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Wisden calls World Test Championship a ‘shambles’ and makes case for reform

Wisden has trained its sights on the International Cricket Council and called the World Test Championship a ‘shambles masquerading as a showpiece’

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham Festival enjoys bounceback in Gold Cup sunshine despite drop in attendance

Complaints over a decline in attendances and the cost of beers appeared to evaporate on Friday as a sold-out crowd packed Prestbury Park for the Gold Cup

The Independent UK

‘The best atmosphere’: Cheltenham festivalgoers undeterred by £7.80 Guinness pints give opening day lift off

The cost of drink, beer and accommodation is not enough to put tens of thousands decending on Cheltenham for the start of the four-day festival

The Independent UK

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‘A spiritual journey’: the story behind cricket’s new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

Artist behind prize for winner of New Zealand v England series explains emotional process of fusing cricketers’ bats

The Guardian - UK

‘Humdinger’ – Joe Root hopes England and New Zealand can be at respective best

The teams will compete over the next three Tests for ownership of the newly-minted Crowe-Thorpe Trophy.

The Independent UK

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Guardian - UK

Adam Hollioake: ‘I walked out on cricket 20 years ago. I want to be back’

Former Surrey skipper is back at the Oval, coaching and leaning on his experience of grief to help a club in mourning

The Guardian - UK

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Next stop Oval: England and Sri Lanka talking points heading into third Test

Joe Root continues to deliver masterful centuries and Olly Stone offers glimpse of potency but tourists toil at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

2nd Test: Joe Root dedicates England record-equalling hundred against Sri Lanka to Graham Thorpe

NEW DELHI: After hitting a historic 33rd Test century at Lord's on Thursday against Sri Lanka, Joe Root gave an emotional homage to the late Graham Thorpe, citing the influence of his former mentor as a major factor in his achievements.

The Times of India

Emotional Joe Root dedicates his century to ‘good friend’ Graham Thorpe

Emotional Joe Root dedicates his record-equalling century for England to Graham Thorpe after scoring 143 runs against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

The Independent UK

England: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after stunning century equals Alastair Cook record

Graham Thorpe took his own life earlier in August

Evening Standard

Joe Root pays touching emotional tribute to former mentor Graham Thorpe

Joe Root made a touching gesture when he scored a century against Sri Lanka at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Field of dreams? How some professional cricketers continue to pay the price for sporting excellence

What comes to mind when you think of cricket? Perhaps it’s an idyllic scene of an English village green – people sitting on deckchairs and checkered blankets tucking into a traditional cricket tea while watching mild-mannered players in sparkling whites shouting “howzat?!” every now and then?

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De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch

The Guardian - UK

A pause to remember Graham Thorpe puts England’s morning in perspective

Old Trafford stops to pay tribute to former England batter and coach whose death has left fans and former colleagues bereft

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes stars as England’s bowlers dominate first morning against Sri Lanka

The tourists struggled to 80 for five after opting to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford.

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Evening Standard

England pay tribute Graham Thorpe before Sri Lanka Test at Old Trafford

Players will wear black armbands throughout the First Test

The Independent UK

England pay tribute to Graham Thorpe with commemoration at Old Trafford

Graham Thorpe took his own life at the age of 55

The Guardian - UK

England v Sri Lanka: first men’s cricket Test match, day one – as it happened

Sri Lanka recovered from 6-3 to post 236 at Old Trafford before England reached 22-0 when bad light stopped play

The Times of India

I always looked up to him: Joe Root lauds Graham Thorpe

NEW DELHI: Star England batsman and former captain Joe Root paid tribute to the late great Graham Thorpe, saying that without him, the Three Lions would not have had such a successful career.

Evening Standard

Graham Thorpe: Tributes planned for England cricket legend before first Sri Lanka Test

Thorpe will be honoured throughout the match at Emirates Old Trafford, stand-in captain Ollie Pope has confirmed

The Independent UK

English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

Captain Ollie Pope has spoken of his admiration for the former player and batting mentor.

The Independent UK

Former England batter Graham Thorpe was struck by train, inquest told

Thorpe died on August 4, aged 55, having suffered “traumatic injuries” during the incident at Esher railway station, Surrey Coroner’s Court heard.

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