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"No rift with Ben Stokes": England coach Brendon Mc Cullum makes a big statement
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (377+ words) Stokes was dropped for last week's second test against New Zealand, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson, amid an investigation that found they "breached specific contractual obligations" on a night out after the victory in the first test at Lord's....
Marcus Smith vows England will "leave it all out there" against South Africa
17+ min ago (356+ words) Squad are due to arrive in Johannesburg on Thursday Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus praises Henry Pollock Marcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa's expense…...
Sports News | Stokes, Atkinson Back for Series-decider Against New Zealand as England Make Four Changes for Final Test
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (241+ words) Get latest articles and stories on Sports at Latest LY. England have made four changes to their playing XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday, with captain Ben Stokes and pace…...
England ring four changes for Trent Bridge decider against New Zealand as Stokes, Atkinson return
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (267+ words) Jamie Smith rejoins the side after missing the second Test due to the birth of his second child. His return ends James Rew's brief stint in the playing XI, with the young batter omitted from England's 15-member squad following a…...
Jobs are on the line at the top of English cricket " but Ben Stokes should be safer than others
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1156+ words) English cricket has been in utter chaos for the last two weeks and the most damning indictment of those in charge is that this is a mess very much of their own making. When England left Australia last winter the…...
England make four changes to playing XI for series-decider third Test in Nottingham
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (166+ words) England have unveiled their playing XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand, beginning on June 25, to be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The hosts have made as many as four changes to the team, following a crushing…...
Lord's star is odd man out as England recall four
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (27+ words) Four of England's five changes from the first to the second Test against New Zealand have been reversed but Ollie Robinson finds himself the odd man out....
Mc Cullum insists no rift with Stokes as captain returns for New Zealand series decider
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (886+ words) Pair had long talk before training session at Trent Bridge Atkinson, Smith and Bashir also return to starting XI Ben Stokes returned to the England set-up on Tuesday following talks with Brendon Mc Cullum before training. The last fortnight, Mc…...
Brendon Mc Cullum says he's ''good friends'' with Ben Stokes
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (249+ words) Head coach Brendon Mc Cullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged. 'We're good friends' - Mc Cullum on Stokes relationship. Video, 00: 00: 40'We're good friends…...
Mc Cullum Dismisses Rift Talk, Says 'Stokes And I Are Good Friendsrsquo;
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (109+ words) Brendon Mc Cullum: Brendon Mc Cullum has dismissed speculation of a rift with England captain Ben Stokes, insisting the pair remain close friends as England prepare for a decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Mc Cullum Dismisses…...