Ashes 2021: Having Ben Stokes back is great-Jack Leach's prospects boosted by return of England star
3 years ago

Ashes 2021: Having Ben Stokes back is great-Jack Leach's prospects boosted by return of England star

India Today  

The return of Ben Stokes to the England squad is happy news for Jack Leach as the left-arm spinner's hopes of playing a meaningful part in the five-Test Ashes series will get a major boost by the star all-rounder's comeback. Stokes's absence through the home summer also saw Leach left out in the cold, with selectors preferring seam-heavy attacks for "team balance" against New Zealand and for most of the truncated India series. Left-arm Leach was England's most successful bowler over the winter with 28 wickets against India and Sri Lanka, but the 30-year-old Somerset man has not played a Test since Ahmedabad in March, which was also Stokes's last appearance. The pair shared in one of the highlights of the drawn 2019 Ashes series when Stokes smashed an unbeaten 135 at Headingley and number 11 Leach survived 17 balls to finish one not out and help England snatch a thrilling one-wicket win.

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England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury
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1 week ago

England captain Ben Stokes 'not holding back' from bowling after latest injury

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has claimed that he won't be cutting down on his bowling workload after his latest injury setback during the third Test against New Zealand. The setback occurred two deliveries into his 13th over during New Zealand’s second innings, leaving England without their captain for the remainder of the game. "There's no doubt I was incredibly frustrated …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

Dec 13 - England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

- England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence after taking …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
1 week, 4 days ago

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

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Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan

The Independent  

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England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return
2 months ago

Pecking order not important to Jack Leach as he enjoys England return

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Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’
2 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’

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Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

Associated Press  

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England — Ben Stokes’ white-ball career might not be over just yet. “If I get the call saying, ‘Do you want to come and play?’ — it’s definitely going to be a ‘yes,’” Stokes, England’s test captain, said in an interview with British broadcaster Sky Sports. England has launched a reboot of its white-ball teams to bring through the …

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour
4 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes is ruled OUT of England's Test series against Sri Lanka as scans reveal hamstring tear - with captain now targeting October return for Pakistan tour

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s international summer after scans confirmed a tear in his left hamstring. Stokes, 33, is now targeting a return to fitness for October’s tour of Pakistan, as he hands the team over to deputy Ollie Pope for three Tests versus Sri Lanka starting next week in Manchester. 'As a result …

Ben Stokes refuses to explain his decision to end Jimmy Anderson's Test career for fear of being accused of 'ageism' as he persists with 35-year-old Chris Woakes despite Lord's struggle
5 months ago

Ben Stokes refuses to explain his decision to end Jimmy Anderson's Test career for fear of being accused of 'ageism' as he persists with 35-year-old Chris Woakes despite Lord's struggle

Daily Mail  

England embark on life after Jimmy Anderson on Thursday, with skipper Ben Stokes reluctant to explain the decision to usher him into retirement for fear of sounding 'ageist'. The second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge will instead provide Chris Woakes with the chance to lead the attack on his 50th appearance, and confirm the selectors were right to …

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under

India TV News  

England's red-ball captain Ben Stokes has made his intentions clear that he wants to build a "strong enough squad" that could "not just compete with Australia" but beat them in the 2025-26 Ashes down under. The flamboyant allrounder wants England's Test squad to take every step in the right direction and be battle-hardened to win back the biggest silverware in …

Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes

The Telegraph  

A bullish Stokes acknowledged that an Ashes focus represents a pivot to his strategy. “I want us to be able to take a squad out there that I know is going to go at Australia,” said Stokes. I want this team to progress over the 18 months, so I’m focusing on that because I want us to go out to …

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes has hit back at Australian media for deriding an evangelical team talk he gave during last summer’s Ashes, saying that his England team live “rent free” in their heads. This week the England and Wales Cricket Board released a three-part behind-the-scenes documentary called Our Take: The Ashes 2023, which follows Australia presenting their side of the story in …

Ben Stokes in wickets again but batting still proving a problem
7 months ago

Ben Stokes in wickets again but batting still proving a problem

The Telegraph  

England captain Ben Stokes’s second match for Durham this season is following a similar pattern to the first, as he thrived with the ball but struggled with the bat. This is the second of four matches Stokes will play for Durham before the Test summer begins on July 10 and if he and the England management could chose one discipline …

