News Desk 22 Aug 2024

Lord’s to host first women’s Test in 2026 when England take on India

Marylebone Cricket Club has announced the landmark fixture will take place.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

I thought he did a great job – Chris Woakes hails new England skipper Ollie Pope

The hosts reached 22 without loss after dismissing the tourists for 236 on the opening day in Manchester.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka fight back after Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were all out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

Chris Woakes in the wickets as Ollie Pope’s England dominate Sri Lanka

Woakes picked up a double-wicket maiden as the tourists slumped to six for three.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

Chris Woakes stars as England’s bowlers dominate first morning against Sri Lanka

The tourists struggled to 80 for five after opting to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

Captain Ollie Pope has spoken of his admiration for the former player and batting mentor.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope ready to lean on Ben Stokes but plans to lead England in his own way

Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the role when he leads his country out against Sri Lanka.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

What does the future hold for The Hundred?

A television rights deal until 2028 means continuing whispers about converting The Hundred into a T20 competition are on the back-burner.

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News Desk 19 Aug 2024

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

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News Desk 16 Aug 2024

Moeen Ali feels Ben Stokes absence will ‘mess up’ balance of England team

Stokes suffered a torn hamstring while batting for Northern Superchargers

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News Desk 15 Aug 2024

Stuart Broad: England must put positive spin on being without injured Ben Stokes

Stokes set the record for the fastest Test half-century by an England batter to round off a 3-0 series whitewash of the West Indies last month.

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News Desk 14 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith believes Ollie Pope has similar captaincy attributes to Ben Stokes

Pope will step up to captain England next week after Stokes was ruled out of the rest of the summer with a torn left hamstring.

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News Desk 13 Aug 2024

Hamstring injury sidelines England Test skipper Ben Stokes for rest of summer

Stokes will miss England’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 21.

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News Desk 13 Aug 2024

Former England batter Graham Thorpe was struck by train, inquest told

Thorpe died on August 4, aged 55, having suffered “traumatic injuries” during the incident at Esher railway station, Surrey Coroner’s Court heard.

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News Desk 12 Aug 2024

James Anderson considers shock return to white-ball cricket

Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, retired from England duty in emotional scenes at Lord’s last month.

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News Desk 12 Aug 2024

Graham Thorpe’s wife reveals former England batter took his own life

Thorpe’s death at the age of 55 was announced on August 5.

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News Desk 11 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes injured playing in The Hundred 10 days before England Test series

Stokes clutched his left leg before limping from the field.

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News Desk 07 Aug 2024

Nasser Hussain: Few better options than Andy Flower for England white-ball boss

Matthew Mott left his position last week after two years in charge.

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News Desk 06 Aug 2024

Golden duck for Ben Stokes on miserable Northern Superchargers return

Stokes was bowled by Tim Southee as his side were skittled for 83.

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News Desk 05 Aug 2024

Andrew Flintoff says Top Gear crash caused ‘anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks’

Speaking in a new BBC documentary, Flintoff said he left his home only to attend medical appointments in the seven months following the crash.

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News Desk 05 Aug 2024

Andrew Flintoff: I’m keen to continue coaching after Northern Superchargers role

Flintoff remained out of the public eye for months before he linked up with the England set-up in 2023.

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News Desk 05 Aug 2024

One of England’s best – tributes paid to ‘wonderful person’ Graham Thorpe

The former England and Surrey batter has died at the age of 55.

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News Desk 05 Aug 2024

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

Thorpe played 100 Tests for England.

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News Desk 05 Aug 2024

Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

The long-time Surrey player won 100 Test caps and was later part of the national coaching set-up.

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