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Ben Stokes: will the shackles be on or off for England's new captain? | Vic Marks

04-07-2020 21:00

Against a backdrop of tight biosecurity and an empty stadium attention will centre on how the barnstorming all-rounder copes with being in charge against West IndiesAt last a Test match to preview. How do we go about that? It’s the clash of the great all-rounder captains, Jason Holder and Ben Stokes. Holder, ranked No 1 in the ICC all-rounder stats and about to embark on his 33rd Test as captain, is confronted by Stokes, ranked No 2 and leading England for the first time.The goal of Stokes

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Sam Curran out but Denly in England's squad for first Test against West Indies

04-07-2020 12:20

Nine reserves also called up by selectorsJonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali not part of either listEngland have named a 13-man squad for their long-awaited return to Test cricket against the West Indies next week, preferring Joe Denly to the uncapped Dan Lawrence and confirming Dom Bess as number one spinner.Selectors met at the conclusion of a three-day internal warm-up match on Friday and settled the few remaining questions over the shape of the side that will line up at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday,

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England v West Indies: Dom Bess in squad, Jack Leach misses out

04-07-2020 12:00 via bbc.co.uk

England name Dom Bess as their spinner in a 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies.

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Cricket Australia and players reach agreement after month-long dispute

04-07-2020 05:12

Revenue forecast of 50% drop ‘reset’ and postponed but players’ pay cut still a possibility Cricket Australia and its players have reached a peace agreement, resetting and postponing last month’s financial revenue forecast.They have been in dispute since last month when CA predicted a near 50% drop in revenue for the 2020-21 financial year. Related: Players brace for pay cuts as Cricket Australia projects revenue plungeContinue reading...

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