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On this day in 2004: Brian Lara makes record Test score of 400 not out
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On this day in 2004: Brian Lara makes record Test score of 400 not out

April 12, 2024
On this day 20 years ago, Brian Lara regained the individual Test score world record on his way to an unbeaten 400 against England in the fourth Test in Antigua.…
England seamer Saqib Mahmood considered red-ball break after injury issues
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England seamer Saqib Mahmood considered red-ball break after injury issues

April 02, 2024
England seamer Saqib Mahmood has revealed he considered taking a break from red-ball cricket after a second stress fracture in as many years threatened to derail his career. A serious…
Ben Foakes won’t spend energy worrying about England future
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Ben Foakes won’t spend energy worrying about England future

March 30, 2024
Ben Foakes will not lose sleep over whether he features in England’s Test plans for this summer. The Surrey wicketkeeper was back in the England XI for the winter tour…
Rehan Ahmed’s relaxed and looking forward to the summer
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Rehan Ahmed’s relaxed and looking forward to the summer

March 29, 2024
Rehan Ahmed is relaxed about his potential opportunities over the coming months after enjoying every minute of England duty this winter. Leicestershire leg-spinner Ahmed became the country’s youngest ever men’s…
England will not adopt negative approach after humbling in India – Zak Crawley
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England will not adopt negative approach after humbling in India – Zak Crawley

March 28, 2024
Zak Crawley insists England will not adopt a “negative” approach after their recent 4-1 series defeat in India but acknowledged they must learn when to absorb pressure. India inflicted the…
On this day in 2018: Australian trio banned after ball-tampering saga
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On this day in 2018: Australian trio banned after ball-tampering saga

March 28, 2024
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were all given lengthy bans for their part in Australia’s ball-tampering scandal six years ago. Captain Smith and vice-captain Warner were both handed…
Ollie Pope ‘itching’ to get back scoring runs after ‘frustrating’ tour of India
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Ollie Pope ‘itching’ to get back scoring runs after ‘frustrating’ tour of India

March 26, 2024
England batter Ollie Pope is “itching” to play again after reflecting on the mistakes he made during a frustrating tour of India as an individual and a team. Pope starred…
Nothing to celebrate – James Anderson plays down importance of 700th Test wicket
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Nothing to celebrate – James Anderson plays down importance of 700th Test wicket

March 12, 2024
James Anderson insists his history-making 700th Test wicket was “nothing to celebrate” after England’s series defeat in India and is already looking to booking his place in the side this…
Steve Harmison advises England not to rush Jofra Archer’s return
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Steve Harmison advises England not to rush Jofra Archer’s return

March 12, 2024
England should play the long game with Jofra Archer and prime him for India’s visit next year as well as the 2025/26 Ashes, according to former fast bowler Steve Harmison.…
Five things England need to address after humbling in India
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Five things England need to address after humbling in India

March 11, 2024
Brendon McCullum insisted England will “come back bigger, stronger and more refined” following their 4-1 Test series defeat in India. Here, the PA news agency looks at five aspects that…
England will be back ‘bigger, stronger and more refined’ – Brendon McCullum
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England will be back ‘bigger, stronger and more refined’ – Brendon McCullum

March 10, 2024
Brendon McCullum will seek to fine-tune England’s approach before the summer after admitting they went into their shells during a chastening tour of India. England head coach McCullum and captain…
James Anderson: A closer look at the England great’s 700 Test wickets
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James Anderson: A closer look at the England great’s 700 Test wickets

March 09, 2024
James Anderson took his 700th Test wicket as England lost the fifth Test against India in Dharamsala. Anderson is the leading Test wicket-taker among seam bowlers, behind only spin greats…

Write us off at your own peril – Ben Stokes bullish about England prospects

March 09, 2024
Ben Stokes declared “write this team off, write me off at your own peril” after his England side ended their tour of India with an abject defeat inside three days…
‘Phenomenal’ James Anderson backed to keep chasing records after 700th wicket
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‘Phenomenal’ James Anderson backed to keep chasing records after 700th wicket

