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Vithushan Ehantharajah @vitue.bsky.social · Jul 15
Six years on from World Cup glory, Stokes and Archer light up Lord's again

⏯️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs... #EngvInd
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Six years on from World Cup glory, Stokes and Archer light up Lord's again

⏯️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs... #EngvInd
July 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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From an obsession with fitness to fixing bad habits, Stokes' return to form with the ball is a boon for England, writes @vitue.bsky.social ✍️

Read more: bit.ly/3Iqeg3O
Across both sets of quicks [in the first Test in Leeds], he produced the most swing, averaging 1.453 degrees, ahead of Chris Woakes (1.118), Brydon Carse (1.074), Mohammed Siraj (0.899), Jasprit Bumrah (0.895) and the rest. The average speed clocked in at 83.9mph, with a high of 88.9mph. All without even a hint of discomfort. "He was incredible," said Chris Woakes, who managed just one wicket in 43 overs last week. "Without him having played a load of cricket leading into the Test match, for him to come in and do what he did and hit his straps at good pace… I thought he was amazing."
July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Not been very good on here, sorry x

Here’s a long piece from last week on England’s Test No.3s - the history, the angst, and, occasionally, the glory www.espncricinfo.com/story/a-hist... #EngvInd
Rules of three: how England have dealt with a most thorny batting position
The Pope-Bethell question highlights how picking a No. 3 has never been easy for them
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June 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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I'm proud to share that @firdosem.bsky.social and I have been longlisted in the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Sport Media Awards audio category for our ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast episode with Tazmin Brits.
ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧

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Tazmin Brits opens up about battles on and off the field
Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast · Episode
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March 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A piece on England and ODIs, and how far they done fell www.espncricinfo.com/story/champi... #ChampionsTrophy
Decline and fall: England face up to scale of ODI rebuilding job
Muddled selection, fading stars, a lack of familiarity with the format - and no easy answers for either the ECB or Brendon McCullum
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February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The Hundred begins on August 5, a day after England are due to finish a five-match Test series against India
Ben Stokes to miss Hundred ahead of legacy-defining Ashes winter
England captain on the comeback trail following hamstring surgery earlier this year
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February 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Ben Stokes will not be taking part in the Hundred this summer as he manages his fitness ahead of England's away Ashes series in Australia
February 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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On tour! Come get some more of us x
footballramble.bsky.social Football Ramble @footballramble.bsky.social · Jan 27
We're going back on tour! 🏟️

Football Ramble: Time Tunnel returns to the UK in May 2025!

Join us for a journey through football history like no other...

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January 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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James Vince interview with @espncricinfo.com: Why I quit red-ball cricket - and ECB's NOC policy means others will follow

www.espncricinfo.com/story/james-...
James Vince: Why I quit red-ball cricket - and others will follow
Hampshire captain on the playing and personal reasons for his decision to turn back on Championship
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January 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM