Reports & Previews

Rain delays Headingley start

Bell - okay to play.

Second Test preview: England v New Zealand

Alastair Cook and Brendon McCullum's men will clash in an intriguing series decider, which gets underway at Headingley on Friday.

Misbah - triumphant at the toss.

Pakistan only manage to tie with Ireland

Ireland fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing national in Dublin as the opening ODI against Pakistan ended in a tie.

Hodge - saw Royals to victory.

Hodge to the fore as Royals win

Brad Hodge fired Rajasthan Royals to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator.

Headingley.

Pitch report: Headingley, Leeds

It will require a huge amount of concentration from the Black Caps if they want to level the series, as England's pace bowlers enjoy this venue and are on a high after their success in the first Test.

Victorious Chennai.

Rampant Chennai advance to final

The Chennai Super Kings remained on course for their third Indian Premier League title on Tuesday, recording a 48-run win over the Mumbai Indians thanks to big half centuries from Mike Hussey and Suresh Raina.

3rd_man says...

Lol well said Mitch!!!

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