information about the upcoming event: ● Season Dates: March 22 – May 25, 2025; ● Edition: Eighteenth season; ● Teams: 10 franchises competing for the title; ● Governing Body: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); ● Recent Changes: The tournament schedule was adjusted to start on March 22, following a two-week break after the ICC Champions Cup 2025 final. In addition, new guidelines based on the ICC Code of Conduct for T20 matches have been implemented. Latest News and Key Updates As the IPL 2025 is drawing closer, several significant updates have been made. These include regulatory changes, shifts in the team strategy, and large movements of players: ● Schedule Adjustment: The season start was delayed from March 14 to March 22 to decrease the load on the players after the international tournaments; ● Regulatory Overhaul: The previous in-house Code of Conduct has been replaced by the ICC Code of Conduct rules specifically for T20 matches; ● Player Transfers and Appointments: Rishabh Pant has joined Lucknow Super Giants. Jofra Archer is now a part of Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings have appointed Ricky Ponting as their head coach. ● Venue Updates: The IPL 2025 will be held in 13 different stadiums in India, thus providing a good coverage of the geographical areas. These updates are seen to be more client-focused on competitiveness and standardization so that every match is held to strict guidelines with new dynamics on and off the field. Current Points Table Snapshot The points table is the primary tool for tracking team performance during the league stage. Below is the initial snapshot at the start of the season: In case you want to stay up-to-date once the tournament starts, use the respected website like SportsCafe. Upcoming Matches: Schedule and Venues For those who are planning to watch the IPL 2025, here is the schedule of the first matches: Currently, there are 74 matches on the calendar; this schedule is a clear testament that this season has been planned for high intensity and virtually no downtime. Conclusion IPL 2025 is going to be the season of precision, strategic planning, and real-time competition. In this regard, fans can always turn to verified sources for accurate live score updates and comprehensive match details, along with the recent updates on scheduling, team movements, and regulatory changes. They also help fans get real-time information through platforms like SportsCafe so that every boundary is captured as it happens. This factual report is your go-to reference for the essential news and events leading up to and during the current season of the IPL. 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
England's Atkinson ruled out of West Indies ODIs
Fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of England's one-day international series against West Indies because of a hamstring 27, suffered the injury during England's comprehensive Test victory against Zimbabwe, which they won by an innings and 45 runs. He is expected to be fit in time for the five-match Test series against India, with the first Test at Headingley, starting on 20 June. England will not be adding a replacement for Atkinson in the squad for the three-match series against West Indies, which starts on Thursday at is the second injury withdrawal from the series after Jofra Archer was ruled out because of a thumb issue sustained playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts and Luke Wood - who replaced Archer - are the other seam ODIs are followed by three T20s, but Atkinson was not named in that one-day series against West Indies is Harry Brook's first as England's new white-ball could also have long-term implications for England's qualification for the 2027 World top eight teams in the world rankings as of March 2027 will advance directly. England and the West Indies are currently eighth and ninth respectively. England squads for West Indies ODI: Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.T20: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood. Schedule and fixtures May29: First ODI, Edgbaston (d/n) (13:00 BST)June1: Second ODI, Cardiff (11:00 BST)3: Third ODI, The Kia Oval (d/n) (13:00 BST)6: First T20 international, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street (d/n) (18:30 BST)8: Second T20 international, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol (14:30 BST)10: Third T20 international, Utilita Bowl, Southampton (d/n) (18:30 BST)
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
I am worried for England in the Ashes – they are one-trick ponies
My worry for the Ashes series later this year has always been England's bowling and I saw nothing at Nottingham to change my mind. The seamers were made to look very ordinary by a Zimbabwe team that were not much better than a minor county side. We had three decent right arm fast-medium bowlers at Trent Bridge but no pace or variation. It was all very predictable. They gave everything – you cannot fault their effort – but the ball did nothing. It was straight up and down on a flat pitch. But in English conditions, on a damp or grassy surface or overcast weather, they are fine. But how often do you see those conditions in Australia? Pace is ace in Australia. Look at when we have won over there. In 1932-33 we had Harold Larwood, in 1953-54 Frank Tyson blew Australia away and on Raymond Illingworth's tour in 1970-71 it was John Snow who put the frighteners on. When England won in 2010-11, they had James Anderson at his best. He was not lightning quick but he was our greatest fast-medium swing and seam bowler. We do not have anyone with his skills now. Mark Wood and Jofra Archer will add pace and Brydon Carse is very good but they are not going to play five Tests. Who knows how many we will get out of Wood and Archer. Chris Woakes is 36 and has a rotten record overseas. We hear a lot from England about the depth in their seam bowling. Well, it was not that encouraging at Trent Bridge. Even with the new ball they did not strike terror into Zimbabwe. The seamers leaked runs at over four an over, and the ball rarely beat the outside edge. The best bowler was 33-year-old Ben Stokes. Their pace dropped as the match wore on and that was a real concern. In Australia bowlers have to come back for two, three spells later in the day when it is hot and humid. They have to be able to maintain their pace on pitches not offering much and in sapping conditions but they could not do that even against Zimbabwe in coolish English May weather. In the end it was left to the young off-spinner, Shoaib Bashir, to take nearly half of the wickets. He took nine on a pitch that did not turn. When you compare England and Australia there is not much to choose between the batting. They have one great batsman in Steve Smith, we have one in Joe Root. They have dangerous Travis Head down the order and we have Harry Brook. It is pretty equal. But bowling? That is very different. The Aussie attack has variation. Pat Cummins is genuinely quick. They have a left-arm seamer in Mitchell Starc who provides a different angle, and plenty of rough for Nathan Lyon to work with. They have a wonderfully skilled fast-medium bowler in Josh Hazlewood, who is tall and gets bounce. Scott Boland is an excellent back-up. They have variation and pace. We are one-trick ponies and the Zimbabwe Test should really make the selectors and Rob Key sit up and think because if that is what we have to throw at Australia then it is going to be a tough Ashes. I don't know how they rectify it. There is no easy solution. It is just the weakness of our game but it is the job of the coaches and management to make it work. Trent Bridge should give them plenty of food for thought. All cricket-lovers understand that the newer Test playing nations like Ireland, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh deserve to be encouraged and given the opportunity to ply their skills against the top teams. But it was a mismatch. It was like putting a heavyweight boxer in with a flyweight. The heavyweight toyed with the flyweight before knocking him out with one punch. Zimbabwe were just out of their depth. Anyone could see it. England batted first on a flat pitch and took advantage of club bowling and enjoyed easy batting practice. Victory was poor advert for Test cricket The top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope made hundreds. Well done. It is not their fault the bowling was so poor. It was exactly what any batsman wants early season: easy runs. Runs breeds confidence, confidence sets you up for the summer. Form and confidence is everything. They did their job but, if we're honest, it was not a great advert for Test match cricket. It flattered one team and knocked seven bells out of the other one. But England's top three go into the Test series against India full of confidence. They have no excuse now. But we cannot say suddenly that Crawley and Pope have solved the technical and mental issues that have dogged their careers because the Zimbabwe bowling was so average. They were medium pacers not good enough or consistent enough to expose any flaws in Crawley and Pope's batting. We will have to wait until the India series to see if there really is any improvement against better bowlers. That will be the real test and give us a better idea of where they stand.
