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Former Test batter and Afghanistan coach is taking the Lions abroad and is telling his players to ‘be smart’ Jonathan Trott pretty much entered Ashes folklore from the outset, scoring a series-winning century on his Test debut at the Oval back in 2009. Less spoken about, but just as relevant to the latest move in his upwardly mobile coaching career, is the first time he pulled on an England shirt.

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⚽ All the latest news as the Premier League resumes ⚽ Ten things to look out for | Today’s fixtures | Mail us Welcome. David will be here shortly, but in the meantime, here are 10 things to look out for as the Premier League returns … Plus team news for those matches … ⚽ All the latest news as the Premier League resumes ⚽ Ten things to look out.

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Even New Romantics have a view but this long story will not be cut short amid endless hypotheticals and split narratives It’s Wednesday afternoon (UK time) and I find myself interviewing Tony Hadley on TalkSport about his upcoming big band tour. We play a bit of Spandau Ballet, chat about the classics and his career – hanging out with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. In as much as you can.

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Pat Cummins’ side resume their first innings at Kingsmead Start time in Durban is 9.30am local/6.30pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Mostly sunny in Durban for day two of the first Test between South Africa and Australia. The forecast is for a high of 25 with a bit of cloud early before the sun is expected to dominate the afternoon. Australia are arriving for day two.

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Updates as the All Blacks welcome the Wallabies to Eden Park Kick-off time in Auckland is 7.10pm local/5.10pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email The Wallabies have emerged as contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup as they look to extend a six-match unbeaten run when they face the All Blacks, with lock Jeremy Williams declaring Australia can end a 27-year wait and win the Webb Ellis.

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The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it. The Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain in witness protection after authorities in the country suspended the decision to end it. Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto had.