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• Chris Woakes returns without the fanfare but still a very big noise | Jonathan Liew

  02-09-2021 21:44
  
  The seamer may not have played for England for a year but his impact in the fourth Test was instant‘From the Vauxhall End, Chris Woakes.” A ripple of applause. A purposeful, economical run to the crease. An immaculate 85mph delivery on a perfect length, challenging the off-stump, forcing the defensive stroke. Perhaps this is all the fanfare Woakes has ever demanded. Certainly, as he began his 17th crack at Test cricket, he knows not to expect anything more.It was Woakes’s first
  
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• Chris Woakes admits England return ‘worth the wait’ after four India wickets

  02-09-2021 21:39
  
  Woakes’ last Test more than a year ago after isolation and injuryBowler ‘a little shocked as to how well it came out early on’Chris Woakes offered a timely reminder of his abilities with the red ball to help England bowl out India for 191 before Joe Root’s golden patch was ended as the tourists battled back on an enthralling first day of the fourth Test.Woakes, who last played a Test match more than a year ago, took only six balls to get back in the groove as he dismissed
  
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• England v India: Chris Woakes says return 'well worth the wait'

  02-09-2021 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Woakes says his return to the England Test side was "a long time coming" after taking 4-55 on the opening day of the fourth Test against India.
  
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• England v India: Watch highlights as wickets tumble on see-saw opening day of fourth Test

  02-09-2021 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights of a see-saw first day of the fourth Test as India are bowled out for 191 before England close on 53-3 after losing in-form captain Joe Root for 21.
  
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• England v India: Joe Root wicket leaves Kia Oval Test poised

  02-09-2021 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England lose the key wicket of Joe Root late on a dramatic first day to leave the fourth Test with India finely balanced at the Kia Oval.
  
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• Joe Root falls late as India hit back after England dismiss them for 191

  02-09-2021 19:57
  
  India 191; England 53-3Woakes takes 4 for 55 on return, Robinson 3 for 38India fought back from being dismissed for 191 by reducing England to 53 for three as wickets tumbled on the first day of the fourth test at the Oval on Thursday.It was just about England’s day after they put India into bat, but the loss of in-form captain Joe Root – bowled by Umesh Yadav for 21 – just before stumps boosted India’s hopes. Continue reading...
  
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• County cricket: Hampshire hold on for draw against Yorkshire

  02-09-2021 19:57
  
  Hampshire’s last stand ensured they earned a draw, despite Yorkshire surrounding the bat in the hope of taking the final wicketArchie Lenham is out for Sussex, they’re 259 in front and 7 down against Worcestershire.
  Northants have lost Tom Taylor for 8, lbw Higgins. Which means that Milo Kerrigan is at the crease, 2 not out, his team 236 ahead with two wickets left. It’s a good day for discarded Test spinners to be 2 not out.Continue reading...
  
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• Ireland v Zimbabwe: Hosts claim T20 series victory

  02-09-2021 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland move into an unassailable 3-1 series lead after defeating Zimbabwe in the fourth Twenty20 between the sides at Bready.
  
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• England lose Root late on after bowling India out for 191 on day one of the fourth Test – as it happened

  02-09-2021 19:48
  
  The dismissal of Joe Root leaves things relatively even at The Oval on day oneTwo changes for India: Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav replace Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, who both have niggles. Virat Kohli looked thrilled when the first follow-up question was about Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence. He said Jadeja was preferred because England have a number of left-handers and India like the match-ups. I know.And why not? Virat Kohli says he would have bowled first as well. Continue reading
  
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• England v India: Umesh Yadav bowls Joe Root for 21

  02-09-2021 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Umesh Yadav bowls in-form England captain Joe Root for 21 as the hosts eventually close on 53-3, trailing India by 138 runs at the end of the first day of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• County Championship: Hampshire nightwatchman Mason Crane helps secure draw with Yorkshire

  02-09-2021 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire nightwatchman Mason Crane bats for two sessions to help his side secure a draw against Yorkshire.
  
