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Jordan Cox has warmed up for the Test series by playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Mark Butcher: Muddled England struggle to fill the Ben Stokes void

Mark Butcher questions England’s muddled squad for the Pakistan Test series, with the former international unconvinced Dan Lawrence can help fill the huge void left by Ben Stokes.

Derek Pringle: Joe Root’s authenticity can repair fractured England

Derek Pringle believes Joe Root’s authenticity will be crucial as he returns to the England captaincy, with his ability to manage Jofra Archer and build a new team...

Stephen Fleming has spent the last 17 years specialising in T20 coaching

Mark Butcher: Stephen Fleming is a sound choice but ‘stopgap’ England captain Joe Root faces an uphill battle

Mark Butcher welcomes Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test coach but questions the decision to hand Joe Root the captaincy.

Richard Clarke: Joe Denly is one of a dying breed

With his arms folded, a matter-of-fact manner and sporting a physique much younger than his four decades, Joe Denly did not look like he was ending a successful...

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Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is determined to turn a difficult spell into a valuable learning experience as he looks to rediscover his best form against Pakistan.

Can Durham give Ben Stokes his fairytale finish in the One-Day Cup?

Ben Stokes has rediscovered his love for cricket since returning to Durham, with the former England captain now aiming to lead his boyhood county into the One-Day Cup...

Joe Root in Yorkshire colours this season

Joe Root – Why Yorkshire loves its batting great

As Joe Root prepares to lead England again as Test captain, those who helped shape his career reveal the character behind the Yorkshireman’s extraordinary record.

Jos Buttler picks out Harry Brook as potentially the best ever

Jos Buttler the benchmark in white-ball cricket

Jos Buttler’s rise to the top of the T20 run-scoring charts offers another reminder of the remarkable career of a batter who has transformed the white-ball game.

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Can Durham give Ben Stokes his fairytale finish in the One-Day Cup?

Ben Stokes has rediscovered his love for cricket since returning to Durham, with the former England captain now aiming to lead his boyhood county into the One-Day Cup...

Joe Root in Yorkshire colours this season

Joe Root – Why Yorkshire loves its batting great

As Joe Root prepares to lead England again as Test captain, those who helped shape his career reveal the character behind the Yorkshireman’s extraordinary record.

Jos Buttler picks out Harry Brook as potentially the best ever

Jos Buttler the benchmark in white-ball cricket

Jos Buttler’s rise to the top of the T20 run-scoring charts offers another reminder of the remarkable career of a batter who has transformed the white-ball game.

Jake Libby hit four successive hundreds in then One Day Cup

Jake Libby the one-day master gears up for the County Championship return

Jake Libby reflects on his remarkable run of four successive One-Day Cup hundreds, Worcestershire’s agonising near-miss and the challenge of carrying that momentum into their County Championship promotion...

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Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is determined to turn a difficult spell into a valuable learning experience as he looks to rediscover his best form against Pakistan.

Joe Root in Yorkshire colours this season

Joe Root – Why Yorkshire loves its batting great

As Joe Root prepares to lead England again as Test captain, those who helped shape his career reveal the character behind the Yorkshireman’s extraordinary record.

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

Joe Root has scrapped England’s midnight curfew as he prepares to begin his second spell as Test captain against Pakistan at Headingley.

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali targets England coaching role as he sets his sights on the ‘ultimate dream’

Moeen Ali reveals his ambition to begin coaching with England next year as he targets the Lions or Under-19s and dreams of leading the national side.

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Garfield Sobers (right) in action against England

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder

The legendary Garry Sobers died last week at the age of 89. Here is an appreciation from the writer Huw Richards

Ireland celebrate a historic win

Ireland beat India in historic T20I win

Ireland made history in Belfast, defeating India for the first time in a T20I, toppling the reigning world champions by 34 runs.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge propelled England to a record T20 World Cup total

Danni Wyatt-Hodge stars as England defeat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck a fabulous unbeaten 105 not out as England were much too strong for Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on the opening night of the...

Kane Williamson is bringing the curtain down on a stellar career

Kane Williamson springs New Zealand retirement surprise ahead of second Test with England

New Zealand Kane Williamson announced his international cricket retirement with immediate effect on Friday.

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