sports and games Andriy Shevchenko's 'objective' is to move to the Premier League or Serie A, says team analyst By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:53:15 GMT Andriy Shevchenko became Ukraine head coach after their group-stage exit at Euro 2016. But their video analyst Andrea Maldera claims Shevchenko now wants a move to England or Italy. Full Article
sports and games Sky beating BBC in tug-of war for Andrew Flintoff By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:18:40 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: With the controversial Hundred competition to be aimed at a younger audience, his services are more in demand than ever this summer. Full Article
sports and games 'Don't fall asleep, you might not wake up': Jack Leach feared for his life when he got sepsis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:16:20 GMT The 28-year-old Leach has Crohn's disease, which weakens his immune system, and as a result a bout of gastroenteritis became something much worse. Full Article
sports and games England eliminated from Women's T20 World Cup due to Sydney rain By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:11:01 GMT England are out of the Women's T20 World Cup after their semi-final against India was called off without a ball being bowled. Full Article
sports and games Jofra Archer commits future to Sussex after signing two-year contract extension By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:59:29 GMT England paceman Jofra Archer has revealed his delight at signing a two-year contract extension at Sussex which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2021 season. Full Article
sports and games Heather Knight calls for ICC to include reserve days at future T20 World Cups By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:35:43 GMT Heather Knight called on the ICC to change their rain rules after England's dream of reaching the T20 World Cup final was washed away in Sydney. Full Article
sports and games England all-rounder Chris Woakes withdraws from IPL season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:36:51 GMT Woakes was picked up by Delhi Capitals for £160,000 at the tournament draft in December but has opted to pull out in a bid to keep himself fresh for the international summer. Full Article
sports and games Jofra Archer on target for an early comeback after elbow injury By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:30:07 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY RICHARD GIBSON: Jofra Archer is on schedule to be bowling in just over a fortnight and hopes to be fully fit from the stress fracture of his right elbow within six weeks. Full Article
sports and games Dominic Sibley confident of facing down Sri Lanka spin as England prepare for Test series By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 23:43:13 GMT PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: Dom Sibley begins the latest leg of his journey towards becoming an established Test opener confident he can adapt to the very different conditions in Sri Lanka. Full Article
sports and games England's cricketers to keep distance from media in Sri Lanka as part of coronavirus precautions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:55:49 GMT There has been only one recorded case on the island to date but the squad are taking a proactive approach with all players and backroom staff provided with an 'immunity pack' for the Test tour Full Article
sports and games England insist bowler Jofra Archer will not be allowed to play in the IPL even if he is fit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 20:21:11 GMT PAUL NEWMAN IN SRI LANKA: Sportsmail revealed that Archer was ahead of schedule in his recovery and was still hopeful of heading to India towards the end of the IPL in April. Full Article
sports and games Australia win Women's T20 World Cup as they thrash India by 85 runs with over 86,000 people watching By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:22:40 GMT Defending champions Australia claimed their fifth Women's Twenty20 Cricket World Cup title after thrashing India by 85 runs in Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Full Article
sports and games Matt Parkinson creeps closer to England Test debut after taking four wickets in Sri Lanka warm-up By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:30:46 GMT PAUL NEWMAN IN KATUNAYAKE, SRI LANKA: England were only facing an inexperienced Sri Lanka Cricket XI but Parkinson bowled with accuracy and varied his pace intelligently. Full Article
sports and games Zak Crawley keen to take full advantage of unexpected England chance after composed performance By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:54:25 GMT PAUL NEWMAN IN KATUNAYAKE: Crawley, 22, was again composed and classy on Sunday as he scored 91 in the first warm-up of England's Sri Lanka tour before getting out carelessly. Full Article
sports and games Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes he could have England's number as he talks up great record By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:56:17 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD EDWARDS: England may be on an upward Test curve after victory in South Africa, but in Sri Lanka they will be up against a coach who has their number. Full Article
sports and games Chris Silverwood opens up on Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler's future in first major interview By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:30:58 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: Silverwood is relaxed and thoughtful as he sits in the cafe of England's hotel ahead of his third Test series in his first six months. Full Article
sports and games Chris Woakes snubs Indian Premier League as all-rounder looks to extend his England career By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:09:43 GMT Woakes, 31, was signed by Delhi Capitals for £160,000 in the IPL draft but pulled out last week when he realised he needed to 'get off the treadmill' and focus on England. Full Article
