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TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Jamie Smith lays down a marker and Ben Stokes joins elite company as England close in on convincing win over West Indies at Lord's
11/07/24 18:56
England are closing in on winning the first Test of the summer against the West Indies after dominating the action again on day two at Lord's. Resuming on 189-3 with a lead of 68 after bowling out West Indies for 121 on the opening day, England stretched their advantage to 250 runs before being bowled out for 371. Harry Brook, Joe Root and Jamie Smith all his half-centuries, while Jimmy Anderson ended what is likely to be his final innings as a better unbeaten on 0 after not even facing a ball....read
Joe Root makes shocking Jonny Bairstow confession on one-year anniversary of Ashes stumping saga that ignited bitter feud between England and Australia
02/07/24 09:40The incident led to hostility between the two teams, with England and their fans furious with Australia's alleged lack of sporting integrity.
Joe Root smiles alongside partner Carrie as he receives MBE for services to cricket after the former Test captain played an integral role in England's 2019 ODI World Cup victory
12/06/24 14:20The 33-year-old had previously been handed the award as part of the 2020 New Year's Honours list for his heroics in England's 2019 ODI World Cup victory.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Joe Root scores his second century in a row as Yorkshire take control and West Indies paceman Jayden Seales takes five wickets in Sussex victory
05/05/24 21:34LAWRENCE BOOTH: A week after hitting 119 against Derbyshire, he eased his way to 156 from just 165 balls, putting on 265 with 22-year-old opener Finlay Bean, who fell for a career-best 173.
Professional Cricketers' Association fear 'someone is going to drive their car off the M1'... as exhausted players hit out at the relentless schedule
05/05/24 21:31Three-quarters of England's male professional cricket stars fear for their safety when travelling home late after matches.
Heartbreaking interview Josh Baker gave last summer re-emerges after his tragic death: Eloquent and talented cricketer, 20, opens up on his excitement for the future upon signing for Worcestershire
03/05/24 14:07A day after Baker's passing, a video of an interview with the spinner (pictured) on the back of signing a new contract and returning from injury last summer has emerged online.
Cricket pays tribute to Josh Baker as Worcestershire open book of condolences and players wear black armbands - after 20-year old star was found dead on Thursday
03/05/24 12:08Worcestershire CCC have opened a book of condolences at New Road, their home ground. Meanwhile, county players across the land including Joe Root paid tribute to the talented spinner.
Jonny Bairstow stakes his claim for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad... as the Yorkshireman hits an unbeaten century for Punjab Kings in the IPL
26/04/24 23:48The previously out-of-form Bairstow responded with nine sixes as Punjab Kings completed a record T20 chase with eight wickets and eight balls to spare.
Ben Foakes insists he can make a bigger impact when deployed higher up in the batting order after struggling in England's disappointing Test series against India
30/03/24 18:15LAWRENCE BOOTH: He finished the series with an average of 20, while his Test batting average dropped below 30 - the minimum requirement for a modern Test wicketkeeper.
England star Harry Brook set to end his grieving period away from cricket and start the County Championship season with Yorkshire after withdrawing from the Indian Premier League following his grandmother's death
25/03/24 22:18RICHARD GIBSON: Brook has not played for Yorkshire since becoming a Test cricketer; last appearing in a Division One match against Warwickshire in July 2022.
Ben Stokes warns that England should be 'written off at your peril' despite losing inside three days to India as his side suffered heavy series defeat
09/03/24 14:10PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: When the dust settles, Stokes will surely know that a fourth successive defeat will raise serious questions for his partnership with Brendon McCullum.
England LOSE the fifth Test to India by an innings and 64 runs after another batting collapse on Day Three, despite Joe Root's knock of 84 - as Ben Stokes' side are thumped 4-1 in the series
09/03/24 08:30PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test, took five for 77 as England were defeated by an innings and 64 runs.