March 09, 2024
Sir Alastair Cook and Steven Finn backed former team-mate James Anderson to keep chasing records after he claimed his 700th Test wicket during England’s series-ending loss to India at Dharamsala.…
England suffer abject series defeat despite James Anderson taking 700th wicket
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England suffer abject series defeat despite James Anderson taking 700th wicket

March 09, 2024
England’s tour of India ended in abject fashion as they were hammered by an innings and 64 runs inside three days, with not even James Anderson’s 700th Test wicket masking…

England on the edge as India seek three-day victory

March 09, 2024
England are battling to avoid a three-day defeat in Dharamsala as Ravichandran Ashwin caused havoc among the top-order after James Anderson became the first fast bowler to record 700 Test…
James Anderson continues to defy time and age on the cricket pitch
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James Anderson continues to defy time and age on the cricket pitch

March 09, 2024
James Anderson continues to defy the sands of time, claiming his 700th Test wicket aged 41 for England in their fifth Test against India in Dharamsala. Here, the PA news…
James Anderson etches his name into history with 700th Test wicket
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James Anderson etches his name into history with 700th Test wicket

March 09, 2024
Age and injuries have been insufficient roadblocks as James Anderson has set another stratospheric benchmark, unlikely to ever be beaten. There are few other sportspeople that have given Father Time…

England fast bowler James Anderson takes 700th Test wicket

March 08, 2024
James Anderson has become the first fast bowler to reach 700 Test wickets. The 41-year-old England seamer joins former Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and the late Australia leg-break bowler…

England assistant Jeetan Patel says Ben Stokes wicket ‘written in the stars’

March 08, 2024
Ben Stokes bagging a wicket with his first ball in 251 days was described as “magical” by England assistant Jeetan Patel on an otherwise difficult day in Dharamsala. England appeared…
Ben Stokes produces more magic but England in deep trouble against India
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Ben Stokes produces more magic but England in deep trouble against India

March 08, 2024
England toiled despite Ben Stokes bagging a wicket with his first delivery in 251 days as hundreds from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill saw India take an iron grip on…
Ben Stokes takes wicket with first ball since surgery but India remain in charge
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Ben Stokes takes wicket with first ball since surgery but India remain in charge

March 08, 2024
Ben Stokes bagged a wicket with his first competitive delivery since surgery on his knee last year although England remain behind the eight-ball in Dharamsala. England’s prospects were growing increasingly…
English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test
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English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test

March 08, 2024
England’s bowlers toiled without any reward as unbeaten centuries from India pair Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill snuffed out hope of a fightback in Dharamsala. A batting collapse on the…
Marcus Trescothick: Disappointing opening day but England not dead and buried
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Marcus Trescothick: Disappointing opening day but England not dead and buried

March 07, 2024
England assistant Marcus Trescothick was unable to put much of a positive spin on their latest batting collapse but insisted they are not “dead and buried” in Dharamsala yet. With…
England suffer another collapse as India dominate day one in Dharamsala
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England suffer another collapse as India dominate day one in Dharamsala

March 07, 2024
England were left in a spin after Zak Crawley’s battling 79 as their final assignment on a long tour of India threatened to go awry in Dharamsala. Seeking a consolation…

England collapse again as Kuldeep Yadav leaves them in a spin

March 07, 2024
England unravelled after Zak Crawley’s battling 79 as India left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets on the opening day of the fifth Test in Dharamsala. From 175 for three,…
England collapse again as Kuldeep Yadav leaves them in a spin at tea
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England collapse again as Kuldeep Yadav leaves them in a spin at tea

March 07, 2024
England unravelled after Zak Crawley’s battling 79 as India left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets on the opening day of the fifth Test in Dharamsala. From 175 for three,…
Zak Crawley reaches 61 at lunch as England seek consolation win against India
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Zak Crawley reaches 61 at lunch as England seek consolation win against India

