Ajla Tomljanovic roars into the last-16 at Wimbledon after Australian gun stages gritty fightback to defeat No 13 seed Barbora Krejcikova Ajla Tomljanovic has advanced into the last-16 at Wimbledon with a gritty win  The world No 44 staged a valiant fightback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova  She is likely to face the daunting prospect of Iga Swiatek next week Ajla Tomljanovic has staged a valiant fightback to roar into Wimbledon’s last 16 for the second straight year with a stirring victory […]

New England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler plays down his chances of a Test recall by insisting he is ‘very focused on white-ball stuff’ – as he says Ben Stokes’ men don’t need him as they are playing ‘fantastically well’ Jos Buttler says he has enough on his plate as the new limited-overs captain  He was touted as a potential opener in Brendon McCullum’s new-look England  The 31-year-old was axed from the Test team six months ago after a poor Ashes […]

Heather Knight insisted there are “good signs for the future of English women’s fast bowling” after her side’s only red-ball assignment of the summer was halted early due to rain. It was the first time England had been without the experienced opening partnership of Katherine Brunt and Anya Shrubsole for 14 years, but in a team of four debutants the next generation stepped up. Issy Wong had an impressive spell at the end of day three under the lights and […]

Ben Stokes WILL play white-ball cricket for England this summer under new captain Jos Buttler as T20 and ODI squads are named for India series Ben Stokes has been named in the England ODI squad for the series against India The Test captain was expected to be rested ahead of the South Africa Test series New captain Jos Buttler will take for the first time since Eoin Morgan’s retirement Ben Stokes will play under new England white-ball captain Jos Buttler […]

‘You know me, that fire is always in my belly!’: In-form England batsman Jonny Bairstow speaks to Nasser Hussain about ‘Baz-ball’, proving people wrong… and filming with the legendary Mary Berry! Jonny Bairstow is in superb form after hitting two centuries against New Zealand Bairstow is thriving under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum The Yorkshireman, 32, opened up on his recent success in the Test side He says England ‘will win lots of games of cricket’ with their […]

James Anderson will return for England’s re-arranged final Test against India after missing Headingley win over New Zealand as he replaces Jamie Overton… with Sam Billings in for the injured Ben Foakes James Anderson has been recalled for England’s rearranged Test against India  The veteran seamer missed the side’s win against New Zealand at Headingley Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings will come in for injured glovesman Ben Foakes James Anderson will return to England’s Test team on Friday in place of Jamie […]

Yorkshire Second XI batsman Finlay Bean smashes ASTONISHING 441 in record-breaking innings, with 20-year-old at the crease for more than 11 hours! Finlay Bean broke the record for the highest Second XI Championship score He then continued on batting on Thursday in ridiculously dominant innings  The Yorkshire batsman went passed 400 in the game against Nottinghamshire  Bean struck more than 50 fours and three sixes during incredible knock   Yorkshire’s Finlay Bean has notched one of the most ridiculous scores in […]

The roof on a temporary spectator stand collapsed ahead of the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle. Cricket Australia confirmed no one was underneath the small makeshift seating area when the roof suddenly gave way on a morning where fierce winds and rain delayed the start of play. Australia went to stumps on 98 for three the previous night in response to Sri Lanka’s 212 all out. Registration is a free and easy […]

Team Bahrain Victorious’ staff work outside Scandic Glostrup hotel Danish police carried out a search at the hotel of cycling team Bahrain Victorious at the request of French authorities on Thursday, Copenhagen Police said in a statement on the eve of the Tour de France Grand Depart. Authorities searched all team vehicles and the rooms of staff and riders at 5:30 a.m. local time in Brondby. The homes of riders and staff were also searched by police on Monday before […]

Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, June 29 Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Thirsk, Worcester, Musselburgh, Bath and Kempton. Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday’s meetings  ROBIN GOODFELLOW 1.00 Hazran 1.30 The Big Sting 2.00 Judge Earle 2.30 Say You Say Me 3.00 Rookie Trainer 3.35 Give Me A Moment 4.10 Jessica Rabbit GIMCRACK 1.00 Ragamuffin 1.30 Ballymilan 2.00 Gouet Des Bruyeres 2.30 Clover Pass 3.00 Rookie […]