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Jos Buttler calls for patience with Jofra Archer after England toil again

24-11-2019 11:37

• ‘You all forget that Jofra is very new to international cricket’
• Buttler blames second-day collapse for New Zealand dominanceJos Buttler has urged people not expect too much of Jofra Archer so early in his Test career after a tough first outing with the ball in overseas conditions.Archer was the seamer worked hardest by Joe Root during 201 overs of toil against New Zealand at Bay Oval, sending down 42 overs (for figures of one for 107) compared to Sam Curran’s 35

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Australia cruise to first Test victory over Pakistan

24-11-2019 08:04

Pakistan 240 & 335; Australia 580Marnus Labuschagne player of the matchAustralia opened their Test summer with a win after finishing off an innings-and-five-run victory over Pakistan with a day to spare in Brisbane. Josh Hazlewood snared four second-innings wickets with fellow quicks Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc also chipping in on Sunday to dismiss Pakistan for 335.Babar Azam starred for the visitors with his second Test century, as part of a 132-run sixth-wicket stand with Muhammad

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England battling to avoid first Test defeat after BJ Watling's 205 | Ali Martin

24-11-2019 07:36

England 353 & 55-3; New Zealand 615-9 decBJ Watling smashed 205 leaving New Zealand primed for victory on day fiveWith its stunning coastal views, buzzing hipster nightspots and beach lifestyle, Mount Maunganui on New Zealand’s North Island makes for an unlikely place to find a torture chamber. Yet at the seemingly pleasant Bay Oval here were Joe Root’s tourists being given the Iron Maiden, the Heretic’s Fork and the Scold’s Bridle all in one. BJ Watling’s 205 -

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England battling to avoid first Test defeat after BJ Watling's 205

24-11-2019 07:36

England 353 & 55-3; New Zealand 615-9 decBJ Watling’s 205 leaves New Zealand primed for victoryWith its stunning coastal views, buzzing hipster nightspots and beach lifestyle, Mount Maunganui on New Zealand’s North Island makes for an unlikely place to find a torture chamber. Yet at the seemingly pleasant Bay Oval Joe Root’s tourists were given the Iron Maiden, the Heretic’s Fork and the Scold’s Bridle all in one. BJ Watling’s 205 –the first Test dou

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Australia v Pakistan: first Test, day four – Australia win by an innings and five runs

24-11-2019 07:10

Australia wrap up comprehensive victory inside four daysBabar Azam’s 105 not enough to save Pakistan 6.09am GMT Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for the match, including four wickets in the second dig. Here’s what he has to say: “It’s always good fun coming back to the Gabba. Getting that extra bounce. I got a few rewards at the end there, and Mitchell Starc too, so all good.” “They’re both really good players and scored quite a few runs. So we’ll t

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