Live Cricket Blog: England build substantial lead at The Oval

Sport360 staff 22:30 09/09/2018
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    10:00 pm – England power ahead

    Captain Joe Root and Alastair Cook were unbeaten at stumps on Sunday.

    Captain Joe Root and Alastair Cook were unbeaten at stumps on Sunday.

    Alastair Cook can dream of a 33rd Test century in the final innings of his record-breaking career after steering England to stumps against India at The Oval.

    Cook was still battling away unbeaten, on 46, as he so often has throughout his 161 Tests, in a total of 114-2 as England extended their overall lead to 154 after bowling India out for 292.

    Read the full report here.

    9:30 pm – Ball changes frustrate India

    The Indian team were left frustrated after two ball changes out of a total of three in the final session of Day Three of the final Test at The Oval left them with a less responsive cherry.

    Read more about it here.

    5:45pm – Hong Kong granted ODI status for Asia Cup

    There was good news for the Associate side as the ICC granted them ODI status for their participation of the Asia Cup on Sunday. Hong Kong defeated UAE in Thursday’s Qualifier final to book their berth in the main stage but their matches would not have been classified as internationals. Read more on that story here.

    Hong Kong bowler Ehsan Khan (r).

    Hong Kong bowler Ehsan Khan (r).

    3:30pm – ECB hoping to use Alastair Cook’s expertise as an adviser

    When Alastair Cook lays down the bat for the final time on Monday, England’s national selector Ed Smith is keen to tap into the former captain’s knowledge in the future. Read more on that story here.

    England national selector Ed Smith (c) hopes to work with Alastair Cook again

    England national selector Ed Smith (c) hopes to work with Alastair Cook again

    1:45pm – Jimmy Anderson fined for showing dissent

    The English pacer will have to dig into his pockets after being fined following his outburst on day three. The veteran bowler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee has for expressing his disappointment to the umpire when Virat Kohli was not given lbw. Read more on that story here.

    Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee.

    Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee.

    12:30pm – Shaheen Afridi among the players to watch at the Asia Cup

    There’s just a few days to go until the battle for Asia Cup begins in the UAE. The continent’s best stars (minus Virat Kohli) will be in action over the next fortnight and besides the big names, there’s plenty of players who will be looking to steal the headlines. We compile a list of which players to watch. Read the feature here.

    Shaheen Afridi is waiting for his ODI cap

    Shaheen Afridi is waiting for his ODI cap

    12:15pm – Alastair Cook offered commentary gig for England’s tour of West Indies

    The retiring batsman has been offered a commentary role, according to reports. The former England captain, who will end his international career after the fifth Test against India, could be behind the mic for the team’s tour of West Indies. Read more on that story here.

    Cook could be turning towards commentary soon.

    Cook could be turning towards commentary soon.

    11:15am – Ben Stokes’ disciplinary hearing set for December

    The England all-rounder will discover whether he will be banned by the ECB following his involvement in the nightclub brawl when he faces the ECB bosses in a hearing in December. Stokes was found not guilty in court last month but could still face punishment from the country’s governing body. Read more on that story here.

    Stokes' disciplinary hearing will get underway on December 5.

    Stokes’ disciplinary hearing will get underway on December 5.

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