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The top 10 overseas stars in this season's County Championship - who takes No 1 spot for 2026?

03/04/26 01:00
Unlike the Sheffield Shield or the Ranji Trophy, England's county system welcomes all and sundry from the four corners of the globe - at times to the chagrin of its own Test captain....read

England are watching the County Championship more closely than ever this season - these are the six breakout stars they should have their eyes on, from Yorkshire's next big-hitter to the Warwickshire quick coaches are raving about
01/04/26 10:52With Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith having endured a painful Ashes, the race is on for England selection ahead of the first Test series of the summer, against New Zealand in June.
Why England have gambled on Brendon McCullum and Rob Key despite Ashes humbling - and what's changing to prevent it happening again, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
24/03/26 02:00English cricket's decision to stick with the status quo in the wake of the Ashes debacle had been long expected - but it is more of a gamble than the ECB hierarchy seem to think.
Harry Brook has just played England's best T20 innings of all time - here's why, the others that it pips to top spot including Alex Hales' heroics and a World Cup-winning 'dog' from Ben Stokes
25/02/26 17:00Brook has spent several weeks vowing to take responsibility for his off-field actions that to within a whisker of being stripped of the white-ball captaincy. Now, here he was taking it on the field.
Jos Buttler is so woefully out of nick he could cost England the T20 World Cup, so here's my solution, the impact it will have on Jacob Bethell and why it's now or never, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
23/02/26 17:00On another day, Jos Buttler's innings of seven off 14 balls might have been costly. Thanks to Phil Salt and England's bowlers, it ultimately didn't matter.
How Jamie Overton is leading England's T20 World Cup charge: The bowling change-ups, the way he's outshining Jofra Archer, what Harry Brook loves about his batting, the 'be brave' mantra... but the flaw he must iron out
20/02/26 02:00Jamie Overton is England's putty, having spent a dozen years filling gaps vacated by others. Now, his versatility is serving him well at this Twenty20 World Cup.
Jos Buttler's World Cup slump unpacked: The technical fault haunting England star, his damning stats, the pressure it puts on Tom Banton and Co... but why India legend Virat Kohli offers hope
18/02/26 02:00Less than six months after hitting its peak, Jos Buttler's limited-overs international career is irrefutably in decline. The question, however, is whether it is irreversible.
England avoid biggest shock in World Cup history by skin of their teeth - but they have no chance of winning the top prize playing like this, writes RICHARD GIBSON
16/02/26 16:06BY RICHARD GIBSON IN KOLKATA: England might be telling themselves that the comforts of Sri Lanka await for the Super Eights but they have no chance of a third Twenty20 title playing like this.
JIMMY ANDERSON: Why England are the ONLY team that can stop India winning the T20 World Cup - and the secrets to winning this tournament that I learned in 2010
06/02/26 01:11Such is their strength in depth that India could pool their resources over two squads and still have a chance of lifting the trophy. And I reckon there is only one team that can stop them: England.
Harry Brook's record-breaking HEROICS not enough to stop England from slipping to defeat against New Zealand
26/10/25 10:43Harry Brook came agonisingly close to pulling off one of world cricket's great escapology acts after literally throwing caution to the wind at the start of England 's one-day series versus New Zealand.
Harry Brook powers dominant England to 65-run T20 win over New Zealand - as he keeps up stunning form with the bat ahead of the Ashes
20/10/25 13:47BY RICHARD GIBSON IN CHRISTCHURCH: It might have taken place in a different format, but Harry Brook could not be striking the ball any better at the start of an Ashes winter.
England captain Harry Brook brands rain-hit T20 defeat by South Africa a 'shambles of a night' as his side bat for just five overs
10/09/25 22:41LAWRENCE BOOTH IN CARDIFF: Chasing 69 off five overs to win the first of three T20s, his team managed just 54 for five, with only opening batter Jos Buttler passing 10.
England equal highest EVER T20 score in this country as Harry Brook's side complete clean sweep over West Indies with dominant victory
10/06/25 21:26RICHARD GIBSON AT THE AGEAS BOWL: Career-best contributions from Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith set the platform for a total of 248 for three.
Harry Brook's winning start as England captain continues as Jos Buttler hammers 96 and Liam Dawson stars on international comeback
06/06/25 21:41RICHARD GIBSON: Buttler's 96 off 59 balls provided the heft in a score of 188 for six and Dawson celebrated a recall following a three-year exile by claiming four for 20.
