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England face New Zealand in Men’s Cricket World Cup opener on October 5 in repeat of 2019 final
The Men’s Cricket World Cup in India will begin on October 5, with England facing New Zealand in Ahmedabad in a repeat of the 2019 final. The tournament will conclude at the same venue where the final is scheduled for November 19. The fixtures were revealed by the International Cricket Council during an event in…
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English cricket “deep-rooted” in racism, sexism, and classism, report by ICEC finds
English cricket is deep-rooted with widespread institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination, a report has found. The England and Wales Cricket Board issued an unreserved apology for the failings highlighted in the report and to the victims of discrimination in cricket, and will work over the next three months on a package of reforms based…
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Moeen Ali considering return to Test cricket after approach to replace injured Jack Leach for Ashes series
Moeen Ali is considering a return to Test cricket after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes with a lower back stress fracture. Sky Sports News has been told off-spinner Moeen is contemplating a return to the five-day game after being sounded out by England head coach Brendon McCullum. Other options are also being…
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What’s the future of Irish Test cricket? | ‘Those with finances need to help them!’ | Video
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Irish Times’ Nathan Johns and Mark Butcher discuss the future of the Ireland Test side as critics describe the match between England and Ireland at Lord’s as a Test in name only. Source
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Jason Roy ends ECB incremental contract to play in Major League Cricket but batter’s priority remains England
Jason Roy says his priority remains playing cricket for England after giving up his incremental contract with the ECB to play in the USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC). Roy has reportedly been offered in the region of £300,000 for the first two seasons of MLC, with the debut campaign to be held in July. The…
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Former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan arrested at Islamabad court
Former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary officers outside the High Court in Pakistan. Khan is said to have appeared in court in Islamabad on corruption charges. Footage online, verified by Sky News, shows Khan being led into an armored vehicle by security forces. Speaking anonymously to the…
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