March 07, 2024
Zak Crawley came through a testing examination from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to make an unbeaten fifty for England in their fifth Test against India in Dharamsala. England reached…
Ben Stokes unconcerned by sickness bug ahead of fifth Test
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Ben Stokes unconcerned by sickness bug ahead of fifth Test

March 06, 2024
England are confident Shoaib Bashir will be available for the fifth Test against India despite an upset stomach that has led to the tourists taking precautionary measures to prevent an…
Ben Stokes confident sickness bug will not keep Shoaib Bashir out of fifth Test
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Ben Stokes confident sickness bug will not keep Shoaib Bashir out of fifth Test

March 06, 2024
England are confident Shoaib Bashir will be available for the fifth Test against India despite an upset stomach that has led to the tourists taking precautionary measures to prevent an…
Mark Wood returns for England as Jonny Bairstow picked for 100th Test
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Mark Wood returns for England as Jonny Bairstow picked for 100th Test

March 06, 2024
England have brought back express fast bowler Mark Wood as they attempt to salvage a consolation victory against India in the fifth Test in Dharamsala. Ollie Robinson makes way after…
Ben Stokes says England have ‘massively evolved’ during India tour
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Ben Stokes says England have ‘massively evolved’ during India tour

March 05, 2024
Ben Stokes contends England have “massively evolved” since last summer’s Ashes and dismissed the notion that losing in India represents a step backwards under his leadership. England have troubled India…
Jonny Bairstow anticipates emotional week as he joins England’s 100 Test club
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Jonny Bairstow anticipates emotional week as he joins England’s 100 Test club

March 05, 2024
Jonny Bairstow admitted becoming the latest member of England’s 100 Test club means a “hell of a lot” after being joined by close family and friends this week to mark…
Everyone is susceptible – Brendon McCullum defends Ollie Pope’s nervy starts
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Everyone is susceptible – Brendon McCullum defends Ollie Pope’s nervy starts

March 04, 2024
Brendon McCullum urged Ollie Pope to loosen up early on in his innings but pointed out England’s vice-captain is not alone in having a reputation as a nervy starter. Pope…
Alex Tudor backs Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to inspire Ollie Robinson
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Alex Tudor backs Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to inspire Ollie Robinson

March 03, 2024
Ollie Robinson should have all the motivation he needs under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to get back to firing on all cylinders, according to former England…
Glenn Phillips grabs five wickets as New Zealand cling to hope
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Glenn Phillips grabs five wickets as New Zealand cling to hope

March 02, 2024
New Zealand kept their hopes in the first Test alive as Glenn Phillips took five wickets to bowl Australia out and set a target of 369 on the third day…
Conditions in Dharamsala set to aid James Anderson’s bid for 700 Test wickets
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Conditions in Dharamsala set to aid James Anderson’s bid for 700 Test wickets

March 01, 2024
James Anderson might find conditions more to his liking as he bids to join Test cricket’s 700 club when England regroup for their final assignment of the tour of India…
Cameron Green leads the way as Australia seize control of Test
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Cameron Green leads the way as Australia seize control of Test

March 01, 2024
A century last-wicket stand, a top-order collapse and a comedy of errors run out conspired to put Australia in control of the first Test against New Zealand. Having had the…
Cameron Green century defies New Zealand on opening day of series
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Cameron Green century defies New Zealand on opening day of series

February 29, 2024
Cameron Green hit a defiant unbeaten 103 as Australia were restricted to 279 for nine on the opening day of the first Test in New Zealand. Matt Henry claimed four…
‘Slightly mad’ if England spin duo did not get county chances – Brendon McCullum
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‘Slightly mad’ if England spin duo did not get county chances – Brendon McCullum

February 27, 2024
Brendon McCullum admitted it would be “slightly mad” if the progress Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have made on England’s tour of India was stymied by a lack of opportunities…
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes’ England Test record since taking charge in 2022
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Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes’ England Test record since taking charge in 2022

February 26, 2024
England’s fourth-Test defeat to India condemned them to a first series loss under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. Here, the PA news agency looks at…
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