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Former England captains want Imran Khan to be treated with ‘decency and justice’

An open letter has been published raising grave worries about Imran’s incarceration.

The Independent UK

Nimble or nervous 90s? Cricket maths show best approach to scoring a century

Stats tell us batters have less reason to be anxious in the 90s than common lore suggests, though the pain and fear of falling short is all too real

The Guardian - UK

Former England players criticise Ben Stokes’ captaincy and Bazball ‘cult’ after Ashes thrashing by Australia

England arrived in Perth in November with big ambitions of a rare Ashes win on Australian soil but were outplayed for most of the five Test matches and leave empty handed

The Independent UK

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England coach Brendon McCullum to go

Boycott believes captain Ben Stokes should also face the axe if he fails to learn some tough lessons

The Independent UK

Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

Evening Standard

Mitchell Starc has got England’s number as Ben Stokes faces a dirty dozen in Brisbane

Australia quick is finding new ways to break records as he closes on Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s benchmark for the most Test wickets by a left-arm bowler

The Guardian - AU

Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

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Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92

Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Dickie Bird: The magnetic umpire ‘married to cricket’ who was impossible to ignore

Bird has died at the age of 92 after becoming a household name for his charismatic personality on and off the cricket pitch

The Independent UK

Behind the scenes at Sky Sports Cricket and how they changed the game

EXCLUSIVE: After nearly 20 years as the primary home of televised cricket in England, Sky Sports are still setting standards. Harry Latham-Coyle was granted an exclusive look behind the scenes at their Test coverage

The Independent UK

Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over

Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Nasser Hussain explains why India have ‘home advantage’ at Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma’s side will play all their matches in the tournament at a neutral venue in Dubai

The Independent UK

Virat Kohli best ODI player of all time: Former England captains

NEW DELHI: Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain are in awe of Virat Kohli's impressive ODI statistics and think the Indian mainstay is likely the greatest batsman in the history of the sport.

The Times of India

Michael Atherton pinpoints where England can expose ‘vulnerable’ Australia in Ashes

The former England skipper has highlighted where Australia must improve after a mixed series against India

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Pakistan v England: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Pakistan rallied to take a 77-run lead with Saud Shakeel scoring 134, before England slumped to 24-3 at stumps

The Independent UK

Sir Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to become all-time leading Test run scorer

Root overtook Cook’s England mark during the first Test in Pakistan.

The Times of India

When cricket legends battled in court: Imran Khan’s triumph over Ian Botham, Allan Lamb

As a cricketer and the captain of Pakistan, Imran Khan earned a reputation for turning around seemingly impossible situations.

The Guardian - UK

Nepo babies on rise in Championship as 2005 anniversary approaches

Archie Vaughan and Rocky Flintoff, sons of 2005 Ashes heroes Michael and Andrew, made their first appearances this season at the callow ages of 18 and 16 respectively

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'Take him out of the firing line…': Alastair Cook advocates for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from Ranchi Test

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has made a strong case for Jonny Bairstow's exclusion from the upcoming Ranchi Test against India, citing a need to shield the player from further disappointment in what has been a challenging series for him.

The Times of India

'Self-delusion': Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

NEW DELHI: Succumbing to their second worst-ever Test defeat against India in Rajkot on Sunday, England players drew flak from former captains with the 'Bazball' approach being labelled as the cause of their humiliation.

The Times of India

'He struggles to...': Michael Atherton highlights Ben Stokes' vulnerability against Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: Knocked over twice already in the first two Tests, England skipper Ben Stokes has had a tough time against world no.1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series in India.

The Guardian - UK

A country for young men: Ben Stokes gets England’s Test debutants shining

Getting your Test cap is always a memorable moment, even more so under the current England management team

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James Anderson closing in on historic 700 Test wickets milestone

James Anderson's stellar performance in the second Test against India has sparked debate over whether he is England's greatest-ever sportsperson, according...

The Times of India

'Completely nerveless': Michael Atherton praises debutant spinner Shoaib Bashir

NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Michael Atherton commended debutant spinner Shoaib Bashir for his impressive performance on the first day of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.

The Times of India

'Ashwin one of the...': Michael Atherton hails 'very different' India spinners ahead of England Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England opener Michael Atherton predicted an India series win against England, pointing out that spinners will play a big part and the hosts have a better spin-heavy bowling attack.

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