June 21st, 2023
Root leapfrogs Smith and Labuschagne to top world Test rankings
England’s Joe Root has leapfrogged Ashes rivals Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head back to the top the Test batting rankings.
Man City agree £30m deal with Chelsea for Kovacic
Manchester City have agreed a £30m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wild cards
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is among the players to have been given a wild card to feature at Wimbledon this summer.
Filer picked over Wong to make England debut; Wyatt earns first Test cap
Lauren Filer will make her England debut in the Women’s Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge on Thursday, being named in the starting XI ahead of fellow seamer Issy Wong.
Transfer latest as Man City agree Kovacic deal
All the latest transfer news as Manchester City agree to sign Mateo Kovacic, and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante closes on a move to Saudi Arabia – plus Euro 2024 qualifier reaction.
Watch Queen’s: Musetti v Shelton on Centre Court
Follow live coverage from Queens Tennis Club as GB’s Cameron Norrie & Ryan Peniston feature.
Man City agree £30m deal for Chelsea’s Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic is close to joining Premier League champions Manchester City after they agree a deal with Chelsea worth up to £30m.
Which Australian would England players want in team?
We ask members of the England Ashes squad which current Australian player they would want in their team.
‘England, keep creating chaos but please pick your moments’
England’s attacking, ‘Bazball’ approach can still work in the Ashes despite defeat at Edgbaston but they must pick their moments, writes Jonathan Agnew