Ashes 2023: England’s Moeen winning fitness battle for third test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England’s Moeen winning fitness battle for third test

The Hindu  

England off-spinner Moeen Ali should be fit to face Australia in the third test at Headingley with his finger injury healing well, according to bowling coach Jeetan Patel. Moeen, recalled to the test squad after a back injury to Jack Leach, suffered a cut finger in the opening test at Edgbaston and was not selected for the ongoing Lord’s clash. Read:West Indies fails to qualify for World Cup 2023 after losing to Scotland “It was pretty disgusting at the end of the Edgbaston Test… we’ve tried to look after it as much as we can. It’s looking in really good shape; it’s healed really, really well.” Moeen’s long absence from red ball cricket was the cause of his troubles at Edgbaston with the more pronounced seam on the Dukes cricket ball, cutting in to his knuckle.

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AUS vs IND: Shubman Gill 'happy' with injury recovery, geared for Adelaide Test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Shubman Gill 'happy' with injury recovery, geared for Adelaide Test

India Today  

Shubman Gill was delighted as he returned to the nets after recovering from a thumb injury that he sustained during India’s match simulation at the WACA. Shubman Gill hits the nets for the first time since his thumb injury that forced him to miss the Perth Test. #TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/sZtbvQhgLn — BCCI November 29, 2024 Gill made …

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series
3 weeks, 5 days ago

England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series

Hindustan Times  

London, : England have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson as the replacement for the injured Jordan Cox for the remainder of the three-match Test series against New Zealand away from home. England rope in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter to replace Cox for remainder of NZ series Cox fractured his thumb during a warm-up fixture in Queenstown and was subsequently ruled out of …

Gill fractures thumb, doubtful for first Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Gill fractures thumb, doubtful for first Test

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a major blow to India’s hopes of fielding a settled batting combination for the first Test against Australia starting in Perth on November 22, in-form batter Shubman Gill injured his left thumb on the second day of India’s intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground. Gill’s absence is particularly a blow for India as skipper Rohit Sharma is …

Shubman Gill doubtful for India’s first Test against Australia in Perth? Here’s what reports say
1 month, 1 week ago

Shubman Gill doubtful for India’s first Test against Australia in Perth? Here’s what reports say

Live Mint  

In another injury scare for the Indian team, Shubman Gill has injured his finger while fielding at the slips while playing against India A on Day 2 of the match simulation on Saturday. With the first Test still six days to go, the BCCI ill have ample time to monitor Shubman Gill before the first Test starts on November 22. …

Gill fractures thumb, likely ruled out of first test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Gill fractures thumb, likely ruled out of first test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Perth: India were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule him out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 22. Gill, one of the young heroes of India's last Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, is a batting …

Shubman Gill forced out of India vs Australia 1st Test due to fractured thumb: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Shubman Gill forced out of India vs Australia 1st Test due to fractured thumb: Report

Firstpost  

Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during the intra-squad match simulation in Perth on Saturday. Image: PTI India were dealt another blow ahead of the marquee five-match Test series against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with top-order batter Shubman Gill fracturing his thumb while fielding during an intra-squad match simulation in Perth on Saturday. In …

Shubman Gill fractures left-thumb, in doubt for Perth Test against Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Shubman Gill fractures left-thumb, in doubt for Perth Test against Australia

India Today  

India were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule him out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 22. Gill, one of the young heroes of India’s last Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, is a batting mainstay and …

Concern for India, Shubman Gill suffers finger injury ahead of Border-Gavaskar series opener: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Concern for India, Shubman Gill suffers finger injury ahead of Border-Gavaskar series opener: Report

India TV News  

India have been a fresh injury concern ahead of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy 2024/25. Star batter Shubman Gill has reportedly picked up a thumb injury during India's match simulation at the WACA Stadium in Perth. Gill has suffered a left-hand thumb injury while fielding in the slips on Day 2 of the match simulation ahead of the …

Archer’s return gives England wary optimism of retaining the T20 World Cup title
7 months ago

Archer’s return gives England wary optimism of retaining the T20 World Cup title

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fingers crossed. That was the common expression used about Jofra Archer by Rob Key, the managing director of England’s men’s cricket, when he announced the squad for the Twenty20 World Cup. But he was extra motivated by the thought of playing in front of family, friends and his dogs in Barbados, which hosts England’s first two T20 World …

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum
9 months, 1 week ago

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum

The Hindu  

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side. Their bid to hand Rohit Sharma's side their first test series defeat on home soil since 2012 …

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India sets England 399-run target after Gill’s ton; Ashwin removes Duckett before Stumps
10 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India sets England 399-run target after Gill’s ton; Ashwin removes Duckett before Stumps

