Bangladesh vs England: First Test Ratings

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England completed a thrilling 22-run victory earlier today over a spirited Bangladesh. It was by no means a convincing performance by England, whose batting looked vulnerable at times. A huge talking point heading into the series was the question of who should open for England, but Ben Duckett failed to make a significant mark on […] READ MORE


Jos Buttler’s Blistering Year

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Jos Buttler played his last First-Class game on 22nd October in a test match for England against Pakistan in Dubai – making just seven runs. A modest Ashes series and the re-emergence of Jonny Bairstow led to Buttler being dropped for the last match of the Pakistan series, and the tour of South Africa later […] READ MORE


Reasons why England won in South Africa

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England’s Test series-clinching win over South Africa in Johannesburg gave significant signs that the future is looking bright. South Africa are not the dominant force they once were, and Dale Steyn was missing through injury, but England still needed to play excellent cricket to win in a country where very few achieve success. After the series […] READ MORE




The Ashes: Third Test, Day One Review

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England bounced back from their Lord’s humiliation in the best way possible. They enjoyed a near-perfect day, finishing 133-3, three runs short of Australia whom they bowled out for a mere 136. The Ashes: Third Test, Day One Review Australia, unchanged after their 405-run win at the Home of Cricket, won the toss and chose […] READ MORE


England Reshuffle the Pack Ahead of Third Test

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The England selectors have tinkered with the batting line-up ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston. Jonny Bairtstow has been called up to replace fellow Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance. The change means a shift up the order for Ian Bell and Joe Root. England Reshuffle the Pack Ahead of Third Test Ballance has been horribly out […] READ MORE