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'If I didn't play another game...': Ben Stokes opens up on his white-ball future for England
Cricket | Sep 05, 2024, 09:14 AM ISTEngland Test captain Ben Stokes hasn't played a white-ball match for England since the ODI World Cup last year, however, the senior all-rounder is content with what he has been able to achieve in coloured clothing for the 2019 champions saying that he'll be happy even if he isn't considered anymore.
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England announce playing XI for 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, hand debut to 20-year-old pacer
Cricket | Sep 04, 2024, 05:01 PM ISTEngland have made one change in their playing XI for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval from the previous game at Lord's. England have already sealed the series, having taken a 2-0 unassailable lead, would aim for their second Test clean sweep for the summer.
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ENG vs SL 2nd Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for England vs Sri Lanka match at Lord's
Cricket | Aug 29, 2024, 06:30 AM ISTEngland will be up against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord's, starting Thursday, August 29. Sri Lanka put up a valiant fight, especially with the bat in the second innings, however, the first innings cost them dearly. England would aim for a much more clinical show.
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Dawid Malan, former World No 1 T20I batter, announces retirement from international cricket at 37
Cricket | Aug 28, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTEngland batter Dawid Malan, who last played an international match in 2023 in the ODI World Cup in India, has announced his retirement. Malan, who was once a top-ranked T20 batter for the longest time, will end his career with 4,416 runs for England across three formats in 114 matches.
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Is it the end of the road for Jonny Bairstow in England shirt? Chief Selector Luke Wright responds
Cricket | Aug 28, 2024, 12:14 PM ISTThe failed defence of both the World Cups, T20 and ODI, has meant that England have instilled fresh blood to the white-ball squads for the upcoming Australia series at home. Jonny Bairstow is a prominent name missing given he was part of the team across all three formats till a couple of months ago.
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Jamie Smith holds it together for England on Day 2 in Manchester after Asitha Fernando's exploits
Cricket | Aug 23, 2024, 09:56 AM ISTJamie Smith with his third fifty in four Tests so far in his short career, continued to impress one and all as he stayed unbeaten on 72 after the second day's play in Manchester on Thursday, August 22. England took a minor lead but Sri Lanka aren't out of it just yet, all thanks to Asitha Fernando.
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James Anderson eyes T20 franchise circuit sunset after international retirement
Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 07:02 PM ISTLegendary England pacer James Anderson is considering a T20 sunset onto his illustrious career before hanging his boots for good. Anderson, who is with the England Test team for the summer as a mentor after his retirement at Lord's in July, hasn't played T20 cricket for a decade.
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England announce squad for Sri Lanka Tests, make two changes from West Indies series win
Cricket | Aug 04, 2024, 07:05 PM ISTEngland will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match Test series starting on Wednesday, August 21 in Manchester. England won their previous Test assignment West Indies 3-0 and just have to keep winning every red-ball match they play in the current cycle to have a chance of making it to the WTC final.
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English star goes top in ICC Test batting rankings; Rohit, Babar gain places in updated standings
Cricket | Jul 31, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTEnglish star batter Joe Root was the top run-getter in the recent three-match Test series against West Indies with 291 runs in four innings with one century and two fifties. Root also became the second English cricketer to reach 12,000 runs in Test cricket.
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Eoin Morgan says 'timing not right' for England coaching job with Matthew Mott likely to leave
Cricket | Jul 24, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTEngland white-ball coach Matthew Mott is reportedly likely to leave following his side's semi-final exit in the T20 World Cup. England have had two unsuccessful World Cup defences in a row now and former captain Eoin Morgan has categorically denied taking up the job, just yet.
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The Hundred 2024 Live: When and where to watch England's 100-ball competition on TV and streaming?
Cricket | Jul 23, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTThe fourth edition of the Hundred competition kicks off at the Oval with the men's defending champions Oval Invincibles taking on the Birmingham Phoenix in the opener on Tuesday, July 23. The women's defending champions Southern Brave will kick off their campaign on Wednesday against London Spirit.
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ENG vs WI: Shoaib Bashir, batters lead England to series win after falling behind in first innings
Cricket | Jul 21, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTENG vs WI, 2nd Test: Joe Root and Harry Brook recorded quick centuries on Day 4 as England managed to post a 400-plus total on Day 4 of the second Test match against West Indies. After impressive batting in first innings, the Caribbean side collapsed in the second innings.
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For first time in 147 years! England breach major milestone in Tests during ENG vs WI 2nd Test
Cricket | Jul 21, 2024, 08:16 PM ISTEngland are looking to seal the three-match series against West Indies as they have given a daunting target to the Windies in the second innings of the second Test. England have also breached a major milestone for the first time in their 147-year-old Test history.
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Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett display bazball as England post huge total on opening day of 2nd Test vs WI
Cricket | Jul 18, 2024, 11:11 PM ISTENG vs WI 2nd Test Day 1: After being forced to bat first, England displayed aggressive cricket with Ollie Pope scoring a quick hundred and Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett smashing fifties each. West Indies bowlers made a good comeback in the last session but England went past 400.
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WTC 2025 table update after England thrash West Indies in James Anderson's farewell Test at Lord's
Cricket | Jul 12, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTTrailing 250 runs in the first innings, West Indies team stumbled to 136 in the second innings on Day 3 of the first Test against England. The debutant Gus Atkinson picked up five wickets in the second innings to claim the Player of the Match award.
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James Anderson receives Guard of Honour on his last day in Test cricket at Lord's | WATCH
Cricket | Jul 12, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTThe 41-year-old English pacer is set to bid farewell to his international career after an ongoing Test match against West Indies at Lord's. England are closing in on a huge win after taking a big 250-run lead in the first innings.
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Did WI intend to give Anderson a guard of honour? Seales' response leaves everyone in splits - WATCH
Cricket | Jul 12, 2024, 11:16 AM ISTWest Indies pacer Jayden Seales filled the press room with laughter when he was asked about the visitors' intention to give outgoing James Anderson a guard of honour when he came in to bat in his farewell Test match. Seales took four wickets for the West Indies in the first innings of Lord's Test.
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England on verge of huge win as West Indies witness collapse after trailing 250 in first innings
Cricket | Jul 11, 2024, 11:40 PM ISTJoe Root and Jamie Smith scored brilliant fifties to help England post a 371 total in their first innings and then James Anderson, Gut Atkinson and Ben Stokes picked two wickets each to push West Indies closer to a defeat on Day 2 of the first Test at Lord's.
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ENG vs WI Live: When and where to watch England vs West Indies Tests live on TV and streaming?
Cricket | Jul 10, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTEngland's home summer kicks off on Wednesday, July 10 finally after a month's delay due to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The three-match Test series against the West Indies commences at Lord's, however, the series opener might be more popular as James Anderson's swansong in international cricket.
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'I'd love to take nine wickets but...': Anderson on chasing Shane Warne's record in his final Test
Cricket | Jul 09, 2024, 03:31 PM ISTJames Anderson will be playing his final Test match for England as the hosts gear up for a three-match series against the West Indies. Anderson, who currently stands at 700 wickets, has a chance to surpass the late great Shane Warne, who has 708 wickets to his name but he isn't thinking too far.