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England hit back after Tamim heroics

6:22am Saturday 20th March 2010

Tamim Iqbal launched a devastating attack on England's bowlers on the first morning of the second Test but the tourists hit back to leave Bangladesh 139 for three at lunch.

Tredwell gets his chance

3:35am Saturday 20th March 2010

England handed Kent spinner James Tredwell a debut in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, with opener Michael Carberry the man to make way.

Wilkinson looks to rediscover instinct

9:17pm Friday 19th March 2010

Jonny Wilkinson on Friday night admitted his rugby instincts have been blunted by years on the treatment table and England manager Martin Johnson was right to drop him.

We won't be presumptuous - Fletcher

7:11pm Friday 19th March 2010

Darren Fletcher is confident Manchester United will not get ahead of themselves by believing they are assured of a Champions League final berth.

Wenger calls for domestic focus

7:11pm Friday 19th March 2010

Arsene Wenger has called on his Arsenal players to focus on beating West Ham on Saturday to go top of the Barclays Premier League rather than be distracted by their glamour Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.

Moody relishing 'proudest moment'

6:36pm Friday 19th March 2010

Lewis Moody will enjoy the proudest moment of his England career on Saturday when he captains his country against Grand Slam-chasing France in Paris.

Gold glory for Commander

4:01pm Friday 19th March 2010

Imperial Commander signalled a changing of the guard among the dynasty of staying chasers as he eclipsed both Kauto Star and Denman in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.