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Ben Stokes, England’s unexpected captain, leans on history for Ashes lift-off

England have won 11 out of 13 Test matches since Ben Stokes took charge in 2022

The Independent UK

Seize the chance to become Ashes legends, Stokes tells his England team

The captain has talked up England’s chances before the first Test against Australia, saying: ‘‘If we play to our capabilities, we are able to beat any team’

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes reveals "incredible" trick that can help England win the Ashes this summer

England take on Australia in the first test of the Ashes at Edgbaston, with the hosts riding a wave of momentum and positive feelings under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Daily Mirror

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5 key issues for England ahead of the first Ashes Test with Australia

The series begins at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK

England beware: in-form Australia are hungry to right Ashes wrongs of 2019

An improved batting lineup, greater bowling depth and a captain in his prime are aiming higher than the 2019 draw

The Guardian - AU

England's story behind how Bazball stuck in the coach and players' own words

In their own words, the coach and the players - including Ben Stokes and Joe Root - look back and explain exactly how Bazball stuck and has turned them into genuine world beaters

Daily Mirror

England batter Dan Lawrence to join Surrey from Essex on three-year deal

The 25-year-old will swap counties at the end of the season.

The Independent UK

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Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain fifties give Bangladesh huge lead over Afghanistan in one-off Test

NEW DELHI: In the one-off Test match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dhaka, the hosts strengthened their position by reaching 134-1 in their second innings on the second day of the match.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes: England captain ‘followed stomach and heart’ with Ashes call to Moeen Ali

Ben Stokes says the decision to ask Moeen Ali out of Test retirement was based on trusting his gut over his brain, as the England captain issued a positive update on his own bowling fitness ahead of the start of the Ashes on Friday.

Evening Standard

England, Australia and an urn: a bluffer’s guide to the Ashes

What is Bazball and whose ashes are they? Everything you need to know about this summer’s cricket but were afraid to ask

The Guardian - UK

Asia Cup to be held in hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the Asia Cup will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17.

The Hindu

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad included in Duleep Trophy squad

MUMBAI: In a curious decision, the West Zone selectors on Thursday included both in-form openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the West Zone team for the Duleep Trophy, which will kick off in Bengaluru on June 28, while naming Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal as the captain of the side,…

The Times of India

England great Andrew Strauss recalls "f***ing s***" Shane Warne sledge during 2005 Ashes

Australia legend Shane Warne brutally sledged England opener Andrew Strauss during the 2005 Ashes, calling him 'Darryl' after his bunny Darryl Cullinan and even branding him "f***ing s***"

Daily Mirror

Afghanistan paceman Nijatullah Masood bags 5-wicket haul on Test debut against Bangladesh

Supported by pace bowler Yamin Ahmadzai, who had figures of 2-39, Masood found swing and movement in the overcast conditions to rip through Bangladesh’s batting

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

I was confident England would win the Ashes … and then I saw the Aussies

Doubts have crept in after England lost Jack Leach while Pat Cummins’ side enjoyed ideal preparation for the first Test at Edgbaston in their defeat of India

The Independent UK

Australia must put aside team ego to end winless run in England – John Buchanan

Buchanan’s 2001 side are the last Australian team to win an Ashes series on English soil.

The Independent UK

Travball, indomitable Lyon and all out attack – key stats ahead of Ashes

The first Test takes place at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Times of India

The Ashes: England’s 'Bazball' approach gets ultimate test against Australia

The much-anticipated Ashes series is set to put English cricket's aggressive approach - "Bazball" - to its ultimate test.

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The Hindu

India’s Test losses: a result of stereotypes and the quest for balance

India has, for long, obsessed over playing four seamers and one spinner in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; Or, banked on a bowling-allrounder to deliver the goods

Evening Standard

Surrey score 501 for highest County Championship run chase in 98 years to beat Kent

Surrey recorded the County Championship's highest run chase in 98 years as they scored 501 to beat Kent by five wickets at Canterbury.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook feels Test cricket is pinnacle as he prepares to fulfil Ashes dream

Brook will fulfil a lifelong ambition when he takes the field against Australia in the first Test.

The Times of India

Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith is looking forward to beginning a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, which holds a special place in his memories. He considers his performance in the previous Ashes Test at the venue to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.

The Guardian - UK

David Warner’s Ashes contest with Stuart Broad will decide his Test fate

Pugnacious opener had a shocker in 2019 but knows that if he can defy his nemesis, he can also choose how his career ends

The Independent UK

Steve Smith holds fond memories of Edgbaston as he prepares for Ashes battle

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Conversation

How cricket helped Windrush arrivals build a sense of 'home' in Britain

Cricket was played extensively in Britain in the 1950s, in towns, villages and cities, both in workplaces and as a social activity. And the sport had also become a ubiquitous cultural pastime in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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