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  • Is Ben Stokes’ ODI retirement the start of the tip for all-format gamers?

    He reaffirmed that he’s additionally planning to provide his “total commitment” to the T20 format for England, regardless of having not performed a T20 International within the final 12 months and a half. He missed final 12 months’s T20 World Cup whereas he took a break from cricket to prioritise his psychological well being.

    One of the most effective all-rounders within the recreation, the 31-year-old averaged 41.79 with the ball and 39.44 with the bat throughout his 11-year-career within the 50-over format. His contributions in England’s center order – together with an unbeaten 84 at Lord’s within the 2019 World Cup last – have been essential to the crew’s success.

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    — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) July 18, 2022

    Stokes can even be sitting out the T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa, and The Hundred franchise event for the Northern Superchargers. His subsequent alternative to organize for the T20 World Cup in Australia will doubtlessly come within the seven-match T20 sequence in opposition to Pakistan in September.

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    Stokes’ retirement, and of those that might doubtlessly comply with in his footsteps, is emblematic of a bigger headache for cricket directors. With cricket performed year-round, and franchise T20 leagues changing into extra highly effective and taking on extra of the calendar, it’s unrealistic for an all-rounder like Stokes, significantly as a tempo bowler, to have the ability to address the rigours of worldwide cricket throughout all codecs.

    After his match-winning efficiency in opposition to England at Old Trafford on Sunday, Hardik Pandya alluded to the scenario when requested whether or not he needs to be seen as an all-format participant for India sooner or later.

    “I go by what the professionals say. By what the physios and my trainers say. I don’t use my brain unnecessarily, I use it when it is required, on the field. For when to play and where to play, I listen to professionals. It is not up to me,” he stated. Pandya’s final Test look was in opposition to England in September 2018.

    #BenStokes introduced that he’ll retire from ODI cricket after the primary match in opposition to South Africa on Tuesday.

    Here’s a throwback video of a second of magic from the England all-rounder in opposition to the Proteas within the 2019 ICC World Cup.pic.twitter.com/wgV1TaH7sx

    — Express Sports (@IExpressSports) July 18, 2022

    ODIs, significantly bilateral sequence, may very well be the format that suffers most: their reputation is falling within the face of T20s changing into the first type of limited-overs cricket due to the explosion of franchise tournaments.

    England are scheduled to play 16 limited-overs matches earlier than the T20 World Cup in October, and The Hundred, that includes the nation’s finest limited-overs gamers, can even be performed in August.

    In a schedule as packed as this, too many gamers will decide out or be rested to prioritise their health and freshness. Other high cricketing international locations can even seemingly characteristic fully separate groups for bilateral sequence in separate codecs, as India did for its two T20Is in opposition to Ireland whereas the Test crew ready for the sequence decider in opposition to England.

    With franchise cricket being performed throughout the 12 months, bilateral sequence piling up within the schedule, and separate groups being assembled for separate sequence, even for gamers as versatile and environment friendly as Stokes, all-format cricket on the worldwide degree is unlikely to be the best way ahead.

  • Reece Topley says taking part in for England is a ‘privilege every time’ after 6-wicket haul in opposition to India at Lord’s

    Time away from cricket owing to recurrent accidents was made “worthwhile” by his unimaginable effort in England’s 100-run drubbing of India within the second ODI, stated left-arm pacer Reece Topley.

    The 28-year-old grabbed 6-24 as reigning world champions England, defending a modest 246, bounced again from their embarrassing 10-wicket defeat on the Oval to degree the three-match collection at 1-1 at Lord’s on Thursday.

    “It means a lot, it makes it all worthwhile to be honest,” stated Topley on the post-match presentation.

    With his efficiency at Lord’s, he improved upon former England skipper Paul Collingwood’s 17-year-old file (6/31) in opposition to Bangladesh.

    With the collection now levelled at 1-1, each the groups will sq. up as soon as once more within the third and remaining ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    “That was a terrific team performance… Just happy that it came off. It (today) means a lot. It’s a big game at the weekend, try and wrap up the series. Hopefully, we do that, and whatever is next,” Topley stated.

    Reece Topley’s unimaginable spell places him on prime of the all-time males’s checklist for England bowlers 👏

    How it occurred ➡️ https://t.co/fJBJaPKAcR#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Ab88fIHoja

    — ICC (@ICC) July 15, 2022

    Topley has represented England in solely 17 ODI video games since making his debut in 2015, and a profession interrupted by again accidents meant he needed to miss a number of video games for his nation.

