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England hunt early wickets on day two against India
Update: Date: 11:11 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) Off to Abbeydale in a bit to 'watch' my niece and sister play hockey. Think I'll be watching the 2nd XI and listening to TMS with a beer and sun cream. Wickets please. Anon Update: Date: 11:11 BST Title: Post Content: Michael VaughanFormer England captain on BBC Test Match Special You always start your day with the best two bowlers from the previous day. Stokes was by far the best bowler yesterday. He is such a good man manager but sometimes he looks after everyone else before he decides it's his turn. Update: Date: 11:11 BST Title: Post Content: Jonathan AgnewBBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special Woakes didn't have a good day yesterday and I am surprised he is bowling this early today. Update: Date: 87 overs Title: Ind 364-3 Content: Chris Woakes at the other end for England... and Shubman Gill drives his second delivery through the covers for four! Gill is now past his previous Test high score of 128. He doesn't add any more to his total from the remainder of the over. Update: Date: 86 overs Title: Ind 360-3 Content: Gill 128, Pant 65 Pant faces the remainder of the over and fails to score, with Carse sending some sharp short deliveries towards the India wicketkeeper. This ball is now six overs old - England took the new cherry at the first opportunity last night. Update: Date: 11:04 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) I know it's easy to pile on the England decision to bowl - but let's get behind our team and hope they turn it around. It wouldn't be the first time Stokes and the team have done so. Matt, London. Update: Date: 85.1 overs Title: Ind 360-3 Content: The players are back out there - Brydon Carse will take the first over for England. Shubman Gill pulls his first delivery out to deep backward square and runs a single. Update: Date: 11:01 BST Title: Post Content: Michael VaughanFormer England captain on BBC Test Match Special Chris Woakes is the banker for this England side, but he had a bad day. He is normally perfect but he was erratic with his lines and lengths yesterday. And India capitalised on that. Update: Date: 11:01 BST Title: Post Content: Here's the forecast for today - a chance of a bit of rain at tea, we'll see how we go. Update: Date: 10:57 BST Title: Post Content: England sent out bowling coach Tim Southee for their end of day interviews yesterday, here's what he had to say about day one... On day one: "It was a tough day but we will get our opportunity to bat soon. We will come back tomorrow and try to make some inroads. "There is a bit on offer. The openers did well early on, particularly Rahul. It's not easy but we will get our chance with the bat. The outfield is lightning fast and days like these are days you can learn from. We can use this to grow our game. "There were two great knocks, Jaiswal and Pant are class players. A lot of guys chipped in around those knocks too." On the mood in the England squad: "The guys are good. The strength of this side is that things can be tough at times but they try to not to get too caught up in he emotions of bad days." On Ben Stokes: "He is a player that makes things happen. He made some key breakthroughs. He is in good nick and he has been bowling outstanding." On Chris Woakes: "It's his first Test for a while. He had a good game in the Lions game recently, he bowled well at times at he will have more opportunities tomorrow." Update: Date: 10:54 BST Title: Post Content: This video can not be played 'England need to find other ways to take wickets' - Wood England seamer Mark Wood, speaking on BBC's Today at the Test, said the home side need to find other ways to take wickets on a flat deck at Headingley. Update: Date: 10:52 BST Title: Post Content: Sir Alastair CookEx-England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra England will be desperate to get out there and have a bat. The outfield is so fast and looking at the wicket this morning, there is not a mark on it. This is a batman's paradise. India could have 600 on the board by that point, but good sides find a way to get out of those positions. Update: Date: 10:49 BST Title: Post Content: Gill resumes with Rishabh Pant alongside him on 65. The wicketkeeper mixed some steady batting with a few big hits - including this six off Shoaib Bashir. This video can not be played 'High into the stand' - Pant hits Bashir down the ground for huge six Update: Date: 10:46 BST Title: Post Content: Sir Alastair CookEx-England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra It would have been quite a long night for him [Shubman Gill], the adrenaline never really leaves you overnight. The hard thing is getting the rhythm again the following day, it's not as easy as it should be. But what a position to be in, to come back 127 not out. Update: Date: 10:43 BST Title: Post Content: Highlights of day one, you say? Well, for England fans they're few and far between, but for India's supporters there's plenty to enjoy. This video can not be played Jaiswal and Gill both make centuries to put India in control against England Update: Date: 10:40 BST Title: Post Content: Steven FinnFormer England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra The England bowlers will be looking to realign their thinking today. They missed their opportunity in those first 25 minutes yesterday. They almost tried too hard to take wickets in that first half an hour. The way this England team plays though is that they won't dwell on the past. They will look to how they can affect the game positively this morning. Update: Date: 10:38 BST Title: Post Content: It's day two of the first Test at Headingley and England will be hoping that it goes significantly better than day one. Having put India into bat in sunny conditions, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both made centuries as India reached stumps on 359-3. Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he was "staggered" by England's decision to bowl, and I think that reflects the general reaction in the stands and in our inbox. It's another sunny day at Headingley, will we get more of the same? Update: Date: 10:35 BST Title: Post Content: Ever made a bad decision at work?
