England pass coronavirus tests in Sri Lanka after Moeen blow

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“England captain Joe Root arrived with the rest of the team on Sunday. ©AFP” /> Colombo (AFP) – The England cricket team all passed coronavirus tests after all-rounder Moeen Ali was found to have Covid-19 and have been cleared to start restricted training in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, a spokesman said. Moeen was found to have the coronavirus shortly after the squad arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday and has been put in isolation in a hotel away from the other players. The result was an early blow to preparations…

Moeen, Bairstow in England training squad for Ireland ODIs

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“Moeen Ali (left) and Jonny Bairstow have been included in England’s training squad for the one-day internationals against Ireland. ©AFP” /> Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow were included in a 24-man England training squad named on Thursday for the three-match one-day international series at home to Ireland. Wicketkeeper-batsman Bairstow and off-spinning all-rounder Mooen were left out of the squad for the first Test against the West Indies, taking place in Southampton this week. But with England still planning to complete a full programme in a…

Moeen and Bairstow miss out on England squad for Windies opener

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“Missing out – Moeen Ali was omitted from England’s 13-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow were both left out of England’s 13-man squad announced Saturday for next week’s first Test against the West Indies, with neither experienced player even among a list of nine reserves. Off-spinner Moeen had made himself available for Test cricket again after taking a break from the red-ball game. But although Moeen was included in England’s 30-strong training squad, England went with…

Virus forces delay of English cricket’s Hundred until 2021

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“The Hundred has been delayed until 2021. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – English cricket’s controversial new Hundred competition has been delayed until 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic deprived it of star overseas names and bumper crowds. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight franchises rather than the established 18 first-class counties, had been due to start in July. But with the English season delayed until at least July 1, with any matches likely to be played behind closed doors, the England and Wales Cricket Board has decide to…