England's 10 greatest ODI innings - where does Joe Root's Cardiff masterpiece rank in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive list?
03/06/25 11:00Joe Root's epic 166 not out against West Indies on Sunday was one of England's greatest ODI innings. But where does it rank in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive top 10?
Jamie Smith is handed chance to be England's answer to Adam Gilchrist as he is urged to 'bang it' by new captain Harry Brook
28/05/25 18:05LAWRENCE BOOTH: Thursday's first one-day international against West Indies represents the latest white-ball reset, with Brook embarking on the role full-time following the resignation of Jos Buttler .
England stars 'recalled to Indian Premier League' as tournament chiefs 'aim to persuade overseas players it is safe to return' amid rising tensions with Pakistan
11/05/25 09:00Some of England's 10 cricket players out in India started flying home as soon as Friday, Mail Sport understands. Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, and Phil Salt were among those.
England stars to fly home from India TODAY after cricket super-league is suspended for a week amid rising India-Pakistan hostility
09/05/25 10:24RICHARD GIBSON: England's players at the IPL will begin flying home today after the tournament was suspended due to an escalation of hostility between India and Pakistan.
Harry Brook insists England WILL get back to competing in world competitions after taking over white-ball captaincy on the back of drab run
09/04/25 17:48LAWRENCE BOOTH: Brook's reign as limited-overs captain begins on May 29 against West Indies, where England will be seeking to end of run of seven ODI defeats - their worst run since 2006.
England appoint Harry Brook as white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation - despite talk of Test skipper Ben Stokes being lined up for the 50-over job
07/04/25 11:26LAWRENCE BOOTH: Harry Brook has been named as England's new white-ball captain - ending speculation that Ben Stokes might be persuaded to take on the 50-over job.
Harry Brook set to be unveiled as England's new T20 captain with Ben Stokes lined up for return as ODI skipper
04/04/25 06:56LAWRENCE BOOTH: Harry Brook is set to be unveiled as England's new T20 captain, with Ben Stokes still the preferred choice as one-day skipper.
STUART BROAD interview: Why England must not make Ben Stokes white-ball captain - and how it would ruin our Ashes chances
13/03/25 12:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD GIBSON: Rob Key is contemplating asking Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum to use their Test elixir to revive the country's white-ball cricket.
Piling this on Ben Stokes' plate may seem insane. But here's why it can work, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
07/03/25 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: And, for England's one-day side, these really are desperate times. But as with the Test team's Bazball revolution, there may just be method to the madness.
Ben Stokes lined up for shock return as England's ODI captain with Harry Brook set to lead T20 side in dramatic white-ball reboot
06/03/25 16:38LAWRENCE BOOTH: Last week's resignation of Jos Buttler prompted Key to ask Stokes to consider taking on a role he has filled only once - during the Covid-hit series against Pakistan in 2021.
England's top players left sweating over delays to big-money IPL contracts with NONE of the 12 stars yet provided with paperwork
04/03/25 17:35EXCLUSIVE: Mail Sport understands that none of the dozen Englishmen selected this year have been provided with their paperwork, yet they are being asked to travel in 10 days' time.
England are thrashed by seven wickets as Jos Buttler's ODI captaincy ends in another defeat after disastrous Champions Trophy campaign
01/03/25 15:19RICHARD GIBSON IN KARACHI: Quite frankly, it is hard to recall a worse England one-day team than this and that's because statistically there hasn't been one for almost a quarter of a century.
Inside England's Champions Trophy disaster: How a lack of tension and too many 'what-ifs' saw Jos Buttler & Co crash out in Pakistan
01/03/25 02:00In contrast to the end of the 2021-22 Ashes, when the touring party became splintered and cliques emerged, this white-ball side have a 'no blame culture' fostered by coach Brendan McCullum.
Jos Buttler RESIGNS as England's white-ball captain after crashing out of Champions Trophy... with Harry Brook the new favourite to succeed him
28/02/25 13:47RICHARD GIBSON IN KARACHI: Jos Buttler has resigned as England captain on the eve of the final match of the Champions Trophy.
DAVID LLOYD: Whoever captains England, good luck. They might as well be on the Titanic. There's only one way to solve our 50-over woes
27/02/25 22:30England's early exit from the Champions Trophy is no surprise at all. I didn't expect anything different. In fact,I would have put my house on Afghanistan beating England! So where does the finger point?