BBC News
11-06-2025
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World Test Championship final: Smith & Labuschagne rebuild for Australia
Update: Date: 11:47 BST Title: Post Content: Jonathan AgnewBBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special There is a gentle buzz reverberating around Lord's today. Update: Date: 15 overs Title: Aus 37-2 Content: Ooooh! A heart in mouth moment for Marnus Labuschagne as his edge drops just short of Aiden Markram in the slips to start the 15th. It's another maiden for Wiaan Mulder. Update: Date: 11:44 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) Loving the match. But with the weather being what it is this week. What happens if it is a draw? Tom in Billingshurst Hello Tom. If the match is drawn, tied, or abandoned, the two sides will share the mace. I don't know how they'll share it. One team getting the stick and the other the ball would be the sensible option but I'd rather watch someone slice it lengthways. Update: Date: 11:42 BST Title: Post Content: Jonathan AgnewBBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special That was at a catchable height and it went straight between the two players. Update: Date: 14 overs Title: Aus 37-2 Content: A lively start to the second half of this session. Steve Smith flicks Lungi Ngidi's opener fine for four and he sneaks another off the penultimate delivery, this one more aerially between the keeper and leg slip. A touch of fortune there. Update: Date: 11:37 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) With Rabada just one Test wicket behind the great Allan Donald and likely to go past him in this match, where does he stand in the pantheon of South African fast bowlers? Maybe only behind Dale Steyn? Bob in Hammersmith Update: Date: 11:35 BST Title: Post Content: While refreshments are served, here's a reminder of the two Australia wickets to fall in the first hour. Kagiso Rabada has 2-9 from his first six-over spell. This video can not be played Rabada takes two quick wickets to put Australia under early pressure Update: Date: 11:34 BST Title: Post Content: Vic MarksFormer England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Marnus Labuschagne is here with his career struggling a little bit and Lord's could be another turning point for him. Update: Date: 13 overs Title: Aus 29-2 Content: Smith 5, Labuschagne 17 Australia's selectors would be pretty chuffed with that outcome, @mardysim. Steve Smith casually perches on his bat as Marnus Labuschagne plays out a maiden to Wiaan Mulder, who has replaced Kagiso Rabada. Mulder beats the outside edge to finish the over. And that's drinks. Update: Date: 11:31 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) @mardysim on X: Couple of quick wickets for the Saffies. Excellent work. 326-2 at the close? Update: Date: 11:30 BST Title: Post Content: Jim MaxwellBBC Test Match Special commentator at Lord's It's quiet here at Lord's as Australia dig themselves in, but South Africa's bowling has been compelling as they make the batters play a shot with each ball. Update: Date: 12 overs Title: Aus 29-2 Content: How do you think Labuschagne's audition to be Australia's next opener is going, George? Apart from that one edge which fell just short of Ryan Rickelton, he's been pretty solid I think. Strong leaves and running smartly. He runs three to finish the 12th over. Update: Date: 11:26 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) David Warner retired over a year ago and Australia are yet to find a permanent opener to partner Khawaja. Sometimes Smith opens, sometimes Head opens, and now Marnus is opening. That vacant spot is a permanent musical chair. That just tells about Warner's huge impact. George, India Update: Date: 11 overs Title: Aus 26-2 Content: A fourth maiden for Kagiso Rabada, with Steve Smith defending all the way. There's a couple of darts to suggest he's interested in the single but every time, he retreats. Rabada has 2-9 from his six overs. Impressive. Update: Date: 11:21 BST Title: How's stat?! Content: Andy ZaltzmanTest Match Special statistician There were 19 balls before Kagiso Rabada conceded a run and only once has he done better in his illustrious career. He has a strike rate of a wicket every 39 balls in Test cricket. This is the best record from a bowler who has bowled 500+ in the history of Test cricket of which there are 292 bowlers. Update: Date: 11:21 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) Dave Bedingham playing club cricket in Nottinghamshire six years ago taking the first catch at Lord's in World Test Final. Great persistence. Bryn, Angel Update: Date: 10 overs Title: Aus 26-2 Content: Marnus Labuschagne tastes early success against Lungi Ngidi, easing a solid drive through the covers for four. So far, so good for the opener who moves onto 14. Update: Date: 11:17 BST Title: Post Content: A change in the bowling attack for South Africa, with Lungi Ngidi replacing Marco Jansen. Update: Date: 11:17 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply) Glad to see Broad's coaching in the South African setup in the lead up to this game is working its magic. Aussies all over the shop. Richard, London Update: Date: 9 overs Title: Aus 22-2 Content: Kagiso Rabada has quite the swagger as he walks back to the top of his run-up. He looks the least-hurried man in the world. However, it's Steve Smith who gets the last laugh, punching the ball square to finish the over with a four. It just beats Tristan Stubbs to the rope.
