Young’s toasts pub success after bumper World Cup summer
Pub group Young’s has posted strong annual growth, but warned it will be tough to beat the growth of last year’s bumper World Cup summer.
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Stuart Broad cannot think of any player past or present to improve England batting prowess
Stuart Broad looks on with envy at the power of England’s World Cup-chasing batting order and admits he cannot think of another – past or present – who would improve it.
Venues for 2019 World Cup
The World Cup starts later this month and runs until July 14, during which time 11 grounds around the country will be used.
Root ready to rein in recent gung-ho approach to batting
Joe Root intends to tailor his batting to England’s requirements at the World Cup after admitting he sacrificed pragmatism for an occasionally gung-ho approach against Pakistan.
Hales will cheer on England during World Cup
Alex Hales insists he will be cheering for England during the World Cup despite his withdrawal from the squad last month.
Root insists there are ‘no question marks’ over England’s World Cup squad
Joe Root feels England are in uncharted territory where there are “no question marks” surrounding their final 15-man squad heading into the World Cup.
We can’t wait to get started – Morgan says England are ready for World Cup
England captain Eoin Morgan will carry a message of “no regrets” into a World Cup campaign he would happily start tomorrow.
Jofra Archer’s teams bicker over ‘pace machine’ after World Cup inclusion
Jofra Archer’s domestic teams enjoyed a humorous exchange after the Rajasthan Royals congratulated “our pace machine” on his World Cup selection.
Alastair Cook says Jofra Archer should be included in England World Cup team
Former captain Sir Alastair Cook says Jofra Archer should be fast-tracked into the England team at the forthcoming World Cup.
Liverpool will challenge again next season, insists defender Dejan Lovren
Defender Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool will be title contenders again next season as they are still improving under Jurgen Klopp.