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
7 months, 1 week ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years

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Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes 'man enough' to accept defeat in India Tests: England have been outplayed

India Today  

Ben Stokes admitted that England have been ‘outplayed’ by India in the recently-concluded 5-match Test series. England started the series after winning the Hyderabad Test by 28 runs, but since then, Stokes’ men lost 4 Tests in a row in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala to concede the series 1-4. ‘Anderson is as fit as I've ever seen him’ England …

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket with his first competitive ball for eight months as he rattled India captain Rohit Sharma’s stumps with a delivery that seamed off the pitch. As the cricket fraternity and the fans lauded Stokes’ effort, England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel called him a ‘freak’. “We all know how we can round our attack out, especially …

England's spin stock on decline as leg-spinner leaves India tour midway to fly back home
10 months ago

England's spin stock on decline as leg-spinner leaves India tour midway to fly back home

India TV News  

England have suffered a major blow in the ongoing Test series against India as their emerging leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has flown back home due to personal reasons and won't be coming back for the fifth and final Test of the series to be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Rehan's absence may go on to hurt …

England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India
10 months ago

England skipper Ben Stokes keen but cautious on returning to bowling in last two Tests vs India

India TV News  

England skipper Ben Stokes has played the first three Test matches against India as a specialist batter due to his troubled knee. However, Stokes was seen bowling at full tilt ahead of the third Test in Rajkot during practice session but he didn't bowl in the game. If Stokes decides to bowl, England will have a chance of playing only …

Ben Stokes’ side were flat, short of ideas and even began to look like England of old
10 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes’ side were flat, short of ideas and even began to look like England of old

The Telegraph  

So fond did England become of batting last in the early days of the Bazball era that, upon winning the toss against India at Edgbaston in June 2022, Ben Stokes said “we’ll have a chase”. But it had also been built on England’s never say die attitude in the third innings, and Ben Stokes’s ability to prise out wickets even …

Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments
10 months, 1 week ago

Fastest Lord’s ton and Headingley Ashes heroics – Ben Stokes’ best Test moments

The Independent  

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Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach missing but James Anderson hopes to make some magic in 2nd Test vs India

Hindustan Times  

This one is for the record books. That’s three more than Rehan Ahmed's age, and two more than Shoaib Bashir who will be making his debut after Jack Leach was ruled out due to a bad hamstring. To add to the incredulity, this will be Anderson’s 184th Test cap, with the rest of England's specialist spinners sharing a total of …

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 …

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the …

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison for comments on England's lack of preparation for India tour

Hindustan Times  

London, December 30 : England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes hit back at compatriot and former pacer Steve Harmison for his criticism of the team's preparation for their tour to India. Harmison, who is also a former team-mate at Durham and a close friend of Stokes, said that arriving in India just three days before the start of the …

Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at former team-mate Steve Harmison's claims 'underprepared' England will 'deserve to get beat 5-0' for arriving just three days before the first Test in India

Daily Mail  

There was a shortage of seasonal goodwill between two old friends on Thursday when Ben Stokes was forced to defend England's India tour preparation after a blistering attack by Steve Harmison. 'If England go in just three days before the first Test they just have to get beat 5-0, they really do,' said Harmison on his excellent talkSPORT podcast with …

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL
1 year ago

Ben Stokes' CSK release the latest saga in England's love-hate relationship with IPL

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League’s tenuous relationship with English cricket is more than a decade and a half old, the passage of time doing precious little to stabilise a potentially mutually beneficial bond. Ben Stokes played just 2 games for CSK in their title winning campaign in IPL 2023 Among the few respected active voices in English cricket to sing praises …

'Spiritual leader' Ben Stokes rises to the challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

'Spiritual leader' Ben Stokes rises to the challenge

Hindustan Times  

England had their customary wobble. When Moeen Ali trudged back to the Maharashtra Cricket Association pavilion after lobbing a catch to long-off, England, at 192/6 in 35.2, looked in danger of missing out even on Champions Trophy 2025 qualification. England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century with Chris Woakes This time, however, they had one man standing - their spiritual leader …

