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NASSER HUSSAIN: Going harder with the bat is not the answer to England’s problems, a cultural overhaul is required to fix this mess – and why it’s a weak excuse for Harry Brook to say he’s learning on his feet

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England have slipped to a new low despite Jos Buttler pointing to their dressing room talent

Back in 1999 when I was appointed England captain, we had hit rock bottom in the Test rankings after underperforming for a very long time. Duncan Fletcher, the new coach, turned to me and said: ‘You’re not the best side in the world, but you shouldn’t be the worst side, either.’ Now England have slipped … Read more

NBA rookie report: How are the top prospects of a supposedly weak draft panning out?

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For well over a year, experts, analysts, fans and couch coaches all agreed — a rarity in today’s sports world — the 2024 NBA Draft class would not be the strongest in league history, and, in fact, would be one of the weaker iterations in recent years. That has, so far, been proven right with … Read more

‘Indian bowling looking a little weak’: Cheteshwar Pujara raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test match.Barring Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets … Read more