    But he’s decided to take advantage of his comeback. “It is everyone’s dream to play for England,” he stated. “I just want to pull the shirt on as many times as I can and play my part. It is a privilege every time.”

    England skipper Jos Buttler, who admitted that England didn’t bat effectively as soon as once more, heaped reward on Topley’s never-say-die perspective.

    “He’s had quite an interesting story. For him to come back from that and to take 6/24 at Lord’s is an incredibly special performance,” Buttler stated.

    “It’s a tribute to his perseverance and his outlook on life and the game. He’s had really tough experiences, not knowing if he would play again, and that’s given him a real sense of perspective and a real enjoyment when he’s playing,” he added.

  • Michael Vaughan named on ECB Yorkshire racism charge- Report

    Yorkshire County Cricket Club and 7 people have been charged following an investigation into racism claims made by former participant Azeem Rafiq, the England and Wales Cricket Board revealed on Wednesday.

    Rafiq, a former England under-19 captain of Pakistani descent, final 12 months alleged that he had been a sufferer of institutional racism on the membership. The scandal shook English cricket to its core and led to quite a few adjustments in teaching and administrative personnel at Yorkshire.

    “The charges arise from alleged breaches of ECB Directive 3.3 (conduct which is improper or which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the ECB, the game of cricket or any cricketer into disrepute) and the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code,” the governing physique stated in an announcement.

    According to a report by The Times former England captain Michael Vaughan and three extra former England gamers — Matthew Hoggard, Tim Bresnan and Gary Ballance — are amongst these charged by the ECB.

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    However, Vaughan has categorically denied the fees.

    Bresnan, the previous England and Yorkshire bowler who introduced his retirement from enjoying this 12 months additionally denied allegations that he used racially offensive language.

    Another Andrew Gale, the previous head coach of Yorkshire, who was sacked this 12 months, can also be amongst these being investigated for alleged use phrases like “P***” and “Raffa the Kaffir” throughout the time Rafiq was a participant at Yorkshire.

  • I suppose I’m formally unretired (from Test cricket): Moeen Ali 

    Moeen Ali referred to as it quits on his Test profession again in September 2021. It took lower than a yr for him to ‘officially’ take a U-turn. The England all-rounder stated on air throughout the third day of the second England-New Zealand Test that he has had a optimistic dialog on the topic with the brand new England head coach, Brendon McCullum.

    “I spoke to McCullum this morning, and we did discuss Pakistan (tour) this winter. The door is always open, and yeah, I suppose I am officially unretired,” he stated.

    “He is a very difficult person to say no to. I find that very, very hard. He is very convincing and to be honest I would love to play under him and Ben Stokes. They are both very aggressive and I think I would suit their cricket a bit more.”

    Moeen is at the moment working with the BBC Comms group for the Test sequence in England and had earlier throughout the Trent Bridge Test indicated of his want to tour with England to Pakistan.

    “When, or if, Baz McCullum wants me, I’ll definitely play in Pakistan,”Moeen stated on BBC Test Match Special this Saturday.

    “I have played Pakistan Super League out there a few years ago but it’s not the same. To travel with an England side there having family background from that part of the world will be amazing. It would be a historic event because of England not touring there for so many years.”

    On-air dialogue with Alastair Cook on their heated argument

    It was additionally throughout the second Test that Moeen had an on-air change with the previous England captain Alastair Cook concerning his remarks on the latter’s captaincy earlier this yr. 

    During the Ashes, on a present with BT Sport, Moeen Ali had stated that Joe Root was extra empathetic in the direction of his gamers than the previous England captain. This had led to Cook asking Moeen if he was criticizing his captaincy to which Moeen responded by saying ‘a little bit’.

    Appearing on the tv collectively for the primary time since Ashes, the duo had a quick discuss across the incident on the BBC commentary.

    The former left-handed England batter began the dialog by saying, “I was coming back from a holiday, walking straight back to the studio at midnight.”

    Sir Alastair Cook 🗣️ “He told everyone I wasn’t a very good captain!”

    Moeen Ali 🗣️ “I was saying that Rooty has a lot more empathy for his players than you do!”

    The duo talk about *that* viral video…

    📻 Listen to @bbctms on @BBCSounds#BBCCricket #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/SqdwmAKWsr

    — Test Match Special (@bbctms) June 11, 2022

    “I met the all-smiling Mo (Moeen), as he always is, very happy. Anyway, half an hour into the shift, he basically told everyone who is watching and listening, ‘I wasn’t a very good captain and I wouldn’t be a very good coach’. That’s kind of how it went. So I actually feel as if I have nothing to defend here.” 

    Moeen then clarified his feedback. 