The Hindu  

Just as the clock was ticking on Shubman Gill’s spot in the Test team, he rode his luck in the early exchanges and put India in a commanding position with a timely century on the third day of the second Test at the Dr. Y.S. Chasing a record 399, England faces an uphill task after Ravichandran Ashwin sent Ben Duckett …

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

England Spinner Jack Leach Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 2nd Test With Knee Injury

ABP News  

England's Jack Leach has been sidelined for the upcoming IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, owing to an injury, thereby presenting an opportunity for his Somerset colleague, Shoaib Bashir, to possibly mark his debut on the international stage. Despite sustaining an injury to his left knee during the 1st Test in Hyderabad, Leach bowled 10 overs in the second …

India vs England: Uncapped English spinner Shoaib Bashir forced to stay back in UAE due to visa trouble
11 months ago

India vs England: Uncapped English spinner Shoaib Bashir forced to stay back in UAE due to visa trouble

Firstpost  

Uncapped England spinner Shoaib Bashir has been forced to stay back in the United Arab Emirates due to visa trouble ahead of the five-Test series against India which gets underway in Hyderabad on Thursday. Watch: England cricket team arrives in Hyderabad ahead of India Test series Meanwhile, England’s red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum informed that the ECB has raised the …

England call upon uncapped Shoaib Bashir in hope that the 6ft 4in bowler can help them leave India in a spin, with Brendon McCullum's side backing the 20-year-old to become their next world-class spin
1 year ago

England call upon uncapped Shoaib Bashir in hope that the 6ft 4in bowler can help them leave India in a spin, with Brendon McCullum's side backing the 20-year-old to become their next world-class spin

Daily Mail  

England will throw a bowler with just six first-class games under his belt into the cauldron of a Test tour of India and back him to become their next world-class spinner. ‘I think we’ve probably had only one world-class spinner since uncovered pitches and that’s Graeme Swann,’ said England managing director Rob Key after naming a 16-man squad for one …

Shoaib Bashir: The uncapped England spinner with ‘world class potential’ set for India test
1 year ago

Shoaib Bashir: The uncapped England spinner with ‘world class potential’ set for India test

The Independent  

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Liam Livingstone leads recovery as England beat New Zealand to level ODI series
1 year, 3 months ago

Liam Livingstone leads recovery as England beat New Zealand to level ODI series

The Independent  

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Moeen Ali confirms England Test career is over, won’t tour India next year
1 year, 4 months ago

Moeen Ali confirms England Test career is over, won’t tour India next year

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has ruled out touring India for the five-match Test series next year. Moeen reversed his decision to retire after being approached by England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. The 35-year-old said he found the Test format “really difficult to get into” when he retired in September 2021. Despite the fine record, Moeen accepted the …

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali confirms end of Test career after England deny Australia historic series win
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali confirms end of Test career after England deny Australia historic series win

India TV News  

England's allrounder Moeen Ali has confirmed that the recently culminated 5th Ashes Test at The Oval which happened to be his 68th in the longest format of the game will remain his last after he chipped in with three crucial wickets during the 4th innings of the same and helped England draw the series. Moeen Ali had retired from Test …

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test Day 3: Bairstow blitzkrieg, Wood’s three-for leave Australia reeling

The Hindu  

A hostile spell of bowling from Mark Wood helped restrict Australia to 113-4 in its second innings on day three of a thrilling fourth Ashes Test, still trailing England by 162 runs as the host closes in on a win that would level the series. #EnglandCricket | #Ashespic.twitter.com/9d2B9U1Ewp — England Cricket July 21, 2023 Looking to extend their first innings …

Ashes 2023: England announce playing XI for 4th Test, make one big change for Manchester clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England announce playing XI for 4th Test, make one big change for Manchester clash

India TV News  

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth and the penultimate Test of the ongoing Ashes series to be held at Old Trafford, two days in advance on Monday, July 17. England, who stayed alive in the series with a three-wicket win at Headingley, made one change from the third Test bringing in veteran James Anderson, who will be …

Moeen says England still has Ashes hope while they have Stokes
1 year, 5 months ago

Moeen says England still has Ashes hope while they have Stokes

The Hindu  

Moeen Ali hailed another “brilliant” performance by Ben Stokes as he insisted England could still pull off a remarkable Ashes triumph so long as its inspirational captain was involved in the game. ‘Loves these situations’ But while Moeen warned against an over-reliance on the all-rounder, battling a longstanding left knee problem among several fitness issues, he said: “Ben’s a brilliant …

Ashes 2023: Key England player injured during 3rd Test, doubtful for remainder of game
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Key England player injured during 3rd Test, doubtful for remainder of game

