News Desk 11 Jul 2024

Jamie Smith shines as England secure big first-innings lead against West Indies

Smith hit eight fours and two big sixes in an innings that showed the kind of dynamism the selectors want at number seven.

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News Desk 11 Jul 2024

England stretch lead over the West Indies to 172 at lunch as Root and Brook star

England moved to 293 for six on the second morning at Lord’s as Root (68) and Brook (50) shared a stand of 91.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

It was a very special day – Gus Atkinson revels in dream England debut at Lord’s

The Surrey seamer served up stunning figures of seven for 45 on day one of the first Test against the West Indies.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

Debutant Gus Atkinson steals retiring James Anderson’s limelight at Lord’s

The Surrey paceman assumed centre stage as he toppled the tourists for 121.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

England debutants to take five-wicket hauls since Ben Stokes became captain

Gus Atkinson achieved the feat against West Indies at Lord’s.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

Gus Atkinson upstages retiring James Anderson as England skittle West Indies

Anderson belatedly got in on the act, dismissing number 11 Jayden Seales to end the innings.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

Gus Atkinson takes two wickets in first session of James Anderson’s final Test

The Surrey seamer gave a glimpse into the future on a morning dedicated almost entirely to England’s retiring record wicket-taker.

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News Desk 10 Jul 2024

James Anderson bowled one of best balls I ever faced – Brian Lara

Anderson is preparing to lace up his bowling boots for the final time at Lord’s this week.

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News Desk 09 Jul 2024

Heather Knight pleased to see England show calmness under pressure

England went 2-0 up in the five-match series against New Zealand.

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News Desk 09 Jul 2024

England hit New Zealand for six in rain-affected T20 match at Hove

The hosts clouted five maximums to run up a total of 89 for six.

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News Desk 09 Jul 2024

5 of James Anderson’s best moments across his 187 Tests for England

Anderson’s maiden Test wicket 21 years ago has had a prominent airing.

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News Desk 09 Jul 2024

Sir Andrew Strauss feels James Anderson would be worthy recipient of knighthood

The 41-year-old is preparing to retire this week as England’s record wicket-taker and most capped player.

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News Desk 09 Jul 2024

England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind

Wednesday’s game at Lord’s marks a watershed moment in Stokes’ reign, with 41-year-old James Anderson making a farewell appearance.

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News Desk 08 Jul 2024

Gus Atkinson to make England Test debut alongside Surrey team-mate Jamie Smith

The pair have been named in the XI for the first Test against the West Indies as James Anderson plays his final international match.

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News Desk 08 Jul 2024

Freya Kemp delighted to be back bowling for England after tough 18 months

The 19-year-old was back to all-rounder status in Saturday’s first T20 against New Zealand.

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News Desk 08 Jul 2024

James Anderson focused on bowling to hold back tears during final Test match

Anderson will begin his farewell appearance against the West Indies on Wednesday just a couple of weeks short of his 42nd birthday.

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News Desk 08 Jul 2024

James Anderson eager to end on high after ‘making peace’ with England retirement

The record-breaking seamer will call time on his Test career after this week’s match with the West Indies.

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News Desk 08 Jul 2024

James Anderson’s Test record as England great prepares for Lord’s farewell

The 41-year-old is third in the all-time list of Test wicket-takers.

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News Desk 07 Jul 2024

Graeme Swann backs James Anderson to take five-wicket haul in final England Test

Anderson will bow out from Test cricket with a farewell appearance against West Indies at Lord’s.

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News Desk 07 Jul 2024

Stuart Broad pays tribute to bowling ‘addict’ James Anderson ahead of final Test

The pair lined up together in 138 of Anderson’s 187 Tests to date.

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News Desk 06 Jul 2024

Danni Wyatt’s quickfire 76 leads England to victory against New Zealand

The White Ferns collapse was sparked by Sarah Glenn, who took three wickets in one over.

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News Desk 06 Jul 2024

On this day in 2017: Joe Root hits unbeaten 184 on debut as England Test captain

The Yorkshireman became the sixth England captain in Test history to score a century in his first innings in charge.

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News Desk 05 Jul 2024

Heather Knight keen to use New Zealand series to prepare England for World Cup

England take on the White Ferns in five shortest-form matches.

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News Desk 03 Jul 2024

Lauren Bell confident changes to her bowling action will have long-term benefits

England completed a 3-0 ODI series whitewash in Bristol.

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News Desk 03 Jul 2024

Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as England secure series whitewash over New Zealand

Sciver-Brunt made an unbeaten 76 after Lauren Bell took a career-best five-wicket haul.

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