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Ben Stokes’ onslaught against Dutch a reminder of elite status as ODI batter

England’s talisman understands rhythms of white-ball cricket and remains capable of making the opposition fall apart

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Buttler keen to remain England white-ball captain despite dismal World Cup

England have two wins from eight and are seventh in the table, with Rob Key, the director of men’s cricket, set to link up with the touring party and discuss their next steps

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Virat Kohli hails ‘freak’ Glenn Maxwell’s marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Virat Kohli hails Glenn Maxwell's 'freak' show with a double-century, calling it one of the best ODI knocks in history. Maxwell defied physical discomfort to take Australia to a three-wicket win, securing their place in the semifinals.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj attain top spots in ICC ODI rankings

While Shubman Gill replaced Pakistan skipper Babar Azam from the top of the batters’ chart, Mohammed Siraj displaced South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj in the bowlers’ list.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Ben Stokes stars as England end five-match losing run with win over Netherlands

Stokes struck 108 from 84 balls.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Ben Stokes century gets England out of trouble against Netherlands

England are aiming to end a run of five straight defeats.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Stuart Broad on retirement: ‘How do I replace the feeling of wickets, the adulation? Maybe I don’t need to’

The bowling great tells Lawrence Ostlere about his fairytale Ashes ending, sledging Australians, his love of Bazball and the uncertainty of retirement as he launches his new autobiography, ‘Broadly Speaking’

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Angelo Mathews ‘was given 30-second warning by umpire’ before controversial timed-out dismissal

Sri Lanka batter becomes first player in 146 years of international cricket to be timed out

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

The Spirit of Cricket: hard to define but always whatever we want it to be

Angelo Mathews was entitled to feel aggrieved against Bangladesh but these furious debates can be an enjoyable distraction in a world gone bad

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023