Jos Buttler must resign as white-ball captain after England's Champions Trophy elimination - it is time for a clean start and he knows it, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
26/02/25 19:46LAWRENCE BOOTH: Jos Buttler is England's greatest white-ball batsman - and if that's how he wants to be remembered, he must step down as captain.
Jos Buttler admits his England captaincy is on the line in Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan - with his side facing elimination if they lose
25/02/25 16:17RICHARD GIBSON IN LAHORE: A washout between Australia and South Africa on Tuesday has turned the contest into an eliminator - the loser will be knocked out of the eight-team competition.
There is a glaring Ben Stokes-shaped hole in this England team... and his obvious replacements aren't even in the squad! writes NASSER HUSSAIN
23/02/25 21:01NASSER HUSSAIN: There have been plenty of poor displays in one day cricket as four bilateral series defeats in a row and their win ratio dropping to 29 per cent since the last World Cup signifies.
England could face a scramble to qualify for next World Cup if they fail to beat Afghanistan following defeat by Australia in Champions Trophy opener
23/02/25 18:01RICHARD GIBSON IN LAHORE: Defeat by Australia has not only jeopardised England's chances of progressing in this Champions Trophy but threatened qualification for the next World Cup.
England must start with a bang in Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Jos Buttler's last throw of the dice, writes RICHARD GIBSON
21/02/25 19:57RICHARD GIBSON: After promising to smile more and relinquishing the wicketkeeper's gloves, the decision to drop himself back down the order appears to be Jos Buttler's last throw of the dice.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England's form has been dismal… but here's three reasons why fans should remain optimistic ahead of the Champions Trophy - plus the switch I would make with key man Jos Buttler
18/02/25 17:00NASSER HUSSAIN: England's form has been dismal. They have lost their last four ODI series, winning just four of their 14 games since the 2023 World Cup
After two botched World Cup defences, Champions Trophy failure would put England captain Jos Buttler on thin ice, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
16/02/25 02:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: Buttler has already presided over two botched World Cup defences - the 50-over title in India 16 months ago, and the T20 edition in the Caribbean last summer.
Brendon McCullum responds to claims England didn't train enough during woeful tour of India ahead of four-day break in Abu Dhabi before next week's Champions Trophy opener
13/02/25 12:00RICHARD GIBSON IN AHMEDABAD: Next on the agenda for England is a four-day break with families in tow in Abu Dhabi ahead of flying to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.
Kevin Pietersen SLAMS England in furious rant after claims the team didn't train enough during India tour
12/02/25 20:15Jos Buttler 's side were thrashed by 142 runs in the third and final one-day international on Wednesday as India won the series 3-0.
Jos Buttler denies that England's players are 'lazy' following heavy defeat by India after ex-coach accused the team of not training enough
12/02/25 18:38RICHARD GIBSON IN AHMEDABAD: Jos Buttler rubbished claims a lack of professionalism was to blame for England's one-day whitewashing by India, insisting his team are not 'lazy'.
Injury-ravaged England are thrashed again by India as hosts seal ODI series whitewash with 142-run victory
12/02/25 15:37RICHARD GIBSON IN AHMEDABAD: England were forced to name Tom Banton in their 15-strong Champions Trophy squad, following a three-year international absence.
The 10 greatest one-day batsmen of all time: Can declining Virat Kohli beat Sachin Tendulkar to No 1? Which Englishman makes our definitive list? And which India legend can't crack the top 10?
11/02/25 12:00RICHARD GIBSON: How long Kohli continues as an international batsman will more than likely come down to the decision of the 36-year-old himself. Let's face it, dropping him is akin to heresy in India.
England are at risk of losing a fourth consecutive ODI series as Saqib Mahmood insists visitors need to 'put up a good fight' to stop the bleeding
08/02/25 12:35RICHARD GIBSON: Defeat to India, 50-over cricket's number one-ranked team, up the road from here in Cuttack would leave Jos Buttler's side 2-0 down with one to play.
Jos Buttler rues ANOTHER England batting collapse as tourists suffer heavy defeat against India in first ODI
06/02/25 17:22RICHARD GIBSON IN NAGPUR: It was the sacrifice of Phil Salt as early as the ninth over that altered the course of the contest in the first one-day international throughout Thursday.
