England captain hints his side will bat first given the chance, with heatwave in prospect this week
Category: Cricket
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Stokes, Pant bemoan quick-to-soften Dukes balls
Both teams have been seen constantly approaching umpires for a ball change this series
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Leus du Plooy takes over as Middlesex captain for Championship and Blast
Batter takes over from Roland-Jones and Eskinazi as club continues to undergo mid-season upheaval
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Lord’s set for Archer vs Bumrah as India, England eye crucial lead
Bumrah is set to return after being rested in Edgbaston, while Archer will play his first Test in more than four years
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Lamb shepherds Lancashire to eight-wicket victory
Visitors made light work of hefty Hampshire target to boost hopes of reaching knock-outs
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Litton Das hopeful of coming out of batting slump
He averages 18.16 in his last 12 T20Is and was dropped from the ODI side after the first game in Colombo
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Ecclestone, Bouchier in England ODI squad to face India
Nat Sciver-Brunt expected to be fit after groin injury curtailed involvement in T20Is
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Gayle on Mulder’s 367* declaration: He ‘panicked and blundered’
Gayle said Mulder’s decision to not got after Lara’s record was an “error” and “he didn’t know what to do in that situation”
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‘Not the immediate plan’ – David parks ODI thoughts ahead of big T20I year
The T20 finisher has not played 50-over cricket since his four ODIs in 2023 and has no plans to play any this year despite opportunities being available in a new-look Australia ODI team
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Archer recalled by England for Lord’s Test
England recall fast bowler for first Test appearance in more than four years