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Stokes returns as England include uncapped duo in squad for Pakistan tour
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Stokes returns as England include uncapped duo in squad for Pakistan tour

September 10, 2024
England captain Ben Stokes is back in the squad for their tour of Pakistan in October, with uncapped duo Brydon Carse and Jordan Cox both included. Stokes missed England's 2-1…
De Silva lauds Sri Lanka's bowlers in 'special' England victory
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De Silva lauds Sri Lanka's bowlers in 'special' England victory

September 09, 2024
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva labelled his side's triumph over England as "special" following their eight-wicket win in the final Test at The Oval. Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century led …
'Coldplay can't be number one every week' – Root confident in England's approach
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'Coldplay can't be number one every week' – Root confident in England's approach

September 09, 2024
England have much to be positive about despite losing the final Test of their three-match series against Sri Lanka. That is the view of Joe Root, who was named England's…
Sri Lanka cruise to victory as Nissanka stars on day four
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Sri Lanka cruise to victory as Nissanka stars on day four

September 09, 2024
Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the final Test of the three-match series. Sri Lanka went into day four at The Oval…
Sri Lanka close in on victory despite Smith flurry
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Sri Lanka close in on victory despite Smith flurry

September 08, 2024
Sri Lanka enjoyed a profitable third day at The Oval, with the tourists in a strong position to win their final Test against England despite Jamie Smith's efforts. The day…
Complacency not an issue in England display, insists Stone
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Complacency not an issue in England display, insists Stone

September 07, 2024
Olly Stone denied complacency played a part in England's performance on day two of their final Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. England were bowled out for 325 after…
Dhananjaya and Kamindu frustrate England on day two
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Dhananjaya and Kamindu frustrate England on day two

September 07, 2024
Sri Lanka duo Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis frustrated England's bowling attack to ensure the tourists finished day two of the final Test on 211-5. England resumed on 221-3…
Duckett hails Pope resilience as stand-in skipper hits Sri Lanka ton
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Duckett hails Pope resilience as stand-in skipper hits Sri Lanka ton

September 06, 2024
Ben Duckett hailed Ollie Pope's resilience after the stand-in England captain shook off his poor form to hit his seventh Test century in the third Test versus Sri Lanka. Bad…
Pope hits ton as England impress on disrupted day one at The Oval
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Pope hits ton as England impress on disrupted day one at The Oval

September 06, 2024
Stand-in captain Ollie Pope put his recent woes behind him with a magnificent century as England cruised to 221-3 on day one of the third Test versus Sri Lanka at…
Youngster Hull set for England Test debut against Sri Lanka
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Youngster Hull set for England Test debut against Sri Lanka

September 04, 2024
England will hand a debut to bowler Josh Hull for their third Test against Sri Lanka. Hull, who was in the squad for the second Test at Lord's, has been…
Shanto left speechless by historic Bangladesh series sweep
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Shanto left speechless by historic Bangladesh series sweep

September 03, 2024
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was lost for words after they claimed a historic series victory over Pakistan on day five of the second Test. They wrapped up the 2-0…
Pope shutting out captaincy criticism as England eye Sri Lanka sweep
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Pope shutting out captaincy criticism as England eye Sri Lanka sweep

September 03, 2024
Ollie Pope is shutting out criticism of his performance as stand-in England captain as they look to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka at The Oval this week.…
Bangladesh clinch historic series sweep in Pakistan
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Bangladesh clinch historic series sweep in Pakistan

September 03, 2024
Bangladesh sealed a historic series victory in Pakistan by cruising over the finish line on day five of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Only bad light and rain…
Mahmud and Rana edge Bangladesh closer to series whitewash
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Mahmud and Rana edge Bangladesh closer to series whitewash

September 02, 2024
Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana took nine wickets between them as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 172 in the second innings of the second Test on Monday. Given a target…
Atkinson targets further England glory after all-round domination at Lord's
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Atkinson targets further England glory after all-round domination at Lord's