England's review strategy needs reviewing and Yashasvi Jaiswal makes history in Dharamshala after horror showing sees visitors collapse to 218 all out - TOP SPIN ON THE TEST
07/03/24 22:30RICHARD GIBSON: Seeking a consolation win in a series they trail 3-1, England endured a chastening opening day to the fifth Test after crumbling from 137 for two before Crawley's dismissal
NASSER HUSSAIN: To be a great side England have to master their one major failing
07/03/24 18:02NASSER HUSSAIN: Forget any debate about the merits of Bazball, what England have lacked during this series in India is a ruthless streak to get through difficult periods.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England are fun to watch but it's a DRUBBING if they lose 4-1 to India... plus I name my five favourite cricket venues
05/03/24 17:42NASSER HUSSAIN: In the end, all sports teams are judged on their statistics. How they end up at the end of a season or a series. In cricket, how many runs you scored, the wickets you took .
It could be 'sleet stops play' in the foothills of the Himalayas as 5,000 England supporters are expected to descend on Dharamshala for the final Test vs India... as Ollie Robinson looks set to be left out of Ben Stokes' squad
03/03/24 22:31PAUL NEWMAN IN DHARAMSHALA: One forecast has sleet descending on one of the most picturesque grounds in world cricket on Thursday's opening day.
NASSER HUSSAIN on the England star playing for his future - and why Ollie Robinson should NOT be picked
27/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: Shoaib Bashir offered England a glimmer of hope on Monday taking two wickets in two balls just after lunch. Yet, Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel would steady things for the hosts.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Each England player must make one significant change if they are to win their first Test series since 2022!
26/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: That's not a criticism of this England side, even if a harsh critic might point out that they've not won a Test series now since beating Pakistan in December 2022.
England suffer first series defeat of the Bazball era as India win fourth Test by five wickets - with Ben Stokes' side left to rue their second innings collapse
26/02/24 08:10PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: But wicketkeeper Druv Jurel, only introduced to this India side for the third Test, came together with Shubman Gill to calmly hit the remaining runs.
THE NOTEBOOK: Why unlucky Joe Root was given out by DRS, MS Dhoni's legacy is on show in Ranchi... and an amateur spinner's role in Shoaib Bashir's rise
25/02/24 23:26An England batting collapse left Ben Stokes' side facing the prospect of a series defeat in India. Mail Sport's Paul Newman and Lawrence Booth picks out some of the things you may have missed.
NASSER HUSSAIN: What impresses me most about India and the change England should make
25/02/24 19:41NASSER HUSSAIN: If England had gone into that third innings with a lead of 100 or more, they would have been able to bat with more freedom. As it was, the advantage had been cut to 46.
India 152 runs away from series victory with all 10 wickets in hand after Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav ripped through England's batting as Ben Stokes' side toss away strong position
25/02/24 11:26PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: It was not the first time this series England looked to have a golden opportunity to seize control and bat their way towards a famous triumph.
Stuart Broad and Michael Vaughan lead the criticism of the pitch in fourth Test between England and India... after Ben Stokes said he has never seen a surface as 'dark and crumbly'
24/02/24 16:27The pitch for the Test has received widespread criticism despite England's success in the game so far with Stokes saying he had never seen anything like it before the game got underway.
Joe Root launches passionate defence of England's 'Bazball' approach as he hits out at 'media frenzy' - despite going back to basics with unbeaten century in fourth Test against India
24/02/24 13:56PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Joe Root on Friday night launched a passionate defence of England's modern methods after going back to basics in the fourth Test.
Shoaib Bashir takes four wickets to put England in control of fourth Test against India - with tourists 134 ahead at the end of day two in Ranchi
24/02/24 11:22PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Bashir took four for 84, hardly surprisingly the best figures of his fledgling career, as India struggled to cope with the uneven bounce and England's newcomer.
NASSER HUSSAIN: This was the day Joe Root confirmed his sporting greatness... but England were able to capitalise on TWO key India mistakes
23/02/24 17:00Root judged things perfectly. Make no mistake: he'll have been stung by the criticism after Rajkot. Here, it was as if he was sending everyone a message: I'm Joe Root, and I'm one of the greats.
THE NOTEBOOK: Rehan Ahmed is latest player to drop out of Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin completes historic double... and Ravindra Jadeja may need to keep low profile at his own hotel
23/02/24 16:55Joe Root defied an unpredictable pitch to make a timely return to form as a risk-free unbeaten century stabilised England on a seesaw opening day of the fourth Test against India.
