#cricket

#cricket

It is seen on village greens and in Test arenas alike. It is there at the start of the game, just after the coin toss, and it is there at the end when the final run is struck or wicket falls. According to research from the University of Dundee it should last between one-and-a-half and three seconds, just long enough to reassure both participants, but not so long as to feel overbearing.

It's just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the breeze as she ambles in to bowl. Beyond the boundary, in the Makhaza area of Khayelitsha township, in South Africa's Cape Flats, laundry flutters on a wire fence and the September sun reflects off a corrugated-iron lean-to.

It is clear that Richard Tice neither believes in free speech nor understands the Christian gospel, since he thinks the archbishop of York should not interfere with international migration policies (Richard Tice hits back at C of E criticism of Reform immigration policy, 31 August). Does he plan to tell Christians the matters on which we are now allowed to express opinions? Michael Sanderson Elsecar, South Yorkshire

Temba Bavuma reaches a half-century with a sweep for two runs, making 53 off 64 balls, guiding South Africa’s innings in a composed manner.

James Fuller, 35, showcased his experience with impressive bowling figures of 4-34, playing a pivotal role in dismantling Surrey's innings that collapsed to 160.

The Premier League is demanding attention as the Football League's recent matches fade, with the spotlight on Liverpool v Bournemouth and Saturday’s top-flight fixtures.

Sixer Smash introduces over 600 licensed professional cricketers into an arcade-style mobile game, allowing fans to play as their favorite athletes and exchange Gems for $SCOR tokens.

Rabada is back, Dwarshuis does the job with a first-ball single, an edge poke past the keeper. Two runs to cover for David, who then crushes the pull shot along the ground but it's straight to the deep fielder.

Joe Root has yet again steered one behind square for four, exemplifying a supremely gifted athlete in complete control of his universe. His stroke combines precision and delicacy, often described with various verbs that capture the nuances of his batting style.

England's attempt to regain the Ashes this winter will be broadcast live in the UK by TNT Sports, which has secured rights for all of England's winter tours.

Have you ever seen the onearmed man running a bye to the keeper while 20,000 people leap and writhe and hold their heads and the one-armed man shouts in agony? This scene captures the surreal essence of a cricket match, where intense emotion exists even amidst a seemingly uneventful game.

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck his fourth test century against England and his sixth overall, leading India to a commanding 396 in their second innings.

"I said to my wife this is going to be huge if the Lionesses win the Euros again. It's going to be so good for women's football and for women's sport because it gets everyone talking about it again."

In Lincoln, The Blaze scored 218-6, with Marie Kelly and Georgie Boyce contributing 66 and 46 runs respectively in a solid opening partnership of 106.

Jonny Bairstow completed a punchy 72 off 90 balls, leading Yorkshire to 376-5 at Scarborough against Surrey before rain ended play prematurely.

Sport is community and sport is company; sport is story and sport is inspiration; sport is joy and sport is love.

Shubman Gill criticized England's behavior during the Test series, stating that it did not align with the spirit of the game, particularly during delays in play.