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The 13-strong men’s Ashes squad taking on the Aussies tomorrow contains seven state-educated players, just over 50 per cent, yet the proportion of children in state education – 93 per cent.
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The England cricketer, Ben Stokes, walked free from court today. He was found not guilty of affray outside a nightclub in Bristol last September after a seven-day trial. He said he’d been acting in self-defence, or in the defence of others.
England cricketer Ben Stokes has told the jury at his trial that he tried to defend two gay men before a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub and did not mock them. He also said the injuries on his hands were down to his years playing professional sport, and were not a result of the fight.
He’s been a star cricketer and a socialite. Now he’s the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. Imran Khan used his PTI party platform to campaign for an end to corruption and dynastic politics in the country but his opponents say he’s had to rely on the military for support and there was ballot rigging in…
Roland Butcher, the first black cricketer to represent England, discusses the Windrush controversy.
The awesome power of a small piece of sand paper to rub a whole country up the wrong way. Yes, it’s the latest twist in the cricket cheating scandal where personal shame meets national outrage. Now head coach Darren Lehmann is to step down after the final Test match against South Africa. His decision came…
Henry Blofeld explains the secrets of great cricket commentary and talks about his most memorable Test.
He’s been the voice of Test match cricket for generations – colleagues describe him as “the sound track to summer”. But after 45 years in the commentary box, musing on everything from pigeons to the sandwiches, Blowers is retiring. Henry Blofeld’s final Test match special, when England host the West Indies, will be broadcast in…
The 13-strong men’s Ashes squad taking on the Aussies tomorrow contains seven state-educated players, just over 50 per cent, yet the proportion of children in state education – 93 per cent.
Bavalan Pathmanathan collapsed after being hit in the chest while batting in Surrey, and died shortly afterwards.
Richie Benaud, the face and voice of cricket for more than five decades, has died. He once told fellow commentators: “If you can add to what’s on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.”
Tributes pour in for Phillip Hughes, the Australia batsman struck on the head by a bouncer two days ago, after his death is announced.
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes remains in an induced coma after being struck on the head by a short-pitched delivery during a game.
Two Sussex county cricket players are charged by the English and Wales Cricket Board under its anti-corruption code.
Andy Flower, the man who led Englands disastrous Australian Ashes tour, quits after a meeting with the new head of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
With the Ashes gone and an admission that his stamina might be in the same category, England spinner Graeme Swann decides to call it quits on his international and first-class cricket career.