The sporting weekend in pictures
Shrewsbury stunned unbeaten Premier League leaders Liverpool to fight back for a 2-2 FA Cup draw and force a fourth-round replay at Anfield.
Cricket
Hampshire batsman Sam Northeast still pursuing England dream
Sam Northeast is using former Kent team-mate and close friend Joe Denly as an inspiration to break into England’s Test side but the Hampshire batsman knows the only way to make a compelling case is by weight of runs.
Mason Crane puts focus on white-ball cricket for now
Mason Crane is happy to bide his time in first-class cricket after a challenging past couple of years as the Hampshire leg-spinner revealed his more immediate focus is to “ride the white-ball wave”.
Washout puts Ireland on verge of T20 series victory over West Indies
Ireland have maintained their 1-0 lead over the West Indies after the second match of their three-match Twenty20 series was washed out on Saturday.
Lisa Keightley sets her sights on England reaching Twenty20 World Cup final
New England Women’s head coach Lisa Keightley has challenged her players to reach the final of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next month.
Test cricket should continue to be played over five days – MCC
The MCC Cricket committee and MCC World Cricket committee both believe Test cricket should continue to be played over five days.
Solo Nqweni is going home next week after private donor emerges to pay for his return to South Africa
It was a story which started with a young visitor to Aberdeen being put on a life support machine after succumbing to a rare illness.
5 famous cricket sledges after Jos Buttler fined by ICC for Philander outburst
England’s Jos Buttler has been fined 15% of his match fee and disciplined by the International Cricket Council following his outburst at Vernon Philander.
England ‘holding breath’ over Anderson injury
England are “holding their breath” over James Anderson’s latest injury.
Aberdeenshire cricketer battling serious illness says it would ‘mean the world’ to be reunited with his baby son
A South African cricketer, who has been battling serious illness in Aberdeen for the last six months, has revealed it would mean “the world to him” to be reunited with his baby son.
‘Oh no!’: Livingstone struck in the crotch before hitting Big Bash 50
England and Perth Scorchers batsman Liam Livingstone was struck multiple times in the crotch before hitting a swift half century in Australia’s Big Bash League.
ECB offer cautious backing for four-day Tests plan to ease player workloads
England are supporting plans for four-day Test matches to ease the workload on players.
Peter Siddle retires from international cricket
Australian paceman Peter Siddle has announced his retirement from international cricket after a career spanning 11 years.
Somerset agree terms to sign South Africa seamer Vernon Philander
Somerset have confirmed they have agreed personal terms with South Africa seamer Vernon Philander.
Neil Drysdale: Cricket has lifted my spirits this year, on and off the pitch
There are plenty of things to feel cynical about in sport.
Mark Boucher appointed new South Africa head coach
South Africa have appointed Mark Boucher as their new head coach.
England have unearthed a gem in Rory Burns, says Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes believes England have discovered a gem in Rory Burns, backing the opener to enjoy a long and successful Test future.
Cricket match held up by snake on pitch
A snake on the outfield delayed the start of a cricket match in India.
Moeen remains absent with England in the dark over return
Moeen Ali’s England exile will stretch into 2020 with national selector Ed Smith admitting he does not know if the all-rounder will return to the international arena.
Cricket mourns ‘lionhearted bowler and loyal friend’ Bob Willis
Tributes poured in for Bob Willis after the former England bowler died at the age of 70.
Williamson and Taylor seal Test series win for New Zealand
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor thwarted England’s push for an unlikely victory in the second Test as New Zealand comfortably held on for a rain-affected draw at Hamilton to claim a 1-0 series triumph.
Joe Root not giving up hope of England victory in second Test
England captain Joe Root has called for one big final push from everyone as they attempt to level the Test series against New Zealand at Hamilton.
Double century for Root as England push for victory in Hamilton
Joe Root’s magnificent 226 drove England’s push for a series-levelling victory on day four of the second Test against New Zealand but a draw at Hamilton now seems the likeliest outcome.
Root notches up third double hundred to give England lead over New Zealand
Joe Root was at his most determined in a magnificent 226 which pushed England into the ascendancy on the fourth afternoon of the second Test against New Zealand at Hamilton.
Root and Pope stand firm as England take narrow lead over New Zealand
Joe Root and Ollie Pope shared an unbroken 117-run stand to carry England into a slender first-innings lead at lunch on day four of the second Test against New Zealand at Hamilton.
Jack Leach expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday – ECB
England spinner Jack Leach is expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday after being admitted with a bout of gastroenteritis over the weekend.
Joe Root silences his detractors with resolute century against New Zealand
Joe Root resolved to bat through the entire third day of the second Test against New Zealand as the England captain temporarily silenced his detractors with a resolute century at Hamilton.
Century for Burns helps England steady the ship in Hamilton
Rory Burns was out shortly after bringing up his second Test hundred as England steadily accumulated on day three against New Zealand at Hamilton.
Woakes worried about losing ‘world class’ Stokes to knee problem
Chris Woakes admitted the possibility of losing Ben Stokes’ bowling as England seek to level the Test series against New Zealand at Hamilton would be a major blow.
Buttler a major doubt for England’s second Test against New Zealand
Jos Buttler has emerged as a major doubt on the eve of England’s second Test against New Zealand at Hamilton after the wicketkeeper-batsman tweaked his back during a gym session.
Root says Archer is fine to play second Test after alleged racist abuse
England captain Joe Root revealed Jofra Archer is “absolutely fine” to feature in the second Test against New Zealand, just days after the paceman was the subject of alleged racist abuse.
Ben Stokes backs Joe Root as England captain
Ben Stokes described the Test captaincy as “one of the most criticised jobs in England at times” as he expressed his sympathy for Joe Root.