Singing, scrummaging Stevens revels in Lions role

The 24-year-old paceman limped out of action during last week's drawn match with the second-string England Lions But having had a scan on the sore left toe that was hampering him and seen a specialist, Southee has now been given the all clear. Had ...

The final warm up match for the Black Caps against the England Lions has ended in a draw in Leicester. Another dreary day of just 33 overs, which ensured New Zealand gained little from the test dress rehearsal. New Zealand didn't get a second chance ...

Joe Root has reached 646 runs so far in a blistering start to the seasonJoe Root carried out his England Lions orders to a tee as he "ground down" New Zealand at Grace Road and took his first-class runs tally to 646 in his prolific start to the new ...

LEICESTER (England), May 12: Joe Root maintained his case for inclusion in the England team to play New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's next week by scoring 179 for the second-string England Lions in a draw against the tourists at Grace Road on ...

England Lions captain Joe Root celebrated his inclusion in the England Test squad by taking his score to 179 in the draw against New Zealand. The batsman, 22, helped the Lions reach 444 for the loss of seven wickets in reply to New Zealand's first ...

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee will take no further part in the tourists ongoing warm-up match against the England Lions at Leicester because of a foot injury, a team statement issued Saturday said. However, a team spokesman said New Zealand coach ...

Joe Root was simply the same but better on Friday, according to his England Lions partner Michael Carberry, as the pair shared their second big century stand in as many attempts. PA Sport 24 minutes ago Email 0 Share 0 Tweet 0 Eurosport - Joe ...

London, May 5 (ANI): Newly appointed captain of the second-tier England Lions, Joe Root has said that he may have to consult former skipper Michael Vaughan for advice on leading the team. The young Root has little captaincy experience at any level ...

Lions coach Warren Gatland believes England fly-half Owen Farrell, 21, will bounce back from a disappointing end to the season and flourish in Australia. Farrell's Saracens side lost in the semi-finals of both the Heineken Cup and Premiership ...