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Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series

With Pakistan at a low ebb and England at the start of their semi-reset the series at Headingly looks to be an interesting one

The Guardian - UK

Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan

Joe Root said he is not planning on ‘ripping up’ the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test in Leeds

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root will not ‘rip up’ Bazball as he outlines plan to get England back to winning ways

Joe Root will begin his second spell as England Test captain against Pakistan this week

The Independent UK

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Pant-astic! Rishabh Pant just hit a Test milestone no Indian reached before

Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 100th Test six. He became the first Indian batter and fourth player globally to reach this mark. Pant reached the landmark in his 51st Test, making him the fastest to do so. This achievement came during India's second innings against Sri…

The Economic Times

It’s time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era

Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him

The Guardian - UK

Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend

Joe Root should try to enjoy his second spell as England captain with Stephen Fleming bringing a more proactive approach

The Guardian - UK

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

Restored captain Joe Root has confirmed England have ditched the late-night curfews for players as the 2027 Ashes series hoves into view.

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‘Be adults’: Joe Root gets rid of England Test team’s midnight curfew

Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew for his England Test side after a string of late-night incidents

The Guardian - UK

England ditch team curfew as Joe Root sends clear message to Test squad

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The Independent UK

Joe Root abandons team curfew after return as England Test captain

A curfew had been introduced after the Ashes and was allegedly broken by Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson during the New Zealand series

The Independent UK

Joe Root urges England players to ‘be adults’ as captain removes curfew

A midnight curfew had been imposed by England men’s managing director Rob Key.

The Independent UK

Stokes’ presence and group stage drama add to One-Day Cup’s quiet resurgence

The dawn of the Hundred may have ‘devalued’ the competition, but events at New Road show there is still life in county cricket

The Guardian - UK

Rocky Flintoff slams maiden century as Lancashire set up One-Day Cup quarter-final meeting with Ben Stokes and Durham

Lancashire will face Ben Stokes and Durham in the last eight after thrashing Somerset

The Independent UK

England begin post-Stokes era with call-ups for Lawrence, Cox and Pope against Pakistan

Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox will bat in the top six for England in their three-match Test series against Pakistan

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"His room was open for everyone": Rahane reveals simplicity behind MS Dhoni's leadership

Ajinkya Rahane remembered MS Dhoni's calm and approachable leadership style. Dhoni's room was often open for team gatherings and casual interactions. Rahane also shared his habit of disconnecting from social media during series. This practice helps him maintain focus and mental refreshment. Rahane recently announced his retirement from international cricket.

The Guardian - UK

Clicky Ponting, viral catches, and the strange new era of amateur cricket streams

Livestreaming services such as FrogBox give grassroots players their big moments for posterity, but Saltburn saga shows how digital age brings tricky double edge

The Guardian - UK

Stokes decoded: his concerns for Joe Root and hopes for ‘great man’ Stephen Fleming

What England’s former captain did – and didn’t – say in two-hour podcast interview with his old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’s coaching ambition highlights a major problem with English cricket

The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunities to do so are limited

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation

Ben Stokes has ruled out the possibility of performing a retirement U-turn and returning to play for England in the future. Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June, but England’s managing director Rob Key admitted last week that he would not be surprised if the all-rounder came back…

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes rules out 2027 Ashes return but ambition is ‘to coach England one day’

Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes drops verdict on Joe Root’s return as England Test captain and outlines his future ambitions

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes questions Harry Brook captaincy snub – and admits he hopes to coach England one day

Brook was overlooked as Stokes’s successor with Joe Root instead reappointed as Test skipper

The Independent UK

Five key selection decisions England must make ahead of Pakistan series

Replacing Ben Stokes is just one of a number of conundrums for England’s new hierarchy

The Economic Times

Cricket: Back as skipper Joe Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint

Root was appointed as skipper following Stokes' shock retirement from international duty during England's Test series defeat to New Zealand in June. The 35-year-old previously captaining England between 2017 and 2022 and took the role on an interim basis when Stokes was dropped for one Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Joe Root will not ‘rip everything up’ from Bazball as England Test captain

Root has begun a second spell in the role, replacing Ben Stokes.

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