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Gary Anderson starts his pursuit of another major trophy at the World Matchplay when he faces Alan Norris in the first round on Sunday. The Scotsman, who retained his World Championship title this year, is joined by fellow contenders Adrian Lewis, Peter Wright and James Wade in the evening session, live on Sky Sports.Anderson claimed a recent confidence-boosting win over Michael van Gerwen in Tokyo, his third title in the World Series of Darts, but has never won the tournament at Winter Gardens. I dont know what it is but Ive never seemed to do well in Blackpool before, said Anderson.To win any tournament is a big boost, so Im feeling good going into the World Matchplay this year after winning in Japan. There are so many quality players now and I think there might be quite a few upsets. Gary Anderson Theres some cracking draws and you never know whats going to happen, but Ill be giving it my best shot. There are so many quality players now and I think there might be quite a few upsets.Former finalist Adrian Lewis, the No 4 seed, takes on Mark Webster, while world No 5 Peter Wright, a semi-finalist 12 months ago, is up against resurgent youngster Joe Cullen. Adrian Lewis will face Mark Webster in the first round James Wade, a five-time finalist in the past decade, takes on Mervyn King in Sunday nights opener.Its my favourite tournament and favourite format, said the 2007 champion.The crowd are amazing and so is the venue, its a lovely thing to be involved with. Every player in the competition has the ability to win a few matches so youve got to be at your best to do well. Stephen Bunting plays his opening match in the afternoon session Earlier in the afternoon, two-time finalist Terry Jenkins will take on Justin Pipe and Stephen Bunting has been drawn against the dangerous Mensur Suljovic.Belgiums Kim Huybrechts and Ian White, who won a Players Championship this month, are also part of the afternoon schedule in Blackpool. Relive the moment Phil Taylor hit the first live nine-dart finish against Chris Mason in the quarter finals of the 2002 World Matchplay Afternoon Session (1pm-5pm)Stephen Bunting v Mensur SuljovicKim Huybrechts v Gerwyn PriceTerry Jenkins v Justin PipeIan White v Daryl GurneyEvening Session (7pm-11pm)James Wade v Mervyn KingAdrian Lewis v Mark WebsterGary Anderson v Alan NorrisPeter Wright v Joe Cullen Also See: World Championship schedule Matchplay Q&A: King and Wade WATCH: Darts out-takes Studd: Why not James Wade? Landry Shamet Jersey . 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Ireland was the last unbeaten side in the championship after France fell to Wales on Friday, and was favoured to end a three-match losing run to England with a side with more than twice as many caps, rampant momentum, and added incentive to celebrate Brian ODriscolls world record-tying 139th test cap.England could turn to Mark Wood if Ben Stokes calf injury rules him out of the third Test against Pakistan, says Sir Ian Botham. Stokes is set for an MRI scan after pulling up while bowling shortly before England wrapped up an emphatic 330-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test at Emirates Old Trafford on Monday.Wood, a member of the Ashes-winning attack last summer, has recently returned from an ankle injury, impressing for the England Lions in their one-day series against Pakistan A and Sri Lanka A. Ben Stokes picked up a calf strain at Emirates Old Trafford There isnt another all-rounder, so England will have to pick another bowler for Stokes, Botham told Sky Sports after England levelled the four-Test series at 1-1.How about Mark Wood? He is on his way back and could leapfrog his way back into the side. There is also the possibility of Adil Rashid if it is going to turn, while England also have other people that can step up.Joe Root was named Man of the Match as England hammered Pakistan by 330 runs in Manchester, the Yorkshireman hitting a career-best 254 in the first innings and a brisk 71 in the second. Watch Joe Roots double century against Pakistan during the second Test at Old Trafford However, Beefy also praised England skipper Alastair Cook - the opener recording scores of 105 and 76 not out - and all-rounder Chris Woakes, who backed up his 11-wicket haul in the 75-run defeat at Lords with seven scalps at Old Trafford.dddddddddddd.On Cook, Botham said: When he plays at his best its because he is leaving the ball well and not playing at balls outside the off-stump and bringing the slips and wicketkeeper into play. England captain Alastair Cook now has 29 Test tons and 50 half-centuries The bowlers then bowl straighter and thats right in his slot - I thought he played really well, controlling the innings and eliminating the risk.On Woakes, the Sky Cricket expert added: He has an action that repeats well and doesnt bowl many bad deliveries. His run-up is sorted, he doesnt bowl no-balls and seems to have an injury-free, uncomplicated style, while he has also added a yard of pace.Watch Englands third Investec Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston from 10am on Wednesday, August 3 on Sky Sports 2. 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