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Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis

With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Ben Stokes is back – but England’s sorry situation just got even messier

Ben Stokes will return to captain England at Trent Bridge – but can he, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key still present a united front?

The Independent UK · Jun 22

England to face Bangladesh in one-off Test in preparation for Ashes series

Lord’s could stage a Test match between Bangladesh and England in late May as a warm-up before the home series against Australia in 2027

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Ben Stokes poised for swift England return in third Test against New Zealand

Stokes was left out of the second Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Dollar Rallies and Gold Retreats on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 13-month high on Thursday, finishing up by 0.80%. The dollar rose on Thursday on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year. Thursday's US economic news was also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless claims...

Barchart · Jun 18

Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Stocks Supported as Geopolitical Risks Recede

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.99%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 18

Dollar Strengthens and Gold Sinks on the Fed's Hawkish Policy Update

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 13-month high, up by 0.54%. The dollar is climbing today on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year. Today's US economic news is also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless claims fell as...

Barchart · Jun 18

Stocks Rally as President Trump Signs a Preliminary Deal to End the US-Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 18

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test

Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation

The Independent UK · Jun 18