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Cricket great Andrew Flintoff gets new role for England after successful TV career

September 7, 2024 admin

Andrew Flintoff appointed head coach of the England Lions. File | Photo Credit: AP Cricket great Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was appointed head coach of the England Lions on Saturday (September 7, 2024). The former England captain has been a successful television personality since ending his storied playing career, but his appointment is his latest step…

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‘Optimist’ McCullum can work magic with England’s white-ball teams, says Pope

September 4, 2024 admin

England head coach Brendon McCullum and Ollie Pope during a nets session at The Kia Oval, London, Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope said Brendon McCullum can transform the fortunes of England’s limited-overs teams in the same way he has reinvigorated the red-ball side. England cricket chiefs on…

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Dawid Malan, England’s former top-ranked T20 batter, retires from international cricket

August 28, 2024 admin

England’s Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter has announced his retirement. File | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter who scored centuries for England in all formats, has announced his retirement from the international arena. The 36-year-old Malan told British newspaper The Times of London that he exceeded expectations…

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Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into England ODI fold

August 29, 2023 admin

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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