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Mitchell and Conway centuries for New Zealand make short work of England

New Zealand beat England by eight wickets as their great batting partnership left England’s bowlers floundering

The Guardian - UK

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell tons help New Zealand beat England in first ODI

This was the first ODI between the teams since the dramatic 2019 World Cup final.

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Devon Conway and Daryll Mitchell hit tons as tourists win first ODI by eight wickets

This was England’s first 50-over meeting with New Zealand since the World Cup final four years ago but if Jos Buttler’s men do go on to repeat that success in India in the coming months, it will not be remembered as the springboard.

Evening Standard

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Stokes, Buttler help England post 291-6 against New Zealand in first match of ODI series

Ben Stokes has marked his return to one-day internationals with a half-century

The Hindu

Ben Stokes hits half-century on return to England ODI side

Stokes is back in tow as a specialist batter after reversing his 50-over retirement last month ahead of England’s defence of their World Cup crown.

The Independent UK

England must make the most of Ben Stokes now as uncertainty lies beyond World Cup

There were elements of Ben Stokes’s press conference here in Cardiff on Thursday that could have been plucked from any of the many he gave during the summer’s rollercoaster Ashes.

Evening Standard

New Zealand beat England by eight wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both blasted centuries as New Zealand turned what looked a close game into a cruise

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England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot

England & NZ prep for 1st ODI since '15 WC final. Harry Brook added to WC squad after explosive form. Stokes enticed back to ODIs to defend WC. Kane Williamson declared fit for WC, but may not play 1st match. Comp. for places in strong England team.

The Hindu

Ben Stokes excited about ‘really good plan’ to fix knee problem after World Cup

Stokes has reversed his ODI retirement for England’s bid to retain their crown.

The Independent UK

England star Ben Stokes coy on plans for injured knee ahead of ODI return

Stokes’ return to the ODI set-up ahead of the World Cup has removed what was a six-month gap in his calendar

Evening Standard

Stokes makes England ODI return but doubts linger over future as all-rounder

Stokes says lure of winning another World Cup key to comeback for series against New Zealand, with a ‘plan’ to treat knee problem after the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes understands the need to be sympathetic as cricket’s landscape changes

England’s Test captain knows players are keen to optimise their earning potential.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists he is comfortable with players choosing franchise cricket riches over England

The Test captain understands England may have to contend with availability issues in the years ahead

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow does not expect England to lack cohesion in World Cup defence

England beat New Zealand at Lord’s to win the 2019 edition.

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Moeen Ali does not rule out possible World Cup place for ‘unlucky’ Harry Brook

Brook was left out of a preliminary 15-man squad for next month’s 50-over title defence after Ben Stokes returned from one-day retirement.

Fortune

Saudi Arabia has so much money to spend on sports no one else can compete, says one of world’s most popular athletes

The oil-rich nation is investing billions in sports—which includes splashing out on huge salaries for some of the world’s most famous athletes.

Evening Standard

England’s Cricket World Cup wannabes out to stake their claim as T20 series begins

England’s men this evening start their belated white-ball summer in Durham, as the T20 series against New Zealand gets under way.

The Hindu

Buttler welcomes 'superstar' Stokes back into England ODI fold

Jos Buttler hails Ben Stokes' return to England's ODI squad, saying it's "excellent news" and a "no-brainer" to have the "superstar" back. Stokes, who played a pivotal role in England's 2019 World Cup win, will be returning as a specialist batter and Buttler is looking forward to a "great test"…

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The Guardian - UK

Buttler believes England are on right path despite ‘not perfect’ buildup

On the eve of the first T20 against New Zealand, Jos Buttler said England’s success at the T20 World Cup showed they can prosper at the 50-over event

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler delighted to welcome ‘superstar’ Ben Stokes back into ODI fold

The England Test skipper had originally called time on his 50-over career last summer amid concerns surrounding workload and a knee problem.

The Guardian - UK

Brydon Carse inspired by Mark Wood as he aims to seal England T20 place

Fast bowler has learned from his Durham teammate as he prepares to take on New Zealand in the T20 series that starts on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler believes Harry Brook could still force his way into World Cup squad

Brook was omitted from the preliminary party to travel to India in the autumn.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2019: Ben Stokes seals an Ashes win for the ages

Stokes’ unbeaten 135 – and 76-run partnership with Jack Leach (1no) – earned an unforgettable victory over Australia at Headingley.

The Hindu

Selfish vs altruistic in sport: No ‘I’ in team, but there’s a ‘me’

Selfish vs altruistic in sport: No ‘I’ in team, but there’s a ‘me’After he got to his 100th international century, Sachin Tendulkar said that it would be selfish of anyone to retire at the top. “When you are at the top,” he said, “you should serve the nation.” Yet, selfishness…

The Independent UK

Harry Brook disappointed by omission from England World Cup squad

Ben Stokes’ return to the ODI arena meant there was no place in the 15-man preliminary party for Brook.

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