It was a hot, humid afternoon in Chennai, the grandstands at Chepauk were empty, but the atmosphere in the middle looked close and claustrophobic. England were 241 runs ahead, but…
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Jack Leach has character to bounce back from Pant pasting, says coach
Jack Leach, who took a pasting from Rishabh Pant in the first innings, has been given a vote of confidence from the England camp as he prepares for his key…

Joe Root opts not to declare as England set India target of 420 to win first Test
After finding himself on the receiving end of a rather personal pummelling from Rishabh Pant on the third day in Chennai, Jack Leach strolled off the field at the end…

Geraint Thomas will lead Ineos Grenadiers in 2021 Tour de France
Geraint Thomas will lead the Ineos Grenadiers lineup at this year’s Tour de France, supported by the Giro d’Italia champion, Tao Geoghegan Hart, and the 2019 Giro champion, Richard Carapaz,…

Dave Brailsford hits out at doubts over Tadej Pogacar Tour de France win
Dave Brailsford has hit out at scepticism towards Tadej Pogacar’s victory in the Tour de France last year, describing comments made by Pogacar’s rival Primoz Roglic, and his Jumbo-Visma teammate…

Women’s Team Sky proposal was rejected ‘at board level’, says former CEO
Team Sky made moves towards starting a women’s team in the wake of the 2012 Olympics but were thwarted at board level, resulting in a vital chance being missed for…

Serena Williams claims Australian Open delay has helped with achilles recovery
Serena Williams has revealed she may not have been able to play the Australian Open had it not been delayed due to Covid-19. The 23-time grand slam singles champion withdrew…