sports and games England will ask Jack Leach to prove his fitness after the spinner's injury-hit winter By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:00:27 GMT PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: Leach was named in England's team for their final warm-up game against a Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI and will have to prove he is over his calf injury. Full Article
sports and games England's players could be STOPPED from featuring in this year's IPL due to coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:40:19 GMT The participation of England players at this year's IPL has been thrown into doubt due to fresh visa restrictions on foreigners entering the country due to coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games Nottinghamshire decide to dump Northamptonshire as pre-season opponents due to coronavirus spread By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:01:11 GMT Northamptonshire's decision to travel to Singapore on Monday for a 12-day warm weather trip led Nottinghamshire to scrub it, fearful that facing such opponents invited unnecessary risk. Full Article
sports and games Ben Stokes ruled out of England's warm-up match in Sri Lanka with an abdominal issue By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:47:21 GMT Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from England's tour match in Sri Lanka due to an abdominal issue which team management insist is unrelated to Coronavirus concerns. Full Article
sports and games STUART BROAD: Credit to the ECB for making a necessary decision to put players and the fans first By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:20:58 GMT STUART BROAD: It was quite an eerie feeling on Friday when Joe Root addressed us to let us know that the tour of Sri Lanka was off. We felt quite a long way from the levels of worry in England. Full Article
sports and games Cricket is hit for six as coronavirus pandemic leaves county clubs with 'cash black hole' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:17:26 GMT EXCLUSIVE: English cricket is facing a 'cash black hole' as it struggles to come to terms with the implications of the coronavirus. The warning came from Surrey ahead of a conference call. Full Article
sports and games ECB faces legal battle with Sri Lanka after postponement of Test series By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:17:54 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The ECB could face a legal battle with Sri Lankan officials to determine how the World Test Championship points for their postponed series are allocated Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus: Pakistan Super League postpones competition on day of the semi-finals By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:52:17 GMT A number of English players, including Alex Hales, Tom Banton and James Vince, would have been involved in the semi-finals but they had already left the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
sports and games DAVID LLOYD: I'm self-isolating in the garden for my 73rd birthday! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:01:10 GMT DAVID LLOYD IN HIS GARDEN: I thought I would be spending my 73rd birthday in Galle preparing for England's first Test against Sri Lanka but, instead, I find myself self-isolating at home. Full Article
sports and games Nottinghamshire continue pre-season training as Alex Hales self-isolates with coronavirus symptoms By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:34:45 GMT Nottinghamshire continued pre-season preparations unabated, as Alex Hales self-isolates since returning from the Pakistan Super League. Full Article
sports and games England's Test Series against West Indies would not be played until December at the earliest By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:14:16 GMT England's cricketers would not play any rescheduled Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean until December at the earliest, it has emerged. Full Article
sports and games Huge blow for The Hundred as Australian star Warner CANCELS £125,000 contract with Southern Brave By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:09:51 GMT PAUL NEWMAN: David Warner yesterday became the first big name to pull out of the ECB's new Hundred competition to concentrate on international cricket. Full Article
sports and games Do believe the hype: Dan Lawrence excelled for the Lions...now he's ready for the England call By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:06:39 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN: Expectations of Dan Lawrence were always likely to be great once he had scored a century in his second Championship appearance. Full Article
sports and games Cricketers join in the stay at home craze as Jos Buttler performs pilates exercises with his wife By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:20:01 GMT Jos Buttler and Ian Bell have been keeping themselves entertained at home whilst being quarantined due to the coronavirus. The England wicket-keeper was seen doing pilates. Full Article
sports and games NASSER HUSSAIN answers cricket's coronavirus crisis questions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:54:48 GMT As with every other sport, cricket has been thrown into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Sportsmail's Nasser Hussain answers the key crisis questions... Full Article
sports and games I've been mucking around in the garden! Bumble knee deep in manure as he fills his time By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:38:50 GMT DAVID LLOYD: It's all pretty surreal now, isn't it? Things have certainly moved on apace since last we spoke and I just hope everyone is staying well and doing the right thing. Full Article
sports and games England paceman Anderson vows to 'relish every single moment' when cricket season resumes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:31:21 GMT Not only is the 37-year-old fully fit after the broken rib that curtailed his tour of South Africa but he wants to ensure he makes the very most of what remains of his record-breaking career. Full Article