TOP SPIN ON THE TEST: Joe Root becomes ninth player in Test history to score at least ten hundreds against a single opponent... as the England star shines with unbeaten 106 in India
23/02/24 16:34LAWRENCE BOOTH: Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 as England reached 302 for seven against India on the first day of their fourth Test on the subcontinent. Root had struggled for form ahead of the Test.
Zak Crawley hails 'unbelievable' Joe Root as England's greatest-ever batsman after his magnificent century rescued them from collapse in fourth Test with India
23/02/24 13:28PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Root made an unbeaten 106 as England recovered from 112 for five after an all-action first session to reach 302 for seven.
Joe Root ditches Bazball to rescue England with stunning century on day one of the fourth Test against India... as former skipper goes back to basics to silence his critics
23/02/24 11:28PAUL NEWMAN IN RANCHI: Joe Root went back to the methods on Friday that served him so well before the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum revolution to make a priceless unbeaten 106.
Zak Crawley, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ben Duckett to score 50+ runs each in the first innings BOOSTED to 16/1 - as England look to keep the series alive with a win over India in the fourth test
22/02/24 20:43SponsoredIf England has any chance of being victorious in a test series in India for the first time since 2012-13, the fourth test starting tomorrow is a must-win for the visitors.
George Furbank admits he wasn't ready for nightmare England debut in 2020... but is itching to relaunch his international career against Scotland after thriving as Northampton captain
22/02/24 18:59EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: In the hall of George Furbank's house in Northampton, there is an England cap proudly on display, mounted on the wall.
NASSER HUSSAIN on what England must NOT do - and whether we should ditch the toss
19/02/24 17:00ASK NASSER: As England try and put this latest humiliation behind them as quickly as possible, our columnist answers your burning questions.
Bazball has been a joy to watch but now England must listen and learn: NASSER HUSSAIN on the changes Ben Stokes' side have to make to bounce back from third-Test hammering by India
18/02/24 18:20NASSER HUSSAIN: People will be cross at how meekly England surrendered in Sunday's second innings, but this match was lost in the first. Make no mistake about that.
Ben Stokes insists he has no regrets about England's thumping third Test defeat against India... and calls on his Bazballers to carry on doing it their way
18/02/24 16:09PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: Stokes admitted that Joe Root's ill-fated reverse-ramp, which sparked the first-innings collapse, was the turning point in what became a remarkable turnaround.
England's third Test defeat against India is labelled as 'CATASTROPHIC' and 'embarrassing' by fuming fans as visitors slump to 122 all out and lose by 434 runs in deciding innings
18/02/24 12:12England cricket supporters have blasted their third Test defeat against India on Sunday as 'catastrophic' as the visitors slumped to a dominant loss and now trail 2-1 in the series.
England suffer one of their heaviest-ever defeats as they are crushed by 434 runs by India in the third Test after collapsing AGAIN on a damning day for Bazball - as hosts claim historic win
18/02/24 11:19PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: So bad were England in being demolished for 122 to lose this third Test that the last two days have been indistinguishable from the darkest times.
Ben Duckett defends Joe Root after he lost his wicket trying to reverse ramp Jasprit Bumrah and sparked England collapse that handed third Test initiative to India
17/02/24 13:17PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: It was the first of those eight that proved the catalyst for catastrophe when Joe Root attempted one of his audacious reverse ramps.
TEST NOTEBOOK: Ben takes to Bazball like a Duckett to water, India ensures there's no slackers when it comes to domestic action and the world's fittest umpire revealed!
17/02/24 12:05Mail Sport's Paul Newman and Richard Gibson pick out some of the talking points you may have missed from day three after India took charge in Rajkot.
India build mammoth 322-run lead with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting century before retiring hurt... after England slumped miserably from 224 for two to 319 all out after Joe Root's ill-advised reverse ramp
17/02/24 11:38PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: The scene was set and everything was in place for England to take full control of this third Test and probably the series. Then Root made an error.
