Ben Duckett breaks 96-year-old record for England opener with 149-run knock in Headingley Test

June 25, 2025 Credit: Getty

Historic knock

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Duckett on top

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England's gritty openers

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Herbert Sutcliffe

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Jack Hobbs

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Michael Atherton

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David Sheppard

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Alastair Cook

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Andrew Strauss

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Duckett 2nd on this list

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