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December 16, 2025 10:10 AM

England captain Ben Stokes issues Ashes rallying cry for England players

England captain Ben Stokes has called for his teammates to "show a bit of dog" as they look to fight back from two losses in the third Ashes test in Adelaide from Tuesday. After Australia eased to victory in the second test in Brisbane, Stokes had said his dressing room was "no place for weak men" as he called for the England players to show courage against the dominant hosts. "It's just trying to fight in every situation that you find yourself in and understanding the situation and what y...

July 22, 2025 12:19 PM

Heated exchanges at Lord’s were fun, says England’s Harry Brook

England batsman Harry Brook said the tension with Indian players during the third test at Lord's was fun and put the visitors under added pressure as England secured a dramatic 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series. Tension flared between the teams during the match, with India captain Shubman Gill sarcastically clapping England batters over delays, and Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj roaring in the face of England opener Ben Duckett after taking his wicket. Brook said England decided t...

July 22, 2025 12:19 PM

Liam Dawson back in England team after eight-year absence for fourth test vs India

England's Liam Dawson has been named in the team to play India in the fourth test of the series at Old Trafford, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Monday, marking the spinner's first test appearance in eight years. The 35-year-old Hampshire left-armer, who replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir, is the only change to the team for the fourth test which begins on Wednesday. Dawson has not played a test match since earning his third test cap in July 2017. Dawson, an unused member of the 2019...

July 9, 2025 5:09 PM

Jofra Archer returns to England team for third test vs India

England's Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third test of the series at Lord's, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday, as the fast bowler prepares for his first test in more than four years. Archer will replace fellow seamer Josh Tongue, the only change England have made, for the third test that starts on Thursday. Tongue picked up only four wickets and conceded more than 200 runs in the two innings. Archer has not played in the longest format since En...