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England tour of India 2024

England captain Ben Stokes made one change to the playing XI that featured in the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam with speedster Mark Wood replacing rookie spinner Shoaib Bashir.

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BIG NEWS: England announce playing XI for 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, make one fiery change; know here

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Mark Wood discussed the team's poor World Cup 2023 performance, highlighting the importance of shared responsibility. Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler face criticism amid England's struggles.

Mark Wood (left), Jos Buttler (middle) and Matthew Mott (right) (Getty Images)

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Mark Wood stresses collective approach to tackle World Cup struggles, beyond blaming Mott and Buttler

Dale Steyn's predictions for the 2023 World Cup feature top pacers but Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchelll Starc. Get insights on the bowlers to watch in the upcoming tournament.

Jasprit Bumrah of India celebrates the wicket of Glenn Maxwell of Australia during game three of the One Day International series between India and Australia at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on September 27, 2023.

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No Bumrah, or Starc: Dale Steyn names his top five bowlers of the ODI World Cup 2023

Although Wood's recent exploits have come with the red ball, his raw pace and aggressive intent indicate he could be equally lethal in white-ball cricket.

Shane Bond on the field before day one of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 24, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. 

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Shane Bond names standout pacer ahead of ODI World Cup and it's not Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc or Shaheen Afridi

Mark Wood

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Shreyas Iyer has provided a big update on his finger injury after Punjab Kings' 10-run win over Rajasthan Royal in their IPL 2025 clash

Shreyas Iyer suffered a finger injury before IPL 2025 clash between PBKS and RR

After leading PBKS to 10-run win over RR, Shreyas Iyer gave an update on his injury

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer drops massive injury update after leading PBKS to 10-run win over RR, says 'I got hit, I will have to go and...'

RR vs PBKS Highlights IPL 2025: Punjab Kings notched up a crucial 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals to all but book their playoff spot

PBKS defeated RR by 10 runs

RR failed to chase down a 220-run target

Punjab Kings team members celebrate their team's win over Rajasthan Royals during the 2025 IPL match

RR vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Troika of Wadhera, Shashank, Harpreet hands PBKS crucial win to close in on playoffs as RR choke again

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head is yet to arrive in India as he had been diagnosed with Covid-19 and thus, is set to miss his side's encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants 

Travis Head will miss SRH's upcoming match against LSG

Travis Head had contracted Covid-19 and is yet to arrive in India

Travis Head in this frame

Big blow to SRH, superstar player tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of IPL 2025 clash against LSG, coach Daniel Vettori confirms

Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash

GT won the toss and opted to bowl first against DC

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

DC's Axar Patel (L) and GT's Shubman Gill in frame

DC vs GT Toss Update: Gujarat Titans invite Delhi Capitals to bat first, Kagiso Rabada returns to GT fold; know playing XI of both teams

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after Punjab Kings' batting in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals

Shreyas Iyer's injury comes as a big blow to Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field after PBKS' batting against RR

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

PBKS suffer big jolt midway through IPL 2025 clash against RR, Shreyas Iyer didn't turn up to field, know who is leading Punjab's pack?

Tennis

Coco Gauff's wait for her first WTA 1000 title continues, as the American fell short in the Italian Open 2025 final, losing in straight sets to Italy's Jasmine Paolini. 

Gauff didn’t hold back in her praise for Jannik Sinner.

During her post-match press conference, the 2023 US Open champion was asked about the rise of Italian tennis.

Cocco Gauff and Jannik Sinner in the frame 

Mark Wood Players Stats

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BIG NEWS: England announce playing XI for 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, make one fiery change; know here

Mark Wood stresses collective approach to tackle World Cup struggles, beyond blaming Mott and Buttler

No Bumrah, or Starc: Dale Steyn names his top five bowlers of the ODI World Cup 2023

Shane Bond names standout pacer ahead of ODI World Cup and it's not Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc or Shaheen Afridi

Mark Wood Players Stats

Mark

Wood

England• Bowler

Team $ - Top News

BIG NEWS: England announce playing XI for 3rd Test against India in Rajkot, make one fiery change; know here

Mark Wood stresses collective approach to tackle World Cup struggles, beyond blaming Mott and Buttler

No Bumrah, or Starc: Dale Steyn names his top five bowlers of the ODI World Cup 2023

Shane Bond names standout pacer ahead of ODI World Cup and it's not Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc or Shaheen Afridi

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Bowler