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Ben Stokes to play as specialist batter at World Cup after ODI retirement U-turn

Stokes branded a three-format schedule as “unsustainable” when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes: England ODI retirement U-turn confirmed in major boost for World Cup

Jofra Archer and Harry Brook omitted from planned tournament squad as the uncapped Gus Atkinson gets a surprise call-up

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup bid

Stokes called time on his 50-over career 13 months ago.

The Independent UK

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56 former Scotland rugby players to receive retrospective international caps

Full Scotland international caps are to be awarded retrospectively to 56 former players who represented their country in matches that, at the time,…

The National (Scotland)

Jamie George ‘gutted’ as Ben Earl avoids unwanted England record against Wales

Sarries flanker makes first start as Steve Borthwick turns to the heavy hitters

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick valuing England versatility with Elliot Daly set for World Cup starting audition

Cast into the Test wilderness by Eddie Jones, the Saracens favourite could now have a major role to play in France

Evening Standard

Dewi Lake puts injury troubles behind him to lead out Wales at Twickenham

The Ospreys hooker is back on Test match scene following a series of fitness issues.

The Independent UK

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'He has the technique and mindset to succeed in international cricket': Former England captain Nasser Hussain speaks big of rising Indian star

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal possesses the necessary combination of technique and a strong mindset, paving the way for him to achieve success as a batter in the realm of international cricket.

The Times of India

WATCH - 'It's my pleasure to give a cap to a Test player': Suryakumar Yadav to T20I debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved yet another milestone in his inspirational cricketing journey on Tuesday when he was handed his T20I debut cap ahead of the third game of the five-match series in Guyana.

The Times of India

'It's my pleasure to give a cap to a Test player': Suryakumar Yadav to T20I debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Times of India

PCB restores Sarfaraz Nawaz's pension

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restored the pension of former Test pace bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz, who had all his payments suspended since January 2017 after making unsubstantiated defamatory statements against former Chairman, Najam Sethi.

The Times of India

Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad

Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence.

Evening Standard

England's Alex Hales announces international retirement at 34

NEW DELHI: England batter Alex Hales on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34, bringing an end to a controversial career. Hales, a right-hand batter, had represented England in 11 Test matches, 70 one-day internationals (ODIs) and 75 Twenty20 (T20) matches.

The Times of India

Jonny Bairstow reveals how his ankle has held up during Ashes after horrific leg break

Bairstow delighted with how his horrific leg break held up during gruelling Ashes series

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England cricketer Stuart Broad to join Strictly Come Dancing line-up – reports

It comes after Broad announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this week.

Dynamite News

"There's no way I'm going": Moeen Ali on Test return for England against India

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said no to Test head coach Brendon McCullum when he was asked if he would consider playing against India in a five-match Test series in early 2024. Read further on Dynamite News :

The Hindu

‘There’s no way I’m going’: Moeen Ali on Test return for England against India

Moeen Ali retired from Test cricket in 2021, but made himself available for the Ashes 2023 series. He declined an offer to play in India's five-match Test series in 2024, as he had already made his intentions to retire clear to England skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.…

Evening Standard

Moeen Ali: I knew I would have regretted turning down England’s Ashes call

Moeen Ali says he knew from the outset that he would have regretted turning down England’s Ashes SOS, after finishing his Test career on a high.

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The Independent UK

Moeen Ali reveals reasons behind answering Ben Stokes’ ‘daunting’ Ashes plea

Moeen Ali insisted he cannot be lured out of retirement for a second time after the Ashes

The Independent UK

England spinner Moeen Ali remains adamant his Test career is over

Moeen rebuffed another request to extend his career in the Test arena.

Evening Standard

Sam Curran interview: Enjoying my cricket is key but Test return is the target

It will be two years this month since Sam Curran played his last Test match, a small quirk of the not-that-new regime that a cricketer seemingly so suited to the brief is yet to get a hit under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

The Times of India

Ashes Stat Attack: Stuart Broad finishes with 153 Test wickets vs Australia, most by any bowler

Stuart Broad has bid adieu to international cricket, bringing the curtain down on what has been a glittering Test career. Broad became a 'Test specialist', sometime around 2016. That was when he last played an ODI. His last T20I appearance was way back in 2014.

The Times of India

England vs Australia, Ashes 2023: If Ben Stokes texts me again, I'll delete it, jokes Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali's three-wicket spell played a key role in England's win at The Oval on Monday to draw the five-match Ashes Test series against Australia 2-0, but the all-rounder is firm to not come out of retirement again.

Evening Standard

The Ashes: How England and Australia rated as Chris Woakes and Usman Khawaja shine in remarkable series

There were mixed showings on both sides in a series full of ebbs and flows

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali confirms Test retirement after playing decisive role in England win

Moeen Ali answered Ben Stokes’ SOS call last month and concluded his Test career after a key role on day five.

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