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    “It was a little bit out of context. I was saying basically that Rooty had a lot more empathy for players than you did! And I never mentioned once that you’re not a good captain or if you are or aren’t better than Rooty. And then, you took it personally to heart and it went viral,” he stated.

  • ENG vs NZ | Stuart Broad squashes rift rumours with Joe Root: Can’t fall out simply because they do not choose me in group

    Stuart Broad and James Anderson had been unnoticed of the three-Test collection towards West Indies, which resulted in a 1-0 defeat for England. The duo had been recalled for the primary Test towards New Zealand.

    Stuart Broad throughout the first Test towards New Zealand at Lord’s. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSStuart Broad and James Anderson had been dropped for West Indies collectionStuart Broad took 4 wickets within the first Test towards New ZealandJames Anderson picked 6 wickets within the first Test towards New Zealand

    England quick bowler Stuart Broad has squashed the rift rumours with former Test skipper Joe Root, saying it might be “pathetic” if he had been to fall out with him over being dropped for the tour of West Indies.

    Both quick bowlers Broad and James Anderson had been unnoticed of the three-Test collection towards West Indies earlier this yr after England’s Ashes hammering in Australia. The tour of West Indies resulted in a 1-0 defeat for England and Root stepped down as captain.

    Broad and Anderson returned to the Test aspect beneath new captain, Ben Stokes, and coach Brendon McCullum. The duo performed an important function in England’s five-wicket win towards New Zealand within the first Test at Lord’s.

    “Joe and I spoke at length when he stood down as captain and I said to him how much he’s meant to me as a captain, and what a privilege it was playing under him,” Broad was quoted as saying.

    “I told him I hope he really enjoys the next few years. He’s already a legend of the game … Joe and I are great friends. I can’t fall out with someone because they don’t pick me in a team, that would be a bit pathetic.”

    England and New Zealand will start the second Test from June 10 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

  • ENG vs NZ: New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme dominated out of the remaining Test sequence towards England

    New Zealand have obtained an enormous jolt to their marketing campaign after Colin de Grandhomme was dominated out of the rest of the three-Test match sequence towards England on account of a tear to his proper plantar fascia (heel).

    New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSColin de Grandhomme bowled simply 3.5 overs within the second inningsNew Zealand are 0-1 down towards England in 3-Test match seriesMajority of New Zealand batting line-up failed in first Test

    New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been dominated out of the rest of the Test sequence towards England after a scan revealed a tear to his proper plantar fascia (heel).

    Michael Bracewell, who was with the squad for the primary Test as cowl for Henry Nicholls, has been added for the rest of the sequence as de Grandhomme’s substitute.

    Head coach Gary Stead stated that de Grandhomme would require 10 to 12 weeks to recuperate.

    “It’s a real shame for Colin to suffer this injury so early in the series,” Stead said in a statement. “He’s a large a part of our Test aspect and we’ll actually miss him.

    “It’s great to be able to call on someone like Michael who’s been with the squad for the past month and is match ready.”

    New Zealand misplaced the primary Test towards England by 5 wickets. The groups will start the second Test from June 10 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

  • ENG vs NZ: Matt Parkinson added to England squad for the second Test towards New Zealand

    Matt Parkinson made his Test debut at Lord’s as a concussion substitute for Jack Leach. England beat New Zealand by 5 wickets within the first Test on Sunday.

    Matt Parkinson throughout first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSMatt Parkinson made Test debut as a concussion substituteMatt Parkinson took one wicket in the course of the 1st Test at Lord’sEngland beat New Zealand by 5 wickets within the 1st Test

    England have added leg-spinner Matt Parkinson to their squad for the second Test match towards New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting June 10.

    The 25-year-old Parkinson is the one change to England’s squad from the primary Test, which they received by 5 wickets at Lord’s after former skipper Joe Root performed a match-winning unbeaten knock of 115 off 170.

    “We’ve added Matt Parkinson to our Test squad for the second Test at Trent Bridge,” England Cricket tweeted.

    We’ve added @mattyparky96 to our Test squad for the second @LV Insurance Test at @TrentBridge

    #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/n664at25s6

    — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 5, 2022

    Parkinson made his Test debut in an unconventional method, coming in as a concussion substitute for spinner Jack Leach, who harm himself whereas fielding. Leach has nonetheless been retained within the workforce however has to show his health to be out there for taking part in XI choice.

    Parkinson took the wicket of Tim Southee throughout New Zealand’s second innings. Interestingly, the spinner was packing for a vacation when he acquired a name to affix the workforce.

