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Alyssa Healy fails again as Australia sign off T20 World Cup preparations with win

Feb 17, 2020

Host nation beat South Africa by four wicketsHealy adds just nine to her 19 runs from last five inningsAlyssa Healy’s run of poor form continued in Australia’s last practice match before the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup.

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Logic of blooding outsiders clashes with England's defiant winning way | Barney Ronay

Feb 17, 2020

The white-ball tour of South Africa raised intriguing questions for the T20 World Cup, as the Morgan supremacy continues

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Morgan takes control as England chase down South Africa and the T20 series

Feb 16, 2020

Third T20: South Africa 222-6; England 226-5, 19.1 oversBairstow and Buttler also weigh in with half-centuriesWhat a series, what a game, what a run chase, what a crick in the neck from repeatedly watching the ball sail through the Centurion skies.

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England swat aside New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up

Feb 16, 2020

New Zealand 134-9; England 136-4Bowlers excel while Katey Martin hits 57 from 44England Women warmed up for their T20 World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in Adelaide.

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Jos Buttler to keep opening spot for England for final T20 in South Africa

Feb 15, 2020

• Captain Eoin Morgan says Buttler retains his confidence• Morgan: ‘Jos is one of our greatest white-ball cricketers’Jos Buttler will retain his place as opener for Sunday’s final T20 against South Africa in Johannesburg despite his struggles with the bat.

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Tom Curran to rescue as England level T20 series with South Africa

Feb 14, 2020

• Tourists win by two runs on final ball of South Africa innings• England go to Johannesburg with series at 1-1 with one to playEngland levelled the T20 International series with victory by two runs on a wild night in Durban that ended in another last-ball thriller.

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Chris Jordan backs England batsmen to come good in second T20 at Durban

Feb 13, 2020

Chris Jordan backs England batsmen to come good in second T20 at Durban

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Lungi Ngidi stalls England charge to win thrilling first T20 international

Feb 12, 2020

South Africa 177-8; England 176-9; South Africa win by one runRoy and Morgan hit fifties before tourists collapseHalf-centuries from Jason Roy and Eoin Morgan proved insufficient as England lost the first Twenty20 international by one run in a nail-biting conclusion at a blustery East London.

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South Africa v England: first T20 international – live!

Feb 12, 2020

Over-by-over updates from the first of a three-match seriesEngland turn up heat in final T20 series showdownEmail Adam here or tweet @collinsadam 3.21pm GMT

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England turn up heat in South Africa for final T20 series showdown | Barney Ronay

Feb 11, 2020

Eoin Morgan’s men end their tour with three T20 games and a chance to assess their options for the T20 World CupAs the afternoon sun began to dip in East London, England’s pace bowlers could be seen taking aim at a selection of cricket boots placed on a yorker length in the middle at Buffalo Park – signal of the latest change of tack as the T20 leg of this tour begins on Wednesday.

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South African teams eclipse Australia's Super Rugby efforts | Bret Harris

Feb 10, 2020

Form so far this season indicates a competitive Springboks team could be assembled by just selecting players from domestic franchises

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England survive late wobble to square ODI series with South Africa

Feb 09, 2020

• South Africa 256-7; England 257-8; England win by two wickets• Joe Denly hits 66 but England rely on Moeen Ali to finish game

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Eoin Morgan praises Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali for key role in England win

Feb 09, 2020

• Captain says spinners set up two-wicket, series-drawing victory• Lauds best ‘performance in the field and with the ball’Eoin Morgan said the key to victory was the performance of England’s veteran spin-bowling duo, Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, after a nerve-jangling but ultimately comfortable two-wicket win against South Africa in Johannesburg.

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South Africa v England: third ODI – live!

Feb 09, 2020

Live updates from the final ODI in JohannesburgBarney Ronay: England have broken Jofra ArcherEngland’s women miss out on T2o tri-series finalGet in touch! Email Daniel 8.38am GMT

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Hogg huffs and fluffs lines again as Scots run out of puff against England | Gerard Meagher

Feb 08, 2020

Classic Scottish weather should have given home side an edge but they showed a distinct inability to make chances count

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Gregor Townsend left to lament Scotland’s failure to take chances | Gerard Meagher

Feb 08, 2020

Classic Scottish weather should have given the home side an edge but they showed a distinct inability to make their chances count, allowing England to snatch victory late onIt was 28 degrees in Cape Town on Saturday just as Stuart Hogg kicked proceedings off with the rain all but horizontal.

