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• County cricket: Essex gain edge over Yorkshire in battle of chasers – as it happened

  07-07-2019 21:14
  Second-placed Essex had the better of the first day against third-placed Yorkshire, while leaders Somerset bounced back from a poor start against Notts 8.14pm BST Last May, on the first day between Essex and Yorkshire, 22 wickets fell and the visitors were bowled out for 50 – but a side including Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow recovered to win.This year, wickets still fell but not at that rate, and it is Essex who hold the advantage thanks largely to another five wickets for the South African
  
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• England’s World Cup batting buoyancy returns with Jason Roy

  07-07-2019 21:00
  • Batsman missed defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia
  • Roy in contention for Ashes place, says Trevor BaylissJason Roy is more than a talisman. When he scores runs England tend to win, which is why they are so delighted he is back and 100% fit – almost. Roy feared the worst when his hamstring rebelled on 14 June against West Indies. But in two vital games on his return to the side he has hit a couple of 60s and is looking for more. Like the rest of the squad he hopes he has two mo
  
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• Women's Ashes highlights: Australia thrash England by 194 runs to go 6-0 up in series

  07-07-2019 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch all 10 wickets as Australia rip through England's batting order to win by 194 runs and take a 6-0 lead in the multi-format Women's Ashes series.
  
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• Australia beat England by 194 runs after Women's Ashes third ODI collapse – as it happened

  07-07-2019 18:15
  The brilliant Ellyse Perry took seven for 22, the best ODI figures by an Australian, as England were humiliated at Canterbury5.15pm BST That’s it for today’s blog. I’ll leave you with Raf Nicholson’s report from Canterbury, where Australia moved closer to retaining the Ashes after humiliating England by 194 runs. Thanks for your company; bye. Related: Ellyse Perry takes seven wickets as Australia thrash England in Ashes ODI5.14pm BST The Player of the Match is the exceedi
  
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• Australia beat England by 194 runs after Women's Ashes third ODI collapse – live!

  07-07-2019 18:06
  The brilliant Ellyse Perry took seven for 22, the best ODI figures by an Australian, as England were humiliated at Canterbury5.06pm BST The England captain Heather Knight speaks“Not good enough. It’s very tough to take. I thought Australia bowled very well and came at us hard, and we didn’t have an answer to that. We can’t feel sorry for ourselves; we need to prepare for that Test match and try to restart the series. We need to have some honest conversations and work out
  
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• The prize in sight: how the Cricket World Cup semi-finalists compare | Tanya Aldred

  07-07-2019 16:43
  India have the easiest task against an off-colour New Zealand, while Australia must recover from injury concerns and defeat by South Africa before facing EnglandPl 9 W7 L1 NR1 Related: World Cup Kohli’s charm offensive begs question who stole the real Virat? | Emma JohnRelated: India pile tons on Sri Lanka and end up leapfrogging AustraliaRelated: England’s Jonny Bairstow keeps his hair on after Michael Vaughan spatContinue reading...
  
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• Jimmy Neesham: New Zealand all-rounder on cricket, politics and cattle

  07-07-2019 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham reveals how he nearly quit cricket to sell electronic collars for cows, his views on politics and his career post-cricket.
  
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• Women's Ashes: England's Amy Jones out for a duck against Australia

  07-07-2019 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  England opener Amy Jones is out for a three-ball duck as England lose an early wicket chasing 270 to beat Australia in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes at Canterbury.
  
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• England chasing 270 to beat Australia: Women's Ashes third ODI – live!

  07-07-2019 15:27
  Updates from the final 50-over game of the seriesAnderson a serious doubt for start of men’s AshesAny thoughts? Email them to Rob 2.21pm BST That’s a big score. Lee Henderson emailed me (a few overs ago, granted) saying “It’s looking like a competitive total from the Australians but probably not as high of a score as they’d of wished for. How is the wicket playing? Any worries in it for the the English batters do you think? Perry has been able to get wickets on some
  
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• Usman Khawaja out of World Cup with Marcus Stoinis a doubt for Australia

  07-07-2019 15:26
  Matthew Wade to replace batsman for semi-final
  Mitch Marsh called up as potential cover for StoinisUsman Khawaja has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup by the hamstring strain he suffered during Australia’s loss to South Africa, head coach Justin Langer has confirmed.Matthew Wade has been named as cover for the batsman but Australia will need the approval of the ICC’s technical committee for confirmation. Related: David Warner's renewed duel with Kagiso Rabada does not disap
  
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• Women's Ashes: Rachael Haynes caught and bowled by Sophie Ecclestone

  07-07-2019 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Sophie Ecclestone takes an excellent catch off her own bowling to remove Rachael Haynes as Australia lose their sixth wicket against England.
  
