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• Mission possible: is this how you get Steve Smith out? | Rob Smyth

  14-08-2019 20:37 via theguardian.com
  England will put their faith in two bowlers who did not play at Edgbaston, Jack Leach and Jofra Archer, to cause the imperious Australian batsman a few problems at Lord’sJack Leach might have played at Lord’s anyway, given Moeen Ali’s loss of confidence, but a stat doing the rounds during the first Test at Edgbaston certainly helped his cause. Steve Smith has a Test average of 35 against orthodox left-arm spin; against any other type of bowling he averages 70. The stat needs to
  
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• England offer hint of Joe Denly’s inclusion in break from rain | Andy Bull

  14-08-2019 19:55 via theguardian.com
  Outfield warm-up suggests Sam Curran may be left out while Australia replace James Pattinson with Josh HazlewoodSome summer’s day was this. After six hours of rain play was abandoned for the day at 4.15pm. There was not so much as a coin toss, let alone a ball bowled.There was a brief let-up after lunch, a lull between showers, when everyone got out on the field and pretended they had not seen the forecast for the rest of the afternoon. It lasted just long enough for Chris Jordan to presen
  
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• Andrew Strauss has Hundred reasons for concern over English coaches

  14-08-2019 18:44 via theguardian.com
  • Former director expresses fears at overseas appointments
  • Shane Warne and Gary Kirsten among coaches already hiredAndrew Strauss has expressed concerns over a lack of English head coaches in the Hundred, fearing it could have a knock-on effect for the national teams down the line.The former director of England cricket, who hopes to turn Lord’s red on Thursday in a bid to raise money for the cancer foundation set up in memory of his late wife, Ruth, appointed Trevor Bayliss as
  
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• ECB’s transgender review could result in more medical-driven policy

  14-08-2019 18:18 via theguardian.com
  • Testosterone levels may have to match IOC guidelines
  • Policy could mirror that of Cricket AustraliaThe England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing its transgender policy before its £20m semi-professional women’s competition starts next year.Under ECB rules the eligibility of players in women’s domestic cricket is determined by a player’s own self-identified gender, with no medical requirement for those who have transitioned from male to female to lower their
  
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• The Ashes LIVE: Updates and scorecard as England vs Australia day one called off at Lord's

  14-08-2019 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE ASHES continues as England take on Australia at Lord's in the second Test of five with the hosts looking to level the series after being outclassed at Edgbaston. Express Sport brings you all the action as it happens.
  
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• Ashes 2019: England v Australia second Test, day one washed out – as it didn't happen

  14-08-2019 17:50 via theguardian.com
  Updates from the opening day of play at Lord’sVic Marks: England hope for instant Archer impactAny thoughts? Email Geoff here or tweet him here4.47pm BST Who does a washout benefit? Obviously there’s more chance of a draw, with a day lost to rain. Is that to Australia’s advantage, with one fewer match for England to make up the series deficit? Is it to England’s, to nullify a ground where Australian teams have played well for over a century? The wilds of the north will be
  
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• Ashes 2019: England v Australia second Test, day one start delayed – live!

  14-08-2019 13:42 via theguardian.com
  Updates from the opening day of play at Lord’sVic Marks: England hope for instant Archer impactAny thoughts? Email or tweet @GeoffLemonSport12.42pm BST If you want an update to show how professional this operation is, my laptop cord has now given up the ghost and we’re on 23% battery life with 18 minutes until the lunch break. Hmmm. Like this match, the last life is slowly leaching away. 12.30pm BST “I think cricket’s use of language adds to the charm,” writes Dave
  
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• The Ashes hit by rain delay - will there be any play at Lord's today? Latest forecast

  14-08-2019 12:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  WITH the second Ashes Test already delayed by rain, Express Sport has the latest on whether there is likely to be any play today as well as the latest forecast.
  
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• Ashes 2019: Andrew Strauss & Glenn McGrath discuss losing wives to cancer

  14-08-2019 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Former England captain Andrew Strauss and ex-Australia pace bowler Glenn McGrath discuss the impact of losing their wives to cancer.
  
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• Ashes LIVE stream: How to watch England vs Australia second Test live online

  14-08-2019 10:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE ASHES resumes with the second Test between England and Australia at Lord’s and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream details.
  
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• T20 Blast: 'Brilliant' James Bracey shines in Gloucestershire win

  14-08-2019 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch James Bracey make 64 as Gloucestershire chase down Hampshire's 139-6 with ease to win by seven wickets in Bristol.
  
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• Ashes radio coverage: Where can you listen to England vs Australia live?

  14-08-2019 09:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE Ashes continues with the second Test at Lord’s but how can fans listen to England vs Australia live on the radio?
  
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• Ashes TV channel: How to watch England vs Australia second Test live on TV

  14-08-2019 08:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE Ashes continues today with the second Test but what TV channel is the cricket on? Express Sport brings you all the details.
  
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• Why is it called the Ashes? Real reason for England vs Australia series name

  14-08-2019 08:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE second Ashes Test is set to get underway at Lord's tomorrow but why is the series known as the Ashes? Express Sport reveals why.
  
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• Joe Root confident Jofra Archer will cause Australia problems in second Ashes test

  14-08-2019 07:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  IT will have escaped few people’s notice that Jofra Archer, the saviour of English cricket, makes his Test and Ashes debut at Lord’s on Wednesday.
  
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• England skipper Joe Root discusses Steve Smith plan - 'We’ll go about things differently'

  14-08-2019 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  JOE ROOT insisted England had the right plans to dislodge Steve Smith at Edgbaston all along – but just did not stick to them for long enough.
  
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• Is Jofra Archer the man to help England beat Australia and level Ashes series?

  14-08-2019 01:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  ENGLAND star Jofra Archer is fit to face Australia in the second Ashes Test but is he the man to stop Steve Smith and co?
  
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• T20 Blast: Derbyshire and Gloucestershire earn comfortable victories

  14-08-2019 00:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Billy Godleman hits 92 to help Derbyshire beat defending T20 Blast champions Worcestershire to move up to fourth in the North Group.
  
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