cricket

Example Sentences

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In a thoroughly miserable lap of Australia and with some ropey cricket played by both sides, the most memorable moment was Joe Root's landmark century on the opening day of the second Test.

From BBC

"England had so many chances in this series but fundamentally they have lost to a better cricket team. Not the highest quality series I have seen but it's been very entertaining."

From Barron's

"It was a good game of Test cricket and it was a well-earned victory."

From Barron's

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up, despite the Ashes defeat in Australia.

From BBC

James lost his life after going to watch cricket in fancy dress, when England played a Test match at Trent Bridge in July 2011.

From BBC