India TV News  

England and Australia are currenty fighting it out in the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds. One of their leading pacer Ollie Robinson has sustained a back spasm and walked off the field during the first day's play of the Test match. Robinson hinted skipper Stokes about his back issue during the 43rd over of Australia's first innings and …

Ashes 2023: England drop James Anderson, Josh Tongue for third Test at Headingley
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England drop James Anderson, Josh Tongue for third Test at Headingley

Firstpost  

England pacer James Anderson, who has had a below-par run this Ashes so far, has been dropped from the playing XI for the third must-win game for England which starts on 6 July. So far as batting is concerned, Ollie Pope is out due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the last game and instead of getting in a …

The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included
1 year, 5 months ago

The Ashes Headingley Test: England rest Anderson, Tongue for third Test, Moeen and Wood included

The Hindu  

England announced its playing XI for the third Ashes Test match against Australia and the Ben Stokes-led side has dropped veteran pacer James Anderson in one of three changes. England Playing XI for Third Test Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad Along with Anderson, …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 5 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

Ashes 2023: England suffer major blow as key player ruled out of series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England suffer major blow as key player ruled out of series

India TV News  

The Ashes has reached its peak in terms of controversy with Jonny Bairstow's dismissal still eking out reactions out of former cricketers from England and Australia. Ahead of the third Test in Headingley, the hosts have suffered yet another major blow as their number three batter Ollie Pope has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. Pope getting …

Ashes 2023: England leave out Matthew Potts, Rehan Ahmed from 15-member squad for Headingley Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England leave out Matthew Potts, Rehan Ahmed from 15-member squad for Headingley Test

India Today  

England, on Sunday, July 2, named their squad for the third Ashes Test to be played from Thursday, July 6 at Headingley in Leeds. The hosts left out fast bowler Matthew Potts, who did not get a game despite being in the squad for the Lord’s and Edgbaston Tests. Dan Lawrence, Chris Woakes and tearaway fast bowler Mark Wood are …

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test

Firstpost  

England were 114/4 at stumps on the Day 4 of the second Ashes Test, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord’s on Saturday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. Starc, …

The Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope fields despite getting injured against Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope fields despite getting injured against Australia

The Hindu  

The on-field umpire’s decision to ask an injured Ollie Pope to field in Australia’s second innings during the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord’s has left host England “bewildered”. Pope, who left the field on the opening day after having injured his shoulder during a diving effort while fielding, was declared fit enough to bat in his usual position at …

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Duckett leads England fightback against Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Duckett leads England fightback against Australia

The Hindu  

Opener Ben Duckett hit 98 as England raced to 278-4 in another high-octane “Bazball” batting display to continue its Ashes fightback on day two of the second Lord’s test on Thursday after bowling Australia out for 416 on a memorable day’s action. England, so flat on Wednesday, began the day much more purposefully as Australia resumed on 339-5 with Steve …

England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test
1 year, 5 months ago

England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test

The Independent  

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Day one of second Ashes Test – England out to bounce back
1 year, 5 months ago

Day one of second Ashes Test – England out to bounce back

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: England eye Lord's comeback with promise of more Bazball against confident Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England eye Lord's comeback with promise of more Bazball against confident Australia

India Today  

Before the start of the first Test in the much-anticipated Ashes, questions were asked of England's ability to Bazball - play their free-flowing and aggressive brand of cricket - against their arch-rivals. That's at least what some of the England players, including their senior campaigner James Anderson, claimed their head coach Brendon McCullum had said during the Test match. Unlike …

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1
1 year, 5 months ago

This is not Ashes, it's shambolic: Kevin Pietersen tears into England after Australia dominate Lord's Test on Day 1

India Today  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen tore into Ben Stokes's side for not showing enough intent to trouble the Australian side on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's in London. Kevin Pietersen, speaking to Sky Sports, was disappointed with the bowling effort, lambasting the pace at which their three senior bowlers in James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ollie …

Ashes: Edgy England, green Lord’s, upbeat Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Edgy England, green Lord’s, upbeat Australia

Hindustan Times  

One Test into the Ashes, and already England are on the backfoot. This is Lord’s where James Anderson has been the most prolific seamer since Ian Botham, and England aren’t going to hold back. He hasn’t but England —possibly encouraged by Joe Root giving the old ball a fair tweak at Edgbaston —have decided against blooding young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed …

Ashes 2023: England select Josh Tongue over Moeen Ali in all-pace attack for second Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: England select Josh Tongue over Moeen Ali in all-pace attack for second Test

The Independent  

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England should not play Moeen Ali in Lord's Test unless his injury has healed: Monty Panesar
1 year, 6 months ago

England should not play Moeen Ali in Lord's Test unless his injury has healed: Monty Panesar