    England squad for the second Test towards New Zealand: Ben Stokes (c), Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Jack Leach, Matt Parkinson, Craig Overton, Harry Brook.

  • Moeen Ali named in Queen’s Honours listing, awarded Order of the British Empire for companies to cricket

    Moeen Ali was a part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning squad. He known as time on his Test profession final yr after taking 195 wickets, the third most Test wickets by a spinner for England.

    Moeen Ali in the course of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSMoeen Ali was a part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning squadMoeen Ali known as time on his Test profession final yrMoeen Ali continues to play limited-overs cricket

    England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been recognised within the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours listing and awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his companies to cricket.

    “It means a great deal to receive this honour. Cricket has given me so much in my life and I feel lucky and honoured to be able to play and enjoy this great game all around the world,” Moeen stated in an announcement.

    “None of that would have been possible without the amazing support from my family and I will be forever grateful to them. Hopefully, I’ve managed to inspire a few people along the way.”

    Moeen Ali OBE

    Congratulations to Mo, who’s been recognised within the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours pic.twitter.com/Bn650N4paJ

    — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2022

    Moeen, who made his debut in 2014, was a part of England’s World Cup-winning squad in 2019.

    The 34-year-old introduced his retirement from Test cricket final yr after taking 195 wickets in 64 matches, the third most Test wickets by a spinner for England. He has additionally scored 2914 runs.

    He, nevertheless, continues to symbolize England in limited-overs cricket. He has to date performed 112 ODIs and 49 T20Is, amassing 2514 runs and taking 120 wickets throughout the 2 codecs.

  • Door is open for Moeen Ali’s Test return as England start new period beneath coach Brendon McCullum

    Moeen Ali retired from Test cricket final yr with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matches. He continued to function within the white-ball recreation. England and New Zealand will start the three-Test match sequence on June 2.

    Moeen Ali throughout a Test match. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSMoeen Ali retired from Test cricket in 2021 with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matchesBen Stokes-led England will start three-Test match sequence in opposition to New Zealand on June 2ECB appointed former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum as Test coach final month

    England all-rounder Moeen Ali has stated that he’s open to taking part in Test cricket once more beneath new coach Brendon McCullum.

    Moeen retired from red-ball cricket final yr with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matches. He, nonetheless, continued to function within the white-ball recreation.

    The 34-year-old stated that McCullum, the previous New Zealand cricketer, requested him if he would take into account making a possible Test return.

    “Baz (McCullum) messaged me asking if I was ‘in’,” Moeen was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper.

    “I have played with him in the Indian Premier League and really enjoyed the way he works.

    “We spoke and he talked about doubtlessly, sooner or later, if there’s a tour or each time, actually would I be out there? I stated ‘name me on the time’. We’ll see.

    “The door is open,” Moeen added.

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed McCullum as Test coach final month. The ECB choice panel unanimously picked the Kiwi as he was the “outstanding candidate for the role”.

    McCullum will start his tenure with England’s three-match Test house sequence in opposition to New Zealand which begins on June 2.

    The England cricket board additionally named Ben Stokes as the brand new full-time captain after Joe Root stepped down following the Ashes hammering and sequence defeat in opposition to West Indies earlier this yr.

    “And even though it’s sad Chris Silverwood went as head coach and (Joe) Root stepped down as captain, it’s always exciting when there is a new chapter,” Moeen stated.

  • ENG vs NZ: James Anderson, Stuart Broad and debutant Matthew Potts named in England’s enjoying XI for 1st Test

    The three-match Test collection in opposition to New Zealand marks the start of England’s new captain-coach Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s period. The first Test will begin on June 2.

    England quick bowler James Anderson throughout a Test match. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSJames Anderson and Stuart Broad have been picked for first TestMatthew Potts will make his Test debut within the first match at Lord’sEngland and New Zealand will play three Tests between June 2-27

    England have picked skilled quick bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad within the enjoying XI for the primary Test in opposition to New Zealand, beginning June 2 at Lord’s.

    Besides the 2 veterans, Durham seamer Matthew Potts will make his Test debut and change into the 704th Test capped participant. It would be the first project for newly appointed full-time captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.

    England and New Zealand will play the three-match Test collection between June 2 to 27 throughout three venues – Lord’s, Trent Bridge and Headingley.

    Our XI to tackle the @BlackCaps on the @HomeOfCricket

    #ENGvNZ

    — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2022

    Anderson and Broad have been recalled to the aspect after being dropped for England’s away Test collection in opposition to West Indies earlier this yr. The duo final wore England whites through the Ashes collection in Australia, the place England suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat.

    England enjoying XI in opposition to New Zealand: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.