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The Independent
13 minutes ago
- The Independent
Ben Stokes again voices anger at ICC rules after England's over rate punishment
Ben Stokes has reignited his long-running row with the International Cricket Council after England were docked two World Test Championship points following last week's win over India. England claimed a gripping 22-run win to move 2-1 ahead in the five-match Rothesay series, in a Lord's Test where a timewasting row erupted and there were several breaks in play, leading to slow over-rates. The hosts were the only side to be deemed to be in the red once allowances were taken into consideration and the points deduction led to them slipping from second to third in the WTC standings. England lost a tournament-record 22 points in the last cycle, with Stokes repeatedly exasperated at the playing regulations, which sanctions sides for failing to get through an average of 15 overs per hour. As a form of protest, Stokes has refused to put his signature to the relevant paperwork and did so again after England's latest punishment, instead reiterating calls for the ICC to revise its rules. 'Over rate isn't something I worry about but that's not saying I purposely slow things down,' Stokes said. 'I do understand the frustration around it but I honestly think there needs to be a real hard look at how it's structured. 'You can't have the same rules in Asia where spin is bowling 70 per cent of the overs to have the same laws in New Zealand, Australia, England, where it's going to be 70, 80 per cent of seam bowled. Common sense would think you should look at changing how the over-rates are timed in different continents. 'There are times in games where there isn't a game on the line where you will just throw the ball to a spinner to get your overs round. You're playing in an international game where you're just trying to get your over rate back. I don't think people want to come and watch that.' Liam Dawson will make his first Test appearance since July 2017 at Emirates Old Trafford this week, with the 35-year-old spinner replacing the injured Shoaib Bashir in England's only change to their XI. 'I've known Daws for a long time,' Stokes said. 'I know the cricketer he is, but I think what does go under the radar is his competitiveness. He's earned his call-up to the Test team.' England could wrap up a first win in a five-match Test series since 2018 this week and have had some input from mental skills guru Gilbert Enoka, a long-time friend of head coach Brendon McCullum. Enoka, working as an England consultant in Manchester, is famed for his work with New Zealand's rugby union team, instilling a 'no d***heads' policy in a period where the All Blacks won two World Cups. 'He's come in, spent some time around the team and I think he's been able to put into words what we want to do a lot better than what me and Baz would ever be able to do,' Stokes added. 'We've just given ourselves as much chance as we possibly can of kicking on to where we want to be and we both felt that Gilbert was the right person to do that. 'It's a lot better from someone who has been there and done that and been very successful in team sport like Gilbert has.' India have to make at least two changes to their line-up as fast bowler Akash Deep was unable to recover from a groin injury, meaning he joins all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on the sidelines. Mohammed Siraj said on Monday that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will play while India captain Shubman Gill confirmed Rishabh Pant will be retained as wicketkeeper after suffering a finger injury at Lord's.
Daily Mirror
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Ruben Amorim names 32-man squad for pre-season tour with 5 Man Utd stars brutally axed
Manchester United are heading to the USA where they'll face Premier League opposition in West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton to continue their preparations for the new Premier League season Manchester United have announced a 32-man squad for their upcoming tour of USA - and there's no place for any of the five stars who Ruben Amorim wants rid of. Marcus Rashford - who's in Barcelona to finalise a loan move - Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia have all been left at home. The headline inclusion is new signing Bryan Mbeumo, who finally completed a £71million transfer from Brentford on Monday. Also included is Matheus Cunha, United's other only signing of the summer after costing £62.5m from Wolves. Goalkeeper Andre Onana is also on the plane, as he steps up his recovery from a hamstring injury which he sustained in the first week of pre-season training. Mirror Football reported last week that United are hoping to welcome Onana, 29, back for their third and final friendly in the USA against Everton. A number of youngsters have been named in Amorim's squad including goalkeepers Dermot Mee and Will Murdock, defenders Tyler Fredricson and Ayden Heaven, midfielders Toby Collyer, Jack Fletcher and Sekou Kone, and forwards Bendito Mantato, Chido Obi and Ethan Williams. The Red Devils began their pre-season campaign with an uninspiring 0-0 draw against newly-promoted Leeds in Stockholm on Saturday. Cunha made his debut alongside new left wing-back Diego Leon. United's first game is against West Ham and will be played at midnight UK time on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where next year's World Cup final will be held. Amorim's men will then take on Bournemouth at 2:30am next Thursday, July 31 in Chicago. Finally, the Red Devils are scheduled to play Everton at 10pm on Saturday, August 3 in Atlanta. Their run of friendlies ends with Fiorentina at Old Trafford a week later. Manchester United's 32-man USA tour squad in full Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee, Will Murdock and Andre Onana Forwards: Amad, Matheus Cunha, Rasmus Hojlund, Bendito Mantato, Bryan Mbeumo, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams and Joshua Zirkzee
Daily Mirror
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
EFL pre-season guide 2025/26 on sale now!
Don't miss out on this fantastic pre-season guide! The countdown is on to the new EFL season, and it is set to be another campaign of thrills, drama, joy and despair for fans, players and managers alike! And there is no better way to get you in the mood for a new campaign than this stunning 64-page Daily Mirror special edition - click here to buy. Newly-promoted Wrexham and Birmingham City add a superstar touch to the Championship this year in the shape of their owners - Hollywood's Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny and NFL legend Tom Brady. But they face a tough challenge in their bid to reach the Premier League, with a host of big-name clubs ready to battle it out for promotion. League One looks set to be a tight affair too, with a host of former top-flight clubs - including Barnsley, Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Luton Town and Wigan Athletic - bidding to start their climb back up the leagues in what looks like a hugely competitive division. And talking of former Premier League clubs, Oldham Athletic are back in the EFL after securing promotion from the National League last season, while Gary Neville and the Class of '92s Salford City will be finally hoping this is the year they can crack League Two. All 72 EFL clubs are profiled in this bumper special edition, while we also predict what may happen in the Championship, League One and League Two. We have every team's fixtures, look at the key players and also provide a comprehensive list of the crucial dates not to miss.