Ben Duckett's superb century off just 88 balls offers England hope in Rajkot after India piled on the runs to post 445 and take control of third Test
16/02/24 11:46PAUL NEWMAN IN RAJKOT: Now the tormented became the tormentor with a breath-taking unbeaten hundred that made the master off-spinner look like the beginner this time.
THE NOTEBOOK: Ben Stokes increases bowling workload following knee op, Ravindra Jadeja restores order after early stumble... and even the lifts are England branded in team hotel!
15/02/24 22:41PAUL NEWMAN AND RICHARD GIBSON IN RAJKOT: India captain Rohit Sharma and hometown hero Ravindra Jadeja blunted England's charge on the opening day of the third Test.
NASSER HUSSAIN: If there's one player you don't want to reprieve, it's classy Rohit Sharma... and Joe Root's HUGE drop has now allowed India to take charge in third Test
15/02/24 21:52NASSER HUSSAIN: The pivotal moment of the opening day, and potentially the series, came after the morning drinks break when England offered Rohit Sharma a life.
Jack Leach is RULED OUT of England's remaining Test matches against India as the specialist spin bowler's chances of featuring again are ended by ongoing knee injury
11/02/24 09:00PAUL NEWMAN: Jack Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England's Test series in India with a badly bruised knee that he suffered while fielding in the first Test of the series in Hyderabad.
ASK NASSER: Why England should keep faith in Jonny Bairstow and what Joe Root needs to do… and can we still trust the DRS technology?
06/02/24 17:34After England's second Test against India puts them level at 1-1, we put your questions to ex-England captain and Mail Sport columnist NASSER HUSSAIN.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root must find a way to conquer his nemesis... Jasprit Bumrah is his biggest problem right now and he's got it coming for six more innings
05/02/24 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root's numbers are superior in this period than previously in his career. In 20 Tests, he's averaged 52.63. Previously, it was 49.19 in 117.
THE NOTEBOOK: Ravichandran Ashwin is on the cusp of history, Marais Erasmus nears 60 not out... and the Premier League relegation battle dominates the England dressing-room
05/02/24 16:16THE NOTEBOOK: Bumrah and Jaiswal starred for the hosts with ball and bat respectively, while Shubman Gill also contributed a century in the third innings of the match this week.
Ben Stokes reveals England are 'very upbeat' despite heavy 106-run defeat to India as the visiting captain insists he is happy with his side's approach
05/02/24 13:55PAUL NEWMAN: Stokes declared himself happy with England's second Test approach even though they were unable to Bazball their way to what would have been another miracle in India.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Zak Crawley's red-hot form continues and Jimmy Anderson put in a vintage display - but Jonny Bairstow has lost his spark, and which star batter had a match to forget?
05/02/24 10:36RICHARD GIBSON: Bumrah was not the only star with the ball, with England's record wicket-taker Anderson putting on a typically masterful display with outstanding figures of 35-5-76-5.
India square the series with a 106-run win over England as Ben Stokes and Co fall short in pursuit of a second miracle in successive Tests
05/02/24 08:46PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAM: England started the fourth day here needing another 332 to reach their target of 399 and make history after pulling off an extraordinary win in the first Test.
VIZAG NOTEBOOK: Tom Hartley's dad misses a debut to remember but will reunite with him in Abu Dhabi, taking the action to India's outputs has paid off and portents point to Bazball twist
04/02/24 22:30England have been set a staggering chase of 399 to beat India in the second Test in Visakhapatnam but lost Ben Duckett by the close of the third day. Here, Mail Sport rounds up the talking points...
STUART BROAD: When Joe Root can't read Jasprit Bumrah, I fear for the rest! Facing him isn't like facing anyone else in the world and I used to hate it... his deliveries are unique and incredibly hard to pick up
03/02/24 22:30STUART BROAD: He's an incredible Twenty20 bowler, but as his record of 152 wickets at just 20.28 runs each attests, he is even more effective in Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah takes SIX wickets on day two of the second Test after a sensational performance bowling both Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope... as England's batters struggle to score in Visakhapatnam
03/02/24 11:35PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAM: Ben Stokes dropped his bat to the ground and shrugged with weary resignation at being beaten again by the masterful Jasprit Bumrah.
