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Harbhajan Singh calls Jos Buttler 'clueless', says England not capable of beating India

NEW DELHI: Defending champions England were pushed to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they were handed an eight-wicket thrashing by Sri Lanka in their crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

England’s woes at World Cup down to lack of preparation – Sir Geoffrey Boycott

Head coach Matthew Mott has written off England’s chances after four defeats in five games in India.

The Independent UK

ICC World Cup, India vs England: 'Spoil India's party' - Nasser Hussain asks England to remind the world how great cricketers they still are

NEW DELHI: England's four defeats so far is the worst ever start by a regining champion in the first five matches of its title defence in an ODI World Cup. As a result, the team is facing the ire of its fans and former England players who have been critical…

The Times of India

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World Cup: 'England underestimated Sri Lanka' - Maheesh Theekshana takes a jibe at defending champions

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana didn't mince words and said that the defending champions England had underestimated the Islanders at their own risk. Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket win against the 2019 champions England and dented their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the mega tournament.

The Times of India

It’s time to face reality: Cricket World Cup collapse shows England are past their prime

England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bangalore, Sonia Twigg outlines why an ageing squad badly needs a reset after a nightmare tournament in India

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup 2023: Shambolic England slip to Sri Lanka defeat

2019 champions beaten by eight wickets as tortuous tournament continues

Evening Standard

ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka push England closer to World Cup exit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka dealt a severe blow to England's hopes of advancing in the World Cup, delivering an emphatic eight-wicket victory that brought the defending champions to the brink of elimination.

The Times of India

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England embarrassed by Sri Lanka and heading for early Cricket World Cup exit

England fell from 45-0 to 85-5 and then 156 all out, leaving Sri Lanka a simple task to condemn the defending champions to a fourth defeat

The Guardian - UK

Shambolic England slip to eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka

The 2019 champions made it four defeats from five World Cup matches.

The Independent UK

World Cup, ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka bowl out lacklustre England for 156

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka managed to restrict England to a meager total of 156 runs, all out in just 33.2 overs in their ICC ODI World Cup match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

ENG vs SL | Sri Lanka piles up England’s misery, leaves its title defence in tatters

Sri Lanka win by eight wickets against England. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Sri Lanka confidently finished their chase as Nissanka, 77 off 83 balls and Samarawickrama 65 off 54 balls led the process with an unbroken 137-run stand for the third wicket. England's World Cup reign in…

The Hindu

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes top-scored with 43 but even he barely laid a glove on the opposition.

The Independent UK

England on brink of World Cup exit after heavy loss to Sri Lanka – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England lost for the fourth time in five matches as Sri Lanka strolled to an eight-wicket win

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes plays the long game amid cricket’s shifting landscape

With rumours of year-long IPL contracts and a Saudi T20 league forming, the England Test captain is waiting to see how things pan out

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes remains ‘100 per cent committed’ to England, says Rob Key

Test captain Stokes turned down a three-year central contract in favour of a 12-month extension but England’s director of men’s cricket isn’t worried.

The Independent UK

England sure Ben Stokes remains ‘completely committed’ after opting against signing multi-year contract

Joe Root and Jofra Archer are among those to sign multi-year deals

The Hindu

Brook, Root among players to get ECB multi-year central contract; Stokes in one-year category

England cricketers awarded multi-year contracts, with Ben Stokes receiving a one-year deal. Joe Root, Mark Wood and Harry Brook given three-year contracts, while 18 others, including Jos Buttler, given two-year deals

Evening Standard

England agree first multi-year central contracts but Ben Stokes takes short-term option

Influential Test captain opts to remain on a traditional 12-month deal despite being offered three years

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The Times of India

ECB hands out first multi-year central contracts

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Mark Wood have been awarded three-year central contracts as part of their new multi-year contracting system.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

The Independent UK

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes signs one-year England deal after turning down multiyear contract

The England & Wales Cricket Board has handed out its first multiyear central contracts but Ben Stokes has signed only a one-year deal

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: How England lost the plot against South Africa

Just a week before the 2023 World Cup began, England were everyone’s joint favourites to contest the final of the quadrennial event with hosts India on November 19 in Ahmedabad. Almost halfway through the event though, the defending champions are on the verge of being packed off.

The Times of India

England vs South Africa Highlights: Ton-up Heinrich Klaasen stars as SA hammer England by 229 runs in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Heinrich Klaasen's brilliant century propelled South Africa to a resounding 229-run victory over England in a dramatic World Cup showdown in Mumbai. This shocking defeat left the reigning champions' title defense teetering on the brink and marked a record-breaking loss for England in one-day internationals.

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: England on brink of exit after record-breaking defeat to South Africa

The reigning world champions were thrashed by 229 runs - their heaviest ODI defeat - to lose a third tournament game in four

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