September 01, 2024
Gus Atkinson says it will take time for his achievements to sink in after adding a five-wicket haul to his Test century against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Surrey quick Atkinson…
Atkinson dismisses five as England wrap up series win over Sri Lanka
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Atkinson dismisses five as England wrap up series win over Sri Lanka

September 01, 2024
Gus Atkinson produced a second-innings five-for as England wrapped up a series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing a 190-run win at Lord's with a day to spare. Atkinson's maiden Test…
Das orchestrates stunning Bangladesh comeback on day three
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Das orchestrates stunning Bangladesh comeback on day three

September 01, 2024
Liton Das' sublime stand of 138 defied the odds by getting Bangladesh back into the contest against Pakistan on day three. At one point on Sunday, Bangladesh looked down and…
Record-breaking Root edges England closer to Sri Lanka victory
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Record-breaking Root edges England closer to Sri Lanka victory

August 31, 2024
Joe Root hit a record-breaking century as England edged closer to sealing their series victory over Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root, who equalled Alastair Cook's record during the first innings…
Five-star Miraz runs riot in second Test against Pakistan
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Five-star Miraz runs riot in second Test against Pakistan

August 31, 2024
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to hand Bangladesh the advantage against Pakistan, with the hosts bowled out for 274 on the second day of their rain-hit second Test. Miraz,…
England dominate Sri Lanka after Atkinson's maiden Test century
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England dominate Sri Lanka after Atkinson's maiden Test century

August 30, 2024
England ended day two of the second Test versus Sri Lanka with a commanding 256-run lead, having skittled the tourists for 196 off the back of Gus Atkinson's century. Joe…
Record-equalling Root leads England revival against Sri Lanka
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Record-equalling Root leads England revival against Sri Lanka

August 29, 2024
Joe Root's record-equalling 33rd century led the fightback for England on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root's knock of 143 from 206 deliveries…
Mehidy stars as Bangladesh earn maiden Test win over Pakistan
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Mehidy stars as Bangladesh earn maiden Test win over Pakistan

August 25, 2024
An outstanding performance in the field by Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, secured a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first Test. The tourists have an unassailable lead in…
Wood ruled out of England's second Sri Lanka Test
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Wood ruled out of England's second Sri Lanka Test

August 25, 2024
Mark Wood has been ruled out of the rest of England's series against Sri Lanka after suffering a muscle strain in the first Test. The seamer limped off late on…
Sri Lanka triumph shows England are not 'one-dimensional', says Pope
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Sri Lanka triumph shows England are not 'one-dimensional', says Pope

August 24, 2024
Ollie Pope believes England's five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka showed they are not a "one-dimensional" team after battling through difficult conditions at Old Trafford. England showed possible signs of a…
Root propels England to five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka
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Root propels England to five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka

August 24, 2024
Joe Root guided England through a tricky final session as the hosts beat Sri Lanka by five runs in Manchester. England looked like they could collapse when they were left…
Mushfiqur stars as Bangladesh take control against Pakistan
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Mushfiqur stars as Bangladesh take control against Pakistan

August 24, 2024
Bangladesh are in a strong position heading into the final day of their opening Test against Pakistan, thanks largely to Mushfiqur Rahim. Mushfiqur scored 191 before he was dismissed in…
Bell lauds 'world class' Smith after maiden England Test century
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Bell lauds 'world class' Smith after maiden England Test century

August 23, 2024
Sri Lanka batting coach Ian Bell believes Jamie Smith will be a "world class player" for years to come with England after striking his maiden century against Sri Lanka on…
Smith completes maiden century as England take control of Sri Lanka Test
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Smith completes maiden century as England take control of Sri Lanka Test

August 23, 2024
Jamie Smith completed his maiden Test century but it was England's bowlers who took centre-stage on Friday as they assumed control of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Wicketkeeper Smith…
Bangladesh cut Pakistan lead with defiant batting on day three
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Bangladesh cut Pakistan lead with defiant batting on day three

