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Ashes 2023: McCullum's comments were disappointing, England are clearly rattled, says McGain
"Brendon McCullum’s comments were disappointing, saying that we’re not going to greet them and have a beer with them after the game at any time soon. I think that just shows poor leadership and maybe bad sportsmanship as well. Ben Stokes talking about the spirit of the game and the coach leading that way," said McGain to SEN Radio.
Ashes 2023: England did expose some cracks, says Michael Vaughan as he points out Australia's vulnerabilities
He specifically pointed to visitors' vulnerability to short-pitched bowling, which the hosts exploited to great effect in the match.
Australia had a tough time dealing with short balls in the second innings of the Lord's Test. Even batters like Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith got out while trying to hit short balls for boundaries, using shots like hooks, pulls, and fends.
Spirit of cricket went out the window “a long, long time ago”, says Ian Smith over Bairstow dismissal
On day five's play in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, Bairstow was on 10 and England were at 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked under a bouncer from Cameron Green and inadvertently walked out of his crease. On seeing that, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey immediately directed an underarm throw after catching the delivery and jumped in joy after firing an accurate throw towards the stumps.
FIH Pro League: Spain overcome young Germans in a hard-fought clash
Spain were put through their paces by a determined young German side looking to make its mark, but the Red Sticks ground out a 3-1 victory in the end in the Men's FIH Pro League hockey championship here on Sunday.
Ashes 2023: Australia seek probe into verbal abuse, physical contact incidents in Lord’s Long Room
"Australian management has requested the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) investigate several incidents involving spectators in the members' area during lunch on Day Five of the Lord's Test." "It is alleged players and staff from the Australian team were verbally abused, with some being physically contacted, as they made their way to lunch through the members' area," said the Australian team in an official statement.
WATCH | Ashes 2023: Australia survive stunning Ben Stokes onslaught at Lord’s to take 2-0 series lead
Jonny Bairstow was run-out in controversial circumstances for 10, as wicketkeeper Alex Carey threw the ball at the stumps after the batter wandered out of the crease while avoiding a bouncer, leaving England at 193/6, with the crowd booing Australia and some confrontational scenes happening in Long Room at lunch break.
Women’s Ashes: Beth Mooney's unbeaten 61 leads Australia to four-wicket win over England
Australia’s thrilling victory also means they are now at six points as compared to England, who are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing multi-format Ashes series and need just one more win in the remaining two T20Is and three ODIs to retain the trophy. Beth was calmly spearheading the chase despite a mini-collapse at the other end, with Australia losing three wickets for ten runs in the space of 11 deliveries at the back-end of the chase.
Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic eyes No.24; Swiatek leads women's draw
Novak Djokovic, at the age of 36, has made his intentions clear -- playing for the record books. The Serbian legend has Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles as well as a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years.
WATCH | Ashes 2023: Drama at Lord’s as Jonny Bairstow is run-out under controversial circumstances
Bairstow was on 10 and England were 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked under a bouncer from Cameron Green and inadvertently walked out of his crease. On seeing this, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey immediately directed an underarm throw after catching the delivery, and jumped in joy after firing an accurate throw towards the stumps.
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Karthik's comments have come at a time when multiple reports suggested that the BCCI will send both men's and women's teams for the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8. However, the mega Asian event is set to collide with the ODI World Cup as India men's team will also begin its campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai.
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