England slump to 14th loss in 21 ODIs as India go 1-0 up in the series with four-wicket victory after costly error drastically altered the contest
06/02/25 15:27RICHARD GIBSON IN NAGPUR: At least England's inquest into a 14th defeat in 21 one-day internationals, stretching back to the start of the World Cup here 16 months ago, has a starting point.
Jos Buttler reveals why winning a 50-over World Cup is STILL better than succeeding in T20 format - ahead of England's huge ODI series against India
05/02/25 11:55RICHARD GIBSON IN NAGPUR: Buttler, who has been in England sides that have claimed both world titles, says players appreciate the stiffer challenge the longer version throws down.
Joe Root refuses to rule out T20 comeback for England ahead of next year's World Cup after Jos Buttler's side suffered heavy defeat in India
04/02/25 15:48RICHARD GIBSON IN NAGPUR: Joe Root is yet to give up on a Twenty20 recall for England, despite having not played the format for his country since 2019.
England suffer biggest EVER T20 defeat as Abhishek Sharma helps India thrash Jos Buttler's dismal side by 150 runs in final match of series
02/02/25 17:11RICHARD GIBSON IN MUMBAI: England were plunged to the biggest ever Twenty20 international defeat courtesy of Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking batting blitz.
Rishi Sunak speaks with Jos Buttler ahead of England's dead rubber Twenty20 cricket match against India as former PM enjoys day out with his family in Mumbai
02/02/25 16:01The former Prime Minister is an avid cricket fan and appeared to be in his element rubbing shoulders with cricketing stars from India and England.
England fall to 15-run defeat despite Saqib Mahmood's three wickets as India seal series win in controversial circumstances in Pune
31/01/25 17:42RICHARD GIBSON IN PUNE: India were reduced to 12 for three after Jos Buttler won his first toss here in four attempts, yet it was three wickets from Harshit Rana that helped settle the contest.
Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone star with the bat as England dig deep to seal 26-run win against India to halve the deficit to 2-1 in T20I series
28/01/25 17:36RICHARD GIBSON IN RAJOT: Jos Buttler's England came back from the brink to keep the Twenty20 series against India alive after sticking to their Bazball principles in the face of adversity.
England's batting flops are given another chance as Brendon McCullum names an unchanged team with Jacob Bethell sidelined for third T20 vs India
27/01/25 23:04RICHARD GIBSON IN RAJKOT: England's misfiring batsmen were given a vote of confidence on the eve of Tuesday's pivotal Twenty20 in India when they named an unchanged team.
England name unchanged team for pivotal third T20 against India - as Brendon McCullum retains his faith in pace despite back-to-back losses
27/01/25 08:30RICHARD GIBSON IN RAJKOT: England are retaining their faith in pace getting them back into the Twenty20 series against India after naming an unchanged team for the pivotal third match.
Jamie Smith is set to earn England T20I debut in second India clash with Jacob Bethell struck down with illness as Brydon Carse returns to the attack
24/01/25 09:00RICHARD GIBSON IN CHENNAI: Smith, 24, has won 16 caps for England across the other two formats, making an excellent start to his Test career in particular last summer.
England are thrashed by India in Brendon McCullum's first white-ball match in charge as head coach gets off to nightmare start
22/01/25 16:53RICHARD GIBSON IN KOLKATA: Reigning world champions India revelled in their home conditions, romping into a 1-0 Twenty20 series lead after winning the toss.
England's Bazball revolution 2.0: How Brendon McCullum can kickstart another white-ball golden era with aggression, 'rockets' and a playbook full of tricks
21/01/25 17:00Mail Sport examines the main areas of focus for a team that has lost 13 of its most recent 24 Twenty20s against major nations and 12 of its last 20 50-over internationals.
Aaron Finch recounts the cheeky message retiring Indian great told him after mankadding England white-ball captain Jos Buttler
19/12/24 13:33After a sensational career with the national team, rising to become India's seventh-highest wicket-taker, Ashwin announced he'd be resigning from his role in the Indian Test side.
England seal T20 series victory in West Indies as Jos Buttler's side hold their nerve to claim tense three-wicket win
15/11/24 00:54RICHARD GIBSON IN SAINT LUCIA: England claimed a first Twenty20 series victory away from home since becoming world champions two years ago with another successful chase.