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England won’t field ‘strongest side’ for third ODI after Durban match rained off

Feb 07, 2020

• South Africa 71-2; England did not bat• Forecast for final game on Sunday is also stormyEngland and South Africa managed 11 overs at Kingsmead Stadium, which was 11 more than seemed likely when Durban was being drenched with violent rainstorms the night before.

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South Africa v England: second ODI washed out – as it didn't happen

Feb 07, 2020

South Africa retain their 1-0 series lead going into the final ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday after rain stopped play in Durban 5.14pm GMT

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Alarm bells set off with Rugby Australia seeking new broadcast deal | Bret Harris

Feb 05, 2020

Fox Sports has reportedly pulled the pin on their partnership, casting a shadow over a game in desperate need of a boost

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Makeshift England can bounce back against South Africa, says Chris Jordan

Feb 05, 2020

• ‘We back ourselves to be smart enough,’ says bowler• Jordan excited by prospect of playing alongside Archer

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De Kock leads South Africa’s seven-wicket defeat of England in first ODI

Feb 04, 2020

• England 258-8; South Africa 259-3; SA win by seven wickets• De Kock hits 107 from 113 balls as world champions slip to defeatSo much for new dawns, new cycles, reboots of the reboot.

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De Kock leads South Africa’s seven-wicket thrashing of England in first ODI

Feb 04, 2020

• England 258-8; South Africa 259-3; SA win by seven wickets• De Kock hits 107 from 113 balls as world champions slip to defeatSo much for new dawns, new cycles, reboots of the reboot.

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England set South Africa 259 to win the first ODI – live!

Feb 04, 2020

Updates from the opening match of the seriesCricket on Ice proves there’s no business like snow businessAnd you can email Simon here or tweet him here 3.59pm GMT

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Marcus Stoinis overlooked as Mitch Marsh and Maxwell recalled by Australia

Feb 03, 2020

BBL’s best player left out of both ODI and T20 squadsShort-format tour of South Africa begins 21 FebruaryAustralia have recalled allrounder Mitch Marsh from the international cricket wilderness but snubbed Marcus Stoinis for the short-format tour of South Africa.

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Wuhan Coronavirus Looks Increasingly Like a Pandemic, Experts Say

Feb 03, 2020

The Wuhan coronavirus spreading from China is now likely to become a pandemic that circles the globe, according to many of the world's leading infectious disease experts.

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The 6 Best Prams For Newborn Babies, As Chosen By Parents

Feb 03, 2020

All The Gear, No Idea is a regular series from HuffPost Finds where we feature product recommendations for parents, by parents.

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Sports quiz of the week: power, money, fame and snooker

Jan 24, 2020

Who started quickly? Who is loaded? Who was not amused?Why was there a brief delay during the Masters snooker final between Stuart Bingham and Ali Carter on Sunday?Midway through a frame the players realised there were not enough balls on the table Carter missed a shot, punched the table in frustration and cut his hand.

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Jonny Bairstow emphasises his qualities with quick-fire century | Chris Stocks

Feb 01, 2020

Yorkshireman back on song as England embark on first series since World Cup triumph knowing they are marked menAfter the high of last summer’s World Cup win England start their next cycle towards the 2023 tournament in India with a three-match one-day series against South Africa.

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Jonny Bairstow’s quick-fire century puts him back in one-day frame | Chris Stocks

Feb 01, 2020

Yorkshireman back on song as England embark on first series since World Cup triumph knowing they are marked menAfter the high of last summer’s World Cup win England start their next cycle towards the 2023 tournament in India with a three-match one-day series against South Africa.

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Six Nations 2020: Wales v Italy – live!

Feb 01, 2020

Live updates from the Principality Stadium, kick-off 2.15pm (GMT)Wayne Pivac placing emphasis on attack for Wales’ openerFeel free to email Luke or tweet @LukeMcLaughlin 1.45pm GMT

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Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Jan 31, 2020

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate and peers from other African nations on Friday made an urgent appeal for the world to pay more attention to the continent that stands to suffer the most from global warming despite contributing to it the least.

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Darren Gough’s coaching transformed my bowling, says England’s Mahmood

Jan 30, 2020

• Lancashire paceman hails ‘good strides’ made on reverse swing• Mahmood hopes tips can help him break 90mph in Sri LankaSaqib Mahmood is looking to hit the 90mph mark during the upcoming white-ball fixtures in South Africa after feeling the benefit of Darren Gough’s short spell as an England coach.

