Martin Bakole is ready to step in as heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois’ next opponent, according to the title hopeful’s promoter Ben Shalom. Dubois is expected to return to the ring in February after scoring a brutal knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September to retain ownership of the IBF heavyweight belt. An opponent has … Read more
Former England captain Nasser Hussain reflects on England’s 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan and the top order’s struggles against spin, saying Ben Stokes’ side must learn from their failures and not just focus on next year’s Ashes. Congratulations to Pakistan. They were going nowhere after losing the first Test – a sixth in a row, … Read more
England’s opener Ben Duckett scored his fourth Test century before the tourists collapsed at the hands of Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack on day two of the second Test. Duckett and Zak Crawley (27) shared a speedy 73-run opening stand replying to Pakistan’s first innings total of 366 on an unpredictable Multan wicket. However, Pakistan’s Sajid Khan … Read more
Uncapped pair Brydon Carse and Jordan Cox are both included in England’s 17-player squad for the upcoming Test tour of Pakistan. Durham fast bowler Carse has already made 14 ODI and three T20I appearances for England, while Essex batter Cox will make his T20I debut for the team against Australia on Wednesday. Along with the … Read more