Ben Stokes reveals impact of Andrew Flintoff visiting England team after Top Gear accident
1 year, 3 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals impact of Andrew Flintoff visiting England team after Top Gear accident

The Independent  

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Woakes hails ‘superhuman’ Stokes after England star’s record run spree
1 year, 3 months ago

Woakes hails ‘superhuman’ Stokes after England star’s record run spree

The Hindu  

Chris Woakes hailed Ben Stokes as “superhuman” after the England batsman’s record-breaking 182 against New Zealand sent out a warning to its title rivals ahead of the World Cup. Stokes smashed England’s highest-ever one-day international score on Wednesday in just his third innings since ending his year-long retirement from the format. England’s Test captain demolished New Zealand with nine sixes …

Stokes says he always planned to play at World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Stokes says he always planned to play at World Cup

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes said he knew during the Ashes series that he was going to reverse his decision to retire from one-day cricket in time for next month’s World Cup, and that he had ruled out a comeback to throw the media off the scent. The talismanic 32-year-old, the architect of England’s maiden 50-overs World Cup triumph in 2019, …

Former Australia captain Tim Paine hits out at Ben Stokes for retirement U-turn ahead of ODI World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Australia captain Tim Paine hits out at Ben Stokes for retirement U-turn ahead of ODI World Cup

Firstpost  

Stokes, 32, had previously announced his retirement from One Day Internationals in July of the previous year, citing the challenge of juggling three formats of the game Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine hit out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for his decision to come out of ODI retirement and participate in the World Cup. While England’s cricket enthusiasts …

Paine hits out at Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Paine hits out at Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in World Cup

The Hindu  

Former Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup, saying he cannot just “pick” and “choose” events. While England is excited about the all-rounder’s return to the ODI side ahead of the World Cup in India from October 5, Paine indicated Stokes …

'He makes his own decisions': Jos Buttler on Ben Stokes' call to come out of retirement to play World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'He makes his own decisions': Jos Buttler on Ben Stokes' call to come out of retirement to play World Cup 2023

India TV News  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes reversed his ODI retirement earlier this week in a bid to defend their title in the World Cup. But ahead of the provisional World Cup squad announcement of England, he decided to make a comeback and now has been included for the upcoming New Zealand ODI series as well. Meanwhile, England's white-ball skipper Jos Buttler has …

Ben Stokes ODI return a big boost for England's World Cup defence
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes ODI return a big boost for England's World Cup defence

Hindustan Times  

For English cricket fans, the 2019 ODI World Cup would probably be their most cherished moment in the sport. England all-rounder Ben Stokes The all-rounder carried England to a thrilling victory over New Zealand at Lord's, winning the Player-of-the-Match in the final and establishing himself as one of the greats of the game. On Wednesday, England men’s national selector Luke …

Ben Stokes storms the internet with three-letter word after coming out of ODI retirement for World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes storms the internet with three-letter word after coming out of ODI retirement for World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Bolstering the England squad for its title defence at the grandest stage of them all, veteran England all-rounder Ben Stokes has decided to come out of retirement from One Day International cricket on Wednesday. Ben Stokes reacts during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final against England The Englishman played an instrumental role in England's title triumph at the ICC …

Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement ahead of 2023 World Cup, named in New Zealand series squad; Brook, Archer miss out
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement ahead of 2023 World Cup, named in New Zealand series squad; Brook, Archer miss out

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, has reversed his decision to retire from 50-over cricket ahead of the team’s title defence in India in October, and has been named in the men’s ODI squad in the forthcoming series against New Zealand. England men’s national selector Luke Wright said: “Any series against New Zealand is closely fought and will provide us with …

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement, named in England's squad for New Zealand series for World Cup preparation
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement, named in England's squad for New Zealand series for World Cup preparation

Hindustan Times  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has unretired from ODI cricket – reversing the decision he made in July last year – and been named in England's 15-member squad for the series against New Zealand starting later this month. The ECB made the decision ahead of the World Cup 2023, hoping that Stokes, 32, can get enough match practice before England defend …

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of England’s defense of Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of England’s defense of Cricket World Cup

