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Ollie Pope clears selection dilemma for number three spot with century in
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ollie Pope has put the critics to rest, who questioned his position in England's Test setup at number three, by blazing his way to a classy century during an erratic innings in the warm-up game on a slow Lilac Hill surface in Perth.
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From ex-captain to the incumbent: Root looks forward to "repaying the favo
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
From his 122 at a tough, cracked and troubling surface at Perth's WACA Stadium back in 2013 in his early 20s, Stokes has come a long way from being a brash, hard-hitting all-rounder to a mastermind behind the chaos that is 'Bazball', alongside the head coach Brendon McCullum. Stokes-McCullum
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Ahead of Ashes, Ben Stokes shines in England warm-up match
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The star all-rounder, who hadn't played since July due to a shoulder injury, bowled 16 overs across three spells and finished with impressive figures of 6-52. His return is a significant boost for England as they prepare for the Ashes series against Australia, starting on November 21.
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Fitness concerns for England speedster Mark Wood ahead of Ashes
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
However, according to the statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Wood is expected to bowl in two days' time, though he is unlikely to take the field for the remainder of the warm-up action.
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"Great X-factor that they possess": England skipper hails Archer and Wood'
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Ashes 2025 series against Australia, England captain Ben Stokes praised pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for regaining full rhythm and fitness, saying their pace and energy bring an "X-factor" to the side ahead of the upcoming Test season.
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"He's the most important man in this side": Ben Duckett weighs in on Stoke
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the opening fixture of the Ashes, England opening batter Ben Duckett termed captain Ben Stokes "probably the most important man" in the team.
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Sheffield Shield: Starc gears up for Ashes with four-wicket haul against V
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Starc struck early, dismissing four of Victoria's top six batsmen, while his Australia teammate Nathan Lyon chipped in with 2-65, removing the other two top-order batsmen.
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"I'll keep ramping up the intensity and get ready for the first game": Mar
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the opening fixture of the Ashes, England seamer Mark Wood is chomping at the bit to get back on the pitch, feeling the excitement of bowling again after a tedious six months of rehab following knee surgery.
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ECB announces updated central contract list: Stokes, Root, Archer among 14
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the updated Central Contract list for England Men's international cricket.
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"Time to deliver": Michael Vaughan confident Ben Stokes can lead England t
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the upcoming Ashes series will present the perfect opportunity for Test skipper Ben Stokes to leave his mark as leader, urging the all-rounder to "deliver" and bring the urn back to England.
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Captaincy will bring best out of Smith in Ashes: Former India head coach R
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri outlined the quality of Steve Smith that has always amazed him, and expects the captaincy for the first Ashes Test in Perth to bring the best out of him.
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Going to be exceptionally hard: Smith fires warning to England before Ashe
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Steve Smith, who will serve as Australia's captain in the absence of Pat Cummins during the first Ashes Test in Perth, has warned England's 'Bazballers' that scoring runs will be a "tricky" affair on surfaces down under.
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