In a breakout international summer, Cox impressed by scoring fifties in all three Tests when picked to bat number three against Pakistan. He also hit 76 against Sri Lanka when deputising for Buttler in the third ODI at The Oval on Sunday. “I thought it was quite a Jos Buttler innings,” McCullum said. “He has
Batter Nick Kelly will miss Leicestershire’s last-ditch effort to avoid County Championship relegation after suffering a rib injury. The 33-year-old was hurt in the the Foxes’ victory against Hampshire last week – a game in which he produced a second-innings top score of 86 to help ensure Leicestershire took their battle to avoid the drop
Gloucestershire seamer Luke Charlesworth is to retire from cricket at the end of the season because of a back injury. The 23-year-old has made 11 appearances for the county in all formats after coming through their academy but has not played since suffering the injury at the start of August. “After seeking expert medical advice,
He was 25 years old. Video games have a reputation for keeping people glued to the couch. But for those who compete against the best players in the world, gaming can be surprisingly physically and mentally taxing. The best esports players often have grinding schedules. They’re expected to regularly practice, participate in scrimmages and compete
Alcaraz made a strong start to the year, beating Novak Djokovic in four sets to become the ninth man in the Open era to complete the career Grand Slam. He won February’s Qatar Open but lost in the semi-finals at Indian Wells in March and the third round of the Miami Open. Sinner replaced him
England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the remainder of the English season with a groin injury, ending his hopes of a potential Test comeback this summer. Surrey’s Curran, 28, last played a Test in 2021 but had been considered for a recall for the series against Pakistan as England look to balance