Associated Press  

Ben Stokes is coming out of retirement from one-day internationals to play in England’s defense of the Cricket World Cup. The return of Stokes — England’s match-winner in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord’s — appears to have squeezed out Harry Brook, who was missing from the squad despite a brilliant start to his international …

Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement as England name provisional World Cup squad
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes reverses ODI retirement as England name provisional World Cup squad

India Today  

World Cup-winning all-rounder Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from ODI cricket ahead of the upcoming World Cup in India. Wright also said the squad for the New Zealand ODI series is also England's provisional squad for the ODI World Cup. ENGLAND ODI SQUAD FOR NZ, PROVISIONAL WC SQUAD Jos Buttler Moeen Ali Gus Atkinson Jonny Bairstow Sam …

England’s Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

England’s Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

The star of England’s 2019 Cricket World Cup win was included in the ODI squad for a series against New Zealand, just over a month ahead of the ICC World Cup in India. Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day international cricket ahead of England’s defence of their 50-over men’s World Cup title in India, the country’s …

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement as England announce squad for white-ball series against New Zealand
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement as England announce squad for white-ball series against New Zealand

India TV News  

England's World Cup defense has witnessed a major boost as red-ball skipper Ben Stokes has come out of ODI retirement to help the Jos Buttler-led side retain the title in India this year. The England Men's selection panel has announced the squads for the forthcoming white-ball series against the Black Caps starting August 30 and it marks the widely rumored …

Ben Stokes lauds player of the series Chris Woakes after England earn Ashes draw
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes lauds player of the series Chris Woakes after England earn Ashes draw

The Independent  

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Stokes says England ‘walked the walk’ to level Ashes series
1 year, 4 months ago

Stokes says England ‘walked the walk’ to level Ashes series

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday the 2-2 draw in the Ashes series showed his side had “walked the walk” after losing the first two Tests against Australia, which made every Test thereafter “a do-or-die situation”. “It also showed the team’s ability to fight their way back from a huge deficit,” he said. I’m very proud of how we’ve …

Ben Stokes to have ‘serious conversations’ about knee surgery
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes to have ‘serious conversations’ about knee surgery

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have “serious conversations” about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26. But this week’s Ashes finale at The Oval -- which the hosts must win to square the series at 2-2 -- is also England’s last Test for six months before a tour …

Ben Stokes reveals his frustration about not being able to bowl, rules out ODI return for ICC World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals his frustration about not being able to bowl, rules out ODI return for ICC World Cup 2023

India TV News  

England red-ball team captain Ben Stokes denied his chances of bowling in the fifth Test match against Australia on Wednesday, July 26. Pace all-rounder didn't bowl in the last two Test matches despite impressive bowling in the second match of Ashes 2023 at Lord's. However, despite Ben Stokes' unavailability as a bowler in the last two matches, England have been …

ENG vs AUS, 5th Test: Stokes determined to end series on a high at The Oval
1 year, 4 months ago

ENG vs AUS, 5th Test: Stokes determined to end series on a high at The Oval

The Hindu  

The Ashes wash-out at Old Trafford left England feeling ‘emotionless’ but the host will need no stirring ahead of the fifth Test starting on Thursday, according to captain Ben Stokes. ‘Bizarre’ experience for Stokes “Leaving Manchester after the game was done, I’ve never left the field, never left a game emotionless,” Stokes said at a press conference on Wednesday. Stokes …

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test
1 year, 4 months ago

Ben Stokes-led England names unchanged Playing XI for fifth and final Ashes Test

The Hindu  

England has named an unchanged Playing XI for the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia starting at The Oval from July 27-31, the English Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Warner dismisses Oval retirement rumour, eyes Ashes victory Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 …

England captain Ben Stokes ready to get EVEN funkier in fourth Ashes Test against Australia... with hosts needing a win at Old Trafford
1 year, 5 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes ready to get EVEN funkier in fourth Ashes Test against Australia... with hosts needing a win at Old Trafford

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes has said England may go for broke as they look to overcome a poor forecast in Manchester and square an Ashes series he believes is shaping up as the best ever. His side go into Wednesday’s fourth Test against Australia 2-1 down, knowing only victory will keep alive their hopes of winning the urn for the first time …

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