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Ireland tour of England Only Test 2023

England Test captain Ben Stokes seemed to have suffered a slight injury on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Ireland on June 3 (Saturday).

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'I landed quite awkwardly and hyper-extended it': England captain Ben Stokes offers major fitness update ahead of Ashes 2023

England Test captain Ben Stokes became the first captain in Test cricket history to win a Test without batting, bowling or keeping wickets.

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Ben Stokes achieves what no captain could achieve in 146-year-old Test cricket history

Ireland bowlers toiled hard at the Lord’s on Day 2 of the only Test as England batters piled on runs at a record-breaking rate.

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Ireland's Mark Adair takes 'Bazball' approach against England, smashes 76-ball 88 at Lord's

England top-order batter Ollie Pope created history at Lord’s London as he hit the fastest Test double century on England soil from just 207 balls.

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Ollie Pope breaks Ian Botham's 41-year-old record, hits fastest Test double century on England soil

Former England captain Joe Root completed 11,000 runs in Test cricket.

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Joe Root becomes 4th slowest batter to 11,000 Test runs, second England batter to achieve rare feat 

England begin preparations for the Ashes against Australia with a one-off Test against Ireland

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ENG vs IRE: Stuart Broad bags five as England openers help take control of one-off Test against Ireland

England fast bowler Josh Tongue bowled leg-spin when he started playing cricket but switched to fast bowling after joining Worcestershire academy

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England debutant Josh Tongue's family friend who believed he bowled like Shane Warne wins 50,000 pounds in bet he made 14 years ago

England Cricket on Tuesday (May 30) night announced the senior men's national side's playing XI for the one-off Test match against Ireland, which is scheduled to be played from June 1 at the iconic Lord's cricket ground.

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ENG vs IRE: Bowler who dismissed Steve Smith set to make his England debut as Three Lions announce playing XI for Ireland Test

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Jofra Archer has been included in England's playing XI for the third Test match, which is scheduled to take place at iconic Lord's Stadium in London.

India vs England 3rd Test will take place at Lord's stadium in London. 

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India vs England Lord's Test: Jofra Archer included as England announce playing XI for the third Test against India

New Zealand opening batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the upcoming tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe

New Zealand's Finn Allen has been ruled out tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe

Tri-series between New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe to commence from July 14

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Big blow to New Zealand as star batter gets ruled out of tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe due to injury

Rishabh Pant played an influential knock of 65 in the second innings against England at Edgbaston as India set up a mammoth target of 608 for the hosts 

Ravichandran Ashwin slams comparisons between Rishabh Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Rishabh Pant has been in superb form so far in the England Tests

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IND vs ENG: Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler praised India Test captain Shubman Gill for his record-breaking run in the ongoing series.

Jos Buttler is in awe of Shubman Gill for his record-breaking performance.

Buttler highlights Gill's training practices.

Buttler talks about the influence of Gill's father on his growth and development.

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Jos Buttler reveals Shubman Gill's secret of achieving the historic 269, says 'does a lot of underarm...'

'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle, raised his disapproval of Wiaan Mulder's decision of letting the historic record stay with the legend Brain Lara. 

Mulder opted not to break legendary player Brian Lara's record, by declaring the innings when he was batting at 367.

Chris Gayle had a different point on Mulder’s decision and really seem very happy with his call.

Mulder's unbeaten triple ton helped the Proteas beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs.

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'He panicked and he blundered, straight up': Chris Gayle trolls Wiaan Mulder over botching up the opportunity to break Brian Lara's 400 record

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