Cricket The Ashes 2015 News

Joe Root hopes Alastair Cook stays as England captain in long-term

Joe Root is happy to disagree with anyone who says the time has arrived for him to take over from Alastair Cook as England's Test captain.

The batsman, now ranked best in the world, expects 30-year-old Cook to carry on at the head of England's team for many years to come despite suggestions he might decide to go out on the high of regaining the Ashes.

Root played a large part in that Ashes victory, hitting a century in the series-deciding win at Trent Bridge, and although he has been tabbed as captain-in-waiting, he is happy to continue in his role of vice-captain for now .

Leicester City star Marc Albrighton hopes form can help family after tragedy

Leicester star Marc Albrighton hopes his form can put a smile back on his family's face after their tragic summer.

The winger scored in Saturday's opening-day 4-2 win over Sunderland as he and his family continue to rebuild their lives.

Sue Davey, the mother of Albrighton's partner Chloe Fulford, was killed in the Tunisia terror attacks in June while on holiday with partner Scott Chalkley, who also died.

Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates after scoring in their victory over Sunderland on Saturday

ARSENAL PLAN BENZEMA RAID

Fresh from their community shield win over Chelsea yesterday, Arsenal are strill being linked with a move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. According to Spanish publication AS, Arsene Wenger has set aside £45.6m to prise the France international away from the Bernabeu. The report suggests Benzema is a priority for the north London club, who are looking to add a centre back and a striker before the close of the transfer window. However, after yesterday's win at Wembley Wenger was questioned on the Benzema rumours and he replied: "No, honestly, no. I don’t know who brings that up."

Angel Di Maria leaves Man Utd for PSG

Angel Di Maria is set to join Paris Saint-Germain after just one season at Old Trafford

Where did it all go wrong for Manchester United’s club record signing Angel Di Maria? We look back at the Argentine’s season of frustration as he edges closer to a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

New offside rule: Dermot Gallagher backs change for new season

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher thinks the altered offside rule will be easier to understand in practice.

In recent seasons, players have been allowed to occupy offside positions without necessarily being penalised depending on whether they were thought to be actively involved in play or not.

Now they will be punished if they clearly attempt to play a ball close to them when their actions have an impact on an opponent’s ability to play the ball.