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New Zealand tour of England 2022

The Brendon McCullum effect is crystal clear.

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Brendon McCullum-inspired England break all-time Test record in chases

In a major blow to England, star wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes has been withdrawn from remainder of the third Test against New Zealand after testing positive for Covid-19, with Sam Billings called up as his replacement.

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Covid-19 tightens grip on India-England series, after Rohit Sharma star wicketkeeper contracts virus

Jamie Overton will make his debut for England in the third and final cricket test against New Zealand starting Thursday after fellow fast bowler Jimmy Anderson was ruled out because of an ankle injury.

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Big jolt for England: James Anderson ruled out of final Test against NZ, one of Overton twins to make debut

New Zealand's star batter Devon Conway has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the third and the final Test against Australia which will be played at Headingley from June 23 to 27 as he has already begun the five days of isolation.

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New Zealand's Devon Conway latest to catch Covid ahead of 3rd Test against England

Trent Boult, one of the most ferocious fast bowlers in world cricket right now, has broken a batting record. Trent Boult became the leading run-scorer at No.11 in Tests during the second Test between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.

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Trent Boult creates history, becomes highest run-scorer at no.11 in Test cricket

Veteran English pacer James Anderson picked up his 650th Test wicket as England began their push for a victory in the second Test against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge on Monday, June 13.

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ENG vs NZ: Veteran James Anderson becomes first pacer to breach 650 Test wickets record

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Joe Root sizzles yet again with a 150+ score against New Zealand

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Kane Williamson tests positive for Covid-19; to miss second Test vs England

Former England captain Joe Root was the saviour for England against New Zealand in the first Test at the Lord's on Sunday, June 5, with his unbeaten knock of 115 runs helping the struggling Test side to a five-wicket win over the Kiwis.

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Former England skipper Joe Root opens up on 'unhealthy relationship with captaincy' after record-breaking knock against Kiwis

England secured an important win over New Zealand in their 1st Test match at the Lord's on Sunday, June 6. Congress leader P Chidambaram hailed Root and Foakes for seeing New Zealand bowlers off on Day 4 and taking their team to a win.&nbsp;

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Former cabinet minister P Chidambaram tweets about Joe Root after he led England to victory over New Zealand 

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'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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Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Shubman Gill & Co. following their 336-run victory over England in Edgbaston Test

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India defeated England by 336 runs in second Test

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While Punjab Kings recorded the highest increase in brand value with Shreyas Iyer leading them to the final, RCB took the top spot, pipping CSK.

Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest brand value among all 10 current IPL teams.

Punjab Kings' brand value saw a huge rise of 39.6 per cent.

CSK's brand value increase by only USD 4 million after their 10th place finish.

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Not just the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, Kevin Pietersen wants Shubman Gill to include left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav play the Lord's Test.

Kuldeep Yadav played the Lord's Test in 2018 which India lost by an innings.

Kuldeep has not been the first choice spinner in overseas conditions. 

Kevin Pietersen recalled his conversations with Kuldeep during IPL 2025.

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'I don't like my buddies on the bench': Kevin Pietersen wants Shubman Gill to make one more change apart from Jasprit Bumrah for Lord's Test

England's star opener Phil Salt's bat came under the scanner after it failed the on-field gauge test during Lancashire's Vitality Blast encounter against Northamptonshire.

Phil Salt's bat failed the gauge test on July 4.

Salt's bat was taken away for further testing.

Salt has been cleared of allegations of breaching ECB's ACU. 

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Phil Salt's bat used in T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, IPL cleared by ECB's Anti-Corruption Unit; Lancashire slam commentators, media for inappropriate comments

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New Zealand tour of England, 2022

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