England batsman Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum with serving to him overcome the fear of shedding his wicket in take a look at cricket, saying the New Zealander modified his mindset. Playing in his new quantity three place, the 24-year-old loved a memorable summer time being one of England’s 5 century-makers following … Read more
Brendon McCullum stated he was surprised by the extent of talent in the England Test team when he took over as head coach and that he felt “privileged” to be in the place.
England are likely to stick with opener Zak Crawley within the second Test towards South Africa after coach Brendon McCullum threw his weight behind the struggling opener.
England captain Ben Stokes stated his facet “can’t be nice every single day” following a crushing defeat by a “relentless” South Africa within the first Test at Lord’s.
(*1*)South Africa quicks Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje did the injury as England slumped to 116-6 earlier than heavy rain pressured an early finish to the opening day of the primary Test at Lord’s on Wednesday.
England Test captain Ben Stokes says he hopes his crew has retained their “venom” forward of the beginning of the three-match collection in opposition to South Africa which begins at Lord’s on Wednesday.
England quick bowler James Anderson says the crew’s “unbelievable” Test revival has left him wanting to return to the fray within the upcoming collection in opposition to South Africa.
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the cricketer who, he believes, can dethrone England’s Joe Root as top Test batter.
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill went previous India captain Rohit Sharma to become the highest run scorer in T20 Internationals, through the first recreation in opposition to Scotland right here. The 35-year-old talismanic batter achieved the milestone on Wednesday en route his 31-ball 40. Guptill’s opening companion Finn Allen additionally scored a stroke-filled maiden century … Read more
Ben Stokes stated on Tuesday he hopes his retirement from one-day internationals will serve as a warning to cricket chiefs over an more and more congested world schedule, with the all-rounder insisting gamers “aren’t vehicles, you possibly can’t simply fill us up”.