India Today  

Former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar believes that England would be a stronger side with Moeen Al in their playing XI for the second Ashes Test, but the management should not risk him at Lord's if his finger injury has not healed. Notably, Moeen Ali's comeback to Test cricket has been hampered by an injury to his index finger. Even …

'He should have informed': Harbhajan's blistering reaction after ICC slaps hefty fine on Moeen during 1st Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

'He should have informed': Harbhajan's blistering reaction after ICC slaps hefty fine on Moeen during 1st Ashes Test

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh just couldn't wrap his mind around what had happened with all-rounder Moeen Ali during the recently concluded 1st Test of the Ashes between England and Australia. England spinner Moeen came out of Test retirement to lead the spin bowling attack of the Three Lions in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston. Harbhajan Singh shared a noteworthy …

England and Australia set up a thrilling finale in first Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

England and Australia set up a thrilling finale in first Ashes Test

The Independent  

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England’s gamble on Moeen Ali might have backfired with finger issue for spinner
1 year, 6 months ago

England’s gamble on Moeen Ali might have backfired with finger issue for spinner

Associated Press  

Ben Stokes’ Ashes gamble on Moeen Ali might have backfired. Moments earlier, he had served up a poor over — a full toss then two short balls, the second of which Marnus Labuschagne carved to the boundary — to highlight the issue he was having in his first test for nearly two years after coming out of retirement in cricket’s …

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson and England's masterstroke gets rid of centurion Usman Khawaja in Edgbaston | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson and England's masterstroke gets rid of centurion Usman Khawaja in Edgbaston | WATCH

India TV News  

Ashes 2023: England on Sunday bowled Australia out for 386 in the first innings of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Despite being in a strong position to take a lead, Australia were restricted 7 runs shy of England's 393-run total in the first innings as Ollie Robinson and the other English bowlers starred. Meanwhile, England played a masterstroke with …

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali fined 25 per cent of match fees for applying spray on injured finger without consent
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali fined 25 per cent of match fees for applying spray on injured finger without consent

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Moeen Ali was found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct and will be fined 25 per cent of his match fee from the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. According to an ICC statement, “Moeen was found to have breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which …

The Ashes 2023: Joe Root hits century to put England in command against Australia at Edgbaston
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Joe Root hits century to put England in command against Australia at Edgbaston

The Hindu  

A superb century from Joe Root, his first against Australia since 2015, helped England race to 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, a move that did not bear fruit as the tourist held firm to finish on 14-0 at stumps. In a move typical of the unconventional, attacking approach adopted by skipper Ben Stokes …

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali and other bizarre comebacks to Test cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali and other bizarre comebacks to Test cricket

India Today  

“It’s been a good journey. So it’s done.” Back in 2021, Moeen Ali was done and dusted as far as his Test career was concerned, physically and mentally. Moeen Ali has his chance now Time for redemption Moeen Ali lasy played Test cricket back in September 2021. Courtesy: AP Moeen Ali’s comeback to Test cricket would have come as a …

Ashes 2023: England look to extend Bazball dominance over arch-rivals and Test champions Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: England look to extend Bazball dominance over arch-rivals and Test champions Australia

India Today  

At least this year, no one has asked an Australian cricketer if he felt India-Australia rivalry has become bigger than the Ashes. Australia are heading into the Ashes as the world Test champions while England are playing like world champions in the longest format of the game, having won 11 of their last 13 Tests. STOKES PROMISES MORE BAZBALL Bazball …

Ashes 2023: James Anderson, Stuart Broad to play together as England announce playing XI for 1st Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: James Anderson, Stuart Broad to play together as England announce playing XI for 1st Test

India Today  

Moeen Ali has been picked in England’s Playing XI for the opening Test of the Ashes against Australia to be played from Friday, June 16 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. Moeen recently came out of Test retirement, having last played in the format way back in September 2021 during India’s tour of England. James Anderson and Stuart Broad will also …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

The Hindu  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

England’s Moeen says one-word message prompted Ashes return
1 year, 6 months ago

England’s Moeen says one-word message prompted Ashes return

The Hindu  

It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his Test retirement and join the squad for the Ashes series against Australia beginning at Edgbaston on Friday. Moeen played the last of his 64 Tests nearly two years ago before quitting the format but left-arm spinner Jack Leach’s unavailability through …

Only Ben Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen Ali
1 year, 6 months ago

Only Ben Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen Ali

Firstpost  

A one-word message from Stokes, after first-choice spinner Jack Leach had been ruled out of all five Ashes Tests against Australia, was all it took to bring slow-bowling all-rounder Moeen back into England’s red-ball set-up. London: Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement. And Moeen could …

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