England will never win another one-day World Cup unless they act now - and here's what they should do, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
12/11/24 12:00TOP SPIN: Asked what had triggered this burst of form after his first 17 ODIs had produced just 450 runs at an average of 28, he replied: 'I think I've figured out a tempo in ODI cricket.'
'Unique' Dan Mousley makes quick impression as all-rounder stars in England's win over West Indies and proves his eye-catching selection was the right choice
11/11/24 22:48RICHARD GIBSON IN BARBADOS: Dan Mousley is one of England's more eye-catching recent selections: an all-rounder whose off spin gets people rubber- necking to check the speed gun.
England beat West Indies by seven wickets to go 2-0 up in T20 series - as skipper Jos Buttler smashes brutal 83 off just 45 balls to put four months of injury frustration behind him
11/11/24 00:03RICHARD GIBSON IN BARBADOS: Jos Buttler bulldozed his way into the top six of Twenty20 international run scorers with a brutal 83 to help demolish West Indies by seven wickets.
Jos Buttler admits he feared the sack when Matthew Mott lost his job - but is determined to improve England's fortunes after being given another chance as captain
08/11/24 20:01RICHARD GIBSON IN BARBADOS: Skipper Buttler, 34, has not played since England crashed out of the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, having been dogged by a persistent calf injury.
Why England's one-day side are on the brink of crisis... and what they must change immediately to avoid missing out on the next World Cup, writes RICHARD GIBSON
07/11/24 19:48RICHARD GIBSON: West Indies know only too well the jeopardy playing against associate and lesser Test nations brings, having failed to make it to the main event in 2023.
England legend Jimmy Anderson eyes SHOCK T20 comeback just four months after retiring from international cricket
06/11/24 00:50RICHARD GIBSON IN BARBADOS: Jimmy Anderson has put himself forward for Indian Premier League selection four months after retiring from international cricket.
Jos Buttler faces watershed moment with Phil Salt set to keep the gloves in England's upcoming T20 series against West Indies
04/11/24 21:33RICHARD GIBSON IN BARBADOS: Salt deputised in what was viewed as an experimental measure, but appears to have been lined up for a more permanent role/
Ben Stokes signs new two-year central contract with England as Jos Buttler also extends his deal until 2026 - as captaincy duo are rewarded for their 'commitment' to the national side
31/10/24 15:57RICHARD GIBSON IN ANTIGUA: Stokes has signed a new two-year central contract while England's other captain Buttler has also extended his terms with the ECB until September 2026.
Uncapped Yorkshire leg-spinner Jafer Chohan receives surprise call-up for England's limited-overs tour of the Caribbean
02/10/24 16:00RICHARD GIBSON: Chohan, 22, is part of a 14-man squad led by the returning Jos Buttler that will participate in three one-day internationals and a five-match Twenty20 series versus West Indies.
Jamie Smith is named England's wicketkeeper against Australia, with limited-overs captain Jos Buttler set to lead from the field under incoming all-format coach Brendon McCullum
17/09/24 15:00RICHARD GIBSON: Jamie Smith will keep wicket against Ashes rivals Australia this month in a sign that England view him as a long-term bet across all three international formats.
Harry's in a hurry: New England ODI captain Brook tells acting coach Marcus Trescothick his plan to take down Aussies in ODI series just MINUTES after final T20 is washed out
15/09/24 21:30RICHARD GIBSON: Harry Brook will captain England for the first time later this week - and highlighted his enthusiasm for the job by texting acting coach Marcus Trescothick.
Brendon McCullum reveals excitement at taking on 'great challenge' of turning England's limited-overs fortunes around, as the new all-format head coach calls on captain Jos Buttler and Co to 'enjoy the ride'
05/09/24 14:18Brendon McCullum has vowed to inject some joy into England's limited-overs cricket after conceding captain Jos Buttler has been 'a little miserable,' over recent times.
Matthew Mott is SACKED as England's white-ball coach, with Ashes hero named as his interim replacement - but Jos Buttler stays as captain despite two disappointing World Cup defences
30/07/24 11:00LAWRENCE BOOTH: Matthew Mott has been sacked as England's white-ball coach halfway through his four-year contract - but Jos Buttler has survived as captain.
England star Harry Brook to use time in charge of Northern Superchargers to decide on future captaincy roles after being touted as replacement for Jos Buttler
24/07/24 21:55LAWRENCE BOOTH: Brook has been touted as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who spoke to Rob Key on Monday as part of the ECB managing director's review of the limited-overs set-up.
