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A model of the reliable and durable: Mitchell Starc and a rare piece of cricket history

The Australian quick’s modesty after passing Dennis Lillee’s mark of 355 Test wickets belies the fact the milestone is serious business

The Guardian - AU

Cricket’s links to the pits endure along with memories of miners’ strike

Harold Larwood and Bill Voce escaped the pits by playing cricket at a time when miners formed the backbone of the game

The Guardian - UK

Stokes echoes Botham and offers brief respite on another tricky day in India

The England captain took a wicket with his first ball since July although India continued to dominate the fifth Test

The Guardian - UK

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ECB lacked 'backbone' for not calling out Lord Botham's criticism of ICEC report

ECB to respond on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard

'You have to entertain...': Ian Botham credits England's Bazball style for reviving Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Renowned England fast-bowling all-rounder Ian Botham has attributed the resurgence of crowds in Test cricket to the side's Bazball style of play, spearheaded by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

The Times of India

IND vs ENG: There are challenges, but we’re keen to create history, says Mark Wood

HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of…

The Times of India

Rahul Dravid asks team to 'pace yourself' for 'marathon' England series

HYDERABAD: India’s last few Test matches have been truncated affairs. In recent times, a creeping disregard for the longest format of the game — as seen in the scheduling of a two-Test series in South Africa — has been widely debated.

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Watch: Trying to fill 'Virat' void, Team India gets down to intense training

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Rohit Sharma along with his teammates on Tuesday arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the venue for the opening Test of the upcoming five-match series against England, scheduled to commence on Thursday.

The Times of India

India vs England: Team India's plans take a hit with Virat Kohli's pullout

HYDERABAD: In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25.

The Times of India

'Problem England will have...': Alastair Cook raises concerns ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has expressed worries about England's "lack of match preparation" as they gear up for the grueling five-Test series against India.

The Times of India

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli inches closer to another milestone

NEW DELHI: India batting star Virat Kohli already has a plethora of records to his name and the run machine is on the verge of adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Virat recently broke master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries during the ICC ODI World Cup…

The Times of India

Spinners will win England series for India: Michael Atherton

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that India's potent spin attack will secure the five-Test home series victory over Ben Stokes and company.

The Times of India

A Question of Sport: ill-fated Paddy McGuinness reboot buried a TV institution

The 53-year-old quiz show, shelved after ratings took a nosedive, was once the best place to see sporting stars

The Guardian - UK

Sir Ian Botham leads tributes as Stuart Broad bows out on high in England win

Broad hit a six with his final stroke of the bat before summoning a superb bowling performance to lead England to a fifth Test win over Australia.

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County cricket: Surrey see off Middlesex as Essex beat Kent

Surrey and Essex had enough time to wrap up their final day victories before the rain set in

The Guardian - UK

Hard-boiled Botham hasn’t read cricket’s racism report but scrambles to attack it

Egg-fearing cricketing maverick is furious at carefully sourced report’s findings. Has he made his Durham position untenable?

The Independent UK

3,000 runs and 200 wickets – Moeen Ali reaches impressive Test landmark

Moeen is the 16th player and the fourth Englishman to reach both landmarks.

The Independent UK

Day two of fourth Ashes Test: England racing to beat Australia and the weather

The hosts enjoyed a productive first day with the ball as they reduced their opponents to 299 for eight.

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A closer look at Old Trafford’s Ashes history ahead of fourth Test

Old Trafford Ashes Tests have thrown up plenty of magical moments.

The Hindu

Botham auctions off 1981 Ashes mementoes

Ian Botham sold 200+ souvenirs from his cricket career, incl. ball from 1981 Ashes win (5 wkts for 1 run) & Headingley 81 stump (149 not out).

The Guardian - UK

Forgotten back-up Mitchell Marsh takes his chance to win over Australia

Mitchell Marsh’s patience paid off after the unexpected inclusion for the third Ashes Test delivered exhilarating batting for his throwback century

Daily Mirror

Ian Botham backs bid to free man convicted of stabbing love rival to death

Jason Moore was imprisoned for the 2005 stabbing of Robert Darby, but his family are appealing against the conviction

Daily Mirror

Ashes rivals Ian Botham and Ian Chappell clash over 45-year feud with "coward" jibe

England legend Ian Botham and former Australia captain Ian Chappell have been feuding for over 45 years and came face-to-face in a new documentary, with Chappell branding Botham a "coward" and the all-rounder calling his rival "sad and lonely"

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Dear England: Cry God for Harry, England and our Gareth

Theatre audiences are gripped by James Graham’s story of Gareth Southgate’s team, and the first Ashes Test was almost unwatchably tense

The Guardian - UK

‘Can the two selves help each other?’ Mike Brearley on Bazball, Test cricket and psychoanalysis

Mike Brearley, the Ashes-winning captain from 1981, tells Donald McRae how he has been captivated by England’s dynamic leadership duo, with another series about to start

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