Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test
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Ashes 2023: Hook-happy England give away their wickets in second Ashes Test

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Australia preyed on England’s determination to stick to aggressive ‘Bazball’ cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during a chaotic session in the second Test at Lord’s on Thursday. England, enjoying the best batting conditions of the match, were well placed at 188-1 in reply to Australia’s first innings 416, with the visitors’ spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, off the field with a calf injury. That one rushed me a bit and unfortunately it went straight to Warner.” But former England captain Michael Vaughan was scathing about the hosts’ approach, with the 2005 Ashes-winning skipper telling the BBC: “That’s not entertaining, that’s stupid Test match cricket.” - Smith ton - Smith had earlier returned to form with a well-made hundred after managing just 22 runs in two innings during Australia’s thrilling two-wicket win in the first Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston. Australia had resumed well-placed on 339-5, with Smith 85 not out, just 15 runs shy of his second Test century at Lord’s following a superb 215 eight years ago.

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England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand
1 week ago

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win

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Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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1 week, 2 days ago

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India Today  

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India Today  

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1 week, 2 days ago

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The Hindu  

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England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Al Jazeera  

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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India Today  

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: England cruising to commanding win as it leads by 533 runs on Day 2

The Hindu  

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ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England have asserted their dominance in the ongoing 2nd Test match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as the visitors have smashed the hosts left, right, and centre to register a lead of 500+ on Day 2. Harry Brook and Joe Root smashed quikcfire 50's, as England are looking to play out …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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ABC  

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

England beats New Zealand by 8 wickets in first Test, takes 1-0 lead

The Hindu  

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-Brook century drags England back into first NZ test

Hindustan Times  

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Brook century drags England back into first New Zealand Test

The Hindu  

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England 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 at lunch on the 2nd day of the 1st cricket test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

England 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 at lunch on the 2nd day of the 1st cricket test

Hindustan Times  

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - England lost Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root cheaply to reach lunch on 45-3 after finally bowling out New Zealand for 348 on the second day of the first test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday. Cricket-England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348 Seamer Brydon Carse took 4-64 and spinner Shoaib Bashir 4-69 …

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Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

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England Fights Back to 242-8 in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

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England up against it in second Test as Pakistan increase lead on Multan turner

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England beaten by Australia on DLS in deciding ODI at Bristol despite Ben Duckett ton as batting collapse proves costly with Aussies taking series 3-2
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Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

England v Australia LIVE: Cricket result and reaction as Harry Brook’s men dominate in 186-run win

The Independent  

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Hindustan Times  

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9 months, 1 week ago

NZ vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia beats New Zealand by three wickets in Christchurch, sweeps series 2-0 as Carey scores 98

The Hindu  

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Daily Mail  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2 highlights: Ravichandran Ashwin bags wicket No. 500; Ben Duckett slams record ton
10 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Op India  

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ENG vs NZ, 4th T20: New Zealand beats England by six wickets for 2-2 draw
1 year, 3 months ago

ENG vs NZ, 4th T20: New Zealand beats England by six wickets for 2-2 draw

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series

Firstpost  

With the Ashes series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines. With the series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines: Jonny Bairstow stumping Controversy erupted on Day five of the second Test at Lord’s, when Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Australia …

Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: England captain Ben Stokes clears the air on skipping the customary post-series drink

Firstpost  

The English dressing room reportedly remained locked to the Australians, who made multiple approaches to their rivals for a post-series drink at the end of the Oval Test. According to a report on foxsports.au, the Australian team made multiple approaches to the English dressing room for the post-Ashes drink but the door remained firmly locked each time. Now hearing that …

Ashes 2023: Retiring Stuart Broad says sealing England’s triumph in final ball of his career ‘pretty cool’
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Retiring Stuart Broad says sealing England’s triumph in final ball of his career ‘pretty cool’

Firstpost  

Broad, who announced his decision to retire from the sport after the Oval Test, sealed England’s series-leveling 49-run triumph by getting Todd Murphy and Alex Carey caught-behind in the evening session of the final day. Fittingly, it was Broad who sealed England’s 49-run victory by grabbing the last two wickets of the Australian chase, getting both Todd Murphy and wicketkeeper-batter …

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series

Firstpost  

Pat Cummins said he was well aware that for all Australia’s recent triumphs elsewhere, his side would be judged on the Ashes. Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue “key moments we didn’t get right” after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday. Monday’s defeat left Australia still searching …

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