August 23, 2024
Bangladesh cut Pakistan's commanding 421-run lead to 132 on day three of the first Test in Rawalpindi, with Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das putting together defiant knocks. Bangladesh…
Smith and Brook inch England ahead of Sri Lanka on rain-affected day two
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Smith and Brook inch England ahead of Sri Lanka on rain-affected day two

August 22, 2024
Jamie Smith and Harry Brook made half-centuries as England ended a rain-affected second day with a slender advantage over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford. Having bowled…
Rizwan and Shakeel build healthy lead for Pakistan against Bangladesh
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Rizwan and Shakeel build healthy lead for Pakistan against Bangladesh

August 22, 2024
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel put on a 240-run fifth-wicket stand as Pakistan cruised through day two of the first Test against Bangladesh, building a 421-run lead by stumps. Having…
Woakes targets Pakistan and New Zealand tours after starring versus Sri Lanka
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Woakes targets Pakistan and New Zealand tours after starring versus Sri Lanka

August 21, 2024
Chris Woakes is eyeing a place on England's tours of Pakistan and New Zealand before the end of the year, having led their attack impressively on day one of the…
Woakes leads England charge in dominant day one against Sri Lanka
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Woakes leads England charge in dominant day one against Sri Lanka

August 21, 2024
Chris Woakes led the way as England took control on day one of their first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. The tourists showed some fight as the day…
Ayub and Shakeel redeem Pakistan on day one against Bangladesh
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Ayub and Shakeel redeem Pakistan on day one against Bangladesh

August 21, 2024
Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel bailed out Pakistan after a slow start to day one of their Test against Bangladesh. Rain limited play to just one session at the Rawalpindi…
Continuity key for Pakistan captain Masood ahead of Bangladesh opener
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Continuity key for Pakistan captain Masood ahead of Bangladesh opener

August 20, 2024
Captain Shan Masood says continuity was Pakistan's aim when selecting their side to face Bangladesh in the first of two Tests, with Saim Ayub picked as an opener over Muhammad…
Pope: Stokes will 'let me do my own thing' as stand-in England captain
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Pope: Stokes will 'let me do my own thing' as stand-in England captain

August 20, 2024
Ollie Pope believes Ben Stokes will let him "do his own thing" when he steps up as England captain in the all-rounder's absence. Stokes suffered a hamstring injury playing in…
Potts receives first call-up in a year as England name Sri Lanka Test XI
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Potts receives first call-up in a year as England name Sri Lanka Test XI

August 19, 2024
Matthew Potts has been called back into action for England after a year-long absence from the squad for this week's first Test against Sri Lanka. The Durham seamer had not…
Brathwaite laments missed opportunities as West Indies fall to South Africa in Second Test
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Brathwaite laments missed opportunities as West Indies fall to South Africa in Second Test

August 18, 2024
West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite expressed his disappointment with his team's batting performance after their 40-run loss to South Africa in the second Test in Guyana on Saturday. The…
South Africa 'can be a formidable side' after West Indies victory, Bavuma insists
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South Africa 'can be a formidable side' after West Indies victory, Bavuma insists

August 18, 2024
Temba Bavuma believes his inexperienced South Africa "can be a formidable side" following their Test series win over West Indies. The Proteas clinched the two-match series - and Sir Vivian…
Australia to face England in 2027 anniversary Test at MCG
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Australia to face England in 2027 anniversary Test at MCG

August 18, 2024
Australia will celebrate the 150th anniversary of their first Test match by welcoming rivals England to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027. The MCG played host to Australia's first-ever…
Holder confident of West Indies revival in the face of Proteas advantage
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Holder confident of West Indies revival in the face of Proteas advantage

August 17, 2024
Jason Holder remains confident that the West Indies can overcome South Africa's 239-run lead from the second day of the second Test in Guyana. Holder, who hit an unbeaten 54…
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