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BIZARRE: 18 - What They Never Told You

Blair Tickner sends England to another disappointing batting display

England were all out for 175 in 36 overs against New Zealand in the second ODI at Hamilton.

The Independent UK

Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith predicts conditions are going to make it ‘hard work for batters’.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand

Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand

Evening Standard

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Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash

Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.

The Independent UK

Mitchell steers New Zealand home with Brook’s 135 not enough to save England

New Zealand won a chaotic, entertaining first ODI which saw both top orders struggle and Harry Brook scoring the majority of England’s runs

The Guardian - UK

England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics

Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory.

The Independent UK

New Zealand beat England by four wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Daryl Mitchell hit 78 not out to steer the hosts home after England made 223 in total despite Harry Brook’s 135

The Guardian - UK

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Rejuvenated Joe Root all revved up to end Ashes century drought in Australia

As he prepared for the first ODI in New Zealand, Joe Root said he was up to the mental challenge of scoring a first Test ton in Australia in this winter’s Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root concentrating on being ‘mentally focused’ for Ashes series in Australia

Root has never scored a hundred in 14 Tests in Australia but Ricky Ponting has backed him to end that unwanted streak.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

The 30-year-old is set to arrive into New Zealand on Saturday morning alongside fellow express quicks Mark Wood and Josh Tongue.

The Independent UK

Beware the quiet man: Ashes folklore is littered with unlikely names stepping up

Pat Cummins’ absence is not quite cause for unfettered English celebration – Scott Boland has ripped them apart before

The Guardian - UK

'Worst Australian team since 2010-11': Stuart Broad

Ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit back at David Warner, claiming Australia are at their weakest for a home Ashes series in 15 years.

AAP

Joe Root issues ‘bring the urn home’ rallying cry ahead of Ashes

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The Independent UK

Joe Root hopes England can grasp ‘great opportunity’ to win Ashes in Australia

England last won an Ashes series Down Under in 2010-11.

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Jos Buttler: ‘A big burden has been lifted – I wasn’t the same leader after the 2023 World Cup’

The England white-ball veteran tells Donald McRae about his post-captaincy career, his Ashes struggles and the recent death of his father

The Independent UK

Joe Root hopes a European Ryder Cup success can provide Ashes inspiration

Root will be tuning in to see if Europe’s top golfers can tame home advantage in New York to claim a famous win.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

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England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad

Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia

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The Independent UK

Joe Root explains why Harry Brook is like Kevin Pietersen: ‘He makes my life so much easier’

Root made his England Test debut in 2012 when Pietersen was in his pomp and now bats alongside Brooki n the middle order

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa

Jacob Bethell and Joe Root scored centuries for England to set up record-breaking 342-run rout of South Africa in the third ODI

Evening Standard

Jacob Bethell and Joe Root smash centuries as England hit record ODI win over South Africa

The Three Lions’ 342-run winning margin is the largest ever

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell hits century as England pile on the runs against South Africa

Bethell blasted 110 in 82 balls as England piled on their fifth highest total for the loss of five wickets.

The Guardian - UK

Your Guardian sport weekend: WSL kick-off, an England double-header and more

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

2026 Hundred could deny England Test players practice in fixture pile-up

Two days could separate the Hundred final at Lord’s and the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley next August

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad puts England ODI defeat down to ‘jaded minds’ after packed summer

Two defeats in three days at the hands of South Africa saw England lose their one-day series with a game still to play.

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