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The Breakdown | Six Nations 2020: team-by-team guide

Jan 30, 2020

England may be the pre-tournament favourites, but France in Paris is a tricky first hurdle for Eddie Jones’s sideEngland’s World Cup seemed to be judged on the no-show in the final against South Africa, the manner in which they overwhelmed Australia and New Zealand in the previous rounds largely forgotten.

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Jofra Archer ruled out of T20 series in South Africa with elbow injury

Jan 29, 2020

• England paceman has flown home from South Africa tour• Archer now also a doubt for Sri Lanka Test series in March

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Ollie Pope: ‘It’s an amazing feeling to establish myself a little bit more’ | Chris Stocks

Jan 28, 2020

England’s new No 6 averaged 88.66 in South Africa but says he has learned from Joe Root and Ben Stokes that ‘you never stand still’ at Test levelOf the many reasons for positivity following England’s dominant series victory in South Africa, the performances of Ollie Pope with the bat were perhaps the most significant when looking ahead to the future of the Test team.

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Joe Denly likely to be dropped by England for Sri Lanka tour

Jan 28, 2020

• Kent batsman averaged 30 in South Africa Test series• Jonny Bairstow set to get chance batting at No 3

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Big series win for England vindicates Chris Silverwood’s fresh approach | Vic Marks

Jan 28, 2020

The new coach and his captain, Joe Root, held the team together after defeat in the first Test and were rewarded with a 3-1 triumph in South Africa

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The Spin | Drought in southern Africa means cricket must look hard in the mirror

Jan 28, 2020

‘I’m being sacrilegious but we need to look at artificial surfaces,’ says the Wanderers groundsman, Evan Flint, amid climate crisis

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Faf du Plessis escapes sanction over on-field collision with Jos Buttler

Jan 28, 2020

• Coming together during fourth Test deemed to be accidental• But Stuart Broad punished for swearing during same incident

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Chucking Jos Buttler from England’s Test side would be hasty and foolish | Jonathan Liew

Jan 27, 2020

England’s golden sapling has been underperforming in South Africa but it would be silly to apply normal rules to one of the game’s most thrilling talents

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Faf du Plessis could face ICC charge after clash with Buttler and Broad

Jan 27, 2020

• South Africa captain made contact with England keeper• ‘There was no malicious intent.

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Jettisoning Jos Buttler from England’s Test side would be hasty and foolish | Jonathan Liew

Jan 27, 2020

England’s golden sapling has been underperforming in South Africa but it would be silly to apply normal rules to one of the sport’s most thrilling talentsSpoiler alert: it’s Joe Denly next.

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Mark Wood takes four as England thrash South Africa and claim 3-1 series win

Jan 27, 2020

• Fourth Test day four: England 400 & 248; South Africa 183 & 274• England win by 191 runs as hosts collapse at the WanderersThe dynamic Durham pace duo, who are never seen at Chester-le-Street, bowled England to victory on the hottest, steamiest day of the series.

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Laura Whitmore Hits Back At Claims Love Island Role Is Contributing To Climate Crisis

Jan 27, 2020

Laura Whitmore has hit back at claims she is contributing to the climate crisis by jetting back and forth to Cape Town to host Love Island.

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Chris Woakes’s quiet winter revival offers England hopeful pointers | Chris Stocks

Jan 26, 2020

Improvement with ball has gone under the radar but recent displays suggest his struggles overseas are behind himWhen the awards are handed out at the end of this series victory for England in South Africa, Chris Woakes is unlikely to be at the front of the queue.

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Mark Wood claims five before England set South Africa target of 466 to win

Jan 26, 2020

• Fourth Test day three: England 400 & 348; South Africa 183• England set South Africa 466 to win over final two days

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South Africa v England: fourth Test, day three – live!

Jan 26, 2020

Over-by-over updates from JohannesburgWood dominates with bat and ball to put England on topStokes escapes ban over ‘obscenity’ in row with supporterGet in touch! Email Rob with your thoughts 8.07am GMT

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Rampant Mark Wood revels in England impact after injury woes

Jan 25, 2020

• Wood excels on day two of fourth Test against South Africa• ‘I want to affect England games, it would mean a hell of a lot’

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Helping England win series would make up for injury woes, says Mark Wood

Jan 25, 2020

• Wood excels on day two of fourth Test against South Africa• ‘I want to affect England games, it would mean a hell of a lot’

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Mark Wood shines with bat and ball as England dominate South Africa

Jan 25, 2020

• Fourth Test day two: England 400; South Africa 88-6• England close in on series victory after superb dayWith a potent mix of flamboyant batting and superbly disciplined bowling, England ruthlessly tightened their grip on the series against an increasingly hapless South Africa.

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