Jimmy Anderson begins his first Test match day as a former England cricketer with a 7am game of padel before mentoring bowlers
18/07/24 21:07Jimmy Anderson began his first Test match day as a former England cricketer with a 7am game of padel. Anderson has taken on a mentoring role with the bowlers.
England's white-ball set-up MUST change after another disastrous World Cup defence. Why time is up for Matthew Mott as coach - and who should replace Jos Buttler as captain, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
28/06/24 16:53COMMENT BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: England's white-ball set-up has traded for too long on their World Cup win in Australia two years ago, a triumph based on the legacy of Eoin Morgan.
NASSER HUSSAIN: India deserve their place in the T20 World Cup final after England win... they covered all bases and it feels right that they will take on South Africa
27/06/24 21:30NASSER HUSSAIN: India's score was only slightly higher than the 168 they put up in the 2022 semi-final between these teams, but the difference in conditions was chalk and cheese.
England are knocked OUT of the T20 World Cup after India thrashing... with Jos Buttler's side bowled out for 103 as holders fall at semi-final stage
27/06/24 20:01LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE GUYANA NATIONAL STADIUM: The early damage was done by left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who with his first ball removed Buttler, toe-ending a reverse sweep.
Why India have a massive advantage in their T20 World Cup semi-final with England as Jos Buttler's side eye second consecutive title
27/06/24 10:21England's T20 World Cup final with India is under threat of being washed out and that could see India through to the final of the tournament.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England will need to be at their best to reach the World Cup final... India take more risks with their new mindset but can they produce this fearless cricket in a knockout match?
26/06/24 22:46NASSER HUSSAIN: England's semi-final against India in Guyana represents their biggest challenge yet in this World Cup. India have won seven out of seven, and brushed Australia aside.
Liam Livingstone admits 'I always want to be involved' after playing a bit-part role at the T20 World Cup, but insists he will be happy to remain under the radar if England can retain their title in the Caribbean this week
24/06/24 17:57LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BARBADOS: Liam Livingstone has admitted he will be happy to remain England's bit-part player if they can win a third World Cup in five years this week in the Caribbean.
England THUMP the United States by ten wickets to secure place in World Cup semi-finals - with Chris Jordan taking a hat-trick before Jos Buttler's brutal 83 off just 38 balls
23/06/24 17:04LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BARBADOS: But as they bulldozed their way to a 10-wicket win with 62 balls to spare, they weren't hugely fussed about the identity of either the venue or the opposition.
England's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes hang in the balance after agonising defeat by South Africa...with Jos Buttler's side needing victory over USA on Sunday for a chance of making the last four
21/06/24 18:42LAWRENCE BOOTH IN ST LUCIA: When Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone reduced the equation to 25 off three overs on an unexpectedly sluggish surface, England had one foot in the semis.
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Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina speaks out on life in the aftermath of her legendary father's accident
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Roy Keane attends his mother's funeral just days after the Man United legend lost 'the only boss I listen to'
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NBA star abruptly cut by team after criticizing the league's support of LGBTQ+ fans and Pride Month
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Italy in 'spy-gate row ahead of Bosnia World Cup play-off - as Bosnian media accuse four-time champions of having a SOLDIER film rivals' training session'
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Why Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is 'concerned' after golf legend's shocking DUI arrest
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'It looks a bit suspicious': Thomas Tuchel addresses mass drop outs of Arsenal stars from national teams - but backs Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka over England withdrawals
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Roy Hodgson, 78, rules out long-term stay at Bristol City after his shock return to management as former England boss insists 'I'm too OLD'
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Meet golf's bad boys: Tiger Woods and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler among stars whose menacing police mugshots have gone viral after arrests
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British Olympics star, 32, retires from athletics to take up surprise new role at Premier League football club
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British driver Ollie Bearman, 20, breaks silence after narrowly escaping serious injury in 191mph crash at Japanese Grand Prix
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Kim Kardashian appears to SKIP Lewis Hamilton's F1 race despite spending week with boyfriend in Japan... as he cosies up to different A-lister instead
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star chugs a beer after completing mammoth cycling event in Mallorca three years after retiring aged 32
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From the Gypsy King to the Lion King! Tyson Fury takes a LION for a stroll as he prepares for comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
