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The Ashes 2023

England captain Ben Stokes played an incredible knock of 154 runs against Australia in the Lord's Test and once again proved why he is regarded so highly.

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Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

James Anderson is going through a lean patch in the ongoing Ashes 2023 but he insists that it does not have anything to do with his age.

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'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

On the final day of the recently-concluded Lord's Test between England and Australia, emotions ran high not just amongst the players but also among the crowd present inside the stadium to watch the action unfold.

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Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

In a Test match that will be remembered for a long time, Australia defeated England by 43 runs at Lord's on July 2 (Sunday) and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes series.

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Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

Fast bowler Stuart Broad, who had said told Alex Carey 'you will only be remembered for that' after stumping Bairstow, launched another fresh attack at the Baggy Greens ahead of the third Test at Headingley.

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'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

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Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

The Jonny Bairstow dismissal controversy nearly overshadowed England captain Ben Stokes’ brilliant 155 and Australia’s 43-run win at the Lord’s on Day 5 of second Test.

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Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

In the post-match press conference, Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed that a few members of the MCC targeted the players with aggressive and abusive behaviour.&nbsp;

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Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

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DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

The Day 5 of second Ashes Test at Lord's turned out to be a roller coaster ride.

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'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

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England's former off-spinner Graeme Swann has pointed out all the challenges that prevented him from getting picked in the IPL auctions.

Graeme Swann has an economy rate of 6.36 runs per over in T20Is.

Swann has England's highest wicket-taker in their T20 World Cup 2010 triumph.

Swann put his name in the IPL auction for a few times but wasn't picked. 

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'I'd have been bloody good at it... it's a real shame': England's T20 World Cup 2010-winning member rues not getting picked by any IPL franchise

As several England players are heading back home, the England Cricket Board has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week following escalation on India-Pakistan border.

ECB has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

The report says that Test players for India can stay back for the Test series.

Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill

England Cricket Board offers to host remainder of IPL 2025 as several players fly back home amidst rising India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer in New Delhi

WATCH: DC, PBKS players and other support staff involved in IPL 2025 called-off Dharamshala match reach New Delhi in 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

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BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

Former England captain Michael Atherton said that Rohit Sharma had a 'funny Test career' considering the wait to become a regular in the format.

Michael Atherton feels time was running out for Rohit Sharma.

Atherton was not surprised when he saw Rohit retiring from Test cricket.

Rohit was struggling with the bat in Test cricket before announcing his retirement. 

Michael Atherton, Kevin Pietersen, Rohit Sharma

'Decision didn't come as a surprise because it's a bad combination...': Former England captain on Rohit Sharma's retirement

Basketball

Trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant are heating up, with the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly interested in acquiring the Phoenix Suns star in the upcoming offseason, according to insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

Kevin Durant plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant could part ways with the Suns during the offseason.

Kevin Durant in the frame.

NBA Trade Rumor: Insiders Reveal the Names of Franchises Who are Frontrunners in Acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns

Weeks ahead of the five-Test series on England soil, India's star batter Virat Kohli has informed the board about his decision to retire from the longest format.

Virat Kohli is unlikely to make himself available for selection for England tour.

Kohli informed BCCI about his decision after Rohit retired from Test cricket.

Kohli has been asked to reconsider but a final call will be taken in team selection meeting. 

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli informs BCCI about his retirement from Test cricket, final call to be taken by selection committee

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England vs Australia Match Stats

2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Wed 28 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

England vs Australia Match Stats

2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Wed 28 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG309 (49.2 ov)

AUS165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

UmpireAhsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)