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• County Championship: England's Dom Sibley hits 57 as Warwickshire draw with Lancashire

  02-09-2021 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Dom Sibley hits only his third fifty of the season as Warwickshire bat out a draw with Lancashire at Old Trafford.
  
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• England v India: Best shots of Shardul Thakur's brilliant 57 in 36 balls

  02-09-2021 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shardul Thakur smashes a brilliant 57 in 36 balls to take the fight back to England before India are eventually bowled out for 191 on the first day of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• England v India: Jasprit Bumrah removes Rory Burns & Haseeb Hameed

  02-09-2021 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jasprit Bumrah removes Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed in the same over to reduce England to 6-2 in reply to India's 191 all out on the first day of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• England bowl India out for 191 on day one of the fourth Test – live!

  02-09-2021 18:40
  
  Updates from the first day’s play at The OvalHampshire v Yorkshire, Lancs v Warks: county cricket – live!Form of my life still to come, says world No 1 RootAnd you can contact Tanya by email or tweet @tjaldredTwo changes for India: Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav replace Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, who both have niggles. Virat Kohli looked thrilled when the first follow-up question was about Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence. He said Jadeja was preferred because England have a
  
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• England v India: Umesh Yadav caught behind to leave India 191 all out

  02-09-2021 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ollie Robinson claims his third wicket as Umesh Yadav is caught behind to leave India 191 all out in a frenetic first innings of the fourth Test against England at The Oval.
  
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• England v India: Ravichandran Ashwin - 413 Test wickets but can't get a game

  02-09-2021 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked the second best bowler in the world and tormented England over the winter. So why won't India pick him?
  
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• England v India: Virat Kohli caught behind off Ollie Robinson for 50

  02-09-2021 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Virat Kohli is caught behind for 50 off Ollie Robinson as England reduce India to 105-5 on the opening day of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• England v India: Chris Woakes has Ravindra Jadeja caught at slip by Joe Root

  02-09-2021 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England skipper Joe Root hangs on to a slip catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja off Chris Woakes, moments after dropping Virat Kohli during the fourth Test against India.
  
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• England v India: James Anderson has Cheteshwar Pujara caught behind for four

  02-09-2021 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  India lose a third wicket of the morning session as James Anderson has Cheteshwar Pujara caught behind for four on the first day of the fourth Test against England at The Oval.
  
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• England v India: Ollie Robinson traps KL Rahul lbw for 17

  02-09-2021 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  KL Rahul falls lbw to Ollie Robinson for 17 as England take a second early wicket against India on the opening day of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• England v India: Chris Woakes has Rohit Sharma caught behind for 11

  02-09-2021 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Woakes makes the breakthrough for England, having Rohit Sharma caught behind for 11, as India are reduced to 28-1 in the opening session of the fourth Test at The Oval.
  
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• Hampshire v Yorkshire, Lancashire v Warwickshire and more: county cricket – live!

  02-09-2021 11:34
  
  Updates from day four of the latest round of Championship matchesBeaumont powers England’s women to emphatic win over New ZealandAnd you can email Geoff, tweet him or comment BTLIf you’re wondering about the Test, young Giuseppe Root has won the toss and will bowl first at The Oval.I’m only going to say this once... Continue reading...
  
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• Classic Youtube | Bill Shankly, Sir Curtly Ambrose masterclasses and the WSL returns

  02-09-2021 11:00
  
  This week’s roundup also features Tex Cobb, Miami Dolphins and a man kicking off in an offy, next to Paul Ince1) The WSL gets going this week, so here’s a 1995 doc on Doncaster Belles; here’s Marieanne Spacey-Cale – England legend, Arsenal legend and Southampton head coach – taking us through a day in her life; and here’s Rachel Yankey reflecting on her career.2) A man kicks off in an offy, then notices Paul Ince standing next to him. Continue reading...
  
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• Afghanistan women's cricket team: Players hiding in Kabul fear Taliban rule

  02-09-2021 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Members of Afghanistan's women's cricket team are hiding in Kabul, fearing for their safety following the Taliban's return to power.
  
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