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When spin claims all 11 wickets on the opening day of a Test, it is not surprising to find the preparedness of the pitch under scrutiny. But the contrasting ways in which the two teams dealt with spin, soon put a lid on the simmering discussion. After England opted to bat, Kuldeep Yadav and R….
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England’s Ben Stokes uses an inhaler during a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 25, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP England cricketers have resorted to sporadic use of inhalers to deal with…
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England’s Joe Root (left) and teammate Harry Brook. File | Photo Credit: Ap Seven players, including Harry Brook, were among 29 England cricketers who were awarded central contracts by the ECB for the first time, while premier all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes was given a one-year contract on Tuesday. The deal pre-dated from October…
England’s Ben Stokes during practice. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Ben Stokes declared himself ready Thursday to play in England’s crucial Cricket World Cup match against South Africa after missing the first three games because of injury. Stokes, the match-winner in the 2019 final, has been struggling with a hip problem sustained a week before the…
The return of the talismanic Ben Stokes augurs well for champion England at the ICC World Cup set to begin in India next in October. | Photo Credit: Getty Images England crossed the final hurdle at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 against New Zealand in one of the most exciting cricket matches in history….
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England’s Ben Stokes announced his intention to play ODI cricket again earlier this month. File | Photo Credit: Reuters England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of one-day international retirement. Stokes called time on his 50-over career last year due to concerns over his punishing workload and…
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