Malik Ouzia

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Malik Ouzia is Cricket Correspondent for The Standard, covering the men's and women's domestic and international games. He also writes extensively on football, mainly covering West Ham. Since joining the Standard he has covered a number of major events including the Tokyo Olympics, cricket and football World Cups and the Ashes. ... MORE

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Malik Ouzia is Cricket Correspondent for The Standard, covering the men's and women's domestic and international games. He also writes extensively on football, mainly covering West Ham. Since joining the Standard he has covered a number of major events including the Tokyo Olympics, cricket and football World Cups and the Ashes.

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Hostilities renewed as fit-again Archer finally gets Australia chance

Injury-plagued paceman set for first crack at the Aussies for four long years in crucial Barbados clash

7 Jun 2024
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Football

Kane question lingers as Southgate bucks England striker trend

Taking two deputy No9s to Germany is a puzzling break from the Three Lions’ tried and trusted formula at major tournaments

7 Jun 2024
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Football

Southgate confirms the seven England players cut from Euro 2024 squad

The midfielder joins the likes of Harry Maguire and James Maddison among the unlucky seven

6 Jun 2024
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Football

Maguire 'gutted' as England star confirms major Euro 2024 injury blow

Manchester United defender has not played since April due to calf injury

6 Jun 2024
<p>Star turn: Marcus Stoinis shone as Australia beat minnows Oman by 39 runs in Barbados</p>
Cricket

Australia shake off T20 rust to fire England World Cup warning

Cobwebs blown away against minnows Oman as ambitious Aussies line up bid for cricketing trifecta

6 Jun 2024
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Cricket

Concerns over 'dangerous' pitch grow before India vs Pakistan showdown

The surface at Nassau Stadium in New York has been described as “unacceptable” ahead of blockbuster clash

6 Jun 2024
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Football

Maddison breaks silence over England snub with honest Spurs admission

Midfielder has left Three Lions camp ahead of clash with Iceland

6 Jun 2024
<p>Downpour: England’s T20 World Cup opener against Scotland was ruined by the weather</p>
Cricket

England seek statement win over Australia after T20 World Cup washout

Defending champions will be looking for lift-off against their old rivals in Barbados

5 Jun 2024
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Football

West Ham confirm nine summer exits with two players in contract talks

The Hammers have now confirmed their retained list as a new era dawns under Julen Lopetegui

5 Jun 2024
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Football

West Ham confirm new deal for former Lopetegui transfer target

Incoming Hammers head coach previously tried to sign the experienced left-back while in charge at Wolves

5 Jun 2024
<p>England’s game against Scotland was abandoned due to poor weather conditions</p>
Cricket

England's opening T20 World Cup game against Scotland washed out

First ever men’s T20I between rivals abandoned

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Bowen learning from World Cup in bid for England spot at Euro 2024

West Ham forward started for Three Lions during Monday’s win over Bosnia & Herzegovina

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Wharton gives England a Euros headache as Maddison faces nervous wait

The Crystal Palace midfielder has done his hopes of making the final squad no harm

4 Jun 2024
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Football

The moment that proved Shaw is a must for England, and Trippier is not

Aalmost all of the Three Lions’ leading options to start on the left this summer do their best work inside

4 Jun 2024
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England 3-0 Bosnia: Three Lions late show in Euro 2024 warm-up - LIVE!

Three Lions deliver tale of two halves at St James’ Park as they step up preparations for the European Championship

3 Jun 2024
<p>On the plane? Eberechi Eze was arguably England’s best player against Bosnia and Herzegovina</p>
Football

Excellent Eze takes England chance as Southgate faces Euros conundrum

Jack Grealish and James Maddison both state their case off the bench against Bosnia, but disappointment likely awaits for one

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Opportunity knocks for fringe stars as final England squad takes shape

Seven players will be culled this week, with chances to impress against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland to come first

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Southgate hints at major England role for Wharton and Mainoo

Uncapped youngsters offer something new but are “no Toni Kroos or Luka Modric” yet, says Three Lions boss

3 Jun 2024
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Cricket

Confident England hope Barbados weather doesn't harm Scotland opener

The defending champions are preparing for their tournament opener in Bridgetown

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Southgate offers honest verdict on England rookies' Euro 2024 chances

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton among rookie quintet

2 Jun 2024
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Football

England boost as Shaw closes in on injury return before Euro 2024

Manchester United defender has been sidelined since February

2 Jun 2024