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Joe Root dismisses sledging as "quite irrelevant"
Sledging is an irrelevant part of cricket, according to England's Joe Root.
Jul 8, 03:12
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Glenn McGrath: 'Mitchell Johnson can lead Australia to 5-0 whitewash'
Glenn McGrath suggests that Mitchell Johnson could inspire Australia to a 5-0 Ashes whitewash this summer.
Jul 8, 02:10
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Joe Root slams "ridiculous" David Warner excuse
Joe Root labels David Warner's excuse for punching him at a Birmingham bar two years ago as "ridiculous".
Jul 5, 13:18
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David Warner: 'Wig caused Joe Root fight'
Australia batsman David Warner reveals that he punched England rival Joe Root ahead of the 2013 Ashes over a misunderstanding with a wig.
Jul 3, 16:14
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England squad named for first Ashes Test
Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid and Adam Lyth are all named in the England squad for first Ashes Test.
Jul 1, 12:36
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England's Ben Stokes, Joe Root wear fancy dress for quiz in Spain
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Joe Root wear fancy dress for a quiz night during the team's bonding trip to Spain.
Jul 1, 08:45
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James Anderson full of praise for "extraordinary" Joe Root
James Anderson believes that England teammate Joe Root has the potential to become one of the modern greats of the game.
Jul 1, 04:18
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Stuart Broad targets Steven Smith in Ashes this summer
In-form Australia batsman Steven Smith could struggle in English conditions this summer, according to Stuart Broad.
Jun 29, 04:33
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Alastair Cook: England have "feel-good factor"
England cricket captain Alastair Cook believes that the Test side has a "feel-good factor" ahead of this summer's Ashes.
Jun 26, 12:58
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Eoin Morgan expects more from England after Twenty20 win over New Zealand
England captain Eoin Morgan believes that there is more to come from his side in limited-overs cricket following the Twenty20 win over New Zealand.
Jun 24, 01:10
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England beat New Zealand by 56 runs in one-off T20 international
England beat New Zealand by 56 runs in their one-off Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening, their final match before The Ashes.
Jun 23, 21:15
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England captain Eoin Morgan hails "incredible" Jonny Bairstow
England captain Eoin Morgan praises the performance of Jonny Bairstow after the batsman scores an unbeaten 83 to secure the Three Lions' series win over New Zealand.
Jun 21, 03:55
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England beat New Zealand in thrilling rain-affected final ODI to win series
Jonny Bairstow powers England to an unlikely victory in the fifth one-day international to wrap up a series victory against New Zealand.
Jun 20, 18:28
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Brendon McCullum: 'England were too good for us'
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum admits that England were too good for his side in the seven-wicket loss at Trent Bridge.
Jun 18, 03:39
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Eoin Morgan: 'Approach more important than results for England'
Eoin Morgan believes that England's style is currently more important than results following a record-breaking win over New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Jun 18, 01:22
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England win record-breaking ODI against New Zealand
England beat New Zealand by seven wickets after chasing down 350 to win the fourth one-day international at Trent Bridge.
Jun 17, 20:43
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New Zealand take ODI series lead with three-wicket victory over England
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor both score centuries to lead New Zealand to a three-wicket victory in the third one-day international against England.
Jun 14, 17:30
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England set New Zealand victory target of 303 in third one-day international
England ODI captain Eoin Morgan top scores with 71 as the hosts are bowled out for 302 in the third one-day international against New Zealand at Southampton.
Jun 14, 13:01
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New Zealand defeat England by 13 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method
New Zealand defeat England by 13 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the second one-day international at The Oval.
Jun 12, 20:26
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Joe Root targets consistency with bat
Joe Root admits that England need to be consistent with the bat if their aggressive approach is to pay off in one-day internationals.
Jun 12, 02:40
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Daniel Vettori tips New Zealand to hit back against England
Daniel Vettori insists that New Zealand can produce a response to the emphatic loss they suffered at the hands of England earlier this week.
Jun 12, 02:20
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England hammer New Zealand: Five that impressed
Sports Mole picks out five of the most impressive England players from their resounding one-day international victory over New Zealand.
Jun 10, 14:08
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Steven Finn urges England teammates to keep up winning run against New Zealand
England bowler Steven Finn urges his teammates to 'keep going' after sealing an impressive 210-run win over New Zealand in the first of a five-match ODI series.
Jun 10, 07:21
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Brendon McCullum: 'England blew us off the park'
Brendon McCullum admits that New Zealand were no match for England after slipping to a 210-run loss in the first one-day international.
Jun 10, 04:59
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Eoin Morgan: 'England were close to perfect'
England captain Eoin Morgan believes that his side were "close to perfect" in the 210-run victory over New Zealand.
Jun 10, 01:22
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England beat New Zealand by record 210 runs in first one-day international
England beat New Zealand by a record 210 runs in the first one-day international at Edgbaston.
Jun 9, 19:55
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England post record one-day international score of 408-9 against New Zealand
England post a record ODI score of 408-9 against New Zealand at Edgbaston.
Jun 9, 16:47
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Stuart Broad confident of upsetting Australia
England pace bowler Stuart Broad is confident that his side can reclaim the Ashes against Australia this summer.
Jun 6, 11:55
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T20 Blast roundup: Jos Buttler blasts Lancashire Lightning to victory
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the latest round of T20 Blast fixtures.
Jun 5, 22:20
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James Anderson, Stuart Broad left out of ODI squad for New Zealand series
Stuart Broad and James Anderson are among the players to miss out on a place in the England squad for the one-day international series against New Zealand.
Jun 3, 01:38
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New Zealand earn victory over England to draw series
England draw series with New Zealand after being bowled out for 255 at Headingley.
Jun 2, 16:01
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England in deep trouble at lunch against New Zealand
England are reduced to 102-5 at lunch on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
Jun 2, 12:05
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Live Commentary: England vs. New Zealand - Second Test, day five - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of day five between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
Jun 2, 09:30
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Joe Root: 'England can chase 455 to beat New Zealand'
Batsman Joe Root says that England can beat New Zealand in the second Test, despite requiring a 455 run chase on the final day.
Jun 1, 22:08
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Adam Lyth hits maiden century
Adam Lyth hits his first Test century to leave England 253-5 at stumps on day two of the second Test against New Zealand.
May 30, 17:44
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Stuart Broad halts New Zealand fightback
Stuart Broad prevents Tom Lathan and Luke Ronchi from reaching centuries to restrict New Zealand to 297-8 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley.
May 29, 18:29
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Nasser Hussain: 'England may have to alter batting lineup for The Ashes'
Nasser Hussain feels that England should consider altering their batting lineup for The Ashes to deploy a more attacking player than Gary Ballance at number three.
May 29, 04:11
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Joe Root: 'Trevor Bayliss knowledge crucial for Ashes'
Joe Root believes that Trevor Bayliss will hand England an Ashes boost with his knowledge of players in Australia's squad.
May 28, 01:51
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England earn dramatic win over New Zealand
England earn a 124-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
May 25, 17:11
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New Zealand five down at tea against England
New Zealand reach 134-5 at tea on the final day of the first Test against England at Lord's as they chase a total of 345.
May 25, 14:48
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