sports and games JOFRA ARCHER: Working on my abs in kitchen, being world champion gamer and winding up Tom Curran! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:02:20 GMT As a cricketer in the public eye, I have to be vigilant. Without wanting to sound too dramatic, I know that, if I get the virus, I could bring down the whole of the Sussex or England teams. Full Article
sports and games Alastair Cook prepared to write off 2020 County Championship due to coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:36:26 GMT Former England captain Alastair Cook says he would rather the County Championship was not played at all this season rather than attempting to hold a dramatically condensed campaign. Full Article
sports and games Cricketers to take pay cut if coronavirus delay goes on with ECB financially supporting clubs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 22:55:36 GMT The ECB are soon to outline details of the financial support package they will offer counties who will hit problems because the start of the domestic season has been delayed due to coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games Keeping fit...this is how Buttler did it!Jos stays in shape by taking fitness classes from his wife By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 23:23:51 GMT Jos Buttler, reaching out, almost at full stretch. Where have we seen that before? It is an image carved into the memory of every sports fan in the country. Full Article
sports and games Steve Smith free to captain Australia after serving two-year ban following ball tampering scandal By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:51:16 GMT Following the ball-tampering scandal of March 2018, Cricket Australia handed Smith a 12-month suspension adding he would not be considered for captaincy for another year after that. Full Article
sports and games Ask Nasser Hussain and David 'Bumble' Lloyd! Our cricket columnists answer the important questions By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:04:22 GMT There may be no cricket at present, but there is still much to discuss, and Sportsmail columnists Nasser Hussain and David 'Bumble' Lloyd are on hand to answer some important questions. Full Article
sports and games England stars left nonplussed by talks they will be expected to take pay cuts up of to £200,000 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:27:37 GMT England's star cricketers have been nonplussed by reports that they will be expected to take pay cuts of up to £200,000 as the game repositions its finances because of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus: Root fears player burnout if England try to squeeze more fixtures into hectic schedule By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:28:02 GMT Joe Root has issued a warning about player burnout this winter as England's cricketers face a fixture pile-up caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
sports and games Counties bid to oust ECB chief Colin Graves and replace him with Ian Watmore amid coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:51:02 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: ECB chairman Colin Graves will face calls from counties to stand down early and be replaced by Ian Watmore if the launch of the Hundred is postponed. Full Article
sports and games Ben Foakes says the treadmill had worn him down, but when cricket returns he will be raring to go By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:45:22 GMT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN: Ben Foakes has revealed the 'mental burn-out' that led to him losing his passion for cricket - before an extended break saw 'the fire come back'. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus UK: English cricketers reject request to take 20 per cent pay cut By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:07:44 GMT Professional Cricketers' Association remain resistant to pay cuts for their membership as counties seek to lessen the financial burdens pressed upon them by the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
sports and games ECB consider fielding TWO teams at the same time this summer should coronavirus crisis ease By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:33:08 GMT The Test side could face West Indies or Pakistan, this season's proposed red-ball opponents, while Eoin Morgan's white-ball World Cup winners face Australia, who are currently due here in July Full Article
sports and games EOIN MORGAN: My pride at leading these multi-cultural World Cup winners By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:13:52 GMT EOIN MORGAN: As we took the field to defend 15 in the super over in the World Cup final last summer, Jos Buttler told me he hoped I had a couple of shamrocks in my pocket. Full Article
sports and games Day of chaos and glory nobody will ever forget: A reprise of England's incredible World Cup triumph By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:14:08 GMT LAWRENCE BOOTH: Words were not enough, but the captains tried anyway. 'Extraordinary,' said Morgan. 'Gutted,' said Williamson. More or less everyone else was left speechless. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus: County cricketers face playing six days-a-week in bid to salvage County Championship By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:44:55 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: County cricketers could be asked to play six days-a-week if a truncated season is permitted later this summer. Full Article
sports and games Pat Cummins optimistic T20 World Cup will go ahead later this year By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:15:29 GMT Pat Cummins expects the IPL to be merely delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and is optimistic the home Twenty20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled later this year. Full Article