The missing achievement is a starring role in winning a major series or tournament. Brook’s magnificent century should have been enough for England to win the fifth Test against India at The Oval last year, only for him to throw away his wicket with victory in sight. He has not made a century in 10
The second of three 50-over series being used to prepare Ireland for next year’s World Cup qualifiers, Gary Wilson’s side were coming in off the back of a 4-0 loss to Afghanistan in August. After that comprehensive series defeat to conclude their home summer, the visitors arrived at the High Performance Oval amid fresh questions
Having lost opener Harrison Carlyon for 18 off 19 balls after four overs, Jersey’s star batter Asa Tribe made his return to the island side. The Glamorgan and England Lions player had not played for Jersey since last summer, but he had a tricky return. He and Josh Lawrenson put on just 12 runs in
Second Test, Gqeberha (day five of five) South Africa 425-9 dec: Bavuma 179, Jansen 85; Boland 5-81 Australia 99 & 295: Head 121; Rabada 4-77, Mulder 3-64 South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs Scorecard South Africa broke Australia’s resistance in the final session to complete a famous victory in the second Test
After England lost their tri-series opener against Pakistan on the same ground on Tuesday, Brook asked for his batters to show more positivity. On Thursday, he set the perfect example. Brook’s strokeplay was irresistible. In a 116-ball stay, he mixed innovation with brutal power and deft touches. He scored all around the ground, clearing the
Northamptonshire fast bowler Raphy Weatherall has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the county until at least the end of the 2028 season. The 21-year-old, who graduated from a law degree at Exeter University in June, has featured in 29 games over the past three seasons across all formats, claiming 41 wickets.
