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England’s Cricket World Cup preparations dented by weather despite win over Bangladesh

England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday

The Independent UK

England complete World Cup preparations with rain-affected win over Bangladesh

England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Australia's Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc star in rain-hit World Cup warm-up game

NEW DELHI: Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. However, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the spotlight, claiming a remarkable hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands' top-order batting lineup ahead of the…

The Times of India

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Only one kind of music makes clubbers dress up like this

The influence of 1980s gay disco on modern popular culture is incalculable. As a new box set celebrating the sounds of that era is released, Paul Flynn looks back on the music that shaped him — and so many others

Evening Standard

Rushing Jofra Archer’s England return would risk ‘serious ramifications’

Jofra Archer flies to India with England’s World Cup squad but with a warning that rushing him back from injury could have dangerous consequences

The Guardian - UK

England has the experience and bowling to defend its crown

England, led by Jos Buttler, look to recreate 2019 magic with Root, Stokes, Wood & Rashid. Malan & Brook to open batting, while Wood, Woakes & Rashid lead bowling. Roy omitted due to injury, Root's form a concern. Squad looks strong on paper, but fitness of Rashid & Wood a…

The Hindu

Phil Salt insists England is ‘priority’ over franchise cricket as he eyes involvement in all formats

The batter wants to solidify his place in the white-ball side but believes he could deliver for England at Test level too

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England ponder Jason Roy conundrum as World Cup selection headaches linger

Dawid Malan’s fine performances against New Zealand have given Jos Buttler much to consider before flying to India

The Guardian - UK

Woakes praises ‘superhuman’ Stokes after record ODI innings for England

Ben Stokes’ record-shattering innings in Wednesday’s ODI against New Zealand has been described by Chris Woakes as further evidence that he is ‘a superhuman who can do incredible things’

The Guardian - UK

Chris Woakes says ‘superhuman’ Ben Stokes gives England confidence

Stokes hit 15 fours and nine sixes in his 182 as England beat New Zealand by 181 runs at the Oval.

The Independent UK

England ‘donkey’ David Willey finds his worth as Cricket World Cup workhorse

Had it not been, quite literally, of England’s own volition, you might have blamed a mischievous alignment of the planets for the fact that David Willey was on media duty here at the Oval yesterday.

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 calls for understanding for cricketers in 'changing landscape'

NEW DELHI: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has urged understanding for players who prioritize maximizing their earnings over international commitments, emphasizing that 'the cricket landscape is evolving right before us'.

The Times of India

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.

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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

The Independent UK

Mark Wood says big-money T20 offer is testing his ‘love’ of playing for England

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Atherton says Test cricket is ‘withering in front of our eyes’

The Independent UK

Mark Wood says big money T20 offer is testing his ‘love’ of playing for England

Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Atherton says Test cricket is “withering in front of our eyes.”

The Guardian - UK

Malan and Brook smash England to victory over New Zealand in first T20 international – as it happened

Brydon Carse took three wickets on debut as England began their series against New Zealand with a comprehensive seven-wicket win at Chester-le-Street

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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 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

Gus Atkinson taking strength from adversity ahead of England debut

The paceman suffered with recurring stress fractures for three years.

The Independent UK

England’s key pace weapon likely to miss Cricket World Cup

Jofra Archer has a slim outside chance of featuring in the tournament’s later stages

The Independent UK

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying

The Guardian - UK

Test selection is set to get interesting, whether Ben Stokes likes it or not

Captain spoiled the fun of armchair selectors with consistent sides during Ashes but must make adjustments for India tour

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow stumping to Broad bails: 15 moments that shaped the 2023 Ashes

All five Tests had twists, starting with Ben Stokes’s declaration at Edgbaston through to Stuart Broad’s sting in the bail

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