Shoaib Bashir WILL make his England debut in second Test against India - just days after arriving in the country following visa nightmare... as Jimmy Anderson also comes into the team following stunning first-Test victory
01/02/24 08:33Shoaib Bashir will make his international debut in England's second Test against India just days after arriving in the country following the visa chaos which ruled him out of the opener.
Joe Root hails Ollie Pope's 'masterclass' against India as 'one of the best I've ever seen'... after vice-captain's unbeaten 148 lifts England from a position of near certain defeat to one of hope in first Test
27/01/24 13:35PAUL NEWMAN IN HYDERABAD: England's former captain was effusive in his praise after Pope lifted England from a position of near certain defeat.
HYDERABAD NOTEBOOK: Shoaib Bashir's visa nightmare at last draws to a close, England fans watch Ollie Pope's sublime 148 in uncomfortable conditions... and Lions suffer bruising innings defeat
27/01/24 11:54RICHARD GIBSON AND PAUL NEWMAN IN HYDERABAD: The tourists took quick wickets on Saturday morning with Joe Root removing Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah in successive deliveries.
India build commanding 175-run lead as England's bowlers struggle on second day with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja punishing Ben Stokes's flagging side
26/01/24 11:55PAUL NEWMAN IN HYDERABAD: In the dust on a day of toil that saw an India side almost unbeatable in their own conditions expose England's limitations.
Watch the moment Usman Khawaja finds out he is the best cricketer in the world after being honoured by the ICC during their awards ceremony
25/01/24 11:28A message congratulating the opener was displayed on the Gabba screens on Thursday as Australia fielded against the West Indies in their second Test match.
England name THREE spinners and leave out Jimmy Anderson for first Test against India with Mark Wood providing the only pace option in Hyderabad
24/01/24 07:58PAUL NEWMAN: It is a gamble but it is also an understandable one given the nature of a pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium that looks designed to take turn from the first morning.
Why conquering the Kingdom of Kohli is a mammoth task... India have lost just one series on home soil since 2004 but if England are going to become the best they have to BEAT the best
19/01/24 22:31RICHARD GIBSON: For England's golden generation it represented the final frontier, the zenith of a relentless and ruthless journey that had taken in top-rank Test status.
England are preparing for the toughest Test in cricket as they get ready to tour India where sharp spin and uncharted territories will push Bazball to the limit
14/01/24 22:30PAUL NEWMAN: England's five-Test tour of India will be the ultimate test of Bazball when Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum embark against their most difficult opponent yet faced.
Ben Stokes' hopes rest on a decent tour as England skipper aims to surpass prestigious names in the upper echelons of the nation's most successful Test captains in 2024
06/01/24 22:30If he can remain fit and continue to inspire his team, it is reasonable to assume that over the course of this year, Ben Stokes will surpass some pretty prestigious names.
David Warner reveals the incredible offer he makes to trolls who slam him over the Sandpapergate cheating scandal
01/01/24 23:09Ever since David Warner was suspended for 12 months for his role in Sandpapergate in 2018 he has worn the brunt of online criticism from cricket fans who can hold a very long grudge.
Sort out Ben Stokes' knee and Jofra Archer's elbow, and stand up to India's takeover of the world game... Mail Sport's cricket wishlist for 2024
27/12/23 22:30England will be hoping to maintain the momentum under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum in Tests, as well as have a white ball resurgence following a disappointing World Cup defence.
Yorkshire keen to re-sign West Indies captain Shai Hope for start of County Championship season... but his stunning century against England could scupper deal
04/12/23 17:38RICHARD GIBSON IN ANTIGUA: Hope - whose 16th one-day international hundred downed England in the opening match of this white-ball tour - featured twice for the club earlier this year
Former rugby star Alix Popham pictures himself cycling just months after he claimed he was 'lucky to be alive' following freak accident at Ironman event
25/11/23 21:00Alix Popham has pictured himself cycling just months after being kicked in the head while swimming at an Ironman event.
How Bazball sexed up cricket
23/11/23 21:38Bazball is a book about he transformation of the Test team from dreary also-rans to tough competitors full of attacking flair and demonstrating joy in all they do thanks to coach Brendon 'Baz' McCullum.
