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Rain covers protect the pitch on the fourth day of the third Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on July 27, 2020. Image: Martin Rickett / POOL / AFP
CRICKET

Rain delays start of fourth day of England-West Indies Test

Heavy rain over Manchester delayed the start of play on the fourth day of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Old Trafford on Monday, offering the tourists the possibility of a reprieve. West Indies, who have…

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Joe Root of England waits to be interviewed after the match. Image: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
BEN STOKES

Root reminds England of Windies’ bowling depth

England batsmen must prepare well if they are to get the better of a “formidable” West Indies bowling attack in the three-test series next month, captain Joe Root has said. West Indies will be banking heavily on their pace attack in…

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A file photo of cricket legend Wasim Akram, pictured here with the Sri Lankan cricketers in Colombo, has encouraged officials to keep searching for alternatives.                                                                              Image: Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP
COVID 19

Cricket legend Wasim Akram warns saliva ban will make bowlers ‘robots’

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram has warned that bowlers would become “robots” after cricket officials temporarily banned shining the ball with saliva as a coronavirus precaution. Bowlers traditionally get the ball to move or swing…

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