In Case You Missed It: Cricket comes to America, England get their first Ashes win of the season
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ESPNcricinfo staff
15-Jul-2023
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America is getting its first taste of franchise cricket with MLC kicking off this week. It's been a quiet few days after a very eventful three Ashes games - here's a recap if you missed any key moments - but it picks up again at Old Trafford next week. Yashasvi Jaiswal has joined an illustrious list of Test cricketers to score a hundred on debut. England have drawn level with Australia in the Women's Ashes, and with two games to go, even Alyssa Healy admitted the "Ashes were on the line, proper". Here's your catch-up on the week that was.
Mark Wood earns his wings as bombastic display provides Ashes lift-off
Wood and Chris Woakes clinched victory for England in a white-knuckled chase at Headingley to keep their Ashes hopes alive, and the fast bowler was proud to seal it in partnership with travel buddy Woakes. Mark Nicholas found in Wood's optimism the true essence of Bazball, while Alan Gardner, Andrew McGlashan and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss which team has more issues going into the next Test in Manchester on the Switch Hit podcast.
Wood and Chris Woakes clinched victory for England in a white-knuckled chase at Headingley to keep their Ashes hopes alive, and the fast bowler was proud to seal it in partnership with travel buddy Woakes. Mark Nicholas found in Wood's optimism the true essence of Bazball, while Alan Gardner, Andrew McGlashan and Vithushan Ehantharajah discuss which team has more issues going into the next Test in Manchester on the Switch Hit podcast.
Heather Knight shines bright to keep England's Ashes hopes alive
England captain aced the chase with 75 not out, with a little help from Kate Cross, in the first ODI to level the multi-format series, with two matches still to go.
England captain aced the chase with 75 not out, with a little help from Kate Cross, in the first ODI to level the multi-format series, with two matches still to go.
How Tamim Iqbal's un-retirement unfolded
Bangladesh's ODI captain retired suddenly last Thursday, and then took it all back in less than 24 hours. Mohammad Isam has a timeline of how the dramatic events unfolded. And Tamim isn't the only one to make a retirement U-turn, in fact there's a veritable playing XI of un-retirers. Isam also looks at Bangladesh's stadia fiasco, where high prices and a lack of buzz, and amenities for fans, have kept crowds away from the cricket.
Bangladesh's ODI captain retired suddenly last Thursday, and then took it all back in less than 24 hours. Mohammad Isam has a timeline of how the dramatic events unfolded. And Tamim isn't the only one to make a retirement U-turn, in fact there's a veritable playing XI of un-retirers. Isam also looks at Bangladesh's stadia fiasco, where high prices and a lack of buzz, and amenities for fans, have kept crowds away from the cricket.
Can cricket's American dream become a reality?
As Major League Cricket rolls into town, from press conferences set against statues of bald eagles to construction workers burning the midnight oil, it's all happening in Texas as cricket looks to light a spark - Justin Geale, the tournament director, says it's all about proving it can be done this first season. Not sure what to expect? Here's a primer.
As Major League Cricket rolls into town, from press conferences set against statues of bald eagles to construction workers burning the midnight oil, it's all happening in Texas as cricket looks to light a spark - Justin Geale, the tournament director, says it's all about proving it can be done this first season. Not sure what to expect? Here's a primer.
Time to temper expectations as India enter Test transition
As India go into the new WTC cycle with a relatively inexperienced young squad, Sidharth Monga says a downturn is to be expected and it's a natural cycle for all teams except that the high number of injuries has made it more challenging for India. Kartikeya Date argues that the Indian Test team is currently the best of its time, having won almost two-thirds of their Tests in the most recent cycle, with fast bowlers and spinners alike delivering stellar numbers.
As India go into the new WTC cycle with a relatively inexperienced young squad, Sidharth Monga says a downturn is to be expected and it's a natural cycle for all teams except that the high number of injuries has made it more challenging for India. Kartikeya Date argues that the Indian Test team is currently the best of its time, having won almost two-thirds of their Tests in the most recent cycle, with fast bowlers and spinners alike delivering stellar numbers.
Tamim Iqbal was a genius to retire and un-retire
Alan Gardner peels away the layers of Tamim's ingenious plan in this month's Light Roller. He also outs Alex Carey for a secret agent and refuses to drink the Bazball Kool-aid, unlike the England team.
Alan Gardner peels away the layers of Tamim's ingenious plan in this month's Light Roller. He also outs Alex Carey for a secret agent and refuses to drink the Bazball Kool-aid, unlike the England team.
'We don't think about the things we don't have' - How a reenergised Dutch unit made it to the World Cup
Firdose Moonda looks at how positivity, diversity, respect for opponents, and a captain who quietly puts his head down to get the job done have all been part of the story. But they, along with Sri Lanka, still have questions to answer as they head to the World Cup.
Firdose Moonda looks at how positivity, diversity, respect for opponents, and a captain who quietly puts his head down to get the job done have all been part of the story. But they, along with Sri Lanka, still have questions to answer as they head to the World Cup.
Jemimah Rodrigues: 'I need to work a lot on my power-hitting because it's not natural to me'
The India batter looks back at her WPL experience, and talks to S Sudarshanan about how she has been preparing for the upcoming busy season and the tour to Bangladesh.
The India batter looks back at her WPL experience, and talks to S Sudarshanan about how she has been preparing for the upcoming busy season and the tour to Bangladesh.
How many players have scored a century and taken a five-for in an ODI as Bas de Leede did?
And is Mitch Marsh the only man to score a century and take a wicket on the first day of a Test? Steven Lynch has the answers.
And is Mitch Marsh the only man to score a century and take a wicket on the first day of a Test? Steven Lynch has the answers.
Alice Capsey: 'English chocolate is better than any other country's
The England allrounder picks her food MVPs, featuring pizzas, chocolate, and Weet Bix.
The England allrounder picks her food MVPs, featuring pizzas, chocolate, and Weet Bix.