ENGLAND WORLD CUP RATINGS: Jos Buttler oversaw shocking title defence while Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow struggled for runs... but Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid among rare positives
12/11/23 10:46LAWRENCE BOOTH: England mounted a shambolic Cricket World Cup title defence in India, losing six and winning just three of their nine matches.
England end dismal World Cup in fine fashion with 93-run win over Pakistan as Ben Stokes fires with the bat again, while David Willey bows out superbly
11/11/23 16:08LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: The result guaranteed qualification for the Champions Trophy in 2025, but could not disguise a dreadful few weeks.
Ben Stokes and Joe Root should call time on their one-day careers after England's disastrous World Cup showing in India... but captain Jos Buttler can help lead the transition to the 2027 tournament
09/11/23 16:58LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: As England prepare for the final match of their disastrous World Cup, Mail Sport looks at who should stay and who should go from the one-day side.
England FINALLY claim a second win at the Cricket World Cup as they beat Netherlands by 160 runs after five straight losses to keep their Champions Trophy qualifying hopes alive... with Ben Stokes smashing a stunning century
08/11/23 15:47LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PUNE: Ben Stokes may no longer be an ODI cricketer by the time the 2025 Champions Trophy comes round, but if England do qualify they will recall this.
The England players' union calls for action from the sport's authorities in response to the climate crisis, amid soaring temperatures and poor air quality endangering safety at the World Cup in India
07/11/23 10:09LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PUNE: But it has received fresh impetus at a World Cup where high temperatures and poor air quality have been a regular feature.
England hope to take Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett to face West Indies in December as they look to rebuild their one-day cricket following World Cup humiliation
04/11/23 09:46RICHARD GIBSON: Ollie Pope, yet to be capped in limited-overs internationals, is set to feature fitness permitting in the squad to take on West Indies, alongside Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett.
'It was like being tasered. I was stunned, furious': In his new book, STUART BROAD recalls the shattering moment he learnt he'd been dropped - along with Jimmy Anderson - for the 2022 tour of the West Indies
03/11/23 13:58Stuart Broad had been discussing what went wrong in the 2021-22 Ashes with Zak Crawley, Rob Key and Tim Henman during a round of golf at Sunningdale when his career suffered a jolt.
Don't let Aussies knock us out! England star Joe Root knows the old enemy would love to drive final nail into Poms' coffin at World Cup
02/11/23 18:00Joe Root will go into the World Cup clash against Australia with an unequivocal message for England's struggling cricketers: don't let this lot knock us out.
NASSER HUSSAIN: There are no excuses for this group of players being bottom of the pile after five defeats from six at the World Cup... not ONE person in cricket saw that coming
29/10/23 22:31NASSER HUSSAIN IN LUCKNOW: When I look at that World Cup table it reminds me of the very first thing Duncan Fletcher said when we came together as captain and coach of England.
Fans slam 'AWFUL' and 'EMBARRASSING' England skittled for 156 runs by Sri Lanka in yet another dismal defeat for Jos Buttler's side
26/10/23 11:09England's cricketers have been slammed on social media by supporters after another abysmal showing with the bat saw them lose by eight wickets to Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup.
Ben Stokes turns down ECB offer of three-year central contract, joining Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer in rejecting fixed annual payment in favour of 'stronger negotiating position' when his current deal expires
24/10/23 21:30LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BANGALORE: With the board offering multi-year deals for the first time in a bid to keep T20 franchises at bay, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer also rejected three-year deals.
Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood sign three-year central contracts with the ECB... but Ben Stokes is one of eight stars to remain on an annual deal
24/10/23 10:30Ben Stokes is one eight players to sign only a one-year contract, reflecting not so much the state of his left knee as his ability to dictate fresh terms to the administrators on an annual basis.
Joe Root believes England have let down Jos Buttler at the World Cup - and calls for patience as England build a new one-day legacy under changed captain and head coach Matthew Mott
23/10/23 17:00LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BANGALORE: Joe Root believes England's one-day team have let down captain Jos Buttler at the World Cup - and insisted that comparisons with Eoin Morgan are 'unfair'.
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