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‘A very unusual summer’: England’s Ben Stokes retirement, McCullum exit, Carse controversy and Root’s return end in 3-0 Pakistan sweep | Cricket News

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England players, including captain Joe Root, celebrate following their series win over Pakistan. (AP Photo) England have emerged from a summer of upheaval with a perfect 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan, and returning captain Joe Root believes the way his side responded to an “unusual” period of change has been particularly encouraging.Root returned to…

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‘What do you think of yourself?’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer responds after ‘worst team’ tag | Cricket News

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England’s Jordan Cox, right, leaves the field after being bowled out by Pakistan’s Ali Usman (AP) Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has hit back at the British media after sections of the UK press branded the current Pakistan side the “worst team in 50 years” following their heavy defeat to England in the first Test…

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Sam Curran ruled out for rest of English season with groin injury, Test comeback delayed | Cricket News

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England’s Sam Curran (AP Photo) England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out for the remainder of the English season after being advised to undergo surgery on a groin injury, ending his hopes of making a Test comeback this summer.Curran, 28, will undergo an operation on Friday and will miss Surrey’s remaining matches as well…

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Joe Root on the verge of history, Ricky Ponting’s all-time record in sight | Cricket News

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England’s Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root will return to the England captaincy for the first time since Ben Stokes’ retirement when the hosts begin their three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.The first Test carries added significance for Root, who will lead England at his home ground in Leeds with the opportunity to…

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Pakistan suffer major blow as captain Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against England | Cricket News

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Pakistan suffer a major setback ahead of the first Test against England as newly reappointed captain Babar Azam is ruled out with a finger injury. Babar injures the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies and aggravates it during a warm-up game in Beckenham.“Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for…

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Brendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to ‘develop’ Harry Brook into England’s next Test captain | Cricket News

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(IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the ECB’s decision to reappoint Joe Root as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement, while insisting that Harry Brook remains the long-term leadership prospect.Brook, who served as Stokes’ deputy during England’s recent Test series against New Zealand, was…

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‘Huge ask’: ECB explains why Harry Brook missed out as Joe Root returns as Test captain | Cricket News

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England’s decision to bring Joe Root back as Test captain after Ben Stokes’ retirement may have surprised many, but the England and Wales Cricket Board believes it is the right move for both the present and the future.With Harry Brook already serving as England’s white-ball captain and acting as Stokes’ deputy in the Test side,…

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‘I’ve got a wealth of experience’: Joe Root embraces England captaincy return after Ben Stokes’ retirement | Cricket News

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Following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket, England have turned to a familiar face to lead their Test side once again. While there had been widespread speculation that Harry Brook could take over the captaincy, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has instead entrusted the role to Joe Root, who is set to begin…

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Joe Root set to return as England Test captain after Stokes’ retirement, likely to lead till Ashes | Cricket News

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Joe Root is set to return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain following Ben Stokes‘ retirement from international cricket now appears set to end with Root returning to the…

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Days after retiring, Ben Stokes marks new chapter with match-winning century | Cricket News

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Ben Stokes (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Just days after retiring from international cricket, Ben Stokes showed he still has plenty left in the tank. Playing his first match as a former England cricketer, Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 to guide Durham to a five-wicket win over Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup at Derby.The century…

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