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Ben Stokes has been extraordinary for English cricket, it should cut him some slack

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

Ben Stokes is highly unlikely to be included in England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the 35-year-old asked for space and time to consider his long-term future

The Guardian - UK

CRIK:Stokes faces Test axe after 'nightclub incident' probe

England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by cricket authorities after a "nightclub incident" in the early hours.

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Robinson’s return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord’s surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England’s opening victory

The Guardian - UK

India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standings

India secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India to 564, before their bowlers, led by debutant Manav Suthar, dismissed Afghanistan twice for low scores. This win, however, does not impact India's World Test Championship standings as the fixture was…

The Economic Times

‘Brave when we needed to be’: McCullum hails England for leaving Ashes baggage behind

Brendon McCullum praised his players’ refusal to be haunted by their nightmare winter, after England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’

England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’

The Guardian - UK

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Not ideal – Ben Stokes bemoans pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand

England wrapped up a 115-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Rothesay Test.

The Independent UK

England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs to get their Test summer off to an ideal start after a poor Ashes in Australia

The Independent UK

England's Bazball reset begins with win over Kiwis

England have wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on day four of the first Test at Lord's.

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SPO:England's Bazball reset begins with win over Kiwis

England has wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on day four of the first cricket Test at Lord's.

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Rishabh Pant answers critics with 81 as India nears 500 against Afghanistan in one-off Test

Rishabh Pant impressed with a stroke-filled 81. India reached 475 for 6 against Afghanistan on day two of the one-off Test. Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel also contributed before being dismissed. Pant's dismissal ended a crowd-pleasing innings. Washington Sundar and Manav Suthar were at the crease at lunch.

The Economic Times

Behold one of cricket’s great mysteries: the abysmal steam-treated Lord’s pitch

Move to replant the playing surface by 2028 is latest effort to repair the embarrassment caused by its variable bounce

The Guardian - UK

India batters dish up tons of trouble for Afghanistan

Centuries from opener KL ‌Rahul and captain Shubman Gill have put India in a commanding position after the opening day of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh.

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The Economic Times

Sudharsan misses out on ton, but gritty Rahul takes India to 209 for 2 at tea

India posted 209 for 2 at tea on day one of the Test against Afghanistan. Sai Sudharsan scored 81 and KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 81. Shubman Gill was batting on 20. The Rahul-Sudharsan partnership added 139 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a start. The Indian batsmen showed confidence…

The Independent UK

Why England and New Zealand’s helter-skelter first Test shows that Lord’s has a problem

Seventeen wickets fell on day two as the game hastened towards a conclusion on a surface weighted heavily in the bowlers’ favour

The Economic Times

Mullanpur Weather India vs Afghanistan Test 2026: Will rain play spoilsport in IND vs AFG? Check Chandigarh forecast, pitch report & more

Chandigarh Weather Forecast IND vs AFG: India returns to Test cricket against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Shubman Gill leads a new-look Indian team. Afghanistan faces challenges with key players absent. The pitch offers assistance to bowlers. Weather is expected to be favourable for uninterrupted play. This Test serves as preparation for…

The Guardian - UK

Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts

Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first Test over after an absence of more than two years to reduce New Zealand to 61 for six after England were bowled out for 140

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Cummins keen to play entirety of 'unprecedented' run

Australia will play up to 21 Test matches in their busiest period on record and a fit-and-firing Pat Cummins is hopeful he won't have to rest from any of them.

The Guardian - UK

Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel

It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but the weight of history makes the ground a true institution

The Economic Times

India and New Zealand gear up for historic 12-match showdown

India will embark on a significant tour of New Zealand from October 22 to December 1. The series includes five T20 Internationals and five One Day Internationals, followed by two Test matches. This extensive tour marks a historic occasion as both nations celebrate 100 years of sporting ties. Cricket fans…

The Independent UK

Shoaib Bashir set to end 11-month wait for England return against New Zealand

The 22-year-old returns to the England team for the first time since he took the match-winning wicket against India with a broken finger last July

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes warned his England captaincy could be on the line ahead of ‘high stakes’ Test summer

England will be back in Test action when they face New Zealand on Thursday

The Economic Times

Stoinis trolls Rizwan in street cricket: Watch how IPL PBKS star mocked Pakistan wicketkeeper’s time-wasting tactics

A recent cricket Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan saw heated exchanges on the field. Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan's repeated stoppages during play frustrated Bangladesh players. The incident gained further attention when Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis humorously recreated Rizwan's actions in a casual game. This online banter has become a…

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CRIK:Bangladesh complete Test series sweep against Pakistan

Bangladesh have beaten Pakistan by 78 runs to win the second Test and sweep their series at home.

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