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• Jimmy Anderson a serious doubt for England’s Ashes opener

  07-07-2019 14:31
  • Bowler sustains calf tear playing for Lancashire
  • Jofra Archer could step up for first Test at EdgbastonJimmy Anderson, England’s record-breaking seam bowler and the spearhead of the bowling attack, is in serious danger of missing the first Test against Australia following the news that an MRI scan has shown he has suffered a “low-grade calf muscle tear”.The first Test in the most condensed Ashes series ever undertaken begins on 1 August at Edgbaston and is precede
  
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• James Anderson injury EXCLUSIVE: England star’s team-mate gives latest amid Ashes concern

  07-07-2019 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  JAMES ANDERSON had England cricket fans worried last week when he picked up an injury while playing for Lancashire - but his team-mate Liam Livingstone has allayed fears it could be a serious problem.
  
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• Jimmy Anderson a serious doubt for start of England’s Ashes campaign

  07-07-2019 13:00
  • Bowler tore calf muscle playing for Lancashire against Durham
  • Injury could put Jofra Archer in frame for first Test at EdgbastonJimmy Anderson, England’s record-breaking seam bowler and the spearhead of the bowling attack, is in serious danger of missing the first Test against Australia following the news that an MRI scan has shown that he has suffered a “low-grade calf muscle tear”.The first Test in the most condensed Ashes series ever undertaken begins on 1 Augu
  
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• Women's Ashes: Anya Shrubsole removes Nicole Bolton lbw

  07-07-2019 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  England's Anya Shrubsole claims the early wicket of Australia's Nicole Bolton lbw in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes at Canterbury.
  
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• County cricket: Essex v Yorkshire, Somerset v Notts and more – live!

  07-07-2019 12:45
  Updates from the latest round of Championship matchesEngland v Australia: Women’s Ashes, third ODI – live!And you can email Graham here or tweet him here 11.45am BST Yorkshire are three down, 45 for 3. Since my last post they have lost Gary Ballance, bowled around his legs for eight by Peter Siddle, who uprooted leg-stump, and Will Fraine, caught behind off a Jamie Porter away nipper for 29. 11.31am BST A quartet of wickets to report, the first here at Chelmsford. Adam Lyth has been
  
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• Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Wade primed to step in for World Cup semi-final

  07-07-2019 11:46
  Pair ready to cover for Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis
  Khawaja looks most likely to miss out on England clashMitch Marsh and Matthew Wade are set to be rushed into Australia’s World Cup squad if Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis fail to prove their fitness for Thursday’s semi-final against England.Khawaja and Stoinis were both awaiting the results of scans in Manchester on Sunday morning, as their campaigns hang in the balance. The biggest fears are for Khawaja, who suffered a left
  
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• England v Australia: Women's Ashes third ODI – live!

  07-07-2019 11:25
  Updates from the final 50-over game of the seriesAny thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner 10.25am BST Still, there have been words of caution after the opening game from Australia bowler and Guardian guest columnist, Megan Schutt: Remember, they made it to the World T20 final last year missing two of their best players. They are scrappers, which is what makes these amazing games. It’s why I love this series more than any other: there’s no hiding. Winning against them is so satisfyin
  
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• World Cup Kohli’s charm offensive begs question who stole the real Virat? | Emma John

  07-07-2019 09:00
  Infamously prickly, can-explode-will-explode India captain has been a man becalmed but there are hints the rage is returningHow are we doing? Hanging in there? I’m talking specifically to the cricket fans, a collective who will truly deserve their participation medal when the World Cup reaches its conclusion next weekend. Sure, football lovers may claim their work suffered when England’s women made it to the semi-finals. Wimbledon aficionados will soon be bragging that they’ve
  
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• David Warner's renewed duel with Kagiso Rabada does not disappoint | Geoff Lemon

  07-07-2019 01:07
  The Australia opener hit 122 but ended on the losing side after a compelling individual battleOf all the moments and milestones for David Warner on returning to the Australian team – first visit, first practice game, first international, first time up against England – the one with the most significance ended up buried at the back end of the World Cup group stage.It didn’t have to be that way. Australia taking on South Africa on the final day could have been a marquee match dec
  
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