BBC News
06-03-2025
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Champions Trophy final - who, when & how to follow
After 12 group-stage matches and two semi-finals, the Champions Trophy final is almost upon and New Zealand progressed from Group A together and will meet again in the showpiece game on Sunday after beating Australia and South Africa respectively in the everything you need to know about the final, including how you can follow on the BBC. Champions Trophy final - schedule, date, time & venue Sunday, 9 March: Final - India v New Zealand, Dubai International Stadium, 09:00 GMT When is the Champions Trophy final? The Champions Trophy final is scheduled for Sunday, 9 March. It will start at 09:00 India beat Australia in the last four, the final will take place in Rohit Sharma's side failed to qualify it would have remained in Pakistan and been held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Is there a reserve day? There is a reserve day for the final if the match cannot be completed on Sunday, as there were for both semi-finals, although they were not reserve day for the final is Monday, 10 March (09:00).There is a maximum of two hours of additional time available on both the original day and reserve all knockout games a minimum of 25 overs per side is needed to constitute a match. That is up from 20 in the group stages. The International Cricket Council says "every effort will be made" to complete the match on the scheduled day, including reducing the overs to the minimum play starts on the scheduled day but a reserve day is then required, play will resume from where it stopped, rather than a new match starting. Whether it is a 50-over or reduced-over match depends on whether play resumes in a reduced-over format on the original trophy will be shared if the final is washed out on both the original and reserve with the group stages, any tie would see a super over played. Who are the previous Champions Trophy winners? This year is the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy and these are the previous winners of the tournament:1998: South Africa2000: New Zealand2002: India and Sri Lanka declared co-champions after two finals washed out2004: West Indies2006: Australia2009: Australia2013: India2017: Pakistan How can I follow the Champions Trophy on the BBC? There will be ball-by-ball commentary of the final across BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website and of the Test Match Special team include Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks and Alex BBC Sport website and app will have live text commentary, alongside in-play and post-match video will also be coverage on the BBC Cricket Instagram, external and WhatsApp, external tournament is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports.
BBC News
01-03-2025
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Teams facing 'crazy' Dubai travel plans for semis
Australia and South Africa will travel to Dubai before the Champions Trophy semi-finals, despite not knowing if they will play there or in will host the first semi-final on Tuesday with the second match played in Lahore, Pakistan, a day who are guaranteed to progress from Group A, are playing all of their matches in Dubai after opting not to travel to B concludes with South Africa's match against England on Saturday but neither the Proteas or Australia will know the venue for their semi-final until after the conclusion of India's match against New Zealand on they to wait until Monday and only travel when the fixtures were confirmed, that would rule out the possibility of training in Dubai – where India will have played all three group raises the prospect of Australia taking the three-hour flight from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday, only to have to fly back on Monday if they do not meet South Africa will fly to Dubai in the early hours of Sunday and could return to Pakistan 24 hours later if they do not have to face India. Whichever team finishes second in Group A will meet the winner of Group B and vice-versa. India are guaranteed to play the first semi-final on Tuesday regardless of their group position, has been criticism throughout the tournament of the advantage India hold by playing all of their matches at the have played across the four venues in Pakistan and Dubai."If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen said earlier this week."I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that."BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew said: "India are camped out in Dubai, playing in the same ground and same places in the changing room. "Both Australia and South Africa will fly to Dubai but only one will play there and the other will get back on a plane to Lahore. It's all got a bit crazy."
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
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India slammed for one-venue 'farce' in CT 2025
India in action against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy clash on Sunday. Photo: AFP/File DUBAI The cricket fraternity has slammed India's "undeniable" advantage of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams have to shuttle between three venues in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India refused to travel to hosts Pakistan for the tournament, because of security concerns and political tensions, and are playing all their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A stand-off between the rivals lasted for more than a month, leaving plans for the tournament in jeopardy until the Pakistan board finally agreed on a compromise with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The deal means Pakistan will play at a neutral venue in any ICC tournament hosted by India until 2027. The decision was reached after Jay Shah - secretary of the powerful BCCI - took over as ICC chairman in December at the headquarters of the sports' governing body in Dubai. "I feel very uncomfortable about the way that India is being treated at the moment," former England cricketer and popular broadcaster Jonathan Agnew told ABC Sport. "This is wrong. If you're going to play an international tournament you can't pick and choose where you play and where you're not going to play. "I don't see how long this can carry on for? It makes a farce of these tournaments." The playing and pitch conditions in Dubai and the venues in Pakistan — Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi — are drastically different. There has been no dew in Dubai in India's first two wins with the highest total being 244 when Rohit Sharma's team chased down 242 against Pakistan on a sluggish pitch. Totals in Pakistan have been much higher with dew also playing a part, notably when Australia's Josh Inglis hit an unbeaten 120 to chase down a tournament-record 352 against England at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. "What about the advantage India have in playing only in Dubai - which seems to me to be a hard-to-quantify advantage, but an undeniable advantage?" former England captain Michael Atherton asked Nasser Hussain on the Sky Sports Podcast. "They're playing at just one venue. Therefore, the selection, you know, can focus on the conditions in Dubai," he added. India and New Zealand have moved into the semi-finals from Group A and will play each other in Dubai in the last group match on Sunday. But irrespective of the placing, India will play their semi-final in Dubai on March 4. The final will be played in Lahore on March 9, unless India qualify in which case it will be in Dubai.
